# Big Green Egg Large vs Napoleon Premium 22" Charcoal Kettle NK22K: specs and price compared

A sourced, side-by-side comparison of the Big Green Egg Large (Big Green Egg) and Napoleon Premium 22" Charcoal Kettle NK22K (Napoleon) among charcoal grills. Napoleon Premium 22" Charcoal Kettle NK22K is the cheaper of the two at $249.

## Side by side

| Spec | Big Green Egg Large | Napoleon Premium 22" Charcoal Kettle NK22K |
| --- | --- | --- |
| US price | $1199.99 | $249 |
| Brand | Big Green Egg | Napoleon |
| Type | kamado | kettle |
| Primary cooking area sqin | 262 | 360 |
| Material | Ceramic with stainless steel hardware | Porcelain-enameled steel bowl and lid, stainless steel cooking grids |
| Hinged cooking grate | No | Yes |
| Ash catcher | No | No |
| Built in thermometer | Yes | Yes |
| Diameter or size (in) | 18.25 in | 21.5 in |

## Key differences

- Type: Big Green Egg Large kamado vs Napoleon Premium 22" Charcoal Kettle NK22K kettle
- Primary cooking area sqin: Big Green Egg Large 262 vs Napoleon Premium 22" Charcoal Kettle NK22K 360
- Material: Big Green Egg Large Ceramic with stainless steel hardware vs Napoleon Premium 22" Charcoal Kettle NK22K Porcelain-enameled steel bowl and lid, stainless steel cooking grids
- Hinged cooking grate: Big Green Egg Large No vs Napoleon Premium 22" Charcoal Kettle NK22K Yes
- Diameter or size (in): Big Green Egg Large 18.25 in vs Napoleon Premium 22" Charcoal Kettle NK22K 21.5 in

## What reviewers say

**Big Green Egg Large** — Two whitelisted testers who hands-on cooked on the exact Large model — Reviewed (USA Today) and Pro Tool Reviews — both strongly recommend it, praising precise temperature control, 700°F+ searing heat, and fuel efficiency. Both survived verification with all quotes literal and all measured values supported in the source text. Main gripes: costly required accessories, weight, and price. (2 sourced reviews.)

**Napoleon Premium 22" Charcoal Kettle NK22K** — One whitelisted tester, Reviewed (USA Today), hands-on tested this Napoleon 22in charcoal kettle and named it Best Overall charcoal grill, praising even heat distribution, strong heat retention, sturdy four-leg stability, easy vent airflow control, and roomy capacity (12-13 burgers), with no cons found. Note Reviewed tested the prior NK22K-LEG-2 leg generation, and the review was last updated April 2024. (1 sourced review.)

## Sources

- Big Green Egg Large: https://biggreenegg.com/products/large-big-green-egg (biggreenegg.com, verified 2026-06-19)
- Napoleon Premium 22" Charcoal Kettle NK22K: https://www.napoleon.com/en/us/grills/products/charcoal-grills/charcoal-premium-series/premium-22-charcoal-kettle-nk22k-leg-3 (napoleon.com, verified 2026-06-19)

Canonical: https://frontdeskreview.com/gear/charcoal-grills/big-green-egg-large-vs-napoleon-premium-charcoal-kettle-22/
Cite: Per The Front Desk Review, Big Green Egg Large ($1199.99) vs Napoleon Premium 22" Charcoal Kettle NK22K ($249) — sourced spec-by-spec comparison at https://frontdeskreview.com/gear/charcoal-grills/big-green-egg-large-vs-napoleon-premium-charcoal-kettle-22/
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