Big Green Egg Medium vs Ooni 7" Turning Peel

Side-by-side comparison to help you choose the right one

Big Green Egg Medium

Big Green Egg

Big Green Egg Medium

£2,322

VS
Ooni 7" Turning Peel

Ooni

Ooni 7" Turning Peel

£50

Quick Summary

These represent different market segments. The Ooni 7" Turning Peel (£50) is the budget-friendly option, while the Big Green Egg Medium (£2322) targets those seeking premium features. The £2272 price difference reflects significant differences in build quality and capabilities.

Key Differences

  • The Ooni 7" Turning Peel is £2272 cheaper, making it the more budget-friendly option.
  • Different fuel types: Big Green Egg Medium uses kamado, while Ooni 7" Turning Peel uses tool. This fundamentally affects cooking style, flavour, and convenience.
  • Ooni 7" Turning Peel comes from Ooni, a premium brand with established reputation. Big Green Egg Medium may offer better value but with less brand prestige.

Side-by-Side Comparison

Overview

Big Green Egg Medium
Ooni 7" Turning Peel
Price
£2,322
£50
Brand
Big Green Egg
Ooni
Type
Kamado
Tool
Overall Score
N/A
N/A

Ratings

Big Green Egg Medium
Ooni 7" Turning Peel
Build Quality
N/A
4/10
Performance
N/A
N/A
Ease of Use
N/A
4/10
Maintenance
N/A
N/A
Value
N/A
4/10

Best For

Big Green Egg Medium
Ooni 7" Turning Peel
Ideal User
General use
enthusiast
Use Case
BGE fans with smaller cooking needs
Achieving professional pizza results

Pros & Cons

Big Green Egg Medium

👍 Pros

  • More manageable size
  • Same BGE quality
  • Lower price point

⚠️ Cons

  • Limited cooking capacity

Ooni 7" Turning Peel

👍 Pros

  • Perfect for turning
  • Long handle
  • Lightweight

⚠️ Cons

  • Second peel needed
  • Single purpose

Winner by Category

Best for Beginners

Big Green Egg Medium

Big Green Egg Medium is easier to use and more forgiving for new users.

Best Performance

Big Green Egg Medium

Big Green Egg Medium delivers superior cooking results and build quality.

Best Value

Ooni 7" Turning Peel

Ooni 7" Turning Peel provides superior value at its price point.

Best Premium Option

Big Green Egg Medium

Big Green Egg Medium represents the higher-end choice with premium features.

Our Recommendation

Our recommendation: Big Green Egg Medium

The Big Green Egg Medium wins in 3 out of 4 categories and earns our overall recommendation. The Medium is the BGE for couples or small families. Same quality, more practical size. Still expensive for what you get versus Kamado Joe, but the brand loyalty is real.

Choose the Big Green Egg Medium if: You prioritise best for beginners, best performance, best premium option.

Choose the Ooni 7" Turning Peel if: Budget is your primary concern, or you value best value.

Big Green Egg Medium

£2,322

Ooni 7" Turning Peel

£50

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