{"product_id":"kamado-joe-big-joe-comparison","title":"Compare Kamado Joe Big Joe Models (II, III \u0026 Konnected)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eKey Differences Between Big Joe II, III \u0026amp; Konnected Joe\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Kamado Joe Big Joe lineup includes Big Joe II, Big Joe III, and Konnected Big Joe—each built for a different style of cooking. With a larger cooking surface, the Big Joe is designed for bigger cooks, entertaining, and maximum capacity. Use the comparison below to quickly understand the key differences, then review the specifications to choose the right model.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003eBig Joe II vs Big Joe III vs Konnected Big Joe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis comparison highlights the key differences in cooking experience, features, and setup options to help you choose the right Big Joe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x: auto; overflow-y: hidden; margin: 18px 0; -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 900px; min-width: 900px; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f5f5f5;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eFeature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eBig Joe II\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eBig Joe III\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eKonnected Big Joe\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eBest value in the Big Joe lineup\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eMost complete manual Big Joe setup\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eDigital control and easier fire management\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChoose This If\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eYou want Big Joe capacity without paying for every premium feature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eYou want the most flexible manual Big Joe with the premium cooking package\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eYou want the closest thing to an outdoor oven while still cooking over charcoal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature \u0026amp; Fire Management\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eHands-on traditional kamado control\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eHands-on control with added flexibility\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003ePush-button start, digital control, WiFi-enabled\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded Cooking System\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e2-tier Divide \u0026amp; Conquer (no X-Rack)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e3-tier Divide \u0026amp; Conquer with X-Rack\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e2-tier Divide \u0026amp; Conquer (no X-Rack)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSloRoller Hyperbolic Chamber\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eNot included\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eIncluded\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eNot included\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndirect Setup\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eHalf-moon deflectors\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eHalf-moon deflectors or SloRoller system\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eHalf-moon deflectors\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCart \u0026amp; Side Shelves\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eStandard steel cart\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003ePremium cart with lower storage and upgraded design\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003ePremium cart with lower storage and upgraded design\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSetup Options\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eCart or built-in \/ standalone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eCart or built-in \/ standalone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eCart only; not recommended for built-in installations\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBonus Accessories\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eStandard accessories only\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eIncludes charcoal basket \u0026amp; divider\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eStandard accessories only\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuggested Retail Price (Built-in \/ Cart)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e$1999.99 \/ $2299.99\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e$2999.99 \/ $3299.99\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e$2999.99\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eStandard accessories on all three: Air Lift Hinge, Kontrol Tower Top, double-thick fiberglass gasket, ash drawer, AMP firebox, stainless steel cooking grates, and ceramic heat deflectors.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eKonnected Big Joe is available as a cart model only and is not recommended for built-in installations.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003eBig Joe Grill Specifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse these specifications to plan your space, installation, and setup—especially when considering built-in applications or power requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x: auto; overflow-y: hidden; margin: 18px 0; -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 900px; min-width: 900px; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f5f5f5;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eSpec\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eBig Joe II\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eBig Joe III\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eKonnected Big Joe\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCooking Grid Diameter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e24\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e24\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e24\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrimary Cooking Area\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e452 sq. in.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e452 sq. in.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e452 sq. in.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWarranty\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eLimited lifetime ceramic warranty; other parts vary by component\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eLimited lifetime ceramic warranty; other parts vary by component\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eLimited lifetime ceramic warranty; electronics and other parts vary by component\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFuel Type \u0026amp; Lighting\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eLump charcoal, manual start\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eLump charcoal, manual start\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eLump charcoal with digital push-button start\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eElectronic Temperature Controller\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eAdd-on available\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eAdd-on available\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eBuilt into grill\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePower Required\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eNo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eNo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e110V plug or 12V DC with adapter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrill Weight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e362 lbs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e405 lbs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e341 lbs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCart Wing Span\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e59 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e52 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e59 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSpecifications may vary slightly by model year and configuration. For built-in outdoor kitchens, choose Big Joe II or Big Joe III standalone models.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Ceramic Grill Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41388065226810,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1088\/6648\/files\/kamado-joe-big-joe-grills-II-III-konnected-cart-stand-alone.jpg?v=1777932664","url":"https:\/\/ceramicgrillstore.com\/products\/kamado-joe-big-joe-comparison","provider":"Ceramic Grill Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}