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
56AutomaticAutomatic
3.8/5
A fully automatic 28 egg incubator for keepers who want humidity handled for them. It costs more per egg than the Maxi 24 EX.
- 28Chicken eggs
- AutomaticHumidity
- AutomaticTurning
- 3 yearsWarranty
Check price at Amazon$440
Price checked November 9, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
Pros
- Integrated pump holds a set humidity with the lid closed
- Dual airflow and incubator and room temperature alarms
- Clear top lets you watch the hatch
Cons
- Maker does not say turning stops on its own before hatch
- More than $13 per egg
The Brinsea Ovation EX family
Every Brinsea Ovation EX model we rank, smallest first. Ratings compare each against its own size.
| Model | Chicken eggs | Rating | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brinsea Ovation 28 EX (this one) | 28 | 3.8/5 | $440 |
| Brinsea Ovation 56 EX | 56 | 4.0/5 | $585.71 |
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 | USAF37C |
|---|---|
| Capacity | |
| Type | Tabletop |
| Chicken eggs | 28 |
| Price per egg | $15.71 |
| Incubation | |
| Egg turning | Automatic |
| Humidity control | Automatic |
| Forced-air fan | Yes |
| Temperature alarm | Yes |
| Features | |
| Clear view of eggs | Yes |
| Candler | No |
| Hatching baskets | No |
| Phone app | No |
| Build | |
| Maximum power | 60 W |
| Typical power | 30 W |
| Weight | 7 lb |
| Warranty | 3 years |
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