Hatching Time CT60SH
#4 in 25 to 99 eggsFull review
A small fully automatic cabinet for breeders who want cabinet controls without the floor space. Tabletop incubators hold 60 eggs for far less.
Amazon $849.99$849.99
The Hatching Time CT60SH and the Brinsea Maxi 48 Advance are evenly matched, rated 3.5 and 3.4. The Hatching Time CT60SH leads on humidity control. The Brinsea Maxi 48 Advance wins on warranty, value and egg turning. The Brinsea Maxi 48 Advance costs $400 less ($449.99 vs $849.99).
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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 Hatching Time CT60SH for humidity control (automatic humidity control vs water trays, no humidity readout).
- Choose the Brinsea Maxi 48 Advance for warranty (3 years warranty vs 1 year warranty), value ($9.37 per egg ($449.99, 48 eggs) vs $14.17 per egg ($849.99, 60 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 25 to 99 eggs egg incubator; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Hatching Time CT60SH | Brinsea Maxi 48 Advance |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.5/5 | 3.4/5 |
| Value 25% | 17 $14.17 per egg ($849.99, 60 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, hatching baskets | 65 forced-air fan, temperature alarm, clear view of the eggs, hatch countdown |
| Warranty 15% | 33 1 year warranty | 100 3 years warranty |
Specifications
| Hatching Time CT60SH | Brinsea Maxi 48 Advance | |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | ||
| Type | Cabinet | Tabletop |
| Chicken eggs | 60 | 48 |
| Price per egg | $14.17 | $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 |
| Candler | No | No |
| Hatch countdown | - | Yes |
| Hatching baskets | Yes | No |
| Phone app | No | No |
| Build | ||
| Maximum power | 145 W | 40 W |
| Typical power | 50 W | 24 W |
| Weight | 29 lb | 8.4 lb |
| Warranty | 1 year | 3 years |