Brinsea Maxi 48 Advance
#8 in 25 to 99 eggsFull review
A larger Maxi with the same automatic turning and alarms, for breeders hatching mixed batches. Humidity is still up to you.
Amazon $449.99$449.99
48Manual, no readoutAutomatic, auto-stop
3.3/5
A 30 egg version of the MEI-20 for a little more per batch. The listing gives no warranty.
- 30Chicken eggs
- Readout, manual waterHumidity
- Automatic, auto-stopTurning
Check price at Amazon$119.99
Price checked November 9, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
Pros
- Automatic turning that stops three days before hatch
- Built-in candler
- External water port avoids heat loss when refilling
Cons
- Humidity is shown but water is added by hand
- Listing publishes no warranty or alarm
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 | 20 | 3.7/5 | $79.99 |
| MATICOOPX MEI-30 (this one) | 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-30 |
|---|---|
| Capacity | |
| Type | Tabletop |
| Chicken eggs | 30 |
| 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 | 9.2 lb |
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