Extra Large	Large	Medium	Small
Size	24 in diameter cooking grid	18 in diameter cooking grid	15 in diameter cooking grid	13 in diameter cooking grid
Weight	205 Lbs	140 Lbs	95 Lbs	65 Lbs
Cooking Surface	452 Sq. Inches	255 Sq. Inches	177 Sq. Inches	133 Sq. Inches
Cost	$900	$700	$550	$360

 

Overall Recommendation:  Excellent Purchase if you are passionate about cooking and do most of your cooking in your back yard.

 

Pros of the Egg:

- Maintaining Heat is easy!! The ceramic structure of the egg holds the heat perfectly. 

- Ventilation system enables accurate heat control.  You want 350 for 4 hrs, you get 350 for 4 hours

-  Charcoal savings$$.  Once you get this smoke going, it consumes very little charcoal.  You can shut down to save charcoal as well.

-  High heat range - we love cooking steaks on this.   We take it up to 600F and sear the steaks....muy bien

- Longevity - this product is not going to rust out over a summer.  It should last a real long time.  This helps justify the high price.

 

Cons of the Egg:

- The cost - for a backyard smoker, this can get expensive.

- You can't move this around easy.  If you want to take to a competition, or tailgate, the XL, L are difficult to take.

- Weight - When moving a Big Green Egg, make sure you are paid up on health insurance.  A hernia is a guarantee if moving this thing alone. (See weights above)

-Possibility of Flare Ups/Back Drafts - Be careful as the egg can kick out a flame when opening.  We recommend purchasing a 17 inch silicon glovefor protection just in case.