Rank #9 in Best Sewing Machines: 10 Ranked, and One 'Best Seller' That Isn't
Brother L14S Sewing Machine
Price and rating as shown on Amazon when we collected them. Both change.
The Brother L14S is a £99 basic sewing machine that comes ninth in this guide. Its listing carries two large claims — "Voted Best Beginner Sewing Machine" and "Amazon's Best Selling Sewing Machine" — and the same listing also publishes a Best Sellers Rank of 68,892 in Home & Kitchen and 26th place in Basic Sewing Machines. Both statements sit on the same page, and they do not point the same way.
The rest of the listing is modest and specific: 4.6 out of 5 from 618 ratings, described as an updated version of the Brother L14, new for 2018, with a full 3 year warranty, white, metal, corded electric, 5.74 kg. Everything on this page is taken from the Amazon listing for the Brother L14S, not from any testing we carried out ourselves.
How those 618 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 | £99.00 |
|---|---|
| Customer rating | 4.6 out of 5 from 618 ratings |
| Best Sellers Rank | 68,892 in Home & Kitchen |
| Rank in Basic Sewing Machines | 26 |
| Claims in the listing | "Amazon's Best Selling Sewing Machine" and "Voted Best Beginner Sewing Machine" |
| Model Number | L14S |
| Item dimensions D x W x H | 19.1 x 44.1 x 35.6 centimetres |
| Item weight | 5.74 kg |
What buyers actually say
Quoted from customer reviews on Amazon
Verified purchase“Very good machine, but I should have read further on as the next model up had a self threading feature. Not heavy, robust, doesn't look cheap. Plenty of accessories and clear picture instructions.”
Verified purchase“Bought this sewing machine as a replacement for my very old Singer. It does all that i need in the way of basic sewing and is easy to use. The Dvd provided is useful too.”
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
Is the Brother L14S really Amazon's best selling sewing machine?
The listing says "Amazon's Best Selling Sewing Machine", but the same listing shows a Best Sellers Rank of 68,892 in Home & Kitchen and 26th place in Basic Sewing Machines.
What do buyers rate the Brother L14S?
The Brother L14S is rated 4.6 out of 5 from 618 ratings, as shown on the listing.
Where does the Brother L14S sit in its own category?
The listing gives a rank of 26 in Basic Sewing Machines, inside a Home & Kitchen rank of 68,892.
How heavy is the Brother L14S?
The listing gives the item weight as 5.74 kg, with dimensions of 19.1D x 44.1W x 35.6H centimetres.
What does the Brother L14S listing say is included?
The listing describes it as an updated version of the Brother L14, new for 2018, supplied with a full 3 year warranty.
What power source does the Brother L14S use?
The listing states corded electric, with the colour given as white and the material as metal.
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