Baking Steel
Baking Steel Original
$139
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Baking Steel Original vs Hans Grill Pizza Steel PRO (XL)
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Hans Grill Pizza Steel PRO (XL) is cheaper at $99.99. Every spec and price links to its source.
Hans Grill
Hans Grill Pizza Steel PRO (XL)
$99.99Cheaper
Which is better: the Baking Steel Original or Hans Grill Pizza Steel PRO (XL)?
On the specs we track, they're closely matched. The Hans Grill Pizza Steel PRO (XL) is the cheaper at $99.99.
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Full spec sheet
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| Spec | Baking Steel Original | Hans Grill Pizza Steel PRO (XL) |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $139 | $99.99 |
| Brand | Baking Steel | Hans Grill |
| Released | — | — |
| Material | Solid carbon steel | Carbon steel |
| Thickness (in) | 0.25 | — |
| Dimensions (in) | 16 x 14 | — |
| Weight (lb) | 15 | — |
| Max temp f | — | — |
| Thermal conductivity | ~18x more conductive than ceramic (manufacturer claim) | 30% faster heat vs. stone (manufacturer claim) |
| Preheat time | — | — |
| Surface finish | Hand-seasoned with organic flax oil, ready to use | — |
Sources — Baking Steel Original: bakingsteel.com (verified 2026-08-12). Hans Grill Pizza Steel PRO (XL): hansgrill.shop (verified 2026-08-12).
What's the difference between the Baking Steel Original and Hans Grill Pizza Steel PRO (XL)?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (2 of 8). Matching specs are omitted.
- Material: Baking Steel Original Solid carbon steel vs Hans Grill Pizza Steel PRO (XL) Carbon steel
- Thermal conductivity: Baking Steel Original ~18x more conductive than ceramic (manufacturer claim) vs Hans Grill Pizza Steel PRO (XL) 30% faster heat vs. stone (manufacturer claim)