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 and features. The MATICOOPX MEI-30 wins on value and egg turning. The MATICOOPX MEI-30 costs $320.01 less ($119.99 vs $440).
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MATICOOPX MEI-30
#10 in 25 to 99 eggsFull review
A 30 egg version of the MEI-20 for a little more per batch. The listing gives no warranty.
Amazon $119.99$119.99
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Brinsea Ovation 28 EX for humidity control (automatic humidity control vs humidity readout, water added by hand) and features (forced-air fan, temperature alarm, clear view of the eggs vs forced-air fan, candler).
- Choose the MATICOOPX MEI-30 for value ($4 per egg ($119.99, 30 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 | MATICOOPX MEI-30 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.8/5 | 3.3/5 |
| Value 25% | 12 $15.71 per egg ($440, 28 eggs) | 77 $4 per egg ($119.99, 30 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 | 35 forced-air fan, candler |
| Warranty 15% | 100 3 years warranty | 0 warranty not published, scored as none |
Specifications
| Brinsea Ovation 28 EX | MATICOOPX MEI-30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | ||
| Type | Tabletop | Tabletop |
| Chicken eggs | 28 | 30 |
| Price per egg | $15.71 | $4 |
| Incubation | ||
| Egg turning | Automatic | Automatic, auto-stop |
| Humidity control | Automatic | Readout, manual water |
| Forced-air fan | Yes | Yes |
| Temperature alarm | Yes | - |
| Features | ||
| Clear view of eggs | Yes | - |
| Candler | No | Yes |
| Hatching baskets | No | No |
| Phone app | No | No |
| Build | ||
| Maximum power | 60 W | - |
| Typical power | 30 W | - |
| Weight | 7 lb | 9.2 lb |
| Warranty | 3 years | - |