Brinsea Ovation 28 EX
#2 in 25 to 99 eggsFull review
A fully automatic 28 egg incubator for keepers who want humidity handled for them. It costs more per egg than the Maxi 24 EX.
Amazon $440$440
The Brinsea Ovation 28 EX is the better egg incubator overall, rated 3.8 to 3.3. The Brinsea Ovation 28 EX leads on humidity control, features and warranty. The IncuView 3 Pro wins on value and egg turning. The IncuView 3 Pro costs $280 less ($160 vs $440).
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IncuView 3 Pro
#9 in 25 to 99 eggsFull review
A mid-size incubator with a universal turner and a two-year warranty, for keepers hatching mixed egg sizes. Humidity is by hand unless you add the AccuMist.
Amazon $160$160
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Brinsea Ovation 28 EX for humidity control (automatic humidity control vs humidity readout, water added by hand), features (forced-air fan, temperature alarm, clear view of the eggs vs hatch countdown) and warranty (3 years warranty vs 2 years warranty).
- Choose the IncuView 3 Pro for value ($5.93 per egg ($160, 27 eggs) vs $15.71 per egg ($440, 28 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 | Brinsea Ovation 28 EX | IncuView 3 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.8/5 | 3.3/5 |
| Value 25% | 12 $15.71 per egg ($440, 28 eggs) | 58 $5.93 per egg ($160, 27 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 | 10 hatch countdown |
| Warranty 15% | 100 3 years warranty | 67 2 years warranty |
Specifications
| Brinsea Ovation 28 EX | IncuView 3 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | ||
| Type | Tabletop | Tabletop |
| Chicken eggs | 28 | 27 |
| Price per egg | $15.71 | $5.93 |
| Incubation | ||
| Egg turning | Automatic | Automatic, auto-stop |
| Humidity control | Automatic | Readout, manual water |
| Forced-air fan | Yes | - |
| Temperature alarm | Yes | - |
| Features | ||
| Clear view of eggs | Yes | - |
| Candler | No | No |
| Hatch countdown | - | Yes |
| Hatching baskets | No | No |
| Phone app | No | No |
| Build | ||
| Maximum power | 60 W | - |
| Typical power | 30 W | - |
| Weight | 7 lb | 6 lb |
| Warranty | 3 years | 2 years |