# Brother AE2500 Sewing Machine, Purple

Source: https://www.ranked10.co.uk/home/best-sewing-machines/brother-ae2500-sewing-machine
Ranked #6 in "Best Sewing Machines: 10 Ranked, and One 'Best Seller' That Isn't": https://www.ranked10.co.uk/home/best-sewing-machines

- Price: £169.00 (checked on Amazon UK on 2026-09-18)
- Amazon rating: 4.6 from 793 ratings
- Buy on Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00DAY5N1E?tag=ranked10-21

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.

## Specification

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| 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 |

## 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.