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 4.2. The Brinsea Maxi 24 EX Connect leads on features and egg turning. The Brinsea Maxi 24 EX wins on value. The Brinsea Maxi 24 EX costs $166 less ($283.99 vs $449.99).
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Brinsea Maxi 24 EX
#2 in Up to 24 eggsFull review
The best small fully automatic incubator for most backyard keepers: 24 eggs with pump humidity and alarms at a lower price per egg than any other automatic dome.
Amazon $283.99$283.99
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Brinsea Maxi 24 EX Connect for features (forced-air fan, temperature alarm, phone app, clear view of the eggs, hatch countdown vs forced-air fan, temperature alarm, clear view of the eggs) and egg turning (automatic turning that stops before hatch vs automatic turning (no auto-stop stated)).
- Choose the Brinsea Maxi 24 EX for value ($11.83 per egg ($283.99, 24 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 | Brinsea Maxi 24 EX |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.3/5 | 4.2/5 |
| Value 25% | 36 $18.75 per egg ($449.99, 24 eggs) | 59 $11.83 per egg ($283.99, 24 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 Maxi 24 EX | |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | ||
| Type | Tabletop | Tabletop |
| Chicken eggs | 24 | 24 |
| Price per egg | $18.75 | $11.83 |
| 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 | 40 W |
| Typical power | 24 W | 24 W |
| Weight | 4.2 lb | 4.2 lb |
| Warranty | 3 years | 3 years |