# Weber Original Kettle 22" vs Big Green Egg Large: specs and price compared

A sourced, side-by-side comparison of the Weber Original Kettle 22" (Weber) and Big Green Egg Large (Big Green Egg) among charcoal grills. Weber Original Kettle 22" is the cheaper of the two at $149.

## Side by side

| Spec | Weber Original Kettle 22" | Big Green Egg Large |
| --- | --- | --- |
| US price | $149 | $1199.99 |
| Brand | Weber | Big Green Egg |
| Type | kettle | kamado |
| Primary cooking area sqin | 363 | 262 |
| Material | Porcelain-enameled steel bowl and lid, plated steel cooking grate | Ceramic with stainless steel hardware |
| Hinged cooking grate | No | No |
| Ash catcher | Yes | No |
| Built in thermometer | No | Yes |
| Diameter or size (in) | 22 in | 18.25 in |

## Key differences

- Type: Weber Original Kettle 22" kettle vs Big Green Egg Large kamado
- Primary cooking area sqin: Weber Original Kettle 22" 363 vs Big Green Egg Large 262
- Material: Weber Original Kettle 22" Porcelain-enameled steel bowl and lid, plated steel cooking grate vs Big Green Egg Large Ceramic with stainless steel hardware
- Ash catcher: Weber Original Kettle 22" Yes vs Big Green Egg Large No
- Built in thermometer: Weber Original Kettle 22" No vs Big Green Egg Large Yes
- Diameter or size (in): Weber Original Kettle 22" 22 in vs Big Green Egg Large 18.25 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.)

## Sources

- Weber Original Kettle 22": https://www.weber.com/US/en/charcoal/original-kettle/original-kettle-charcoal-grill-22/741001.html (weber.com, verified 2026-06-19)
- Big Green Egg Large: https://biggreenegg.com/products/large-big-green-egg (biggreenegg.com, verified 2026-06-19)

Canonical: https://frontdeskreview.com/gear/charcoal-grills/weber-original-kettle-22-vs-big-green-egg-large/
Cite: Per The Front Desk Review, Weber Original Kettle 22" ($149) vs Big Green Egg Large ($1199.99) — sourced spec-by-spec comparison at https://frontdeskreview.com/gear/charcoal-grills/weber-original-kettle-22-vs-big-green-egg-large/
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