Weber Jumbo Joe Premium
The Smokey Joe's durability with enough grate to feed a family. Same build quality, same parts network, slightly more useful.
Consolidated from 2 independent outlets
See the sourcesPros & cons
- ✓ The Smokey Joe's build scaled up to 18 inches
- ✓ Simple one-touch-style operation
- ✓ Weber's replacement-part availability
- ✓ Genuine two-zone capability in a tailgate-friendly footprint
- ✓ Weber airflow in an 18-inch kettle
- ✗ Costs more than the Smokey Joe
- ✗ Smaller capacity narrows what it can do across years of ownership
- ✗ Narrower role than the full-size kettles above it
- ✗ Folding legs are extra hardware that can be a worry point
- ✗ Full-size kettles remain the better tool for temperature control and accessories
The sources behind this ranking
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Evidence 1 article and 1 community source
1 positive source
1 mixed source
Frequently asked questions
It ranks #6 of 14 on our charcoal grills tier list, in C tier. That placement draws on 2 independent outlets.
Costs more than the Smokey Joe. Smaller capacity narrows what it can do across years of ownership. Narrower role than the full-size kettles above it. Folding legs are extra hardware that can be a worry point. Full-size kettles remain the better tool for temperature control and accessories.
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