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Big Green Egg XL vs Kamado Joe Big Joe I

What actually differs between the Big Green Egg XL and the Kamado Joe Big Joe I, and what that means for how you cook.

What differs

  • The Big Joe I is €1,309.10 cheaper.
  • They are in the same size class (XL), so look at the grate size for cooking surface.
  • Both ceramic.
  • Mind what you get: the XL is supplied without a stand, the Big Joe I is supplied complete with a stand. A separate stand easily costs a few hundred euros, and in this comparison that often matters more than the price gap.

Specifications side by side

Big Green Egg XLKamado Joe Big Joe I
Stand/cartSold separatelyIncluded, 4 castors, 2 locking
MaterialCeramicCeramic
GrateØ 61 cmØ 61 cm
Grill area2,919 cm²2,903 cm²
Maximum temperature—398 °C
Ceramic warrantyLifetimeLifetime
Weight99 kg162.8 kg
SizeXL (XLarge)XL (24 inch)
In the box—With stand
Side shelves—Folding, HDPE
Grate materialStainless steelStainless steel
Cooking levels—Divide & Conquer, two tiers
Heat deflector—Two ceramic plates
Ash drawer—Slide-out ash drawer
ThermometerIn the domeIn the dome
Top ventrEGGulator, cast ironCast iron
GasketFelt—
Warranty, other partsMetal 5 years, felt and thermometer 1 yearMetal 5 years, heat deflectors 3 years, thermometer and gasket 2 years
Width—148 cm
Height78 cm134 cm
Model designationXLargeBig Joe I

Who it suits

Big Green Egg XL

Anyone who routinely cooks for large groups and counts residual value.

Kamado Joe Big Joe I

Anyone who needs a Big Joe’s size and not the later generations’ accessories.

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