Brinsea Ovation 56 EX
#1 in 25 to 99 eggsFull review
The most capable tabletop incubator here, for breeders hatching several dozen eggs with no water to manage. It is expensive for its size.
Amazon $585.71$585.71
The Brinsea Ovation 56 EX is the better egg incubator overall, rated 4.0 to 3.4. The Brinsea Ovation 56 EX leads on humidity control. The Brinsea Maxi 48 Advance wins on egg turning and features. The Brinsea Maxi 48 Advance costs $135.72 less ($449.99 vs $585.71).
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Brinsea Maxi 48 Advance
#8 in 25 to 99 eggsFull review
A larger Maxi with the same automatic turning and alarms, for breeders hatching mixed batches. Humidity is still up to you.
Amazon $449.99$449.99
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Brinsea Ovation 56 EX for humidity control (automatic humidity control vs water trays, no humidity readout).
- Choose the Brinsea Maxi 48 Advance for egg turning (automatic turning that stops before hatch vs automatic turning (no auto-stop stated)) and features (forced-air fan, temperature alarm, clear view of the eggs, hatch countdown vs forced-air fan, temperature alarm, clear view of the eggs).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every 25 to 99 eggs egg incubator; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Brinsea Ovation 56 EX | Brinsea Maxi 48 Advance |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.0/5 | 3.4/5 |
| Value 25% | 31 $10.46 per egg ($585.71, 56 eggs) | 36 $9.37 per egg ($449.99, 48 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% | 100 3 years warranty | 100 3 years warranty |
Specifications
| Brinsea Ovation 56 EX | Brinsea Maxi 48 Advance | |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | ||
| Type | Tabletop | Tabletop |
| Chicken eggs | 56 | 48 |
| Price per egg | $10.46 | $9.37 |
| 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 | 115 W | 40 W |
| Typical power | 60 W | 24 W |
| Weight | 10.2 lb | 8.4 lb |
| Warranty | 3 years | 3 years |