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Big Green Egg Large vs Monolith TWO.55 Standalone

What actually differs between the Big Green Egg Large and the Monolith TWO.55 Standalone, and what that means for how you cook.

What differs

  • There is barely anything between them on price, so you can leave that out of it.
  • They are in the same size class (large), so look at the grate size for cooking surface.
  • Both ceramic.
  • Both supplied without a stand.
  • The Large’s grate is 2 centimetres larger in diameter.

Specifications side by side

Big Green Egg LargeMonolith TWO.55 Standalone
Stand/cartSold separatelySold separately
MaterialCeramicCeramic
GrateØ 46 cmØ 44 cm
Grill area1,688 cm²± 1,520 cm²
Ceramic warrantyLifetimeLifetime
Weight73 kg74 kg
SizeLargeLarge, Classic (.55)
In the boxNo standStandalone, no stand
Grate materialStainless steelStainless steel, two half-moons
Cooking levels—Smart Grid System 2.0
Heat deflector—Two half-moon deflector stones
Charcoal basket—Split
Ash drawer—Ash collection system with shovel
ThermometerIn the dome—
Top ventrEGGulator, cast ironCast iron, sliding
GasketFeltFibreglass with stainless inlay
Warranty, other partsMetal 5 years, felt and thermometer 1 yearMetal 5 years, gasket excluded
Width—59 cm
Depth—71 cm
Height84 cm78 cm
Model designationLargeTWO.55 (Classic)

Who it suits

Big Green Egg Large

Anyone buying once, properly, and counting residual value.

Monolith TWO.55 Standalone

Anyone building it in or already owning a stand, buying on build quality.

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