Brother 1034D vs 1034DX
Summary verdict
Same stitches, same differential feed, same build. Buy whichever is cheaper the day you look, and compare the included feet before you decide the X is worth anything.
Spec by spec
Row winner| Spec | 1034D | 1034DX |
|---|---|---|
| Price band | $ under 500 | $ under 500 |
| Threads | 3 or 4 thread, 2 needles | 3 or 4 thread, 2 needles |
| Differential feed | 0.7 to 2.0 | 0.7 to 2.0 |
| Stitch types | 4-thread overlock, 3-thread overlock, narrow hem, rolled hem, ribbon lock | 4-thread overlock, 3-thread overlock, ribbon lock, rolled hem and related functions |
| Included feet | 3 snap-on accessory feet (Brother: 'three accessory feet'; dealers list standard, blind stitch, gathering) | 3 snap-on feet (standard, blind stitch, gathering); soft cover; instructional DVD; needle set; trim trap; 4 thread spools |
| Weight | 13.88 lb | 13.5 lb |
| Our score | 7.8 | 7.8 |
Sources: Brother spec sheets and dealer listings, checked Sep 2026. Tinted cells win the row; ties stay plain.
Label column stays fixed; machine columns swipe. Ties stay plain.
Buy the 1034D if
It is in stock and cheaper today. You get the same serger.
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The bundle lists a foot you would have bought anyway, or it is the one on sale.
Check 1034DX priceAffiliate link · opens new tabSummary verdict
Same stitches, same differential feed, same build. Buy whichever is cheaper the day you look, and compare the included feet before you decide the X is worth anything.