Kamado Joe Classic Joe I

Name: Kamado Joe Classic Joe I
Brand: Kamado Joe

Ranked #7 of 9 in Best Kamado Grills: Kamado Joe vs Big Green Egg vs Weber Summit Kamado (2026). Here is every spec we scored, where it came from, and how it compares.

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Kamado Joe Classic Joe I

Best for: The entry 18" Kamado Joe

4.4/10

What we like

Same 250 sq in as Classic III
53 lb lighter than Classic III

Watch out for

2-tier system
No app control

Score breakdown

Cooking area 45%

Max temperature 20%

App / Wi-Fi control (listed) 20%

Weight 15%

Cooking area	250 sq in
Max temperature	750 °F
App / Wi-Fi control (listed)	No
Weight	227.7 lb
Model	KJ23RH
Cooking surface	18" diameter, 250 sq in
Heat range	225–750 °F
Weight	227.7 lb
Includes	2-Tier Divide & Conquer system, cart
Price	Check price