So true, the BGE company seemingly just sit on their asses and let their brand name sell overpriced, well everything. Not only kamado joe, but several other ceramic cookers have far surpassed them.
I was looking at Joes.. meanwhile entered a drawing with my local sports radio station for a bge, got lucky and won my Large bge, so the decision was easy for me. That being said, you can't go wrong with a BGE.
You should point out that you can purchase accessories for the KJ also. I have cooked on both and both of them work exactly the same for me. However this seemed bias to the KJ to me. Could it be that is because you sell the KJ and not BGE. $ for $ Id have to go with the KJ if I needed to get another Kamado. Id be sleeping with the Dog if I did that though.
I like both units, I saw my nephew used the joe and bbq came out perfect. I would get the joe if they have a 16” with a wheel stand. Green Egg has a medium size that would work great for me. I think Joe wins on the features. 🦅🦅🇺🇸
A lot of people go for the big green egg because it’s cheaper and been around a long time. I’m pretty sure the green egg large or xl are $900 and Kamado classic 3 is like $1,500 or $1,700. I really like the kamado though.
Agreed, both are great brands. BGE is tough to get online if at all. They tend to only sell to brick and mortar stores. Also, KJ does have just a bit more selection of accessories to chose from. Thanks for watching!
looks like some nice upgrades on the KJ (from older models of KJ), except that chimney cap, I would have to see it in action to know if the aluminum works OK but initial opinion of this video is they should have kept the cast iron daisy wheel, although the daisy wheel can get funked up with grease and creosote, also would like to check out that lid opening system and see if it will hold up
The cap works great, I have not had an issue. Keep in mind, it will also keep the temperature adjustment you set when you open the lid, unlike most cast iron caps that will slide.
KJ offers some major cooking upgrades, but it’s higher for a reason. You are totally paying for the extra options upfront. Green egg you have to purchase those extras separately and I’m sure if they came with it the pricing would totally fall in the same bracket. Do the math ppl.
Great comparison, BGE will have to include accessories and lower their prices to keep up. Have you tried a side by side comparrison test for long smokes? Which holds a consistent low 225 temp for 14-16hrs? How about a high heat torture test? Crank them both up and see how high the temps get? Which gets hotter and stays hotter the longest? BGE claims their whiter ceramic has less impurities and allows it to endure higher longer temps. I have a BGE and was thinking about getting another but the price and accessories of the kamado joe making me want ONE
Glad you enjoyed the comparison. I have not cooked on them at the same time, but I have cooked at high & low temperatures on both grills. They both hold heat incredibly well. I would feel confident letting them both go overnight to smoke something like a brisket. A head to head comparison would not be exact because of wind variables. You can cook an incredible steak on both grills as well, the main thing to consider with Kamados is the heat is retained so well by the lid.. if you have a thinner cut of steak you will just want to sear with the lid open for the first portion of the cook for your highest heat. Close the lid to cook it through to your desired doneness. The added accessories are a definite advantage for KJ.
I have not tested it, but it does have some nice features. I like the dual level hinged cooking grate & the lava stone diffusion is a great added bonus!
Just bought my classic 2 from you guys. I also got a cover, charcoal basket, and a SS drip pan. I haven't even gotten it yet and i want the Ikomand and the joetissery. As well as a soapstone, cast iron griddle, and pizza stone. Going from smoking brisket and pork in a webber kettle. Very excited to step up to the big leagues. I have 50lbs of coal in the garage, i'll be making everything on it.
LOL as long as there are people like you out there, inferior products will continue to sell due to wanting to save a little cash. BGE and accessories are made much better than Kamado Joe, just look at the temp gauge...BGE=Tel Tru / Kamado=foreign junk. BGE doesn't need to "keep up" with any other manufacturer. BGE is the best ceramic cooker hands down. If you can't afford the best you can settle for something like Kamado Joe.
JT the tell tru is superior, but it's ultimately a $30 deal out you can easily do. Mine crapped out in my egg after 6 years (water ingress somehow) and needed replacing. Very easy. Having cooked on a joe as well, their hinge system is superior. So much so I'd buy one if I could but I don't believe they're an exact proper fit. I'd also say the joe chimney cap is superior, but better than both is the smokeware stainless product. I love that thing more than any first party product I've seen. I'd give the edge to the egg in the airflow grate. The joe's ash pan seems awesome on paper but in practice is cumbersome. The spark arrestor mesh on the egg is an additional layer of safety against errant sparks (but there are third party identical products you can put on your joe for around $30). Lastly, ceramic materials I am unsure are much of a difference from one brand to the other. Afaik companies both produce their ceramics in Mexico. And both have a lifetime warranty in ceramics.
@@BBQGuys I agree. Pretty hard to justify the extra $500 or so on an Egg. I'm eyeing a red series 2 KJ which are going for $1599 AUD here in Melbourne at my local KJ dealers/specialty bbq store.
BBQGuys - thank you. I am buying one for my hubs. He is ah-mazing at grilling and smoking. He wants a big one, the biggest one on their site right now is the Big Joe III. It’s $2500. I am happy to buy him the best, but not sure if it is overkill...
@@tarazbobaz Hey Randy here. I'll tell you this. If your husband likes to entertain or feed larger groups, then the Big Joe is the way to go! Honestly, there is nothing that I can't cook on one of those. Awesome machine. We also have free delivery. You can reach out to us at www.bbqguys.com. Have a great day
how do you transport these items without damaging anything? I'm worried about the ceramic 'shell' you see, i have a street food business and I'm considering purchasing a kamado, please help. thx
If you are planning on transporting your Kamado a lot, I would reccommend the Blaze Kamado. www.bbqguys.com/brands/blaze-grills/blaze-kamado-grill?sstring=blaze%2Bkamado It is cast out of Aluminium, so you don't have to worry about it breaking & it has the same great heat retention of ceramic models. Ceramic Kamados can be transported if they are well strapped in, but it certainly would be nice to have a metal one that you don't have to worry about.
But what is the pro of the BGE over the KJ? The review might be a bit biased, but it really seems that the KJ took the BGE design and upgraded everything about it in an attempt to make it better to take market share from BGE. ie; they wanted a more features to combat BGE's name recognition. I think they succeeded. In the end, they both work. For my money though, I'd probably go with KJ.
Primo oval is a great grill as well! I love the shape of it, works well for big cuts of meat. Something to consider when comparing prices is with Primo, you will have to buy heat deflectors, drip pan rack & grill extender to mimic the divide and conquer system. I have cooked on Primo a lot & love it.. can't go wrong with either.
Why would anyone spend that kind of money on a bar-b-que. The taste of a steak or burger is a result of the quality of the meat. If you want a really good steak, buy prime. If not, buy choice.
I have well over $10,000 dollars in grills and smokers in my backyard. A pitts and Spitts stick burner at $2500.00,a Mac 2 star at $2700.00,a Fire Magic Monarch at $5000.00,and a Kamado Joe II classic at $1400.00..... And I'm her to tell you the quality of your equipment makes all the difference.When you can eliminate faulty or poor performing equipment it makes it much easier to concentrate on technics rather than fighting crappy equipment.
Feature-wise Kamado Joe seems to be the absolute winner here. But I really like the color of Big Green Egg more, yeah I know I know..
A brand new Kamado Big Joe was delivered to my drive way about 2 hours ago! Wow, the 2017 model is fantastic! Can't wait to fire it up!
Awesome! Fire em up! Cheers, Rus!
How's it been treating you 3 years later?
I bought a Kamado Joe a few years back. I was looking to upgrade to BGE. It's obviously clear which company is working harder for our money.
So true, the BGE company seemingly just sit on their asses and let their brand name sell overpriced, well everything. Not only kamado joe, but several other ceramic cookers have far surpassed them.
I was looking at Joes.. meanwhile entered a drawing with my local sports radio station for a bge, got lucky and won my Large bge, so the decision was easy for me. That being said, you can't go wrong with a BGE.
You should point out that you can purchase accessories for the KJ also. I have cooked on both and both of them work exactly the same for me. However this seemed bias to the KJ to me. Could it be that is because you sell the KJ and not BGE. $ for $ Id have to go with the KJ if I needed to get another Kamado. Id be sleeping with the Dog if I did that though.
I like both units, I saw my nephew used the joe and bbq came out perfect. I would get the joe if they have a 16” with a wheel stand. Green Egg has a medium size that would work great for me. I think Joe wins on the features. 🦅🦅🇺🇸
The Joe classic is 18 inch on wheel stand, not 16 if that is what you need. We do love the features!
Forgot the most important spec... the price. Seems like Kamado wins tho
A lot of people go for the big green egg because it’s cheaper and been around a long time. I’m pretty sure the green egg large or xl are $900 and Kamado classic 3 is like $1,500 or $1,700. I really like the kamado though.
Agreed, both are great brands. BGE is tough to get online if at all. They tend to only sell to brick and mortar stores. Also, KJ does have just a bit more selection of accessories to chose from. Thanks for watching!
looks like some nice upgrades on the KJ (from older models of KJ), except that chimney cap, I would have to see it in action to know if the aluminum works OK but initial opinion of this video is they should have kept the cast iron daisy wheel, although the daisy wheel can get funked up with grease and creosote, also would like to check out that lid opening system and see if it will hold up
The cap works great, I have not had an issue. Keep in mind, it will also keep the temperature adjustment you set when you open the lid, unlike most cast iron caps that will slide.
thanks, that upgraded seal looks pretty nice too, KJ is a slam dunk!
A slam dunk for sure!
the daisy wheel on the joe easily unscrews so you can take it apart for cleaning.
@@BBQGuys the cast iron daisy wheels on the joes keep the adjust when you open the lid if you have it orientated correctly.
Game,set,match Kamado Joe. Been a proud owner for a while, and the newer version is a game changer
A game changer, indeed!
KJ offers some major cooking upgrades, but it’s higher for a reason. You are totally paying for the extra options upfront. Green egg you have to purchase those extras separately and I’m sure if they came with it the pricing would totally fall in the same bracket. Do the math ppl.
Which is better and I reckon there should have been a discussion about price.
We prefer the KJ!
Awesome thanks guys 👍🏻
Great comparison, BGE will have to include accessories and lower their prices to keep up. Have you tried a side by side comparrison test for long smokes? Which holds a consistent low 225 temp for 14-16hrs? How about a high heat torture test? Crank them both up and see how high the temps get? Which gets hotter and stays hotter the longest? BGE claims their whiter ceramic has less impurities and allows it to endure higher longer temps. I have a BGE and was thinking about getting another but the price and accessories of the kamado joe making me want ONE
Glad you enjoyed the comparison. I have not cooked on them at the same time, but I have cooked at high & low temperatures on both grills. They both hold heat incredibly well. I would feel confident letting them both go overnight to smoke something like a brisket. A head to head comparison would not be exact because of wind variables. You can cook an incredible steak on both grills as well, the main thing to consider with Kamados is the heat is retained so well by the lid.. if you have a thinner cut of steak you will just want to sear with the lid open for the first portion of the cook for your highest heat. Close the lid to cook it through to your desired doneness. The added accessories are a definite advantage for KJ.
BBQGuys.com Not sure you answered the mail here. How about doing the test at the same time? Should be easy to tell the difference.
@@TurboT45H they won’t, it’s a paid promotion for both
have you tested the Vision Kamado grill? wondering on quality and performance vs BGE
I have not tested it, but it does have some nice features. I like the dual level hinged cooking grate & the lava stone diffusion is a great added bonus!
I'd take either lol
Looks like BGE skimped out on small features, went the cheaper route. Not a good strat when either of them are $1000+ machines to begin with.
Just bought my classic 2 from you guys. I also got a cover, charcoal basket, and a SS drip pan.
I haven't even gotten it yet and i want the Ikomand and the joetissery. As well as a soapstone, cast iron griddle, and pizza stone.
Going from smoking brisket and pork in a webber kettle. Very excited to step up to the big leagues. I have 50lbs of coal in the garage, i'll be making everything on it.
You are going to love it!
Great comparison, Tony.
Thanks man!
Does any know where was the background ambiance in this video & thumbnail filmed from?
BBQGuys Showroom. Baton rouge, LA This was our old showroom, here is the address to our current showroom. 1811 N Airway Dr, Baton Rouge, LA 70815
kamado joe destroys the big green egg. bge nickel and dimes you for every little part
LOL as long as there are people like you out there, inferior products will continue to sell due to wanting to save a little cash. BGE and accessories are made much better than Kamado Joe, just look at the temp gauge...BGE=Tel Tru / Kamado=foreign junk. BGE doesn't need to "keep up" with any other manufacturer. BGE is the best ceramic cooker hands down. If you can't afford the best you can settle for something like Kamado Joe.
keeping telling yourself that bud
Kamado Joe is way superior. BGE is good but they where resting on their laurels for many years. That's when the competition takes over !
JT the tell tru is superior, but it's ultimately a $30 deal out you can easily do. Mine crapped out in my egg after 6 years (water ingress somehow) and needed replacing. Very easy.
Having cooked on a joe as well, their hinge system is superior. So much so I'd buy one if I could but I don't believe they're an exact proper fit.
I'd also say the joe chimney cap is superior, but better than both is the smokeware stainless product. I love that thing more than any first party product I've seen.
I'd give the edge to the egg in the airflow grate. The joe's ash pan seems awesome on paper but in practice is cumbersome. The spark arrestor mesh on the egg is an additional layer of safety against errant sparks (but there are third party identical products you can put on your joe for around $30).
Lastly, ceramic materials I am unsure are much of a difference from one brand to the other. Afaik companies both produce their ceramics in Mexico. And both have a lifetime warranty in ceramics.
Good clip. I think Ill go for Kamado
Good choice, hope you enjoy it!
Kamado Joe by a mile.... I'm saving my pocket money for BBQ number 4!!!
Kamadao Joe is beast of a machine!
@@BBQGuys I agree. Pretty hard to justify the extra $500 or so on an Egg. I'm eyeing a red series 2 KJ which are going for $1599 AUD here in Melbourne at my local KJ dealers/specialty bbq store.
Great Breakdown Chef Tony!
Thanks, glad you like it!
Which model is the Kamado Joe in your video? Trying to figure out size.
That model of Kamado Joe that Chef Tony is standing by is the Big Joe 24 inch.
BBQGuys - thank you. I am buying one for my hubs. He is ah-mazing at grilling and smoking. He wants a big one, the biggest one on their site right now is the Big Joe III. It’s $2500. I am happy to buy him the best, but not sure if it is overkill...
@@tarazbobaz Hey Randy here. I'll tell you this. If your husband likes to entertain or feed larger groups, then the Big Joe is the way to go! Honestly, there is nothing that I can't cook on one of those. Awesome machine. We also have free delivery. You can reach out to us at www.bbqguys.com. Have a great day
how do you transport these items without damaging anything? I'm worried about the ceramic 'shell' you see, i have a street food business and I'm considering purchasing a kamado, please help. thx
If you are planning on transporting your Kamado a lot, I would reccommend the Blaze Kamado. www.bbqguys.com/brands/blaze-grills/blaze-kamado-grill?sstring=blaze%2Bkamado It is cast out of Aluminium, so you don't have to worry about it breaking & it has the same great heat retention of ceramic models. Ceramic Kamados can be transported if they are well strapped in, but it certainly would be nice to have a metal one that you don't have to worry about.
Great, only trouble is I am in the UK :(
If you added the pros of both, it would make the perfect grill!
But what is the pro of the BGE over the KJ? The review might be a bit biased, but it really seems that the KJ took the BGE design and upgraded everything about it in an attempt to make it better to take market share from BGE. ie; they wanted a more features to combat BGE's name recognition. I think they succeeded. In the end, they both work. For my money though, I'd probably go with KJ.
Will KJ's Divide & Conquer setup fit the BGE?
Yes, it will!
What are you cannibals? You smoke the competition? 😅
How would it compare with the primo oval ?
Primo oval is a great grill as well! I love the shape of it, works well for big cuts of meat. Something to consider when comparing prices is with Primo, you will have to buy heat deflectors, drip pan rack & grill extender to mimic the divide and conquer system. I have cooked on Primo a lot & love it.. can't go wrong with either.
Thank you keep up the good work love watching your videos learning a lot
Manuel Miranda l
I think you smoked the big green egg out of competition
I need one of those for grilling!
www.bbqguys.com/the-kamado-shop?sstring%5B0%5D=kamado We have plenty to choose from!
Thanks!
well duh, what else would you need it for? it would be really weird if you needed it to clean your car.
It looks to me like the Kamado Joe blows the BGE out of the water.
It's an impressive machine. Thanks for watching!
Kamado Joe - Made in China
Big Green Egg - Made in Mexico and USA
Primo is made in the USA if you are looking for one made in USA :)
One day I'm gonna get a Joe.
It's a great grill to have on the list!
this voice could be in the simpsons
We should have Chef Tony send in an audition tape!
I bet a dime the owner of both is the same guy, from the series give sheeple a choice
You owe us a dime! Big Green Egg and Kamado Joe are in no way connected.
🤣
Where weber smoker??
We have all of Weber's smokers, including the hot new SmokeFire Pellet Grills! You can find them all at www.bbqguys.com/brands/weber-grills.
I went with the Kamado Joe because of the better value for the money.
Good choice!
They both break your wallet
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Kj is superior imo
Right on!
Kamadojoe is the best
Hard to go wrong with a KJ!
@@BBQGuys I know. I have 2 classic11 and 3. Follow me on instagram. @Furgell van Rabenswaay😄
Why would anyone spend that kind of money on a bar-b-que. The taste of a steak or burger is a result of the quality of the meat. If you want a really good steak, buy prime. If not, buy choice.
Meat quality plays a big role, as does how you choose to cook it. Different cooking devices will produce different results, that is for sure.
No the taste comes from time, temp, quality of charcoal and the the grill.
I have well over $10,000 dollars in grills and smokers in my backyard. A pitts and Spitts stick burner at $2500.00,a Mac 2 star at $2700.00,a Fire Magic Monarch at $5000.00,and a Kamado Joe II classic at $1400.00.....
And I'm her to tell you the quality of your equipment makes all the difference.When you can eliminate faulty or poor performing equipment it makes it much easier to concentrate on technics rather than fighting crappy equipment.
TrulyUnfortunate so what’s your favorite between what you mentioned?
First