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GRLLR Ember Classic 16 vs Kamado Joe Joe Jr.

What actually differs between the GRLLR Ember Classic 16 and the Kamado Joe Joe Jr., and what that means for how you cook.

What differs

  • The Joe Jr. is €130.00 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 Ember Classic 16 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.

Specifications side by side

GRLLR Ember Classic 16Kamado Joe Joe Jr.
Stand/cartIncludedTabletop
MaterialCeramicCeramic
GrateØ 34 cmØ 34.3 cm
Grill area± 910 cm²968 cm²
Maximum temperature—398 °C
Ceramic warranty10 yearsLifetime
Weight40 kg37.4 kg
SizeCompact (16 inch)Compact (13.5 inch)
In the boxWith trolleyTabletop, no stand
Grate materialStainless steel, with extenderStainless steel
Heat deflectorOne round ceramic plateOne ceramic plate
Ash drawer—No drawer, a sliding door
Charcoal grateCast iron—
Top ventCast aluminiumCast iron
HingeSpring-assisted, lockable dome—
ThermometerIn the domeIn the dome
Warranty, other partsFirebox and fire ring 5 years, metal 5 years, thermometer and other parts 2 yearsMetal 5 years, heat deflectors 3 years, thermometer and gasket 2 years
Width—50.5 cm
Height—69 cm
Model designationGR-24-EMB-16-CBJoe Jr.

Who it suits

GRLLR Ember Classic 16

Anyone starting small who wants a kamado that can move around on a trolley.

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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