Brinsea Mini II EX
#4 in Up to 24 eggsFull review
The smallest fully automatic incubator here, for hatching a few rare or show eggs with no water to manage. It costs a lot per egg.
Amazon $240.81$240.81
The Brinsea Mini II EX is the better egg incubator overall, rated 3.7 to 3.1. The Brinsea Mini II EX leads on humidity control. The Brinsea Mini II Advance wins on egg turning and features. The Brinsea Mini II EX costs $9.18 less ($240.81 vs $249.99).
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Brinsea Mini II Advance
#8 in Up to 24 eggsFull review
A precise, set-and-forget dome for hatching a handful of valuable eggs. Its small capacity makes it a poor buy for anyone hatching for numbers.
Amazon $249.99$249.99
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Brinsea Mini II EX for humidity control (automatic humidity control vs water trays, no humidity readout).
- Choose the Brinsea Mini II 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 up to 24 eggs egg incubator; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Brinsea Mini II EX | Brinsea Mini II Advance |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.7/5 | 3.1/5 |
| Value 25% | 7 $34.40 per egg ($240.81, 7 eggs) | 5 $35.71 per egg ($249.99, 7 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 Mini II EX | Brinsea Mini II Advance | |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | ||
| Type | Tabletop | Tabletop |
| Chicken eggs | 7 | 7 |
| Price per egg | $34.40 | $35.71 |
| 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 | 20 W | 20 W |
| Typical power | 12 W | 12 W |
| Weight | 2.7 lb | 2.4 lb |
| Warranty | 3 years | 3 years |