Brinsea Maxi 48 Advance

Last updated: November 9, 2026

Brinsea Maxi 48 Advance
3.4/5#8 of 11 in 25 to 99 eggs egg incubators
3.4

A larger Maxi with the same automatic turning and alarms, for breeders hatching mixed batches. Humidity is still up to you.

  • 48Chicken eggs
  • Manual, no readoutHumidity
  • Automatic, auto-stopTurning
  • 3 yearsWarranty
Check price at Amazon$449.99

Price checked November 8, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.

Pros
  • Holds 48 chicken eggs, or mixed sizes with the quadrant inserts
  • Turning stops on its own two days before hatch
  • Temperature alarms and a hatch countdown
Cons
  • No humidity readout; water is added by hand
  • Costs several times more than foam incubators of similar size

The Brinsea Maxi family

Every Brinsea Maxi model we rank, smallest first. Ratings compare each against its own size.

ModelChicken eggsRatingPrice
Brinsea Maxi 24 Advance243.5/5$349.99
Brinsea Maxi 24 EX244.2/5$283.99
Brinsea Maxi 24 EX Connect244.3/5$449.99
Brinsea Maxi 48 Advance (this one)483.4/5$449.99

How it scores

The rating comes from 5 measured or published factors, each scored 0-100 against fixed reference points for its size. How we rank explains each one.

Specifications

Model numberUSAC46C
Capacity
TypeTabletop
Chicken eggs48
Price per egg$9.37
Incubation
Egg turningAutomatic, auto-stop
Humidity controlManual, no readout
Forced-air fanYes
Temperature alarmYes
Features
Clear view of eggsYes
CandlerNo
Hatch countdownYes
Hatching basketsNo
Phone appNo
Build
Maximum power40 W
Typical power24 W
Weight8.4 lb
Warranty3 years

Alternatives in this size

IncuView 3 Pro

A mid-size incubator with a universal turner and a two-year warranty, for keepers hatching mixed egg sizes. Humidity is by hand unless you add the AccuMist.

Amazon $160
$160
27Readout, manual waterAutomatic, auto-stop

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