Blaze Professional LUX 34-Inch 3-Burner Built-In Gas Grill vs Blaze 20-Inch Cast Aluminum Kamado
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Quick take: The Blaze 20-Inch Cast Aluminum Kamado costs $1,800 less; the Blaze Professional LUX 34-Inch 3-Burner Built-In Gas Grill offers more cooking space (816 vs 314 sq in).
| Spec | Blaze Professional LUX 34-Inch 3-Burner Built-In Gas Grill | Blaze 20-Inch Cast Aluminum Kamado |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ~$4,099 | ~$2,299 |
| Rating | — | — |
| Type | Gas Grill | Kamado |
| Cooking Area | 816 sq in | 314 sq in |
| Max Temp | — | — |
| Fuel Type | Propane/Natural Gas | Charcoal |
| Build Material | 304 Stainless Steel | Cast Aluminum (up to 1¼ in thick) with Stainless Steel Grates |
| Hopper Capacity | — | — |
| Burners | 3 | — |
| WiFi / App | No | No |
| App control | No | No |
| Meat probe | No | No |
| PID controller | No | No |
| Side burner | No | No |
| Rotisserie | Yes | No |
| Searing | No | Yes |
| Dimensions | 34 x 28.75 x 24.25 in | 21.875 x 27.875 x 33.875 in |
| Weight | — | — |
| Warranty | Lifetime on burners, grates, body, flame tamers and valves; 1 year ignition, electronics and lighting | Lifetime |
Pros & cons
Blaze Professional LUX 34-Inch 3-Burner Built-In Gas Grill
- ✓H-burners at 18,000 BTU each spread flame further across the grate than tube burners, which is the real reason this line exists
- ✓12mm hexagonal rods hold far more thermal mass than the 9mm rods on the LTE+ and sear noticeably harder
- ✓Rotisserie kit and waterproof motor are in the box, not a $300 add-on
- ✓816 sq in in a 34-inch head is more cooking surface than most 36-inch competitors deliver
- ✓Same lifetime warranty as the entry BCM, so the money buys hardware rather than coverage
- ✓Deeper 28.75 inch firebox fits a full rib rack front to back
- ✗Three burners means coarser zone control than the four-burner LTE+ despite costing nearly twice as much
- ✗Needs a larger 32-1/4 inch cutout, so it is not a drop-in replacement for a 32-inch Blaze island
- ✗Head only at this price — cart, doors, side burner and island are all separate
- ✗No digital control, probe or connectivity of any kind at a $4,000 price point
Blaze 20-Inch Cast Aluminum Kamado
- ✓Cast aluminum cannot crack from a thermal shock the way ceramic can — no dead-grill risk from a cold-water hose or a fast temperature ramp
- ✓Non-porous body means lighter fluid, fire starters and any fuel are all permitted, which no ceramic kamado allows
- ✓Lifetime warranty covering the body, stainless grids, hinge and hardware, not just the shell
- ✓Hinged cooking grid lets you add charcoal or wood without lifting a hot grate full of food
- ✓Designed as a built-in head, so it drops into an outdoor kitchen island with the matching sleeve — most kamados cannot be built in
- ✓Much lighter than an equivalent ceramic, so a counter or island does not need reinforcing
- ✗$2,299 for 20 inches — a Big Green Egg Large is 18.25 inches for $1,199, so you pay roughly double for the metal body
- ✗Aluminum has lower thermal mass than ceramic; it recovers faster but holds a low-and-slow temperature less stubbornly overnight
- ✗Blaze is dealer-only and publishes no price of its own; the figure here is the common street price across three authorized dealers
- ✗The cart and the built-in sleeve are both extra — the head alone is what $2,299 buys
- ✗No maker or dealer review base large enough to cite a rating from
- ✗Blaze does not publish a temperature range or a shipping weight for it