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Kamado Joe Joe Jr. vs Monolith Junior 2.0 Solo

What actually differs between the Kamado Joe Joe Jr. and the Monolith Junior 2.0 Solo, and what that means for how you cook.

What differs

  • The Joe Jr. is €450.90 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 Joe Jr. is a tabletop model and has no stand, the Junior 2.0 Solo is supplied without a 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

Kamado Joe Joe Jr.Monolith Junior 2.0 Solo
Stand/cartTabletopSold separately
MaterialCeramicCeramic
GrateØ 34.3 cmØ 33 cm
Grill area968 cm²± 860 cm²
Maximum temperature398 °C400 °C
Ceramic warrantyLifetimeLifetime
Weight37.4 kg35 kg
SizeCompact (13.5 inch)Compact (Junior)
In the boxTabletop, no standSolo, no stand
Generation—Model 2.0
Base—Three ceramic feet
Grate materialStainless steelStainless steel
Charcoal grate—Cast iron
Heat deflectorOne ceramic plateHalf-moon deflector stone, included
Ash drawerNo drawer, a sliding doorNone, ash hook included
Hinge—Spring-assisted, removable lid
Top ventCast ironCast iron, sliding
ThermometerIn the dome—
Warranty, other partsMetal 5 years, heat deflectors 3 years, thermometer and gasket 2 yearsMetal 5 years, gasket excluded
Width50.5 cm47 cm
Depth—52 cm
Height69 cm57 cm
Model designationJoe Jr.Junior 2.0 Solo

Who it suits

Kamado Joe Joe Jr.

Anyone who wants the brand’s build quality without the room (or the budget) for a Classic.

Monolith Junior 2.0 Solo

Anyone building it into an outdoor kitchen, who therefore needs no frame.

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