Monolith Junior 2.0 Solo
German built, compact, and supplied bare
€899.90
View this kamadoMonolith Junior 2.0 Solo vs The Bastard Core Compact
What actually differs between the Monolith Junior 2.0 Solo and the The Bastard Core Compact, and what that means for how you cook.
The Bastard Core Compact
The new generation, in the smallest size
€799.00
View this kamadoWhat differs
- The Core Compact is €100.90 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 Junior 2.0 Solo is supplied without a stand, the Core Compact 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.
Specifications side by side
| Monolith Junior 2.0 Solo | The Bastard Core Compact | |
|---|---|---|
| Stand/cart | Sold separately | Included |
| Material | Ceramic | Ceramic |
| Grate | Ø 33 cm | Ø 33 cm |
| Grill area | ± 860 cm² | ± 860 cm² |
| Maximum temperature | 400 °C | — |
| Ceramic warranty | Lifetime | 20 years |
| Weight | 35 kg | 51 kg |
| Size | Compact (Junior) | Compact |
| Finish | — | Gloss Graphite |
| In the box | Solo, no stand | — |
| Generation | Model 2.0 | — |
| Base | Three ceramic feet | — |
| Grate material | Stainless steel | Stainless steel |
| Charcoal grate | Cast iron | — |
| Heat deflector | Half-moon deflector stone, included | Plate setter with deflector stone |
| Ash drawer | None, ash hook included | — |
| Hinge | Spring-assisted, removable lid | — |
| Top vent | Cast iron, sliding | CORE Air Cap |
| Thermometer | — | In the dome |
| Warranty, other parts | Metal 5 years, gasket excluded | Outer metal 5 years, inner 2 years, thermometer 1 year, gasket 6 months |
| Width | 47 cm | 56 cm |
| Depth | 52 cm | 57 cm |
| Height | 57 cm | 78 cm |
| Model designation | Junior 2.0 Solo | Core Compact Graphite |
Who it suits
Monolith Junior 2.0 Solo
Anyone building it into an outdoor kitchen, who therefore needs no frame.
The Bastard Core Compact
Anyone who wants to stay compact but buy into the current generation.
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