Rank #6 in Best Sewing Machines: 10 Ranked, and One 'Best Seller' That Isn't
Brother AE2500 Sewing Machine, Purple
Price and rating as shown on Amazon when we collected them. Both change.
The Brother AE2500 is a purple 25-stitch electric sewing machine with a drop-in bobbin, LED lighting and a four-step buttonhole, listed at £169. It is number 6 in this guide, above two machines that cost less.
Its own listing places it 33,829th in Home & Kitchen and 14th in Basic Sewing Machines, with 793 ratings at 4.6 out of 5. The £89 Brother LS14S named earlier in this guide holds 1st place in the same category, with 7,301 ratings at 4.7 — so the AE2500 costs £80 more and shows thirteen places lower and roughly a ninth of the ratings. The listing's own star breakdown adds up to 100 ratings (77 five-star, 16 four-star, 3 three-star, 1 two-star, 3 one-star) while the header counts 793. Every figure on this page comes from the Amazon listing as published; we have not tested the machine ourselves.
How those 793 ratings break down
An average hides its own shape. This is the spread behind the 4.6 stars.
Specification
Exactly as published on the Amazon listing, field for field.
| Price | £169.00 |
|---|---|
| Customer rating | 4.6 out of 5 from 793 ratings |
| Best Sellers Rank | 33,829 in Home & Kitchen; 14 in Basic Sewing Machines |
| Stitches | 25, including stretch stitches, with stitch length adjustment |
| Buttonhole | 4 step |
| Bobbin | Drop in |
| Power and lighting | Corded electric; LED lighting, listed as never needing a bulb replacement |
| Size and weight | 20D x 45W x 37H centimetres; 6.71 kg |
What buyers actually say
Quoted from customer reviews on Amazon
Verified purchase“SENT BACK ..Nothing Wrong with this sewing machine ...It was too Basic for my Daily use. Seller Refund straight away”
Verified purchase“It's a beautiful, quality little thing, I'm in love. Perfect for a beginner.”
What it is up against
The rivals it was ranked against in Best Sewing Machines: 10 Ranked, and One 'Best Seller' That Isn't.
Questions people ask
How many stitches does the Brother AE2500 have?
The listing gives 25 stitches, including stretch stitches, with stitch length adjustment and a four-step buttonhole.
What rating does the Brother AE2500 have?
The listing shows 4.6 out of 5 from 793 ratings.
Where does the Brother AE2500 sit in the Amazon rankings?
The Best Sellers Rank in the listing reads 33,829 in Home & Kitchen and 14 in Basic Sewing Machines.
Does the Brother AE2500 need replacement bulbs?
No. The listing says the LED lighting means you never replace a bulb.
What colour is the Brother AE2500 and what is in the box?
The listing gives the colour as purple and "Number of Items" as 1; it does not name presser feet or other accessories.
Is the Brother AE2500 aimed at beginners?
The listing calls it an entry level sewing machine with stretch stitches. Of the reviews shown, one calls it perfect for a beginner and another buyer returned it as too basic for daily use.
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