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Product Review · Grills & Griddles · #2 Ranked
Big Green Egg
Charcoal kamado · Reviewed by Katie · biggreenegg.com, Sept 2026
86
Strong Contender
Rank #2 of 8 · Grills & Griddles
From $1,199.99
The verdict
Why it scored a 86
262 sq in cooking area (serves 4-6); Ceramic kamado; Wide temp range for low-and-slow to high-heat searing. Warranty is the standout at 100; Value trails at 68.
Key specs
What you're getting
- 262 sq in cooking area, serves 4-6
- 18.25 in grid diameter; about 162 lb, a two-person move
- Thick-walled ceramic kamado body
- Wide temperature range from low-and-slow smoking to high-heat searing
- Thick ceramic walls hold heat and are extremely fuel-efficient
- Lifetime limited warranty on ceramic components
- Base price excludes the nest stand; sold via authorized dealers
ViperScore breakdown
FactorScoreWeightPoints
Value68×25%17.0
Quality95×20%19.0
Features85×15%12.8
Reliability89×15%13.3
Satisfaction94×15%14.1
Warranty100×10%10.0
Weighted total86
At a glance
- 262 sq in cooking area (serves 4-6)
- Ceramic kamado
- Wide temp range for low-and-slow to high-heat searing
- PriceFrom $1,199.99
- TierCharcoal kamado
- Category rank#2 of 8
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