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 3.4. The Brinsea Ovation 28 EX leads on humidity control and features. The VEVOR 36 Egg Incubator wins on value. The VEVOR 36 Egg Incubator costs $364.10 less ($75.90 vs $440).
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VEVOR 36 Egg Incubator
#6 in 25 to 99 eggsFull review
A 36 egg budget incubator with automatic turning and a candler. The VEVOR 48 costs little more per batch.
Amazon $75.90$75.90
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, clear view of the eggs, candler).
- Choose the VEVOR 36 Egg Incubator for value ($2.11 per egg ($75.90, 36 eggs) vs $15.71 per egg ($440, 28 eggs)).
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 | VEVOR 36 Egg Incubator |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.8/5 | 3.4/5 |
| Value 25% | 12 $15.71 per egg ($440, 28 eggs) | 100 $2.11 per egg ($75.90, 36 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) | 75 automatic turning (no auto-stop stated) |
| Features 20% | 55 forced-air fan, temperature alarm, clear view of the eggs | 45 forced-air fan, clear view of the eggs, candler |
| Warranty 15% | 100 3 years warranty | 0 warranty not published, scored as none |
Specifications
| Brinsea Ovation 28 EX | VEVOR 36 Egg Incubator | |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | ||
| Type | Tabletop | Tabletop |
| Chicken eggs | 28 | 36 |
| Price per egg | $15.71 | $2.11 |
| Incubation | ||
| Egg turning | Automatic | Automatic |
| Humidity control | Automatic | Readout, manual water |
| Forced-air fan | Yes | Yes |
| Temperature alarm | Yes | - |
| Temperature claim (not scored) | - | Fluctuation of 0.9 F stated as normal (maker copy) |
| Features | ||
| Clear view of eggs | Yes | Yes |
| Candler | No | Yes |
| Hatching baskets | No | No |
| Phone app | No | No |
| Build | ||
| Maximum power | 60 W | - |
| Typical power | 30 W | - |
| Weight | 7 lb | 8.1 lb |
| Warranty | 3 years | - |