Kamado Joe Big Joe III vs Ooni Volt 12

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

Kamado Joe Big Joe III

Kamado Joe

Kamado Joe Big Joe III

£321

VS
Ooni Volt 12

Ooni

Ooni Volt 12

£799

Quick Summary

These represent different market segments. The Kamado Joe Big Joe III (£321) is the budget-friendly option, while the Ooni Volt 12 (£799) targets those seeking premium features. The £478 price difference reflects significant differences in build quality and capabilities.

Key Differences

  • •The Kamado Joe Big Joe III is £478 cheaper, making it the more budget-friendly option.
  • •Different fuel types: Kamado Joe Big Joe III uses kamado, while Ooni Volt 12 uses electric. This fundamentally affects cooking style, flavour, and convenience.

Side-by-Side Comparison

Overview

Kamado Joe Big Joe III
Ooni Volt 12
Price
£321✓
£799
Brand
Kamado Joe
Ooni
Type
Kamado
Electric
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Ratings

Kamado Joe Big Joe III
Ooni Volt 12
Build Quality
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Performance
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Ease of Use
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Maintenance
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Best For

Kamado Joe Big Joe III
Ooni Volt 12
Ideal User
General use
General use
Use Case
Entertainers and competition cooks who need capacity
Flat dwellers and those without outdoor space

Pros & Cons

Kamado Joe Big Joe III

👍 Pros

  • ✓ Massive cooking area
  • ✓ All Classic III features
  • ✓ Competition-ready

⚠️ Cons

  • • Very expensive
  • • Very heavy
  • • Overkill for most

Ooni Volt 12

👍 Pros

  • ✓ Works indoors
  • ✓ No flames
  • ✓ Consistent heat

⚠️ Cons

  • • Expensive
  • • Needs 16A socket
  • • Slower than gas

Winner by Category

Best for Beginners

Ooni Volt 12

Ooni Volt 12 offers a gentler learning curve.

Best Performance

Tie

Performance is comparable between both options.

Best Value

Kamado Joe Big Joe III

Kamado Joe Big Joe III offers better bang for your buck.

Best Premium Option

Ooni Volt 12

Ooni Volt 12 is the premium pick for those seeking the best.

Our Recommendation

Our recommendation: Ooni Volt 12

The Ooni Volt 12 wins in 2 out of 4 categories and earns our overall recommendation. The Volt brings Ooni quality indoors. For flats, apartments, and rainy days, this is finally a proper solution. It's expensive and needs a 16A socket, but it genuinely delivers pizza oven performance inside.

Choose the Ooni Volt 12 if: You prioritise best for beginners, best premium option.

Choose the Kamado Joe Big Joe III if: Budget is your primary concern, or you value best value.

Kamado Joe Big Joe III

£321

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Ooni Volt 12

£799

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