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 rates 4.0 among 25 to 99 eggs egg incubators; the Hatching Time CT180SH rates 3.5 among cabinet, 100+ eggs ones. The Brinsea Ovation 56 EX costs $614.28 less ($585.71 vs $1,199.99).
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Hatching Time CT180SH
The larger Hatching Time cabinet, for hatcheries that want automatic humidity at 180 eggs a batch.
Amazon $1,199.99$1,199.99
Scores side by side
These two sit in different size classes (25 to 99 eggs and cabinet, 100+ eggs), and each is scored against the reference points for its own class, so a rating says how well each does among its own size peers. How we rank explains each factor.
| Factor weight | Brinsea Ovation 56 EX | Hatching Time CT180SH |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.0/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Value 25% | 31 $10.46 per egg ($585.71, 56 eggs) | 21 $6.67 per egg ($1,199.99, 180 eggs) |
| Humidity control 25% | 100 automatic humidity control | 100 automatic humidity control |
| 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 | 55 forced-air fan, temperature alarm, hatching baskets |
| Warranty 15% | 100 3 years warranty | 33 1 year warranty |
Specifications
| Brinsea Ovation 56 EX | Hatching Time CT180SH | |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | ||
| Type | Tabletop | Cabinet |
| Chicken eggs | 56 | 180 |
| Price per egg | $10.46 | $6.67 |
| Incubation | ||
| Egg turning | Automatic | Automatic |
| Humidity control | Automatic | Automatic |
| Forced-air fan | Yes | Yes |
| Temperature alarm | Yes | Yes |
| Features | ||
| Clear view of eggs | Yes | - |
| Candler | No | No |
| Hatching baskets | No | Yes |
| Phone app | No | No |
| Build | ||
| Maximum power | 115 W | 200 W |
| Typical power | 60 W | 70 W |
| Weight | 10.2 lb | 49 lb |
| Warranty | 3 years | 1 year |