Janome Memory Craft 550E review
a very large hoop for the money
7.9/10 provisional Provisional
200 x 360mm maximum field, four hoops, 180 designs and 6 fonts. 25.2 lb, per Janome America. Researched from retailer and maker listings; we have not tested it, and the score is provisional.
Pick it if
you want long or large designs.
Skip it if
you want WLAN and app features (not listed here).
What owners and reviewers like
- 200 x 360mm (14.2 in) field
- 4 hoops included
What to watch for
- 25.2 lb (Janome America)
- 6 fonts only
Key specs
| Embroidery field | 200 x 360mm (14.2 in) |
|---|---|
| Hoops | 4 |
| Designs | 180 |
| Fonts | 6 |
| Weight | 25.2 lb (Janome America) |
How the score breaks down
| Core performance on paper | 2.6 / 3 |
|---|---|
| Ease for beginners | 1.4 / 2 |
| Value | 1.4 / 2 |
| Reliability reports | 1.3 / 1.5 |
| Local support and warranty | 1.2 / 1.5 |
Weights from how we score. Scores are provisional and based on cited sources, not a test.
Price and where to buy
$2,999.00 before sales tax (Sewing Machines Plus, checked Nov 1, 2026)
Sources
All checked November 1, 2026. We read these; we did not test the products ourselves.