Big Green Egg · Updated July 2026
Big Green Egg Large: price & specs
The Big Green Egg Large costs $1249.99, #4 cheapest of 9 kamado grills (median $1539.99). It earns a Silver Deskmark — 34/100 pay-blind standing, #3 of 5 in class.
Verified Jul 11, 2026 · figures linked to their source in the table below
- Best for Precise temperature control across a wide range, from low smoking (150–225°F) up to 700°F searing; Versatile across cooking modes — low-and-slow smoking and hot-and-fast searing; Reviewed also uses it as an outdoor oven for pizza and bread.
- Skip if Expensive — a premium grill that also burns pricier lump charcoal; Reviewed warns that add-on accessories quickly inflate the total bill is a dealbreaker.
Big Green Egg Large. Every price and spec below is linked to its source and dated — no guesses.
Source: biggreenegg.com verified ✓ corroborated verify in ledger
Is the Big Green Egg Large a good buy?
At $1250, the Big Green Egg Large is #4 cheapest of the 9 kamado grills we track, where the median is $1539.99. On the spec sheet, its main cooking area sq of 262 in is below the median of the 9, its grid diameter of 18.25 in is below the median of the 6, and its weight of 162 lb is below the median of the 4.
Evidence of Record
Our data- Independent labsmeasured it
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- Physical metricsrecorded
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- Outlets on recordall tested
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Two independent labs measured this product across 4 physical metrics — thermal, charcoal used over, range and time to reach. With a second lab on record, each figure comes from more than one independent hands-on source — a measure of how much evidence exists, not a rating of the product.
Review consensus · sourced & dated
What reviewers say about the Big Green Egg Large
Two whitelisted testers (Reviewed, Pro Tool Reviews) hands-on cooked the Large Big Green Egg; both rate it excellent, praising precise temperature control across a wide range, cooking versatility, and charcoal efficiency. Both acknowledge its premium price; Reviewed additionally flags the weight, slow cooldown, fragile ceramic, and messy ash cleanup, while Pro Tool Reviews notes high-heat searing benefits from a griddle or cast-iron add-on. Serious Eats was paywalled and dropped.
Tested by Reviewed (USA Today), Pro Tool Reviews
Consistently praised
- Precise temperature control across a wide range, from low smoking (150–225°F) up to 700°F searing · 2 sources
- Versatile across cooking modes — low-and-slow smoking and hot-and-fast searing; Reviewed also uses it as an outdoor oven for pizza and bread · 2 sources
- Charcoal-efficient thanks to insulated ceramic walls (Reviewed: leftover coals relight for the next cook) · 2 sources
Commonly flagged
- Expensive — a premium grill that also burns pricier lump charcoal; Reviewed warns that add-on accessories quickly inflate the total bill · 2 sources
- Large, heavy, and slow to cool down, making it hard to relocate or store
- Ash cleanup is tedious and the unglazed ceramic interior components are fragile
- Best high-heat searing needs an extra griddle or cast-iron accessory
Where reviewers disagree Both testers ultimately rate it excellent but diverge on downsides and learning curve: Pro Tool Reviews calls the curve 'not at all steep' and lists almost no cons, while Reviewed stresses it takes practice and flags weight, slow cooldown, fragile ceramic, and messy ash removal.
The sources (2)
lowest stable temp reached in testing: 150°F · highest temp reached in testing: 700°F · charcoal used over a full week of cooking: 10–15 lbs
Overall, we had no complaints about the Egg’s ability to cook everything we threw at it.
Temperature control was one of our favorite features of the Egg.
It’s far too easy to rack up a hefty bill when customizing your egg.
stable smoking temp dialed in: 225°F · usable low-cook range: 200–275°F · max temp reached: over 700°F · time to stable low temp: 20 min · time to high temp (avg): 25 min · time to reach 700°F: 30 min
By closing the bottom damper about 90% and the upper damper to about the width of a dime, I was able to nail it.
After using the Big Green Egg, there's no way I'd go back to a traditional charcoal or propane grill.
getting a quick sear at these high temps with the darker, crisp outside you're looking for really needs a griddle or cast iron skillet.
Specifications
| Price (US) | $1249.99 Manufacturer US price on biggreenegg.com/products/large-big-green-egg (SKU 117632) listed verbatim as "$1,249.99". Retailer Bassemiers lists the same SKU 117632 at "$ 1,199.99". |
|---|---|
| Brand | Big Green Egg |
| Released | — |
| Main cooking area sq (in) | 262 |
| Total cooking area sq (in) | — |
| Grid diameter (in) | 18.25 |
| Body material | ceramic |
| Wall thickness (in) | — |
| Max temp f | 750 |
| Weight (lb) | 162 |
| Included cart | No |
| Side shelves included | No |
| Air lift hinge | — |
| Tiered rack system | No |
| Warranty body years | — |
Source: biggreenegg.com (verified 2026-07-11) · corroborated by bassemiers.com. The manufacturer page (biggreenegg.com/products/large-big-green-egg, SKU 117632) confirmed the exact model and stated verbatim: price $1,249.99, grid diameter 18.25 in (46 cm), cooking area 262 sq in (1688 sq cm), weight 162 lbs (73 kg), temperature range 200°F to 750°F, ceramic construction, and a Limited Lifetime Warranty (recorded as null per methodology). The Bassemiers retailer page carries the identical SKU 117632 "Large Big Green Egg" and corroborates grid diameter 18.25 in, cooking area 262 sq in, and weight 162 lbs, at a retailer price of $1,199.99. Model identity is verified by the matching SKU 117632 on both pages; the base cooker ships single-tier with the Nest/cart, tables/side shelves, and the tiered EGGspander system all listed only as separate paid add-ons, so those inclusion flags are false and totalCookingAreaSqIn is null; wall thickness and hinge type are not disclosed on either page.
Is the Big Green Egg Large worth it vs cheaper kamado grills?
Big Green Egg Large against its closest cheaper and pricier kamado grills on the specs that matter — every value sourced. See all 9 ranked →
| Product | Price | Main cooking area sq (in) | Grid diameter (in) | Body material | Max temp f | Weight (lb) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Big Green Egg Large this | $1249.99 | 262 | 18.25 | ceramic | 750 | 162 |
| Grilla Grills Kong | $999.99 | 329 | — | ceramic | 700 | 213 |
| Louisiana Grills K24 | $1539.99 | 689.56 | — | ceramic | 700 | — |
Frequently asked questions
What do reviewers say about the Big Green Egg Large?
Two whitelisted testers (Reviewed, Pro Tool Reviews) hands-on cooked the Large Big Green Egg; both rate it excellent, praising precise temperature control across a wide range, cooking versatility, and charcoal efficiency. Both acknowledge its premium price; Reviewed additionally flags the weight, slow cooldown, fragile ceramic, and messy ash cleanup, while Pro Tool Reviews notes high-heat searing benefits from a griddle or cast-iron add-on. Serious Eats was paywalled and dropped. Praised: Precise temperature control across a wide range, from low smoking (150–225°F) up to 700°F searing; Versatile across cooking modes — low-and-slow smoking and hot-and-fast searing; Reviewed also uses it as an outdoor oven for pizza and bread; Charcoal-efficient thanks to insulated ceramic walls (Reviewed: leftover coals relight for the next cook). Flagged: Expensive — a premium grill that also burns pricier lump charcoal; Reviewed warns that add-on accessories quickly inflate the total bill; Large, heavy, and slow to cool down, making it hard to relocate or store; Ash cleanup is tedious and the unglazed ceramic interior components are fragile; Best high-heat searing needs an extra griddle or cast-iron accessory. (From 2 tester reviews, 2 lab-tested.)
How much does the Big Green Egg Large cost?
The Big Green Egg Large has a US price of $1249.99 (Manufacturer US price on biggreenegg.com/products/large-big-green-egg (SKU 117632) listed verbatim as "$1,249.99". Retailer Bassemiers lists the same SKU 117632 at "$ 1,199.99".), as of 2026-07-11.
How does the Big Green Egg Large compare on price?
At $1250, the Big Green Egg Large is #4 cheapest of the 9 kamado grills we track, where the median is $1539.99.
What are the Big Green Egg Large's key specs?
Big Green Egg Large (Big Green Egg): mainCookingAreaSqIn 262, gridDiameterIn 18.25, bodyMaterial ceramic, maxTempF 750, weightLbs 162. Full sourced spec sheet verified 2026-07-11.
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