Kamado brands compared.
Comparing a kamado BBQ starts with the terms. Seven brands, one honest yardstick: what does the warranty really cover, is registration mandatory and is it tied to a dealer. All terms come from the brands themselves.
- 7brands compared
- € 1,599our best-equipped Large
- 4.9/5based on 832 reviews
Comparing kamados: seven brands, the same questions
Compare7 models
Grill Bill
The Bastard
Big Green Egg
Kamado Joe
Grill Guru
Monolith
Primo
Ceramic warranty
10 years, 20 after free course
20 years on dome and base
Limited lifetime
Limited lifetime
20 years on outer shell
Limited lifetime
Limited lifetime
Warranty on other parts
3 years
Thermometer and side tables 1 year
Shorter than the ceramic
Metal 5 years, accessories 2 years
Firebox 2 years
Not specified
Metal 5 years, cast iron and other 1 year
Registration required
Yes
Yes, within 3 months
Yes, otherwise the warranty is void
Yes
Yes, with proof of purchase
Not specified
No, receipt is sufficient
Transferable to 2nd owner
No
No
No
No
Not specified
Not specified
No
Warranty tied to a dealer
No, no dealer network
Via dealer
Yes, purchase from an authorised dealer
Yes, an unauthorised dealer voids the warranty
No, direct or via dealer
Direct from manufacturer
Not via unauthorised resellers
Business use
Same terms
Not specified
1 year
1 year
Not specified
Not specified
Not specified
Where do you buy it
Directly from the manufacturer
Dealer
Authorised dealer
Authorised dealer
Direct or dealer
Direct from manufacturer
Authorised dealer
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Each brand on its own, with RRPs, specifications and the points where they do it better.
- Biggest in the Netherlands
Grill Bill vs The Bastard
Two Dutch brands, comparable ceramic. The difference is in the sales route: The Bastard goes through dealers, we deliver directly. That saves between 300 and 800 euros on a complete Large. - From € 1,599
Grill Bill vs Kamado Joe
Kamado Joe gives lifetime warranty on the ceramic, no course required — but through a dealer network. On a comparable Large that saves between 700 and 1,300 euros. - Over € 900 difference
Grill Bill vs Big Green Egg
The brand that gave the category its name, with the most tightly guarded dealer network: buy outside an authorised dealer and the warranty is void. We deliver directly, without that requirement. - Here they're cheaper
Grill Bill vs Grill Guru
The only comparison in this set where we're not the cheapest. Grill Guru's Large costs € 899, their XL € 1,499 — both below our prices. We win on warranty term and equipment. - € 490 to € 1,400 difference
Grill Bill vs Monolith
Monolith builds with an extensive Smart Grid System and charges a hefty price for it. Both brands sell directly, so this difference isn't down to a dealer margin. - The only oval kamado
Grill Bill vs Primo
Primo's oval grill gives two cooking zones at once, but the shortest warranty on wear parts: 30 days on thermometer and gasket versus our 3 years.
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