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Grill Guru Original XL vs Kamado Joe Big Joe II

What actually differs between the Grill Guru Original XL and the Kamado Joe Big Joe II, and what that means for how you cook.

What differs

  • The Original XL is €800.00 cheaper.
  • They are in the same size class (XL), so look at the grate size for cooking surface.
  • Both ceramic.
  • Both supplied complete with a stand.
  • The Big Joe II’s grate is 5 centimetres larger in diameter.

Specifications side by side

Grill Guru Original XLKamado Joe Big Joe II
Stand/cartIncluded, on wheels, some brakedIncluded, 4 castors
MaterialCeramicCeramic
GrateØ 56 cmØ 61 cm
Grill area± 2,460 cm²2,903 cm²
Maximum temperature—398 °C
Ceramic warranty20 yearsLifetime
Weight—184.8 kg
SizeXL (22 inch)XL (24 inch)
In the boxComplete, with standWith stand
Side shelves—Folding, powder-coated steel
Grate materialStainless steelStainless steel
Cooking levels—Divide & Conquer, two tiers
Heat deflectorPlate Setter, included—
HingeSpring-assistedAir Lift
Gasket—Fibreglass, double thickness
Ash drawerNone, ash poker includedSlide-out ash drawer
Top vent—Kontrol Tower
ThermometerIn the domeIn the dome
Charcoal capacity3.7 kg—
Warranty, other partsMetal 2 years, thermometer 1 year, felt gasket 6 monthsMetal 5 years, heat deflectors 3 years, thermometer and gasket 2 years
Rain coverIncluded—
Width—148 cm
Height—136 cm
Model designationOriginal XL Ø56Big Joe II

Who it suits

Grill Guru Original XL

Anyone regularly cooking for eight people or more.

Kamado Joe Big Joe II

Anyone wanting Big Joe size with the Air Lift hinge and Kontrol Tower, for whom two cooking levels are enough.

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