Ceramic and insulated kamados hold heat for long smokes and get hot enough to sear. We compared nine on the maker's cooking area, temperature range, weight and app control.
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Why it wins: A 24" EGG for big cooks. Ties for most cooking area. Much lighter than the Big Joe III.
Also great: Weber Summit Kamado E6 (6.8) · Kamado Joe Big Joe III (6.4)
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| Product | Score | Cooking area | Max temperature | App / Wi-Fi control (listed) | Weight | Best for | Price | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 BG Big Green Egg XLarge | 7.2/10 | 452 sq in | 750 °F | No | 219 lb | A 24" EGG for big cooks | Check price | View deal |
| 2 W Weber Summit Kamado E6 | 6.8/10 | 452 sq in | Not listed | No | Not listed | A 24" insulated steel kamado on a cart | Check price | View deal |
| 3 KJ Kamado Joe Big Joe III | 6.4/10 | 450 sq in | 750 °F | No | 406.3 lb | Kamado Joe's 24" grill | Check price | View deal |
| 4 KJ Kamado Joe Konnected Joe | 5.8/10 | 250 sq in | 700 °F | Yes | 216.1 lb | A kamado with an automatic fire starter and app control | Check price | View deal |
| 5 BG Big Green Egg Large | 4.9/10 | 262 sq in | 750 °F | No | 162 lb | The classic Large EGG | Check price | View deal |
| 6 KJ Kamado Joe Pellet Joe | 4.6/10 | 250 sq in | 600 °F | Yes | 202.4 lb | A ceramic kamado fed by wood pellets | Check price | View deal |
| 7 KJ Kamado Joe Classic Joe I | 4.4/10 | 250 sq in | 750 °F | No | 227.7 lb | The entry 18" Kamado Joe | Check price | View deal |
| 8 KJ Kamado Joe Classic Joe III | 4.2/10 | 250 sq in | 750 °F | No | 280.6 lb | The 18" Kamado Joe with the 3-tier cooking system | Check price | View deal |
| 9 BG Big Green Egg MiniMax | 3.5/10 | 133 sq in | 750 °F | No | 76 lb | A portable 13" EGG | Check price | View deal |
"Not listed" means the manufacturer page we used does not publish that figure. Prices show "Check price" until a retailer feed provides a current price.
| Cooking area | 452 sq in |
|---|---|
| Max temperature | 750 °F |
| App / Wi-Fi control (listed) | No |
| Weight | 219 lb |
| Cooking area | 452 sq in |
| Grid diameter | 24" |
| Temperature range | 200–750 °F |
| Weight | 219 lb |
| Warranty | Limited lifetime (Big Green Egg) |
| Price | Check price |
| Cooking area | 452 sq in |
|---|---|
| Max temperature | Not listed |
| App / Wi-Fi control (listed) | No |
| Weight | Not listed |
| Cooking area | 452 sq in |
| Diameter | 24" |
| Fuel | Charcoal |
| Grates | Gourmet BBQ System stainless steel hinged grates |
| Price | Check price |
| Cooking area | 450 sq in |
|---|---|
| Max temperature | 750 °F |
| App / Wi-Fi control (listed) | No |
| Weight | 406.3 lb |
| Model | KJ15041021 |
| Cooking surface | 24" diameter, 450 sq in |
| Heat range | 225–750 °F |
| Weight | 406.3 lb |
| Includes | 3-Tier Divide & Conquer system, cart |
| Price | Check price |
| Cooking area | 250 sq in |
|---|---|
| Max temperature | 700 °F |
| App / Wi-Fi control (listed) | Yes |
| Weight | 216.1 lb |
| Model | KJ15041123 |
| Cooking surface | 18" diameter, 250 sq in |
| Heat range | 225–700 °F |
| Weight | 216.1 lb |
| Control | Automatic Fire Starter, digital Kontrol Board, app connectivity |
| Includes | 2-Tier Divide & Conquer system |
| Price | Check price |
| Cooking area | 262 sq in |
|---|---|
| Max temperature | 750 °F |
| App / Wi-Fi control (listed) | No |
| Weight | 162 lb |
| Cooking area | 262 sq in |
| Temperature range | 200–750 °F |
| Weight | 162 lb |
| Warranty | Limited lifetime (Big Green Egg) |
| Price | Check price |
| Cooking area | 250 sq in |
|---|---|
| Max temperature | 600 °F |
| App / Wi-Fi control (listed) | Yes |
| Weight | 202.4 lb |
| Model | KJ15260020 |
| Fuel | Wood pellets |
| Cooking surface | 18" diameter, 250 sq in |
| Heat range | 250–600 °F |
| Weight | 202.4 lb |
| Control | Wi-Fi thermostatic control |
| Price | Check price |
| Cooking area | 250 sq in |
|---|---|
| Max temperature | 750 °F |
| App / Wi-Fi control (listed) | No |
| Weight | 227.7 lb |
| Model | KJ23RH |
| Cooking surface | 18" diameter, 250 sq in |
| Heat range | 225–750 °F |
| Weight | 227.7 lb |
| Includes | 2-Tier Divide & Conquer system, cart |
| Price | Check price |
| Cooking area | 250 sq in |
|---|---|
| Max temperature | 750 °F |
| App / Wi-Fi control (listed) | No |
| Weight | 280.6 lb |
| Model | KJ15040921 |
| Cooking surface | 18" diameter, 250 sq in |
| Heat range | 225–750 °F |
| Weight | 280.6 lb (with cart) |
| Includes | 3-Tier Divide & Conquer cooking system, cart with locking wheels |
| Price | Check price |
| Cooking area | 133 sq in |
|---|---|
| Max temperature | 750 °F |
| App / Wi-Fi control (listed) | No |
| Weight | 76 lb |
| Cooking area | 133 sq in |
| Grid diameter | 13" |
| Temperature range | 200–750 °F |
| Weight | 76 lb |
| Warranty | Limited lifetime (Big Green Egg) |
| Price | Check price |
Thick walls hold heat, so a kamado uses little charcoal for long smokes and still reaches searing temperatures.
Kamado Joe usually includes a cart and cooking system. Big Green Egg sells the EGG alone or in packages with a nest and accessories.
Score = weighted average of normalised specs, out of 10. Full method
Yes. Kamados hold low temperatures (around 200–250 °F) for hours on one load of lump charcoal.