Grill Guru Original Compact (GGO223)
The previous Original Compact, still sold new and cheaper than the current model
€348.00
View this kamadoGrill Guru Original Compact (GGO223) vs Kamado Joe Joe Jr.
What actually differs between the Grill Guru Original Compact (GGO223) and the Kamado Joe Joe Jr., and what that means for how you cook.
Kamado Joe Joe Jr.
The real brand, at the size of a side table
€449.00
View this kamadoWhat differs
- The Original Compact (GGO223) is €101.00 cheaper.
- They are in the same size class (compact), so look at the grate size for cooking surface.
- Both ceramic.
- Mind what you get: the Original Compact (GGO223) is supplied complete with a stand, the Joe Jr. is a tabletop model and has no stand. A separate stand easily costs a few hundred euros, and in this comparison that often matters more than the price gap.
- The Joe Jr.’s grate is 1.3 centimetres larger in diameter.
Specifications side by side
| Grill Guru Original Compact (GGO223) | Kamado Joe Joe Jr. | |
|---|---|---|
| Stand/cart | Included, low frame without wheels | Tabletop |
| Material | Ceramic | Ceramic |
| Grate | Ø 33 cm | Ø 34.3 cm |
| Grill area | ± 860 cm² | 968 cm² |
| Maximum temperature | — | 398 °C |
| Ceramic warranty | 20 years | Lifetime |
| Weight | — | 37.4 kg |
| Size | Compact (13 inch) | Compact (13.5 inch) |
| Generation | Previous (GGO223), succeeded by the GGO323 | — |
| In the box | Complete, with stand | Tabletop, no stand |
| Outer diameter | 40 cm | — |
| Grate material | Stainless steel | Stainless steel |
| Heat deflector | Plate Setter, included | One ceramic plate |
| Hinge | Spring-assisted | — |
| Ash drawer | None, ash poker included | No drawer, a sliding door |
| Top vent | — | Cast iron |
| Thermometer | In the dome | In the dome |
| Rain cover | Included | — |
| Warranty, other parts | Firebox, deflector and metal 2 years, thermometer 1 year, felt gasket 6 months | Metal 5 years, heat deflectors 3 years, thermometer and gasket 2 years |
| Width | — | 50.5 cm |
| Height | — | 69 cm |
| Model designation | GGO223 | Joe Jr. |
Who it suits
Grill Guru Original Compact (GGO223)
Anyone who wants a complete compact kamado for as little as possible, and does not mind it being the previous version.
Kamado Joe Joe Jr.
Anyone who wants the brand’s build quality without the room (or the budget) for a Classic.
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