Big Green Egg XLarge vs Kamado Joe Big Joe III
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: A 24" EGG for big cooks
Check price at AmazonBest for: Kamado Joe's 24" grill
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 XLarge | Kamado Joe Big Joe III | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cooking areaPrimary cooking area the maker lists. | 452 sq in | 450 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. | 219 lb | 406.3 lb | 15% |
| Cooking area | 452 sq in | Not listed | info |
| Grid diameter | 24" | Not listed | info |
| Temperature range | 200–750 °F | Not listed | info |
| Weight | 219 lb | 406.3 lb | info |
| Warranty | Limited lifetime (Big Green Egg) | Not listed | info |
| Model | Not listed | KJ15041021 | info |
| Cooking surface | Not listed | 24" diameter, 450 sq in | info |
| Heat range | Not listed | 225–750 °F | info |
| Includes | Not listed | 3-Tier Divide & Conquer system, cart | info |
| EmberPick score | 7.2/10 | 6.4/10 | 100% |
Where each one comes out ahead
Big Green Egg XLarge
Better published figure on: Cooking area, Weight.
What we like
- Ties for most cooking area
- Much lighter than the Big Joe III
Watch out for
- Sold alone or in packages; check what is included
Kamado Joe Big Joe III
No scored spec where it is strictly ahead; its case rests on the strengths below.
What we like
- 450 sq in
- 3-tier system
Watch out for
- Heaviest here at 406.3 lb
Verdict
Close in area (450 vs 452 sq in). The XL EGG is 187 lb lighter; the Big Joe III includes a cart and 3-tier system.
- Big Green Egg XLarge: Big Green Egg: XLarge
- Kamado Joe Big Joe III: Kamado Joe: Big Joe III