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BBQ Guru or Egg Genius?

JohnMcD348
JohnMcD348 Posts: 1
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I want to get a Temp control unit for my Large BGE.  So, all things considered, which one should I go with?  i'm pretty new to Ceramic cookers so I'm still figuring things out with it.  I've been a smoker for a lot of years, but mainly offsets and Weber Smokey Mountains before I went Traeger.  I'm looking to get back to real smoke and wood flavor.

I'd like to know the pluses and minuses between any of the temp controllers.

Thanks ahead,
John
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  • danhoo
    danhoo Posts: 699
    Unless you find someone that has used both, you'll likely find comments like I have this and it works great.. 
    current: | Large BGE |  Genesis 1000 | Genesis E330 | 22 inch Kettle | Weber Summit Kamado
    sold:| PitBoss pro 820 |  WSM 22 | 
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  • danhoo
    danhoo Posts: 699
    I have thermoworks smoke X4 with billows. It works great. 
    current: | Large BGE |  Genesis 1000 | Genesis E330 | 22 inch Kettle | Weber Summit Kamado
    sold:| PitBoss pro 820 |  WSM 22 | 
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  • caliking
    caliking Posts: 18,943
    Many others will say this... Play with the egg for some time, then see what your needs are re: accessories, temp controller, etc.

    My $0.02 are that anything Bluetooth sux. Popular controllers used by others here are FlameBoss, Smobot, Thermoworks Smoke, and and a few folks with the FireBoard. I'm sure I missed some other ones. 

    Stoker and BBQ Guru had their heyday, but don't seem to  be that popular these days. 

    #1 LBGE December 2012 • #2 SBGE February  2013 • #3 Mini May 2013
    A happy BGE family in Houston, TX.
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  • Photo Egg
    Photo Egg Posts: 12,134
    Egg Genius is a specific model made by Flame Boss for BGE. I prefer the Flame Boss 500 because it also has a control box that sits next to Egg to display info and make adjustments instead of only depending on a smart phone or tablet.
    BBQ Guru is a company, like Flame Boss that makes multiple models. So it kind of depends on what model of Guru you want to compare.
    Thank you,
    Darian

    Galveston Texas
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  • stlcharcoal
    stlcharcoal Posts: 4,706
    EggGenius is a green FB400.  For that money, just get the 500.
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  • caliking
    caliking Posts: 18,943
    I remembered this thread from some time ago. Much (most?) of it is still relevant.

    https://eggheadforum.com/discussion/1223754/looking-for-a-thermometer-controller-there-are-so-many-good-ones-to-chooses-from/p1

    #1 LBGE December 2012 • #2 SBGE February  2013 • #3 Mini May 2013
    A happy BGE family in Houston, TX.
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  • Money_Hillbilly
    Money_Hillbilly Posts: 449
    @danhoo I have owned both, genius is FB 400.  It lacks a physical screen so you have to use your phone to check temps.  I prefer the Flame Boss 500.  I have 2 and I am very happy with their performance.  The history file with notes in the app are a game changer.  
    Southeast Louisiana
    3 Larges, Rockin W Smokers Gravity Fed Unit, KBQ, Shirley Fabrication 24 x 36, Teppanyaki Stainless Griddle 
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