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 3.5. The Brinsea Ovation 56 EX leads on warranty and value. The Brinsea Ovation 56 EX costs $264.28 less ($585.71 vs $849.99).
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Hatching Time CT60SH
#4 in 25 to 99 eggsFull review
A small fully automatic cabinet for breeders who want cabinet controls without the floor space. Tabletop incubators hold 60 eggs for far less.
Amazon $849.99$849.99
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Brinsea Ovation 56 EX for warranty (3 years warranty vs 1 year warranty) and value ($10.46 per egg ($585.71, 56 eggs) vs $14.17 per egg ($849.99, 60 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 | Hatching Time CT60SH |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.0/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Value 25% | 31 $10.46 per egg ($585.71, 56 eggs) | 17 $14.17 per egg ($849.99, 60 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 CT60SH | |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | ||
| Type | Tabletop | Cabinet |
| Chicken eggs | 56 | 60 |
| Price per egg | $10.46 | $14.17 |
| 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 | 145 W |
| Typical power | 60 W | 50 W |
| Weight | 10.2 lb | 29 lb |
| Warranty | 3 years | 1 year |