Weber Summit Kamado E6 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" insulated steel kamado on a cart
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 | Weber Summit Kamado E6 | 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. | Not listed | 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. | Not listed | 406.3 lb | 15% |
| Cooking area | 452 sq in | Not listed | info |
| Diameter | 24" | Not listed | info |
| Fuel | Charcoal | Not listed | info |
| Grates | Gourmet BBQ System stainless steel hinged grates | 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 |
| Weight | Not listed | 406.3 lb | info |
| Includes | Not listed | 3-Tier Divide & Conquer system, cart | info |
| EmberPick score | 6.8/10 | 6.4/10 | 100% |
Where each one comes out ahead
Weber Summit Kamado E6
Better published figure on: Cooking area.
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
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
On published specs, the Weber Summit Kamado E6 scores higher (6.8 vs 6.4). Specs don't capture sound character or feel, so weigh the pros and cons above too.
- Choose the Weber Summit Kamado E6 if this sounds like you: a 24" insulated steel kamado on a cart.
- Choose the Kamado Joe Big Joe III if this sounds like you: kamado Joe's 24" grill.
- Weber Summit Kamado E6: Weber: Summit Kamado E6
- Kamado Joe Big Joe III: Kamado Joe: Big Joe III