# Big Green Egg Large vs PK Grills PK360: specs and price compared

A sourced, side-by-side comparison of the Big Green Egg Large (Big Green Egg) and PK Grills PK360 (PK Grills) among charcoal grills. PK Grills PK360 is the cheaper of the two at $999.99.

## Side by side

| Spec | Big Green Egg Large | PK Grills PK360 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| US price | $1199.99 | $999.99 |
| Brand | Big Green Egg | PK Grills |
| Type | kamado | kettle |
| Primary cooking area sqin | 262 | 360 |
| Material | Ceramic with stainless steel hardware | Cast aluminum body with marine stainless steel cooking grate |
| Hinged cooking grate | No | No |
| Ash catcher | No | No |
| Built in thermometer | Yes | Yes |
| Diameter or size (in) | 18.25 in | 24.8 x 15.8 in |

## Key differences

- Type: Big Green Egg Large kamado vs PK Grills PK360 kettle
- Primary cooking area sqin: Big Green Egg Large 262 vs PK Grills PK360 360
- Material: Big Green Egg Large Ceramic with stainless steel hardware vs PK Grills PK360 Cast aluminum body with marine stainless steel cooking grate
- Diameter or size (in): Big Green Egg Large 18.25 in vs PK Grills PK360 24.8 x 15.8 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.)

**PK Grills PK360** — One whitelisted hands-on source: WIRED's Joe Ray tested the PK360 across multi-day cooks (chicken, steak, ribs, brisket), rating it 9/10. He praises the tank-like cast-aluminum build and excellent temperature control, holding within 10-20°F all day. Main gripes: 360 sq in is small for crowds, and side tables and interior are hard to clean. No Popular Mechanics, Serious Eats or Wirecutter PK360 test found. (1 sourced review.)

## Sources

- Big Green Egg Large: https://biggreenegg.com/products/large-big-green-egg (biggreenegg.com, verified 2026-06-19)
- PK Grills PK360: https://pkgrills.com/pk360-charcoal-grill-smoker-cast-aluminum-4-vent-precision-control-classic-silver/ (pkgrills.com, verified 2026-06-19)

Canonical: https://frontdeskreview.com/gear/charcoal-grills/big-green-egg-large-vs-pk-grills-pk360/
Cite: Per The Front Desk Review, Big Green Egg Large ($1199.99) vs PK Grills PK360 ($999.99) — sourced spec-by-spec comparison at https://frontdeskreview.com/gear/charcoal-grills/big-green-egg-large-vs-pk-grills-pk360/
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