Primo
Primo Oval XL 400
$1619
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Primo Oval XL 400 vs Char-Griller Akorn Kamado
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Char-Griller Akorn Kamado is cheaper at $399.99. Every spec and price links to its source.
Char-Griller
Char-Griller Akorn Kamado
$399.99Cheaper
Which is better: the Primo Oval XL 400 or Char-Griller Akorn Kamado?
The Char-Griller Akorn Kamado wins 1 of the 1 specs we compare head to head; the other wins 0. The Char-Griller Akorn Kamado is the cheaper at $399.99. The Char-Griller Akorn Kamado both leads on specs and costs less — the straightforward pick.
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Full spec sheet
✓ marks the stronger figure where "more" — or "less", for price and weight — is unambiguously better.
| Spec | Primo Oval XL 400 | Char-Griller Akorn Kamado |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $1619 | $399.99 |
| Brand | Primo | Char-Griller |
| Released | — | — |
| Main cooking area sq (in) | 400 | 325 |
| Total cooking area sq (in) | — | 445 |
| Grid diameter (in) | — | 20 |
| Body material | ceramic | insulated-steel |
| Wall thickness (in) | — | — |
| Max temp f | 850 | 700 |
| Weight (lb) | 250 | 88.2 |
| Included cart | No | Yes |
| Side shelves included | No | Yes |
| Air lift hinge | Yes | No |
| Tiered rack system | No | No |
| Warranty body years | — | — |
Sources — Primo Oval XL 400: primogrill.com (verified 2026-07-11). Char-Griller Akorn Kamado: chargriller.com (verified 2026-07-11).
What's the difference between the Primo Oval XL 400 and Char-Griller Akorn Kamado?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (7 of 12). Matching specs are omitted.
- Main cooking area sq (in): Primo Oval XL 400 400 vs Char-Griller Akorn Kamado 325
- Body material: Primo Oval XL 400 ceramic vs Char-Griller Akorn Kamado insulated-steel
- Max temp f: Primo Oval XL 400 850 vs Char-Griller Akorn Kamado 700
- Weight (lb): Primo Oval XL 400 250 vs Char-Griller Akorn Kamado 88.2
- Included cart: Primo Oval XL 400 false vs Char-Griller Akorn Kamado true
- Side shelves included: Primo Oval XL 400 false vs Char-Griller Akorn Kamado true
- Air lift hinge: Primo Oval XL 400 true vs Char-Griller Akorn Kamado false
What reviewers say
Sourced tester consensus for each — the "what people who used it think" layer, not just specs.
Primo Oval XL 400
One whitelisted tester, Reviewed, covers the Primo Oval XL 400 within its 2026 kamado roundup, but its write-up is derived from specs and user reviews rather than hands-on cooking: first-person testing language appears only for the other grills in the guide, while the Primo entry uses hedged phrasing ('is said to be', 'a couple user reviews mention'). No lab measurements exist for this model. Single-source, no cross-source corroboration. (1 sourced review.)
Praised: Oval shape enables dual-zone cooking; High lid fits whole chickens and turkeys cooked vertically; One of the biggest ceramic cookers, high capacity.
Flagged: Heavy lid is hard to lift; 'Cool touch' handle can still get hot; Sold bare-bones; cart/table purchased separately.
Char-Griller Akorn Kamado
No sourced tester review yet.