Kamado Joe Konnected Joe vs Kamado Joe Pellet Joe
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: A ceramic kamado fed by wood pellets
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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 Pellet Joe | 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 | 600 °F | 20% |
| App / Wi-Fi control (listed)Yes when the maker lists app connectivity and powered temperature control. | Yes | Yes | 20% |
| WeightKamados are heavy; lower matters if you move it. Skipped when not listed. | 216.1 lb | 202.4 lb | 15% |
| Model | KJ15041123 | KJ15260020 | info |
| Cooking surface | 18" diameter, 250 sq in | 18" diameter, 250 sq in | info |
| Heat range | 225–700 °F | 250–600 °F | info |
| Weight | 216.1 lb | 202.4 lb | info |
| Control | Automatic Fire Starter, digital Kontrol Board, app connectivity | Wi-Fi thermostatic control | info |
| Includes | 2-Tier Divide & Conquer system | Not listed | info |
| Fuel | Not listed | Wood pellets | info |
| EmberPick score | 5.8/10 | 4.6/10 | 100% |
Where each one comes out ahead
Kamado Joe Konnected Joe
Better published figure on: Max temperature.
What we like
- Push-button charcoal lighting
- App temperature control
Watch out for
- 700 °F max
- Needs power
Kamado Joe Pellet Joe
Better published figure on: Weight.
What we like
- Pellet convenience in ceramic
- Wi-Fi control
Watch out for
- 600 °F max
- Needs power
Verdict
Both have app control. Konnected burns charcoal to 700 °F; Pellet Joe burns pellets to 600 °F.
- Kamado Joe Konnected Joe: Kamado Joe: Konnected Joe
- Kamado Joe Pellet Joe: Kamado Joe: Pellet Joe