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
The Hatching Time CT180SH is the better egg incubator overall, rated 3.5 to 3.4. The Hatching Time CT180SH leads on humidity control and features. The VEVOR 400 Egg Cabinet Incubator wins on value. The VEVOR 400 Egg Cabinet Incubator costs $740.09 less ($459.90 vs $1,199.99).
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VEVOR 400 Egg Cabinet Incubator
The cheapest cabinet here by far, for hatching in volume on a budget. Expect to manage humidity yourself and to rely on the seller for support.
Amazon $459.90$459.90
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Hatching Time CT180SH for humidity control (automatic humidity control vs humidity readout, water added by hand) and features (forced-air fan, temperature alarm, hatching baskets vs forced-air fan, clear view of the eggs).
- Choose the VEVOR 400 Egg Cabinet Incubator for value ($1.15 per egg ($459.90, 400 eggs) vs $6.67 per egg ($1,199.99, 180 eggs)).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every cabinet, 100+ eggs egg incubator; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Hatching Time CT180SH | VEVOR 400 Egg Cabinet Incubator |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.5/5 | 3.4/5 |
| Value 25% | 21 $6.67 per egg ($1,199.99, 180 eggs) | 100 $1.15 per egg ($459.90, 400 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, hatching baskets | 35 forced-air fan, clear view of the eggs |
| Warranty 15% | 33 1 year warranty | 0 warranty not published, scored as none |
Specifications
| Hatching Time CT180SH | VEVOR 400 Egg Cabinet Incubator | |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | ||
| Type | Cabinet | Cabinet |
| Chicken eggs | 180 | 400 |
| Price per egg | $6.67 | $1.15 |
| 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 |
| Candler | No | - |
| Hatching baskets | Yes | No |
| Phone app | No | No |
| Build | ||
| Maximum power | 200 W | - |
| Typical power | 70 W | - |
| Weight | 49 lb | 55.1 lb |
| Warranty | 1 year | - |