Kamado Joe Joe Jr.
The real brand, at the size of a side table
€449.00
View this kamadoKamado Joe Joe Jr. vs The Bastard Compact Urban
What actually differs between the Kamado Joe Joe Jr. and the The Bastard Compact Urban, and what that means for how you cook.
The Bastard Compact Urban
Dutch brand, compact size, frame included
€579.00
View this kamadoWhat 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 Joe Jr. is a tabletop model and has no stand, the Compact Urban is supplied complete with 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. | The Bastard Compact Urban | |
|---|---|---|
| Stand/cart | Tabletop | Included |
| Material | Ceramic | Ceramic |
| Grate | Ø 34.3 cm | Ø 33 cm |
| Grill area | 968 cm² | ± 860 cm² |
| Maximum temperature | 398 °C | — |
| Ceramic warranty | Lifetime | 20 years |
| Weight | 37.4 kg | 30 kg |
| Size | Compact (13.5 inch) | Compact |
| In the box | Tabletop, no stand | Complete, with stand |
| Charcoal basket | — | Stainless steel |
| Grate material | Stainless steel | — |
| Heat deflector | One ceramic plate | Plate setter, included |
| Ash drawer | No drawer, a sliding door | Ash pan included |
| Gasket | — | Fibreglass (Infinity) |
| Top vent | Cast iron | — |
| Thermometer | In the dome | In the dome |
| Warranty, other parts | Metal 5 years, heat deflectors 3 years, thermometer and gasket 2 years | Outer metal 5 years, inner 2 years, thermometer 1 year, gasket 6 months |
| Width | 50.5 cm | 56 cm |
| Depth | — | 57 cm |
| Height | 69 cm | 78 cm |
| Model designation | Joe Jr. | Compact Urban |
Who it suits
Kamado Joe Joe Jr.
Anyone who wants the brand’s build quality without the room (or the budget) for a Classic.
The Bastard Compact Urban
A balcony or city garden where the barbecue has to be wheeled out of the way.
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