Grill Guru Original Compact
Compact in size, but supplied complete with a stand
€249.00
View this kamadoGrill Guru Original Compact vs Kamado Joe Joe Jr.
What actually differs between the Grill Guru Original Compact 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 is €200.00 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 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 | 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 | 32 kg | 37.4 kg |
| Size | Compact (13 inch) | Compact (13.5 inch) |
| In the box | Complete, with stand | Tabletop, no stand |
| 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 |
| Charcoal capacity | 0.8 kg | — |
| Warranty, other parts | Metal 2 years, thermometer 1 year, felt gasket 6 months | Metal 5 years, heat deflectors 3 years, thermometer and gasket 2 years |
| Rain cover | Included | — |
| Width | 40 cm | 50.5 cm |
| Depth | 40 cm | — |
| Height | 62 cm | 69 cm |
| Model designation | Original Compact Ø33 | Joe Jr. |
Who it suits
Grill Guru Original Compact
A small terrace or balcony, for anyone who wants to start complete without buying accessories separately.
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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