Primo vs. Blaze vs. Big Green Egg vs. Everdure 4k vs. Kamado joe (Top 5 Kamado Smokers)
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Boy a lot to dive into in this video. The question becomes what kamado should you buy for a charcoal smoker? So we narrowed it down to our top 5. In our opinion this is the 5 best available, the best of the best. Whats cool is each smoker has unique features that make it different from the rest. So let me tell you some features about each one.
Primo Primo smokers are very unique in the sense that they are the only ceramic kamado that has an oval shape. There are several benefits to an oval smoker. One being that you can fit more rectangular food on the grill, for example a long narrow brisket is more practical on an oval style cooker. Also the other advantage is having a long narrow shape, its easier to have charcoal just on one side of the grill, so you can do off set cooking or indirect cooking for low and slow. Also the primo is manufactured in the USA.
BLAZE So the blaze kamado is super unique, not so much in the way its designed but rather more what the kamado is actually made out of. This guy is cast aluminum. This material accomplishes several things. First cast aluminum is virtually indestructible. So you will have this thing forever with a lifetime warranty. Secondly, its also completely rust proof so it’s built extremely durable. Also lets talk cosmetics. It has a very different look then any other ceramic product being that it looks like stainless steel. This is beneficial when you have a full outdoor kitchen with lots of stainless steel. It matches very well.
Big Green Egg This is the original Kamado Smoker, the OG of grills. What is nice about the egg, is it offers the most amount of sizes, with a range from the XXL to the Mini. Theres an egg for every customer. What else is nice with BGE is they are more a la carte. So it saves you money because your not buying an all in one package. Also they don’t allow online sales, so they rely heavily on a local dealer network, so you know your buying from a reputable source, and you will always have exceptional quality.
EVERDURE 4k This is probably the most futuristic in the bunch. The only kamado series that offers technology and electronics in their smoker. First off, you can see cosmetically it is a big departure from what you typically see. It offers exceptional curb appeal, and would look great on any patio. Comes in 5 colors as well. You also get an automatic ignitor for your charcoal, blue tooth controls, for your smart phone, and integrated meat probes to track everything. If your into technology this grill is the way to go.
_Kamado Joe Big Joe- Last but not least we have kamado joe, probably the most popular and the best seller between the bunch. One downside is it only comes in two sizes. Offering the SLO roller technology, i dont think you will find a better unit for smoking! Also with the easy lift handle, and great chimney top, this is one of the better built kamados in my opinion.
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I love the green one it gives me my grandfather in the woods vibe we use to do before he got older !
very true!
Thanks for the helpful information 😃
Glad it was helpful!
Great Video with very fair comments on all these! Love the look of the Everdure, what a beauty. I have the Primo Oval XL and shape really is very useful, can lay multiple full racks of ribs without having to cut them, and with the extra racks can have two tiers of cooking surfaces. The offset cooking too is great! I agree they could add better gaskets, lifting hing and update their chimney top. The Blaze looks like a BEAST! Does it get hot to the touch when you're cooking? That would be concern. Thanks for putting this together!
yeah that is one trouble I forgot to touch one, the blaze will get blazing hot! haha.
@@embersliving Thanks for answering that. Unfortunately that would be dangerous with small kids and drunk uncles around.
@@embersliving Have you presented an in-depth review of the Blaze Kamado?
Great comparison! do you know what material the kamado joe is made out of inside - is it cordierite? I have an indoor chadwick oven at home with cordierite and it works great.
im not exactly sure what type of ceramic
Hello, I have been looking to get a Kamado for a while I love the look and the ease of maintenance of the Blaze. My one question is how hot does the exterior of the Blaze get compared to a Ceramic Kamado? Does it get much hotter than a BGE or KJ?
yes I would say so
Now that the Blaze cast aluminum Kamado is back in production and not discontinued anymore, do you have any plans on doing an in depth review on it?
Love your video's, style of presentation and all the knowledge you share! Not just trying to sell something but also giving the cons as well. If you ever offer shipping to Canada, I'll gladly buy from Embers.
i think that kamado joe lid and seal are big upgrades over the competitors. i think kamado classic 3 might be my next buy. Hoping they go on sale for end of season sale
ha good luck! We have a waiting list for them! I dont think anytime soon, but they are pretty awesome machines!
Great video, this video is over a year old now. I have been looking at the classic 3. What brand do you now recommend.
That is true! Time flies! But we think you are on the right track! The kamado Joe Classic 3 is the way to go!
I recently purchased a Kamado Joe Classic II and its the best money I ever spent. It comes with allot of nice features. I kind of wish I would have got the big Joe, but very happy none the less.
yeah its pretty awesome!
Me too. Love mine but wish I had gotten the bigger one. Tough to get a pack of ribs to fit.
A notable omission IMO is the Broil King Keg. It’s a hybrid of several of these units. It’s weight, price and durability are a nice combo. Obviously I own one and am biased. I can attest to its worth over ten years of use.
Thanks for watching!
Love that Big Joe III 🔥
It’s pretty awesome.
Great video.
Thanks!
Good job and very nice cookers
Thank you so much
Hi great video. Which model or brand cooker can i use with wood and not charcoals?
you can put real wood chunks in any of these, but you primarily want to use charcoal
I'm still torn between the Egg and the Joe. I just started my grill shopping last week fell into the youtube hole... I have seen a few of your videos and found them helpful, so thank you for that. In lieu of sports this year (due to the "rona"), I'd totally be in to watching a "march madness-style" bracket comparison to get to the best Komado! Can you get your distributors to commit to an "Avengers End Game"?!?! Of course, you'd have to cook...
haha yeah be careful on CZcams. Its a black hole sometimeS!
The Joe is better IMO because it comes with all accessories and upgrades that the BGE charges you for…. And for less. I have a BGE by the way. So I’m not bashing BGE
I'd love to see you review the Slow N' Sear Kamado!
we hope so soon
Any plans of doing an in depth review of the Blaze cast aluminum Kamado in the near future?
Unfortunately not in the foreseeable future.
which grill were you using when you had that disfiguring accident and had all of that hair burned off the side of your head?
I was hoping you had the SnS kamado grill. Any thoughts between kamado joe and SNS kamado?
I gotta do a video on that guy still
Any update status on "BLAZE IN DEPTH VIDEO". I am interesting to hear your perspective. While I see that you are in the business of selling items, you also mentions the cons on said products which is good to have.
they actually discontinued this product for now
Anyone who likes the idea of the temp control and blue tooth of the everdure, you can add a flame boss/pit boss fan to any of the others to get a similar experience.
yes
Does the Blaze holds heat (long cooks, etc.) like a ceramic grill? Good video btw!
Yes it does! But the outside gets hot!
when a material convects heat (and aluminum is very good at that) that heat has to be replaced to maintain temp. Notice the 'Hot' warning triangle on the front. To replace the heat you need to give more air to the fire. The unit is moving more air through the cooking chamber - more air in means more air out - and that carries away moisture from the meat. For me ceramic is better - but not the best. Both ceramic and aluminum kamados get too hot during long cooks. BTW aluminum corrodes - by nature, aluminum is a reactive metal - it goes dull grey and pitted. There is not enough, for me, to choose the Blaze over the ceramic. Probably better than the 4k - this is destined to be a dog-of-a-kamado in a short time. IMHO.
To be fair to primo they have finally started making a few major changes to some of their hardware, but yea it would be great to see them making major innovations like Kamado Joe does.
Yeah you're right they have made a lot progress! Hopefully we will see more improvements! Thanks for watching!
I love that 50s color on that everdure.
Yeah kinda cool to have a little vintage take on a modern product. Thanks for watching!
Will you guys start selling Vision Grills? Any thoughts? I was considering buying one of their Kamado's and you guys have never reviewed them and don't sell them.
I dont believe so
Great review on looks and basic info...grilling wise which one is the winner...
Thanks 👍
@@embersliving went with the blaze couldn’t be happier 🤙🏻 I did try the Joe and the big green egg… but just due to cleaning and Being able to use other fuel sources the blaze was perfect for me
@@WarTheory The Blaze is an absolute beast of a grill. Thanks for watching Eddie!
Great balanced review. Any reason the weber charcoal summit wasn't on the top 5?
I would rate that #6, it was close. But I just like the fit and finish on these a little better
I’m kinda leaning towards the Weber Summit, I like the lightness of it and won’t crack like ceramic. But, it doesn’t look amazing, I’ll take away some points there for sure.
you mention that the egg has the most accessories. Curious what they have that the Joe does or does not have. If you they do this on the III the joe would seem to have even more options. Would love to gear your perspective.
yeah we have a video that compares just the two for more details if you want to check it out. But essentially the Joe seems to have the most useful accessories which come standard with the unit
Excellent comparison. Thanks.
Thanks for watching!
I read the blaze kamado was discontinued? Is that true, are they blowing the old stock out
old stock is already gone, but they are supposed to be making a new model
I dont think there is a bge between 18 and 24 inches? Not sure how it would be a better size for brisket-missing something?
well the XL BGE is the same 24" cooking size but the whole grill is smaller, so that's what I meant, is it takes up less space on your deck
what about vision grill/icon grill the have so many unique options none of these have???
I will have to research that one a bit more
Did extensive research and decided on the Primo XL. The shape really is the difference maker.
pretty hard to beat the real estate on that bad boy! Good choice!
I love my Primo XL!
And made in America!
It’s the direct and indirect cooking for me. Easy reverse sear.
The next time you carry out a review - I challenge you to look at the BK - it looks nothing like any of these.. Cool to the touch, 5 vents, horizontal and vertical configurations, firepit on different levels, grates on different levels, full cast iron internals, the lid alone weighs 60KG lift with a finger,, reactions like 'wow-where-can-I-get-one', handmade heritage product, not made from ceramic, or steel, or aluminum, patent-pending, designed to impress both the chef and the guests. A fusion of east-and-west icons a blend of cultures. Made in the UK - can't say too much at this stage.. Released very soon.
thanks for the heads up
Spot on with Primo although a great Kamado nothing has changed and they don't support people who use their brand...I have Primo Xl and Blaze Kamado kinda cool to think I have two of the top five love my Blaze
thats awesome! They did just discontinue the blaze for some reason
@@embersliving yep I know but I guess I have a collectors item now 🤣
Picking a Kamado is so hard. The Blaze looks really nice, but seems lacking in accessories (unless you count their outdoor kitchen stuff, which is just insanely priced... I mean the sleeve for the Blaze is $1100, and that doesn't include the cost of the island you'd build around it) compared to Kamado Joe. But I've heard so many horror stories about the top vent on Kamado Joe, and am really paranoid about a cat knocking something over and cracking a ceramic Kamado too.
ha true the ceramic is fragile, although its so heavy its pretty hard to knock over. Personally I have at home a Kamado Joe and absolutely love it!
Embers Fireplaces & Outdoor Living I didn't mean knocking the Joe over, but a cat knocking a flower pot or a broom over and hitting it 😊
You can buy a Big Green Egg online, they have the closest highest rated dealer by their scale deliver it...but you can absolutely buy one online.
Technically yes. But only through BGE website, which then sends it to the local dealer... hence you can only buy it local. Even if you “technically” buy online
Really thought the big green egg would've been the Hulk for obvious reference
hahah true!
How do you pick the various versions of komodo joe? THey have classic 2 and 3?
well the 3 is the best, especially if you like to go low and slow, I just think you can do more with it
@@embersliving cant you just buy the accessories to bring you to level 3 status
@@guitar911rock no the 3 is taller, so its deep to fit the sloroller, it physically won't fit in the 2
Your reviews are very good 👍
Thanks for watching!
I love the big green egg
Its great that's for sure!
Great to hear!
Kick Ash basket makes all of these better!
ill have to check them out
Curious your thoughts on the Grilla Grills Kong.
I gotta check those models out
Three Avengers references in the first 3 minutes.
sorry about that
Komodo Kamado is also oval. I’d like that Big Joe.
yes, we eliminated that from the video due to the crazy price tag
These are not the droids I was looking for.
haha
Hahaha
Doesn't Komodo Kamado also do oval shaped kamados?
yes they are in a price of their own though
@@embersliving thanks for the response. No doubt, they're not in the same range, but the patent wouldn't be affected by price would it? Why can they make an oval one, but nobody else except Primo can?
Also, it's also in a price range of its own, but do you have any thoughts on the Kalamazoo Shokunin? It looks really interesting to me.
Thoughts on the Weber Summit Kamado? I figured it would be on this list
its on our newest video coming out this week!
The KJ comes with everything, but the green egg comes with nothing, lol... the BGE is cheaper, but it doesn't come with side tables, doesn't come with a stand, doesn't come with indirect cooking... and you need everything i just mentioned. on top of all this, BGE has not intergraded new technology over the years, or they have done it very slowly... but really they charge you for it. I am not bashing, because i have a BGE... but BGE should do better
Yes, I agree. The Big Green Egg is liek the standard while the other Kamado's come with some sort of upgrade.
I (nicely) object to the use of "curb appeal." How many people are putting one of these in the front yard?
I meant it as an expression. As in how attractive it will look on your patio.
@@embersliving I understand the expression. It's misused is my point. Which is why I used (nicely)
Matt Delacoma I will work on my skills for my expressions. Stay tuned!
@@embersliving Right on. I get yelled at a lot online for pointing out grammatical errors. It embarrasses me when foreigners write/type better English than Americans. Not trying to hate, just improve. Enjoyed the video. Be safe and take care
You didn’t suggest an improvement. You totally missed the point of the expression. Keep your unrelated objection in your head next time and wait for a real grammatical error. Wish you weren’t so fuckin’ awkward, bud.
Primo are not the only oval kamado, the Komodo kamado big bad 32 and nig bad 42 are oval also
Correct. However we only included ones people can afford haha
Hands down I would take the Joe out of this group. That said I don’t think you can say “nothing else comes close” to these 5, komodo kamado sorta crushes them all.
well they are in a category of their own as far as price
KK only sells direct, no distributors-so no videos like this for it. It’s beyond amazing. I got a 42” and spent about 4-6X more $ than a KJ or BGE. Worth it if you can handle it.
The Primo is not the only oval Kamado. Komodo Kamado also has an oval model - komodokamado.com/collections/42-serious-big-bad#gallery-7
They also have seven models of Kamado.
Yeah you're righty for sure! We were more discussing affordable kamados, But we would not be apposed to reviewing the Kamado Komodo!
where is the in depth video for the blaze?
we didn't end up posting it, it sadly has been discontinued
@@embersliving I just chatted with blaze on their site, they said they're hoping to get them back in within the next year. Was the grill good? I really like the look of the grill and hope to see more of them and hopefully get one or two..
@@wam1388 they must be going through a redesign
What about the Kalamazoo Shokunin kamado grill?
we didn't include it, cause it is too expensive, and also doesn't come as a outdoor kitchen option
@@embersliving It's not expensive, the quality of the outdoor rated Kalamazoo grill will still be appreciated long after the price was forgotten
I love that the Blaze kamado is Iron Man in this lineup. That is my fav super hero. ….and my choice for a kamado. Umm, I might be biased. Lol. Cheers!!
Hahaha
You forgot the Best:
KOMODO KAMADO !
we are working on getting our hands on one!
איך אפשר להזמין קמידו והיכן הכתובת
thanks
What is the best kamado grill and why is it the Big Green Egg?
I dont think the Big Green Egg is
You need to fix the spelling of “aluminum” on the title of the Blaze grill. Also, why haven’t you included the Weber Summit Charcoal Grill?
because its more of a kettle style instead of ceramic, we have another review of that coming by itself
Primo has a patent on a shape? Lmao.
Haha kinda interesting huh? lol thanks for watching.
Big Green isn't Hulk?????????
ha your not the first to mention that!
Primo Oval XL for the win. Too bad you didn’t show that one. And btw the reason they haven’t innovated is because they don’t have to. Green Egg hasn’t either, don’t hear you blaming them. Also Oval XL isn’t too big like the big joe but still holds a monster brisket or giant spatchcocked turkey.
the primo XL is an excellent choice, I just think they could do more with the line throughout the years is all, great product though
The Komodo Kamado started the oval shape that Primo copied... not true to say this is the only oval
See other comments. We excluded that model due to the high price point. It’s in a. Category of its own, and hopefully we will be able to get a video of it up soon
I miss the komodo kamado in this top 5
yes we didn't include it, because its an animal of its own! We are hopeful to get a video of it
I bought a KK because of this question. I’m happy. Wow it’s great, next level.
must be nice to have 5k plus to buy a grill
3 min in am I being trolled? Just get on with it
ha ok
This is so cringe lol. Also the actual content starts around 3:00 into the video.
thanks for the feedback
Blue one super cool, but not in my lifetime. 2 K plus just not worth it. In fact, the price point on these ceramic ones isn't practical.
they are pricey
So much miss information in this video. The Large Big Green Egg and the Classic KJ are the same size grid (18”). The next largest Egg is the XL at 24” and the Big Joe is the same 24”. Your brisket example of the Big Joe being too much space makes no sense as the Egg doesn’t have a model in between 18 and 24” either. The Egg continues to the XXL which is a 29” grid. The BGE Small and MiniMax are the same size as the Joe Jr. For BGE you claim sizes are an advantage, on the KJ you dismiss this size for something you wouldn’t want to put on your patio. If you sell these things and are going to make videos you need to be a bit more responsible with the inaccurate info on an otherwise well produced video
Very true. I wouldn’t call it misinformation. Even though the cooking grids are the same the BGE XL is still a physically smaller all around smoker then the big joe. Not hating on Kamado joe(I use it at home).
Golden’s ?
?
Yes Golden's cast iron cooker. No one ever does reviews on these cast iron cookers. I have owned 2 of the 20 inch version for the last 4 years and have been very happy with them. They still need to add some convenience features though to be the best. I have been hoping Golden's would bring some new innovations to their cooker as it misses out on some convenience. Examples would be a 2 piece heat deflector would be nice for making it easier to add more charcoal if needed. Also removing the grates are inconvenient to remove when loaded up with food if you need to add more charcoal or smoking woods.
First
of course dog
komodokamado.com/ is by far the "crème de la crème". The ones shown in the video are all great, but Embers didn't do their homework before making that introduction.
Well true. But they are in a crazy price category. These are for more main stream every day consumers
This guy is a bone head and a sales man. That why I always skip the first 1-2 min of his vids.
KK definitely deserves a spot in this comparison but they are pricey. Granted, the Everdure and Big Joe are $2400. My personal opinion is when you get to that price, hoh may as well finance a KK. But thats just me.
B we thought about including it, but it’s such a big jump. That it’s really in its own category and stands alone.
@@embersliving I totally understand why you didnt include it. Especially if you are spending your own money on these grills to compare.
nothing comes close, these are the best... Summit charcoal and golden cast iron would like to disagree !
We have a summit review coming out! Stay tuned
I get the concept but you gotta script your ideas man you’re all over the place
true, there is something to say for unscripted videos though. we try the best we can. Thanks for watching
A lot of people watching this video will agonize over the question of which one cook most delicious food. Well, I think because of the physics of kamados, the foods that comes out are pretty much the same. In fact, a $300 Kamado, I bet you, will cook very similar food.
you could say that about any type of grill however
@@embersliving That being said, I've found your videos very informative. Thank you.
Too much talking, needs to be more straight to the point. No Primo review at all, only a story about Jack Daniels... My turn to roll my eyes, that is all he focused on... On the Blaze... Also no information. If it is a review, give us temperature, which brand gives more warranty, specs... Lose the Avenger's reference on future videos.
thanks for the feedback!
BGE all day long.
they are popular!
But not made in USA
Dont trust this dude talking about indirect in a Kamado..... Bruh do you even Kamado? Patent or no Kamodo Kamado are oval as well this guy does not know what the fuck he is talking about BBQGUYS these are the dudes you wanna listen too!
ok
None of your 5 best Kamado grills hold a candle to, without a doubt, the BEST Kamado made on earth. Hands down, the “Rolls Royce” of Kamado grills is the Kamado Komodo. It is available in both round and oval
sizes. None of 5 Kamado grills, which you say are the “best of the best” Kamado grills are in the quality class of the Kamado
Komodo. DO THE RESEARCH!
Douglas Edelstein we are working on getting one. But honestly that’s in a class of its own. And almost doesn’t qualify for this. As the average consumer could never afford one
Must be nice to buy a grill that most people would spend several months income on. So its not really an option for most people. You must have been born with those good genetics. AKA born into a rich family.
Stop all the needless chat and the videos would be half as long. I mean how many times do we want to hear ‘these are my top 5’? I got bored after 3 minutes and you hadn’t even started the comparisons!
thanks for the feedback!
How about the actual “comparison”?? It would have been nice to hear differences like price, weight, heat retention (I wonder about the all metal one), popularity by sales, etc.... what we got was comparisons to comic book heroes.
Buy American
ok
If the Chinese stop buying American we will be in real trouble. Economics are honest, politicians get people who don't understand economics excited over nothing.! Buy what meat your use that is capitalism after all. Benchmade knives bleeds peoples wallets on this anti China nonsense.
Joe made in China I will pass
a lot of people say that
If the Chinese stop buying American we will be in real trouble. Economics are honest, politicians get people who don't understand economics excited over nothing.!
I thought I was going to watch a grill demonstration. Then you started talking about silly childish super hero movies. Then a you called a grill a Norse pagan deity . I don’t normally criticize other CZcams videos, but you are a professional business. You are trying to sell quality cooking equipment. You are making silly analogies to silly super hero movies, whicg all are infantile, and ancient mythology. I stopped at the 3:20 mark as soon as you mentioned Thor! Ridiculous. I want a grown up to explain the Evadure 4K to me. Grown men don’t watch silly super hero movies. If they do, they don’t admit it in public.
so sorry
Unwatchable. Waste of time
appreciate the feedback
3 minutes in and still blah, blah....no thanks.
thanks for the feedback