Big Green Egg Large vs Big Green Egg MiniMax
Two of the kamado grills in our best kamado grills: kamado joe vs big green egg vs weber summit kamado comparison, lined up spec by spec. Every figure comes from the manufacturer pages linked below, and the scores use the same published formula as the full ranking.
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Best for: The classic Large EGG
Check price at AmazonBest for: A portable 13" EGG
Check price at AmazonSpec-by-spec comparison
Green marks the better published figure. "Not listed" means the manufacturer doesn't publish it.
| Spec | Big Green Egg Large | Big Green Egg MiniMax | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cooking areaPrimary cooking area the maker lists. | 262 sq in | 133 sq in | 45% |
| Max temperatureTop of the maker's stated heat range. Higher sears harder. | 750 °F | 750 °F | 20% |
| App / Wi-Fi control (listed)Yes when the maker lists app connectivity and powered temperature control. | No | No | 20% |
| WeightKamados are heavy; lower matters if you move it. Skipped when not listed. | 162 lb | 76 lb | 15% |
| Cooking area | 262 sq in | 133 sq in | info |
| Temperature range | 200–750 °F | 200–750 °F | info |
| Weight | 162 lb | 76 lb | info |
| Warranty | Limited lifetime (Big Green Egg) | Limited lifetime (Big Green Egg) | info |
| Grid diameter | Not listed | 13" | info |
| EmberPick score | 4.9/10 | 3.5/10 | 100% |
Where each one comes out ahead
Big Green Egg Large
Better published figure on: Cooking area.
What we like
- Limited lifetime warranty
- Lighter than 18" Kamado Joes
Watch out for
- Sold alone or in packages; check what is included
Big Green Egg MiniMax
Better published figure on: Weight.
What we like
- Lightest kamado here
- Portable Nest available
Watch out for
- Smallest cooking area
Verdict
Large has nearly twice the area; MiniMax is 86 lb lighter and portable.
- Big Green Egg Large: Big Green Egg: Large
- Big Green Egg MiniMax: Big Green Egg: MiniMax