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Grill Guru Prime Medium vs The Bastard Core Medium Complete

What actually differs between the Grill Guru Prime Medium and the The Bastard Core Medium Complete, and what that means for how you cook.

What differs

  • The Prime Medium is €650.00 cheaper.
  • They are in the same size class (medium), so look at the grate size for cooking surface.
  • Both ceramic.
  • Both supplied complete with a stand.

Specifications side by side

Grill Guru Prime MediumThe Bastard Core Medium Complete
Stand/cartIncluded, on wheels, some brakedIncluded, 4 castors, 2 locking
MaterialCeramicCeramic
GrateØ 40 cmØ 40 cm
Grill area± 1,260 cm²± 1,260 cm²
Ceramic warranty20 years20 years
Weight—82 kg
SizeMediumMedium
In the boxComplete, with standComplete (stand and side shelves)
FinishSatin black or matt black—
RangePrimeCore
Side shelves—HPL
Grate materialStainless steel, two half-moonsStainless steel
Cooking levelsMulti-level system—
Heat deflectorTwo half-moon stonesPlate setter with deflector stone
Top vent—CORE Air Cap
GasketFibreglass (Infinity)—
HingeSpring-assistedSpring-assisted
Ash drawerNone, ash poker includedRemovable ash bucket
ThermometerIn the domeIn the dome
Charcoal capacity1.6 kg—
Warranty, other partsMetal 2 years, thermometer 1 yearOuter metal 5 years, inner 2 years, thermometer 1 year, gasket 6 months
Rain coverIncluded—
Width—118 cm
Depth—69 cm
Height—123 cm
Model designationPrime Medium CompleetCore Medium Graphite Complete

Who it suits

Grill Guru Prime Medium

A family cooking weekly that cares about the hardware.

The Bastard Core Medium Complete

Anyone wanting the middle size on the generation that stays supported.

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