Char-Griller Akorn - Stand-alone or Table?

[JGo37]

The two models pictured below are roughly the same price right now, and I want a Kamado to be able to cook efficiently in low winter temperatures. I'm wondering what pros and cons of each the community can think of to help me pick one.



I can't tell from adverts if the egg itself is exactly the same, or if they both come with the warming tray. I'm heading to Lowes this afternoon to find out.

[FireMan]

If the wings collapse it’s a no brainer. The Akorn is a good move for winter, a trusty little Kamado fer the cold. 🕶

[JGo37]

I use my Weber Performer more than my Classic, but that's because my Performer has an SnS and my classic has the gourmet grate system with a Vortex.

[JohnPaul]

I've owned both, Table for sure. Awesome cooker you'll love it.

[JGo37]

Argoboy masking tape and high-temp paint. noted and easily done - thanks!

[STEbbq]

I mean a new ash pan is $30.

https://www.chargriller.com/products/ash-pan-assy-black-mini-kamado-6714

[JohnPaul]

STEbbq That's for the mini, the full size is $40 plus $13 shipping a $53 cost that can easily be avoided by taking the ashpan off after use.

[STEbbq]

I prefer mine with the fold down shelves for easier storage, 3 wheels for easier moving, and I am going to guess more cover options since it is pretty close to a Weber-like cover. I don’t use the under smoker storage as I have a rolling cart for that.

The pro for the table is likely more space to work with for food prep.

[Attjack]

I would go with the table. I've never been a fan of wings on things like that.

[Argoboy]

Mine had fold down shelves and three wheels, when the wind blew it off the deck and the shelves got bent but I was able to bend them back. I found the fold down shelves worked well for my needs.

[JohnPaul]

Also for an awesome low and slow with moisture I use BBQube Heat Deflector or the Chargriller Smokin' Stone. Again I have both one of the complaints I've read about the stone is they break. That has not been my experience, it's at least 8 years old now.and not cracked. I usually put a pan of water on it for moisture and to catch the drippings.