A 36 egg budget incubator with automatic turning and a candler. The VEVOR 48 costs little more per batch.
Amazon $75.90
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
Price checked November 8, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
- 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
- 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.
| Model | Chicken eggs | Rating | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brinsea Maxi 24 Advance | 24 | 3.5/5 | $349.99 |
| Brinsea Maxi 24 EX | 24 | 4.2/5 | $283.99 |
| Brinsea Maxi 24 EX Connect | 24 | 4.3/5 | $449.99 |
| Brinsea Maxi 48 Advance (this one) | 48 | 3.4/5 | $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 number | USAC46C |
|---|---|
| Capacity | |
| Type | Tabletop |
| Chicken eggs | 48 |
| Price per egg | $9.37 |
| Incubation | |
| Egg turning | Automatic, auto-stop |
| Humidity control | Manual, no readout |
| Forced-air fan | Yes |
| Temperature alarm | Yes |
| Features | |
| Clear view of eggs | Yes |
| Candler | No |
| Hatch countdown | Yes |
| Hatching baskets | No |
| Phone app | No |
| Build | |
| Maximum power | 40 W |
| Typical power | 24 W |
| Weight | 8.4 lb |
| Warranty | 3 years |
Alternatives in this size
The cheapest way to set four dozen eggs with automatic turning. The listing is thin on details and gives no warranty.
Amazon $90.90A 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 $160Compare
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