Kamado Joe Buyers Guide (From A Guy Who's TESTED All Of Them)

Don't buy a new Kamado before watching this ultimate Kamado buyers guide covering the differences between Kamado Joe series 1,2,3 as well as the different models ranging from Jr, Classic & Big Joe sizes as well as the two smart WIFI Grill options including the Pellet Joe and Konnected Joe models.

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Chapters
00:00 - The Tough choices when buying a Kamado
01:16 - What I learned from buying or testing EVERY new KJ
02:41 - Series 1 vs 2 vs 3. Which is best?
10:22 - Jr vs Classic vs Big Joe. What size to get?
18:21 - Smart Kamados. Pellet Joe vs Konnected Joe
21:44 - Picking the right Kamado for you

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[agp]

I bought a KJ Classic Series 2 from Costco last year (February 2023) for an incredible $840 new. The cart had metal shelves and a cover. It’s the perfect size for our household, and now I’m debating a Joe Jr. Thanks for all the great content, always enjoy the content you produce.

[murdog]

Officially became a member of the Joe family last summer. I used your channel to decide on my purchase. I picked up and Classic Series 2 and I absolutely love it. One thing to note. My grill came with metal shelves, NOT plastic. Using the Komodo is my favorite way to grill. I was a pellet grill guy before my purchase. I will never look back. Love cooking over a live fire. Nothing better. Thanks so much for all the great information.

[PITMASTERX]

My top 5 is:
1. Big Joe serie 3
2. Big Joe series 2
3. Konnected Joe
4. Kettle Joe
5. Joe Junior

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[tpcdelisle]

Although I wanted a Big Joe, I was very fortunate to get a new Classic III on Amazon for $1054 not including another 5% discount for using the Amazon card. A week earlier I was able to get a new Joe Jr for $179 from Walmart. With those two, it didn't make sense to get a Big Joe anymore. I'm mostly cooking for two anyway, so these two Kamado Joe grills have been just perfect for us. Love them. Thanks James for another great video. 👍👍👍

[Zellhound]

Great video James, Ive had the Joe Jr. for a couple years now and love it. Finally convinced the wife to let me get a big joe for our new patio. I was able to get the big joe 2 for $1499 US. We went and looked at a classic one and the lack of air hinge really sold the wife on series 2+

[jasperl]

I purchased a Kamado Joe Classic III, and I must say, it has exceeded my expectations. While the Big Joe was initially on my radar, after experimenting with recipes, I found that the Classic III better suited my needs. I am thoroughly enjoying my cooking experiences with it and couldn't be happier.

[beatrizsandoval]

You gave so much information and for that I thank you. I’m a wife that likes to BBQ once in a while for our family of 3. We have a Treager Timberline 1300. My husband bought it because he thought it would be better than a Kamado Grill. He bought it 3 years ago and has never used it once. He doesn’t like to grill unfortunately so I’ve used it a few times. Works great in my opinion. I’ve done ribs, chicken and brisket. I say I use it 3 times a year at the most but I’ve always wanted a Kamado because I like grilling with charcoal. Since the pandemic I’ve been looking at reviews to see which one I should get. I know they are expensive and specially if we won’t use it much but it’s okay. I don’t mind having something I like for just once in a while. Your video helped me a lot and even though I don’t entertain much and when I do is usually not a BBQ I think I will go for the Big Joe. Only because I want to have it all and not have regrets later and why I didn’t get the best one. I will watch more of your videos to learn and be ready for when I buy it. Sorry for the long comment and if you have a suggestions or a video suggestion I would appreciate it. Thanks 🙏🏼

[russelltownsley]

Last April I decided to purchase the Classic Series II. I absolutely love my grill. With that being said, I wished I had purchased the Big Joe Series III in a 24” grill.

[davelindey]

Wonderful feature James. Being a BGE user and fan of your channel who has seriously contemplated a move to Camp Red this was an excellent reference video. Thanks much

[evh]

Hey James, thanks again for that great video on how to change the KJ gasket. I did exactly as you said and she has been running great.

[craigc]

Thanks James for all the great videos. I'd love to try the potatoes cooked on the coals that I saw a brief clip of in this video. Do you have a video for that or could you make a short one? Cheers!

[MarcChoquette-vxzq]

Well I started with the JR realy impressed in everyway except the size. So I looked at what is really necessary. I aopted for BJ1. I bought size veses the hipped features. I bought the basket for air circulation. I might buy a Smokeware vent stack in the future for better control. Now I have a great one for the weekday cooks and a big one for
simultaneous cook meat and sides. I like the other features in the others but not at the price they are asking for it.

[davidstiver]

how do you like the flavor profile of the meats that are cooked on it? i had a lone star grillz pellet smoker and was extremely disappointed with the smoke flavor of the meat. had been looking at a gravity fed smoker for awhile, but have been interested in the kamado joe. would think the gravity fed smoker and kamado joe would be similar to the weber smokey mountain, since they are all charcoal smokers. thanks for any info.

[tylerblack]

I just picked up a used classic 2 for 400 dollars and am loving all of you content!

[DAVIDNC]

Bought series 2 classic last year..it came with metal shelves

[Quatris]

I got my KJ classic in 2016 and haven’t looked back. I’ve done a few upgrades over the years, control tower top, multi piece fire box, and kick ash basket to name a few. Since then I have added KJ Jr to my arsenal. I love em. 2 of the best purchases I’ve ever made. Now I just need to get that Big Joe… 😂

[dadlovestofish]

I have the classic 2 I bought years ago at top price right around the time the classic 3's were coming out. I wasn't educated on the differences until I found your channel years ago and after I bought. I feel my dealer sold me to clean out his inventory on his series 2 models which has always burned my ass. Over the years watching you cook on your series 3 and your "double indirect method" looks fantastic but for those of us with the series 2 it's been a hard few years watching you cook on that thing. My fault for not being informed when I bought. I still have my classic 2 and enjoy a lot of great food off it but still always wish I had the extra space of the classic 3 to try your cooking methods. Can't blame you for showing most videos using your 3. I still might sell my 2 for a big Joe 1. Thanks for years of watching your cooks and all the time you've spent on them! I'm sure I'm not alone when I say we've all learned a lot from you when it comes to ceramic cooking!.

[omartorres]

As a techie and avid griller I went with the Konnected Joe and absolutely love it.

[brian]

Thank you James! I went and compared a Big Joe Series III vs one of the 18” models and I was surprised at the size difference there is once you see them in person! When the money is there it will be a BJ III

[KDZHF]

Thanks for this. I want the Joe Jr and the BIG Joe. I WANT IT ALL. LOL…. for a family of two. LOL.