Best Kamado Grills

Updated April 2018

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Bottom Line

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Surpasses its competitors in almost every front – durability, grill space, air flow management, heat control.

Pros

Comes with all accessories needed to grill a wide variety of foods. Customers said it adds flavor and juiciness to food.

Cons

The highest priced item on our list.

Kamado Joe

Classic II in Blaze Red

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Bottom Line

All the bells and whistles helps it hold up to all other models at slightly lower cost.

Pros

Half-rack cooking doubles the cooking space, rust and rain-proof materiel shell, heavy duty cast iron cart, and easy ash removal.

Cons

2+ hour assembly time.

Kamado Joe

Classic Joe II, Stand Alone

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Bottom Line

Fewer features, lower price, but same high-quality grilling abilities.

Pros

More affordable than the most expensive model on our list and almost half as heavy, but still offers high quality grilling.

Cons

Does not come with stand or shelves.

Best Bang for the Buck

Best option for an entry-level Kamado Joe Grill.

Pros

By far the most affordable Kamado Joe Grill on the market. Features 304 Stainless Steel cooking grate and temperature ability from 225 - 750 degrees.

Cons

Smallest grill of all models on our list.

Kamado Joe

Classic Joe Grill, 18 Inch

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Bottom Line

If you are looking for an economy buy, we recommend competitor grills.

Pros

Great warranty, and since this is an older version of the Classic Joe II, it is lest expensive but comes with the majority of the features of the Classic II.

Cons

Many customers preferred the newer, updated model.

How We Decided

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12 Models Considered

6 Hours Researched

1 Experts Interviewed

120 Consumers Consulted

Zero products received from manufacturers.

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