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Big Green Egg (Large)
The original kamado with a legendary resale value.
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Big Green Egg (Large) at a glance
What we like
- Extremely durable, with a long warranty and a huge accessory market
- Great temperature stability from low-and-slow to searing
- Strong resale value and dealer support
Trade-offs
- The base EGG is just the start — you'll want a nest or table plus accessories
- Heavy, and you need a dealer or shipping plan
- Best for
- Buyers who want the most established kamado brand with long-term support.
- Skip it if
- You want a ready-to-cook grill without buying a nest or table plus accessories, or can't plan around its weight and delivery.
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Where it appears in our guides
Best for long-term support
Kamado Joe vs. Big Green Egg
The Big Green Egg is the established name: durable, widely supported by dealers, backed by a long warranty and known for holding its resale value. Remember the base EGG is only the start, since you will want a nest or table and some accessories, and it is heavy enough that you need a delivery plan.
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Best for long-term support
Best Kamado & Charcoal Grills
The original ceramic kamado remains the benchmark for durability, dealer support and resale value, with a huge accessory ecosystem. The EGG alone is only part of the cost — most people add a nest or table, plus accessories — and the dealer-based sales model isn't for everyone.
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