Brinsea Maxi 24 EX Connect
#1 in Up to 24 eggsFull review
The most automated small incubator here, for keepers who want alerts on their phone. The plain Maxi 24 EX does the same incubating for less.
Amazon $449.99$449.99
The Brinsea Maxi 24 EX Connect rates 4.3 among up to 24 eggs egg incubators; the Brinsea Ovation 28 EX rates 3.8 among 25 to 99 eggs ones. The Brinsea Ovation 28 EX costs $9.99 less ($440 vs $449.99).
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Brinsea Ovation 28 EX
#2 in 25 to 99 eggsFull review
A fully automatic 28 egg incubator for keepers who want humidity handled for them. It costs more per egg than the Maxi 24 EX.
Amazon $440$440
Scores side by side
These two sit in different size classes (up to 24 eggs and 25 to 99 eggs), and each is scored against the reference points for its own class, so a rating says how well each does among its own size peers. How we rank explains each factor.
| Factor weight | Brinsea Maxi 24 EX Connect | Brinsea Ovation 28 EX |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.3/5 | 3.8/5 |
| Value 25% | 36 $18.75 per egg ($449.99, 24 eggs) | 12 $15.71 per egg ($440, 28 eggs) |
| Humidity control 25% | 100 automatic humidity control | 100 automatic humidity control |
| Egg turning 15% | 100 automatic turning that stops before hatch | 75 automatic turning (no auto-stop stated) |
| Features 20% | 80 forced-air fan, temperature alarm, phone app, clear view of the eggs, hatch countdown | 55 forced-air fan, temperature alarm, clear view of the eggs |
| Warranty 15% | 100 3 years warranty | 100 3 years warranty |
Specifications
| Brinsea Maxi 24 EX Connect | Brinsea Ovation 28 EX | |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | ||
| Type | Tabletop | Tabletop |
| Chicken eggs | 24 | 28 |
| Price per egg | $18.75 | $15.71 |
| Incubation | ||
| Egg turning | Automatic, auto-stop | Automatic |
| Humidity control | Automatic | Automatic |
| 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 | Yes | No |
| Build | ||
| Maximum power | 40 W | 60 W |
| Typical power | 24 W | 30 W |
| Weight | 4.2 lb | 7 lb |
| Warranty | 3 years | 3 years |