Janome Memory Craft 400E vs Memory Craft 500E
The Janome Memory Craft 500E has the larger embroidery field, 200 × 280 mm against 200 × 200 mm on the Janome Memory Craft 400E. The Janome Memory Craft 400E reads JEF and JEF+; the Janome Memory Craft 500E reads JEF, JEF+ and JPX.
Largest embroidery fields, drawn to scale.
| Spec | Janome Memory Craft 400E | Janome Memory Craft 500E |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Embroidery only | Embroidery only |
| Largest embroidery field | 200 × 200 mm (7.9 x 7.9 in) | 200 × 280 mm (7.9 x 11 in) |
| File formats | JEF and JEF+ | JEF, JEF+ and JPX |
| Getting designs on | USB stick | USB stick |
| Wi-Fi | Not listed | Not listed |
| Built-in designs | 160 | 160 |
| Hoops | SQ20b, 7.9 x 7.9 in | RE28b, 7.9 x 11 in; SQ20b, 7.9 x 7.9 in; RE20b, 5.5 x 7.9 in; SQ14b, 5.5 x 5.5 in |
| Placements at full size | 10 of 14 | 13 of 14 |
From the makers' published specs, checked October 2026.
Choose the Memory Craft 400E if…
- You mostly sew smaller designs such as names, monograms and left chest logos.
Choose the Memory Craft 500E if…
- You want bigger designs: its 200 × 280 mm field sews 3 more placements at full size.
Only the Memory Craft 500E fits these at full size
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What is the difference between the Janome Memory Craft 400E and the Janome Memory Craft 500E?
The Janome Memory Craft 500E has the larger embroidery field, 200 × 280 mm against 200 × 200 mm on the Janome Memory Craft 400E. The Janome Memory Craft 400E reads JEF and JEF+; the Janome Memory Craft 500E reads JEF, JEF+ and JPX.
Can the Janome Memory Craft 400E and Janome Memory Craft 500E use the same designs?
Yes, as long as the design fits the smaller field. Both use JEF files.
Which has the bigger hoop, the Memory Craft 400E or the Memory Craft 500E?
The Janome Memory Craft 400E's largest field is 200 × 200 mm and the Janome Memory Craft 500E's is 200 × 280 mm.
Can I make my own designs for either machine?
Yes. Upload a logo or picture to Embrizo, set the size for your hoop and download JEF. Digitizing and previewing are free with an account.
Where do these specs come from?
From each maker's published specifications, checked in October 2026. Check the current model page or your dealer before you buy.
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