Compare the Brother CP7500, CP6500 and Brother CS6000i
Here’s a popular question these days: How do the Brother CP7500, CP6500 and the CS6000i sewing machines compare to each other? The features seem so close that it’s hard to tell if one is better than another.
The good news is that you almost can’t go wrong here. All three have great ratings and offer excellent value for the price (ALL three are under $200!) but one gives you just a bit more for your money. (Surprise ending up ahead: the better bargain is probably NOT the one you thought it was!)
I love to compare sewing machines side by side to help make sense of the differences and I’ve done that for these three models to help clear up any questions you might have.
Take a look at the chart below:
| Brother CP6500 | Brother CP7500 | Brother CS6000i | |
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| # of Built in Stitches | 60 | 70 | 60 |
| # of Buttonhole Styles | 7 | 7 | 7 |
| # of Included Presser Feet | 7 | 9 | 9 |
| Automatic Needle Threader | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Start/Stop Button | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Speed Control | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Included Hard Cover | No | Yes | Yes |
| Included Extra Wide Extension Table | No | Yes | Yes |
| Feed Dogs | 6 point | 6 point | 6 point |
| Drop Feed Dog Capability | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Link to Our Review | Brother CP6500 Review | Brother CP7500 Review | Brother CS6000i Review |
| Price | Check Current Price | Check Current Price | Check Current Price |
I included the Brother CP 6500 because it is identical to the CS6000i in regards to all the built in features – the exact same 60 stitches, the same automation, the same feed dogs and the same buttons for starting, stopping, programmable needle and speed control. Everything between those two is the same EXCEPT for the included accessories. The Brother CP6500 does not come with the walking foot, the quilting foot, the quilting guide, the extra wide extension table or the hard cover.
The Brother CP 7500 and the Brother CS6000i are identical in every way EXCEPT that the CP 7500 comes with 10 additional decorative stitches. The first 60 stitches are the same on both machines, operating controls are the same, automation is the same, performance is the same, and the included accessories and presser feet are the same.
Even the manual for these three sewing machines is the same. All three are computerized sewing machines and some have wondered whether the CP series are upgrades because they’re newer then the CS6000i. That may be the case but the platforms on which they’re built are similar as are the internal structures. The exteriors are different as the CP models present a more rounded styling with pink trim.
Consumer Ratings
Consumer ratings on all three models have been extremely strong. The Brother CS6000i has been Brother’s most popular home sewing machine for years with over a thousand reviews online and an average score between four and five stars.
The Brother CP6500 and the Brother CP7500 are newer models but have had consistently strong ratings running between four and five stars.
Price
All three of these sewing machines are great deals. They’re very easy to learn, they include features that usually only come on much more expensive models, and they hold up really well. The stitch quality is very good and with so many stitches to choose from and lots of presser feet, you won’t outgrow any of these any time soon.
The CP6500 is the least expensive of the three by about $30 but if you want to get into quilting, paying the $30 extra to get all the additional accessories is a huge savings in the long run.
The other two have been priced so closely that the choice is all too easy – go for the Brother CP7500 for the additional 10 stitches.
I would rarely endorse buying one machine over another simply because of the additional stitches but when all else is considered equal – including the price – then the choice is obvious. Go for the deal that gets you more value for your money.
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I want to get a 1/4 inch quilting foot for my xl3750. Question is does the same foot work on all brother sewing machines or do i need to find one that works just for mine?
Ronald – This Brother 1/4 Quilting foot (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001H61A6Y/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=sewingmach0b-20&linkCode=as2&camp=217153&creative=399701&creativeASIN=B001H61A6Y) fits all Brother 7mm sewing machines. That 7mm refers to the maximum stitch width which includes the XL3750.
Hope that helps!
Sincerely,
Erin
Thank you, I ordered one from there. It was Amazon and only cost one cent. The shipping was $4.99 and i had a $5.00 gift certificate so it was ordered and i should get it in a week or so. Thank you again.
Ronald – Well, now, that was a total deal! Glad that worked out for you! (Reminds me I have a $5 Amazon card around here somewhere…)
Sincerely,
Erin
I am LOVING this site! I currently have a Brother CS6000i in my cart and I just can’t click the order button – there are SO many reviews – mostly good – btu a lot of them are saying that it jams up because of tension problems – I currently have a Singer… Simple model and I’m having problems with it jamming underneath – something about tension? but I’ve tried changing tension and it just keeps breaking/not working. so I’m trying to find something reliable that won’t jam right away…. any help with that? lol.
Wow, this comparison is extremely helpful!! Thank you, thank you, thank you so much!!
Jen
Thank you SO much for this comparison review! It is PRECISELY what I needed. All my sewing machines were stolen when our house in Bolivia was seized, so when I started shopping for a new machine, I was lost in the options!
Not only have you cleared up the questions about the Wal-Mart choices, your “Check Current Price” gave me Amazon to consider too!!!
Your chart is so helpful. But your explanation of the raw data is what really sets this review apart and WAY above all others! Thank you for sharing your expertise and insight with the world!!!!!
Thank you so much for the thorough reviews! I was at a total loss of where to begin when I decided to get a new machine. I just purchased a CP7500, and I can’t wait to use it.
Thank you so much for your reviews. This site is extremely helpful. Before I found your site I was interested in the CS6000i because it was rated “Best Basic electronic sewing machine” on consumersearch.com and the CE5500PRW because it had the “Consumer Best Buy Digest” seal.
Then, I saw this post and decided to do a side-by-side comparison for the CS6000i, CP7500, and CE5500PRW. It’s been a while since I’ve sewn, so these newer machines are foreign to me. What is “Stitch Customization”? The CS6000i and CE5500PRW have it, but the CP7500 does not.
I also didn’t see any reviews for the CE8080PRW, besides the four I saw that on Walmart.com. I was wondering which would be the better buy between the CP7500 and the CE8080PRW?
Dear Erin,
I have been looking at a Brother SC9500 computerized sewing machine and have not seen any reviews on it. Do you know anything about this machine? I would appreciate any information you can give me on this machine.
I also looked at the Janome DC5100. Love it, but at the tune of $599.00, it is way above my what I can afford right now.
My concern is paying $250. for a brother that will not hold up the a Janome will. Your thoughts.
Thanks!
Loretta
Loretta – To put some of your concerns to rest, Brother sewing machines have a pretty good reputation these days for holding up over time. The Brother SC9500 reminds me of the Brother SQ9000 because of the number of stitches and the included letter font. That machine is well rated by users and includes many nice features and a great selection of presser feet – as does the SC9500. They even have similar weights.
The machine looks like it would operate similarly to several of the popular Brother models so I think you’re in good shape in terms of performance and reliability, however, I have never used the SC9500. I can only make that assumption based on how the models that appear to be based on similar platforms have responded over time.
The only thing that I’d take into consideration is the letter font. As with the SQ9000, it’s just one font type. If you’re going to use it, great. If not, you might look at something like the Brother CP7500 where you’ll get nearly the same number of sewing stitches, one extra presser foot, and a lower price.
Hope this helps!
Sincerely,
Erin
Thank you Erin, this seems like the machine I will get. But first, one more question, the con you had mentioned is the light being dim, how dim is it? Will I be able to see where I am sewing during the day without a desk lamp?
I really appreciate all your hard work in reviewing all the different machines to give me some insight. Especially since we can’t try the machines out ourselves.
Thanks again,
Loretta
Loretta – For the most part, I find the included light plenty bright but I do know that the older I get, the worse my eyes seem to be and the more light I need. Assuming you have good lighting in the room you’ll be using during the day, you should not find the included lamp to be an issue.
Sincerely,
Erin
Sorry Erin, but I still have a few more questions on the cp7500 that I couldn’t find online.
1. Is the bobbin a see through, so I can tell when the bobbin is getting low?
2. How wide does the stitch with go? 7mm or 5mm?
3. You mentioned in other reviews about a throat plate being larger? Explain this to me and does this machine have it?
4. What about tension adjustments and pressure foot adjustments? Are they automatic and if they are, does that mean I do not have a dial to adjust manually if needed?
Thanks, yet again:) for all your help.
Loretta
Loretta – No problem, although some of those answers can be found in the full review I’ve done on the CP7500 here: Brother CP-7500 sewing machine review. I only mention it because you might not have seen it if you landed on this page first. Didn’t want you to miss out! (I need a better way to link the related reviews and posts together.
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The bobbin cover is see-through.
The max stitch width is 7mm.
The size of the throat is the space between the needle and the right side of the machine. It’s where your right hand will sit when you’re working and where bundles of fabric might have to pass through if you’re doing quilting or working on a very large project where you need to sew in the middle of the fabric. The throat on the CP7500 is not extra large but is standard sized.
Pressure foot pressure is automatic.
Thread tension is dial controlled although the standard setting will work for many popular fabrics. There is a guide in the manual that will help you adjust this, when necessary.
Sincerely,
Erin
Thanks again Erin! Once again your advice has been very, very helpful! I believe I will purchase the brother cp7500 per your advice.
Thank you,
Loretta
OK…..I just ordered it from Walmart. I will let you know how I like it!
Thanks again:)
Loretta
Congrats and I can’t wait to hear how it goes!
Sincerely,
Erin
Right now the 6000i is $128 and the 7500 is $170 on Amazon.com. On the brother website, it states that the 6000i does not have the stop/start feature (i don’t actually know what this means, but it sounds important!). WHICH ONE SHOULD I BUY??? thanks so much–i’m agonizing over this decision! (i am a moderately experienced beginner, i don’t have very many projects under my belt.)
Thank you for this super helpful comparison! I spent all morning researching and all I needed to do was spend 5 minutes with your review. CP7500 here I come!
Hi Erin,
It’s been a few months since I purchased my Brother CP7500 and I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE it!!!!
It’s my first computerized machine and hadn’t realized what I have been missing out on. I just love the speed button, the needle up and down feature and all the different stitches.
Thanks again for all your help in making my decision.
Loretta