Head to head
Kamado Joe Classic II vs Big Green Egg Large
Our pick
Big Green Egg Large
Kamado Grills
Why this one
- The Big Green Egg Large offers 262 square inches of cooking space on an 18.25-inch grate.1


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What Kamado Joe Classic II offers
The Classic II gives you an 18-inch grate and 250 square inches of cooking area for everyday kamado cooking.2
2 models / at a glance
Key differences
What differs
| Specification | Kamado Joe Classic II | Big Green Egg Large |
|---|---|---|
| Cooking area | 250 sq in2 | 262 sq in1 |
| Grate diameter | 18 in2 | 18.25 in1 |
| Weight | 227.7 lb2 | 162 lb1 |
More details
| Specification | Kamado Joe Classic II | Big Green Egg Large |
|---|---|---|
| Wall construction | Ceramic2 | Ceramic1 |
| Max temperature | 750 °F2 | 750 °F1 |
| Grate material | Not published | Stainless steel3 |