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 is the better egg incubator overall, rated 4.3 to 3.5. The Brinsea Maxi 24 EX Connect leads on humidity control and features. The Harris Farms Nurture Right 360 wins on value. The Harris Farms Nurture Right 360 costs $349.40 less ($100.59 vs $449.99).
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Harris Farms Nurture Right 360
#7 in Up to 24 eggsFull review
The usual first incubator for a backyard flock: 22 eggs, automatic turning and a clear view for about $100. You still add water by hand.
Amazon $100.59$100.59
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Brinsea Maxi 24 EX Connect for humidity control (automatic humidity control vs humidity readout, water added by hand) and features (forced-air fan, temperature alarm, phone app, clear view of the eggs, hatch countdown vs forced-air fan, clear view of the eggs).
- Choose the Harris Farms Nurture Right 360 for value ($4.57 per egg ($100.59, 22 eggs) vs $18.75 per egg ($449.99, 24 eggs)).
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 | Brinsea Maxi 24 EX Connect | Harris Farms Nurture Right 360 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.3/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Value 25% | 36 $18.75 per egg ($449.99, 24 eggs) | 100 $4.57 per egg ($100.59, 22 eggs) |
| Humidity control 25% | 100 automatic humidity control | 40 humidity readout, water added by hand |
| Egg turning 15% | 100 automatic turning that stops before hatch | 100 automatic turning that stops before hatch |
| Features 20% | 80 forced-air fan, temperature alarm, phone app, clear view of the eggs, hatch countdown | 35 forced-air fan, clear view of the eggs |
| Warranty 15% | 100 3 years warranty | 0 warranty not published, scored as none |
Specifications
| Brinsea Maxi 24 EX Connect | Harris Farms Nurture Right 360 | |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | ||
| Type | Tabletop | Tabletop |
| Chicken eggs | 24 | 22 |
| Price per egg | $18.75 | $4.57 |
| Incubation | ||
| Egg turning | Automatic, auto-stop | Automatic, auto-stop |
| Humidity control | Automatic | Readout, manual water |
| Forced-air fan | Yes | Yes |
| Temperature alarm | 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 | - |
| Typical power | 24 W | - |
| Weight | 4.2 lb | - |
| Warranty | 3 years | - |