A Korean-made fully automatic tabletop incubator for breeders who want a set humidity and alarms. Its price per egg is high.
Amazon $439.99
A low-cost 20 egg incubator with automatic turning, a fan and a candler, for a first hatch on a budget.
- 20Chicken eggs
- Readout, manual waterHumidity
- Automatic, auto-stopTurning
- 1 yearWarranty
Price checked November 9, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
- Low price per egg for an incubator with automatic turning
- Built-in candler to check which eggs are developing
- Water refills from outside without opening the lid
- Humidity is shown but water is added by hand
- No temperature alarm listed
The MATICOOPX MEI family
Every MATICOOPX MEI model we rank, smallest first. Ratings compare each against its own size.
| Model | Chicken eggs | Rating | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| MATICOOPX MEI-20 (this one) | 20 | 3.7/5 | $79.99 |
| MATICOOPX MEI-30 | 30 | 3.3/5 | $119.99 |
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 | MEI-20 |
|---|---|
| Capacity | |
| Type | Tabletop |
| Chicken eggs | 20 |
| Price per egg | $4 |
| Incubation | |
| Egg turning | Automatic, auto-stop |
| Humidity control | Readout, manual water |
| Forced-air fan | Yes |
| Features | |
| Candler | Yes |
| Hatching baskets | No |
| Phone app | No |
| Build | |
| Weight | 6.8 lb |
| Warranty | 1 year |
Alternatives in this size
The smallest fully automatic incubator here, for hatching a few rare or show eggs with no water to manage. It costs a lot per egg.
Amazon $240.81A well-built 24 egg dome with automatic turning and alarms, for keepers who manage humidity themselves. The EX version adds a pump for not much more.
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