Brinsea Ovation 56 EX
#1 in 25 to 99 eggsFull review
The most capable tabletop incubator here, for breeders hatching several dozen eggs with no water to manage. It is expensive for its size.
Amazon $585.71$585.71
The Brinsea Ovation 56 EX is the better egg incubator overall, rated 4.0 to 3.6. The Brinsea Ovation 56 EX leads on humidity control and warranty. The Farm Innovators 4250 wins on value and features. The Farm Innovators 4250 costs $453.82 less ($131.89 vs $585.71).
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Farm Innovators 4250
#3 in 25 to 99 eggsFull review
A low-cost way to hatch three dozen eggs with automatic turning and a candler. The short warranty is the trade-off.
Amazon $131.89$131.89
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Brinsea Ovation 56 EX for humidity control (automatic humidity control vs humidity readout, water added by hand) and warranty (3 years warranty vs 30 days warranty).
- Choose the Farm Innovators 4250 for value ($3.22 per egg ($131.89, 41 eggs) vs $10.46 per egg ($585.71, 56 eggs)) and features (forced-air fan, temperature alarm, clear view of the eggs, candler, 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 25 to 99 eggs egg incubator; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Brinsea Ovation 56 EX | Farm Innovators 4250 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.0/5 | 3.6/5 |
| Value 25% | 31 $10.46 per egg ($585.71, 56 eggs) | 88 $3.22 per egg ($131.89, 41 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 | 75 forced-air fan, temperature alarm, clear view of the eggs, candler, hatch countdown |
| Warranty 15% | 100 3 years warranty | 3 30 days warranty |
Specifications
| Brinsea Ovation 56 EX | Farm Innovators 4250 | |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | ||
| Type | Tabletop | Tabletop |
| Chicken eggs | 56 | 41 |
| Price per egg | $10.46 | $3.22 |
| Incubation | ||
| Egg turning | Automatic | Automatic |
| Humidity control | Automatic | Readout, manual water |
| Forced-air fan | Yes | Yes |
| Temperature alarm | Yes | Yes |
| Features | ||
| Clear view of eggs | Yes | Yes |
| Candler | No | Yes |
| Hatch countdown | - | Yes |
| Hatching baskets | No | No |
| Phone app | No | No |
| Build | ||
| Maximum power | 115 W | 40 W |
| Typical power | 60 W | - |
| Weight | 10.2 lb | 8.8 lb |
| Warranty | 3 years | 30 days |