Rcom Max 20
#3 in Up to 24 eggsFull review
A Korean-made fully automatic tabletop incubator for breeders who want a set humidity and alarms. Its price per egg is high.
Amazon $439.99$439.99
The Rcom Max 20 is the better egg incubator overall, rated 3.8 to 3.1. The Rcom Max 20 leads on humidity control and value. The Brinsea Mini II Advance wins on warranty, egg turning and features. The Brinsea Mini II Advance costs $190 less ($249.99 vs $439.99).
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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 Rcom Max 20 for humidity control (automatic humidity control vs water trays, no humidity readout) and value ($22 per egg ($439.99, 20 eggs) vs $35.71 per egg ($249.99, 7 eggs)).
- Choose the Brinsea Mini II Advance for warranty (3 years warranty vs 2 years warranty), 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 | Rcom Max 20 | Brinsea Mini II Advance |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.8/5 | 3.1/5 |
| Value 25% | 29 $22 per egg ($439.99, 20 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% | 67 2 years warranty | 100 3 years warranty |
Specifications
| Rcom Max 20 | Brinsea Mini II Advance | |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | ||
| Type | Tabletop | Tabletop |
| Chicken eggs | 20 | 7 |
| Price per egg | $22 | $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 |
| Typical power | - | 12 W |
| Weight | - | 2.4 lb |
| Warranty | 2 years | 3 years |