Kamado Joe Konnected Joe vs Kamado Joe Classic 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 kamado with an automatic fire starter and app control
Check price at AmazonBest for: The 18" Kamado Joe with the 3-tier cooking system
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Green marks the better published figure. "Not listed" means the manufacturer doesn't publish it.
| Spec | Kamado Joe Konnected Joe | Kamado Joe Classic Joe III | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cooking areaPrimary cooking area the maker lists. | 250 sq in | 250 sq in | 45% |
| Max temperatureTop of the maker's stated heat range. Higher sears harder. | 700 °F | 750 °F | 20% |
| App / Wi-Fi control (listed)Yes when the maker lists app connectivity and powered temperature control. | Yes | No | 20% |
| WeightKamados are heavy; lower matters if you move it. Skipped when not listed. | 216.1 lb | 280.6 lb | 15% |
| Model | KJ15041123 | KJ15040921 | info |
| Cooking surface | 18" diameter, 250 sq in | 18" diameter, 250 sq in | info |
| Heat range | 225–700 °F | 225–750 °F | info |
| Weight | 216.1 lb | 280.6 lb (with cart) | info |
| Control | Automatic Fire Starter, digital Kontrol Board, app connectivity | Not listed | info |
| Includes | 2-Tier Divide & Conquer system | 3-Tier Divide & Conquer cooking system, cart with locking wheels | info |
| EmberPick score | 5.8/10 | 4.2/10 | 100% |
Where each one comes out ahead
Kamado Joe Konnected Joe
Better published figure on: App / Wi-Fi control (listed), Weight.
What we like
- Push-button charcoal lighting
- App temperature control
Watch out for
- 700 °F max
- Needs power
Kamado Joe Classic Joe III
Better published figure on: Max temperature.
What we like
- 3-tier Divide & Conquer system
- 750 °F top heat
Watch out for
- 280.6 lb
- No app control
Verdict
Konnected Joe adds an automatic fire starter and app control and is 64.5 lb lighter; Classic III reaches 750 vs 700 °F and has a 3-tier system.
- Kamado Joe Konnected Joe: Kamado Joe: Konnected Joe
- Kamado Joe Classic Joe III: Kamado Joe: Classic Joe III