Rcom Max 20
#3 in Up to 24 eggsFull review
A Korean-made fully automatic tabletop incubator for breeders who want a set humidity and alarms. Its price per egg is high.
Amazon $439.99$439.99
The Rcom Max 20 is the better egg incubator overall, rated 3.8 to 3.5. The Rcom Max 20 leads on humidity control. The Brinsea Maxi 24 Advance wins on warranty, value and egg turning. The Brinsea Maxi 24 Advance costs $90 less ($349.99 vs $439.99).
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Brinsea Maxi 24 Advance
#6 in Up to 24 eggsFull review
A well-built 24 egg dome with automatic turning and alarms, for keepers who manage humidity themselves. The EX version adds a pump for not much more.
Amazon $349.99$349.99
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Rcom Max 20 for humidity control (automatic humidity control vs water trays, no humidity readout).
- Choose the Brinsea Maxi 24 Advance for warranty (3 years warranty vs 2 years warranty), value ($14.58 per egg ($349.99, 24 eggs) vs $22 per egg ($439.99, 20 eggs)) and egg turning (automatic turning that stops before hatch vs automatic turning (no auto-stop stated)).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every up to 24 eggs egg incubator; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Rcom Max 20 | Brinsea Maxi 24 Advance |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.8/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Value 25% | 29 $22 per egg ($439.99, 20 eggs) | 49 $14.58 per egg ($349.99, 24 eggs) |
| Humidity control 25% | 100 automatic humidity control | 10 water trays, no humidity readout |
| Egg turning 15% | 75 automatic turning (no auto-stop stated) | 100 automatic turning that stops before hatch |
| Features 20% | 55 forced-air fan, temperature alarm, clear view of the eggs | 65 forced-air fan, temperature alarm, clear view of the eggs, hatch countdown |
| Warranty 15% | 67 2 years warranty | 100 3 years warranty |
Specifications
| Rcom Max 20 | Brinsea Maxi 24 Advance | |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | ||
| Type | Tabletop | Tabletop |
| Chicken eggs | 20 | 24 |
| Price per egg | $22 | $14.58 |
| Incubation | ||
| Egg turning | Automatic | Automatic, auto-stop |
| Humidity control | Automatic | Manual, no readout |
| Forced-air fan | Yes | Yes |
| Temperature alarm | Yes | Yes |
| Features | ||
| Clear view of eggs | Yes | Yes |
| Candler | No | No |
| Hatch countdown | - | Yes |
| Hatching baskets | No | No |
| Phone app | No | No |
| Build | ||
| Maximum power | - | 40 W |
| Typical power | - | 24 W |
| Weight | - | 3.8 lb |
| Warranty | 2 years | 3 years |