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Weber Original Kettle 22" vs Big Green Egg Large
A sourced, side-by-side spec comparison. Weber Original Kettle 22" is cheaper at $149. Every spec and price links to its source.
Side by side
| Weber Original Kettle 22" | Big Green Egg Large | |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $149 (MSRP per weber.com) | $899 (2026 MSRP per biggreeneggprices.com; BGE does not sell online and dealer price varies) |
| Brand | Weber | Big Green Egg |
| Released | — | — |
| 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 | false | false |
| ash catcher | true | false |
| built in thermometer | false | true |
| diameter or size in | 22 in | 18.25 in |
| release | — | — |
Sources — Weber Original Kettle 22": weber.com (verified 2026-06-19). Big Green Egg Large: biggreenegg.com (verified 2026-06-19).