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
The Brinsea Maxi 24 EX is the better egg incubator overall, rated 4.2 to 3.5. The Brinsea Maxi 24 EX leads on humidity control and features. The Harris Farms Nurture Right 360 wins on value and egg turning. The Harris Farms Nurture Right 360 costs $183.40 less ($100.59 vs $283.99).
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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 for humidity control (automatic humidity control vs humidity readout, water added by hand) and features (forced-air fan, temperature alarm, clear view of the eggs 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 $11.83 per egg ($283.99, 24 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 | Brinsea Maxi 24 EX | Harris Farms Nurture Right 360 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.2/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Value 25% | 59 $11.83 per egg ($283.99, 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% | 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 | 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 | Harris Farms Nurture Right 360 | |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | ||
| Type | Tabletop | Tabletop |
| Chicken eggs | 24 | 22 |
| Price per egg | $11.83 | $4.57 |
| Incubation | ||
| Egg turning | Automatic | 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 |
| Hatching baskets | No | No |
| Phone app | No | No |
| Build | ||
| Maximum power | 40 W | - |
| Typical power | 24 W | - |
| Weight | 4.2 lb | - |
| Warranty | 3 years | - |