Part of the equation is VALUE which is why things like Komodo Kamado is so low.
by Abe_Bettik
25 Comments
Flowy_Mc_flow_Face
Since I am actually considering to go down this rabbit hole… you are considering the Weber Summit to be of Top Tier and a really good purchase?
I do not know much about this, hence my question. Just wondering since it’s not an actual Kamadostyled bbq and you seem to have a lot of those in the chart 🙂
KneeDeepInRagu
Who among us has actually used all these grills?
passivezealot
As a very happy Weber Summit owner, this all seems correct 😁
MUjase
I have a Vision grill I got from Home Depot about 4 years ago. It’s a kamado style and has been amazing. I picked up the large one for $700 which was a great deal.
Is this considered an “off brand kamado?” If so, I can’t believe it’s put in the worst tier along side park grills 🤣
DestroyerTame
The humble park grill and the Weber kettle grill both hold a special place in my heart.
BeaverBoyBaxter
If part of the equation is value then the park grill should be higher up.
ballchinion8
I’ve owned 2 primos. They are outstanding i miss them dearly
beandude23
Weber kettle supremacy RAAAAAAHHH
DionBlaster123
Hank Hill would not be happy with this list
BlackysBoss
Soooo, my 21″ offbrand(Action) Kamado is somehow worse than a park grill? I beg to differ.
StreetAd1129
Hasty Bake isn’t S tier?!
babayaga187313
That Weber kettle is the goat.
Dry-Discipline-2525
Looks like weber made this haha
uli94
Wood fire pit with grill attachment, C tier
Deep_Stick8786
I think the Akorn deserves better here. Add a 20 dollar gasket and this thing works like a champ
PredictableDickTable
Pretty damn accurate. The only thing I’d change is the hasty bake. Move that to S and it’s the perfect list.
os_tnarg
Glad to see others confused by the kamado rankings as well. I have a Vision, and it is great and wouldn’t trade it for probably 90% of this list.
nopulsehere
I got a Akorn jr when our house was being built. It was just me and my wife. Just needed something to grill on. HD had it on sale for 149$. Little thing is a monster. I cook pizza on steel. It hits 700 degrees pretty easy and holds temp well for a while. Feel like I overpaid 1k for the KJ I have tbh. Could have easily spent 650 for the larger version and been happy.
ThatWontFit
Recently picked up an Akorn…no complaints. Holds heat well, nice large surface, easy ash disposal. I can’t imagine paying 4-5x the cost, like do the others grill for you?
bobotes
Old Smokey is missing from the list
jgoodfortunesweez
Terrible disrespect to the vision grill. I’ve had one for 8 years and it’s been an excellent purchase. Half the price of the BGE and cooks exactly the same.
SpaceCampDropOut
As a Chargriller owner I have heavy bias anger at how low it is on your heavy bias ranking!
SuperDuperTank
I have had an Akorn for over 12 years. It was originally called Kamado Kooker. I bought it on sale off Amazon for $250. I may be wrong, but I think BGE was going for around $750 back then for something comparable in size. Even though it is made of metal, it still just as good as when it was first made, although its a little dingy from all the smoke. Keep it covered and out of the rain and it will last. Plus it looks like Char Griller sells almost any party that I might need to replace. Once you learn how to control the temp, it is solid. If I setup my charcoal and vents correctly, I can usually maintain 250 degrees for 12 hours or so without using hardly any charcoal.
Edit: Don’t let someone’s justification for pay over $1,000 make you think you can’t cook great food without spending a lot of money.
Thedancingsousa
How is the summit better than the akorn, especially considering value? It’s so much more expensive
Simple-Purpose-899
I’ve been tempted to get a park grill for my house. That and a fire ring like you see in National Parks would complete the set.
25 Comments
Since I am actually considering to go down this rabbit hole… you are considering the Weber Summit to be of Top Tier and a really good purchase?
I do not know much about this, hence my question. Just wondering since it’s not an actual Kamadostyled bbq and you seem to have a lot of those in the chart 🙂
Who among us has actually used all these grills?
As a very happy Weber Summit owner, this all seems correct 😁
I have a Vision grill I got from Home Depot about 4 years ago. It’s a kamado style and has been amazing. I picked up the large one for $700 which was a great deal.
Is this considered an “off brand kamado?” If so, I can’t believe it’s put in the worst tier along side park grills 🤣
The humble park grill and the Weber kettle grill both hold a special place in my heart.
If part of the equation is value then the park grill should be higher up.
I’ve owned 2 primos. They are outstanding i miss them dearly
Weber kettle supremacy RAAAAAAHHH
Hank Hill would not be happy with this list
Soooo, my 21″ offbrand(Action) Kamado is somehow worse than a park grill? I beg to differ.
Hasty Bake isn’t S tier?!
That Weber kettle is the goat.
Looks like weber made this haha
Wood fire pit with grill attachment, C tier
I think the Akorn deserves better here. Add a 20 dollar gasket and this thing works like a champ
Pretty damn accurate. The only thing I’d change is the hasty bake. Move that to S and it’s the perfect list.
Glad to see others confused by the kamado rankings as well. I have a Vision, and it is great and wouldn’t trade it for probably 90% of this list.
I got a Akorn jr when our house was being built. It was just me and my wife. Just needed something to grill on. HD had it on sale for 149$. Little thing is a monster. I cook pizza on steel. It hits 700 degrees pretty easy and holds temp well for a while. Feel like I overpaid 1k for the KJ I have tbh. Could have easily spent 650 for the larger version and been happy.
Recently picked up an Akorn…no complaints. Holds heat well, nice large surface, easy ash disposal. I can’t imagine paying 4-5x the cost, like do the others grill for you?
Old Smokey is missing from the list
Terrible disrespect to the vision grill. I’ve had one for 8 years and it’s been an excellent purchase. Half the price of the BGE and cooks exactly the same.
As a Chargriller owner I have heavy bias anger at how low it is on your heavy bias ranking!
I have had an Akorn for over 12 years. It was originally called Kamado Kooker. I bought it on sale off Amazon for $250. I may be wrong, but I think BGE was going for around $750 back then for something comparable in size. Even though it is made of metal, it still just as good as when it was first made, although its a little dingy from all the smoke. Keep it covered and out of the rain and it will last. Plus it looks like Char Griller sells almost any party that I might need to replace. Once you learn how to control the temp, it is solid. If I setup my charcoal and vents correctly, I can usually maintain 250 degrees for 12 hours or so without using hardly any charcoal.
Edit: Don’t let someone’s justification for pay over $1,000 make you think you can’t cook great food without spending a lot of money.
How is the summit better than the akorn, especially considering value? It’s so much more expensive
I’ve been tempted to get a park grill for my house. That and a fire ring like you see in National Parks would complete the set.