Best computerized sewing machines under $500 (US)
Computerized machines under $500 before sales tax, prices opened on 1 November 2026.
Computerized machines under $500 before sales tax, prices opened on 1 November 2026.
The picks
Brother CS7000X
Computerized Brother under $300 on Brother USA. US model with no SewSift review yet; see the maker or retailer page linked for specs.
Skip it if: you want a dealer with a service network.
$279.99 maker's list price before sales tax (Brother USA, checked Nov 1, 2026)
Brother ST150HDH
A computerized Brother aimed at thicker fabrics. US model with no SewSift review yet; see the maker or retailer page linked for specs.
Skip it if: you mostly sew lightweight fabric.
$339.99 maker's list price before sales tax (Brother USA, checked Nov 1, 2026)
Brother PE545
An embroidery-only Brother under $500; it does not sew garments. US model with no SewSift review yet; see the maker or retailer page linked for specs.
Skip it if: you need a sewing machine.
$499.99 maker's list price before sales tax (Brother USA, checked Nov 1, 2026)
How we chose
We read these; we did not test the products ourselves.
Scores are provisional and come from cited sources, not from testing. How we score.
Sources
All checked November 1, 2026. We read these; we did not test the products ourselves.