Big Green Egg XLarge vs Weber Summit Kamado E6
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: A 24" insulated steel kamado on a cart
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 | Weber Summit Kamado E6 | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cooking areaPrimary cooking area the maker lists. | 452 sq in | 452 sq in | 45% |
| Max temperatureTop of the maker's stated heat range. Higher sears harder. | 750 °F | Not listed | 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 | Not listed | 15% |
| Cooking area | 452 sq in | 452 sq in | info |
| Grid diameter | 24" | Not listed | info |
| Temperature range | 200–750 °F | Not listed | info |
| Weight | 219 lb | Not listed | info |
| Warranty | Limited lifetime (Big Green Egg) | Not listed | info |
| Diameter | Not listed | 24" | info |
| Fuel | Not listed | Charcoal | info |
| Grates | Not listed | Gourmet BBQ System stainless steel hinged grates | info |
| EmberPick score | 7.2/10 | 6.8/10 | 100% |
Where each one comes out ahead
Big Green Egg XLarge
No scored spec where it is strictly ahead; its case rests on the strengths below.
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
Weber Summit Kamado E6
No scored spec where it is strictly ahead; its case rests on the strengths below.
What we like
- Most cooking area here (452 sq in)
- Insulated steel, not ceramic
Watch out for
- Weber doesn't list weight or temperature range on the page
Verdict
Same 452 sq in. The EGG is ceramic with a listed 200–750 °F range; Weber is insulated steel on a cart.
- Big Green Egg XLarge: Big Green Egg: XLarge
- Weber Summit Kamado E6: Weber: Summit Kamado E6