Brother Innov-is A65 review
the most features under £500
8.4/10 provisional Provisional
60 stitches, six one-step buttonholes, an automatic thread cutter and a speed slider, plus a hard case. A popular all-rounder for growing skills. Researched from retailer and maker listings; we have not tested it, and the score is provisional.
Pick it if
you want automatic conveniences and room to grow.
Skip it if
you mainly sew thick layers or want a 7mm stitch width.
What owners and reviewers like
- 60 stitches, 6 buttonholes
- Automatic thread cutter
- Speed slider
- Hard case
What to watch for
- 5mm-class width, not 7mm
- Plastic-bodied compared with heavy-duty machines
Key specs
| Stitches | 60 |
|---|---|
| Buttonholes | 6 one-step |
| Thread cutter | Automatic |
| Speed control | Slider |
| Weight | 6.5kg |
| Extras | Hard case |
How the score breaks down
| Core performance on paper | 2.5 / 3 |
|---|---|
| Ease for beginners | 1.8 / 2 |
| Value | 1.5 / 2 |
| Reliability reports | 1.3 / 1.5 |
| UK support and warranty | 1.3 / 1.5 |
Weights from how we score. Scores are provisional and based on cited sources, not a test.
Price and where to buy
£479 inc VAT (Sewing Machine World, checked 1 Nov 2026)
Sources
All checked 1 November 2026. We read these; we did not test the products ourselves.