EDITORIAL COMPARISON · 1 VS 1
Kamado Joe Joe Jr 13.5" vs Klarstein Princesize Pro 33 cm: which one should you choose?
Comparison by Valery Grin · 27 May 2026
The first-kamado-for-the-terrace dilemma: €549 for a Joe Jr that's a real Kamado Joe, or €449 for a Klarstein Princesize Pro that's also genuine ceramic. A hundred-euro gap that, in this small format, decides whether you bought a ten-year kamado or a three-year one.
Specs side by side
| Specification | Kamado Joe Joe Jr 13.5" | Klarstein Princesize Pro 33 cm |
|---|---|---|
| Diameter | 34 cm | 33 cm |
| Diners | 2 | 2-4 |
| Weight | 31 kg | 40 kg |
| Material | Cerámica esmaltada | Cerámica esmaltada |
| Temperature range | 110°C – 400°C | 100°C – 350°C |
| Warranty | Vitalicia (cerámica) | 2 años |
| Current price | €549 | €449 |
Verdict by use case
Five real cooking scenarios. For each one we pick a winner with a concrete reason — no diplomatic ties.
For low & slow smoking
Winner: Kamado Joe Joe Jr 13.5"
The Joe Jr's ceramic is roughly 1.5× denser than the Klarstein's — internal temperature holds far better on long smokes. The Klarstein needs more babysitting.
For pizza and oven bread
Winner: Kamado Joe Joe Jr 13.5"
The Joe Jr hits 400 °C; the Klarstein caps at 350 °C. On Neapolitan pizza, 50 °C is the difference between a perfect crust and a baked one.
For big families or parties
Winner: Kamado Joe Joe Jr 13.5"
Near-identical diameter (34 vs 33 cm), both cook for 2-4 — but the Joe Jr carries a lifetime ceramic warranty, the Klarstein two years. For a ten-year purchase, that matters.
For balconies or tight spaces
Winner: Klarstein Princesize Pro 33 cm
The Klarstein includes a bamboo side table; the Joe Jr ships no auxiliary surface. For a small terrace with no outdoor cabinet, that solves a real problem.
For a tight budget
Winner: Klarstein Princesize Pro 33 cm
A hundred euros under the Joe Jr, with established Amazon.es presence and clean returns. For someone "trying out kamado cooking", the risk is lower.
Best and worst of each
Kamado Joe Joe Jr 13.5"
Best
- Same Kamado Joe ceramic as the bigger models — real heat retention
- Only 31 kg, two-handed carry
- Hits target temp in 15-20 min (a Classic III takes 30-40)
Worst
- 34 cm grate — caps you at 4 diners
- No SlōRoller or Divide & Conquer: if you want multi-tier, look elsewhere
Klarstein Princesize Pro 33 cm
Best
- Real ceramic, not painted steel
- Bamboo side table included
- Established Amazon.es brand presence
Worst
- Thinner ceramic than Joe Jr or Monolith Icon
- 2-year warranty, not lifetime
Our pick: Kamado Joe Joe Jr 13.5"
If you're making the kamado your main fire-cooking tool, the Joe Jr — denser ceramic, the 400 °C ceiling and the lifetime warranty put Kamado Joe in another league across a decade of use. The Klarstein Princesize Pro makes sense if you're trying out kamado cooking without committing, or as a complementary second grill — then the €100 saved and the included side table solve the right use case.
KEEP READING
Take this decision further
- Editorial guide
Your first kamado: the complete pre-purchase guide
Size, materials, brand and budget. Everything you have to decide before clicking Buy, told by someone who has made enough mistakes.
- Recipe to try
Low-and-slow smoked brisket
The kamado acid test. Ten hours at 110°C, a deep bark, a pink smoke ring and a texture that gives way under the weight of a fork.
- Recipe to try
St. Louis-style ribs on the kamado
St. Louis-cut ribs (no rib tips), cooked reverse-sear: four hours at 130°C with light smoke, then a final blast of direct heat to caramelise the glaze.
- Glossary term
Internal temperature
Temperature measured at the centre of the cut with a probe; the only reliable criterion for doneness.