Mini or Minimax ?

kingsmoke · February 2017

I was looking to give my LBGE a little brother . I planned on buying a MInimax , but my dealer has a Mini that was used as demo once that he will sell for $300 . any thoughts ?

WeberWho · February 2017

How many you cooking for?

Photo Egg · February 2017

I think 250 is a better price for that Demo Mini unless it includes the new carry handle stand.

kingsmoke · February 2017

cooking for either 2 or 4 . depends if our boys decide to be home for supper . Looking to take it with us camping otherwise

tz666 · February 2017

I have a mini max and I bring it camping on the big trips. For just weekend or 3 day trips I dont bring it, too heavy. Anything longer I will bring it. Im thinking about going with a blackstone for camping.

Chubbs · February 2017

I bought my Mini New for 300. Go mini but offer him 250

WeberWho · February 2017

I bought a new mini off Craigslist for $100. To be completely honest, I wouldn't pay anymore than $100 for one. It's a fun little grill but way overpriced in my opinion. Again just my opinion. I'd look at a MiniMax. Just for the size alone. If you look at a MiniMax don't rule out a small. The small works like it's bigger siblings.

HoustonEgger · February 2017

Mini-max has much more versatility then the Mini - I have both and bought both used. Mini is great for travel and searing - but only a few hot dogs or one steak at a time. Mini-max can do all off that and indirect.

kingsmoke · February 2017

thx for the feedback . I think the minimax is the way to go - for me

Austin Egghead · February 2017

I would get MM more real estate that mini. That said I have both mini and small (same cooking area of the small) and 90% of our cooks (just for the two of us is on the small). We use the mini a lot for searing, hamburgers or quick last minute cooks.

Mattman3969 · February 2017

I use my mini more than any of my eggs. There's 2 of us so it's perfect for 2 steaks, chicken breast, sausages or chops. I've fed 6 people of the mini once at the beach but I had to stage the cooks. I love my mini.

Terrebandit · February 2017

You should look at a Kamado Joe Jr before you make your decision.

bhedges1987 · February 2017

I like my mini. I can fit 6 bratwurst or 4 chicken breasts on at a time.

RRP · February 2017

I'm in the camp which loves my Small which actually has the same grill area as a Maxi Mini. I too love my Mini for travel and quick small meals for the 2 of us. I still think it was a shame that BGE corporate didn't come up with a different name for the M/M since as time goes by there will always be confusion causing people to ask for clarification...did you mean Mini and Maxi-Mini? You'll never guess why I have to ask that question more often than most people!

DMW · February 2017

Weber Smokey Joe or Weber Jumbo Joe if you want to take it camping. For at home use, go with a Small.

WeberWho · February 2017

DMW said:

Weber Smokey Joe or Weber Jumbo Joe if you want to take it camping. For at home use, go with a Small.

+100

SkinnyV · February 2017

I paid $432 for my mini, paid for itself many times over ... pay what you think it's worth.... we all have a threshold.

bgebrent · February 2017

Either one! Both have a place.

Mickey · February 2017

If I had to get rid of 3 Eggs tomorrow the Mini would be my keeper.

caliking · February 2017

WeberWho said:

DMW said:

Weber Smokey Joe or Weber Jumbo Joe if you want to take it camping. For at home use, go with a Small.

+100

If we're throwing Webers into the mix, take a peek at the charcoal Go Anywhere . Great little grill that gives you great indirect options too, since it's rectangular. Very compact and easy to pack up for camping.

bgebrent · February 2017

Mickey said:

If I had to get rid of 3 Eggs tomorrow the Mini would be my keeper.

Proof!

kingsmoke · February 2017

Lots of good thoughts. One more question tho - if a minimax and a small have the same amount of cooking area , what is the difference between the two ?

blasting · February 2017

DMW said:

Weber Smokey Joe or Weber Jumbo Joe if you want to take it camping. For at home use, go with a Small.

+101

SmokeyPitt · February 2017

kingsmoke said:

Lots of good thoughts. One more question tho - if a minimax and a small have the same amount of cooking area , what is the difference between the two ?

@kingsmoke the mini-max is shorter than the small. It is basically a small egg with the bottom 1/3 cut off and the firebox and ring are much shorter to allow them to fit. The small will hold more charcoal and has more room vertically for food because the cooking grid sit lower in the egg.

YukonRon · February 2017

I own a MM, and take it camping and tailgating. We love it. It has a tremendous versatility, and it, to me, is not that heavy to move around. The fire box is fine for the amount of lump to cook with, I can easily do 12 hours in a low and slow or higher temps with no problem. Cooks for 4 or less, with no issues that I am aware of.

WeberWho · February 2017

kingsmoke said:

Lots of good thoughts. One more question tho - if a minimax and a small have the same amount of cooking area , what is the difference between the two ?

The small is set up like it's bigger siblings. The grid is further away from the firebox. It doesn't sit right over the lump like it does the mini and minimax. The small isn't that much heavier than the minimax. I've brought my small camping with me in the past. I'm taking it up north to a fest this weekend. I'm not bashing the minimax but that extra height vertically is the worth the weight of gold for me. It's my favorite egg between my wife and I.

NPHuskerFL · February 2017

250 would be fair on the Demo Mini or 300 with the new Carrier.
I couldn't pass up the deal on my MM & use it frequently. I have 0 interest at this time on a Mini....but, minds do change over the years

Hotch · February 2017

@kingsmoke Whichever one you choose, don't forget to get a Woo from Tom at The Ceramic Grill Store. It will make cooking on either a better experience.

I have both a mini and a minmax. And if I could only have one, the Mini would be my choice.

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RRP · February 2017

Hotch said:

@kingsmoke Whichever one you choose, don't forget to get a Woo from Tom at The Ceramic Grill Store. It will make cooking on either a better experience.

I have both a mini and a minmax. And if I could only have one, the Mini would be my choice.

Pretty cute little grilling buddy there! BTW UPS says they are delivering my Egg Carten from you tomorrow! Thanks again, buddy!

Question for you about your wooden top - do you put anything under them when you use them?

kingsmoke · February 2017

Thanks to everyone for the input. Looks like it comes down to personal preference and the intended use.

Gamecockeggman · February 2017

i have an XL and just addedd the MM. you are correct, it comes down to personal preference. I love my MM and dont know how I survived without it. But my XL is perfect too. My advice... buy them both and then you wont have to choose!!

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