A low-cost 20 egg incubator with automatic turning, a fan and a candler, for a first hatch on a budget.
Amazon $79.99The MATICOOPX MEI-20 is the better egg incubator overall, rated 3.7 to 3.5. The MATICOOPX MEI-20 costs $20.60 less ($79.99 vs $100.59).
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The usual first incubator for a backyard flock: 22 eggs, automatic turning and a clear view for about $100. You still add water by hand.
Amazon $100.59Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every up to 24 eggs egg incubator; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | MATICOOPX MEI-20 | Harris Farms Nurture Right 360 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.7/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Value 25% | 100 $4 per egg ($79.99, 20 eggs) | 100 $4.57 per egg ($100.59, 22 eggs) |
| Humidity control 25% | 40 humidity readout, water added by hand | 40 humidity readout, water added by hand |
| Egg turning 15% | 100 automatic turning that stops before hatch | 100 automatic turning that stops before hatch |
| Features 20% | 35 forced-air fan, candler | 35 forced-air fan, clear view of the eggs |
| Warranty 15% | 33 1 year warranty | 0 warranty not published, scored as none |
Specifications
| MATICOOPX MEI-20 | Harris Farms Nurture Right 360 | |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | ||
| Type | Tabletop | Tabletop |
| Chicken eggs | 20 | 22 |
| Price per egg | $4 | $4.57 |
| Incubation | ||
| Egg turning | Automatic, auto-stop | Automatic, auto-stop |
| Humidity control | Readout, manual water | Readout, manual water |
| Forced-air fan | Yes | Yes |
| Features | ||
| Clear view of eggs | - | Yes |
| Candler | Yes | No |
| Hatching baskets | No | No |
| Phone app | No | No |
| Build | ||
| Weight | 6.8 lb | - |
| Warranty | 1 year | - |
