Primo All-In-One vs. Grill Head Only: What’s Included and Which Should You Buy?
A Primo All-In-One package is worth considering when you need a freestanding grill with its support and work surfaces. A grill head makes sense when you already have a compatible support or are planning a specific table or outdoor-kitchen installation. The cooker’s size and the hardware around it are separate decisions.
What Is the Difference?
Northwoods Grills’ current All-In-One listings identify a stand, side shelves, ash tool, and grate lifter alongside the ceramic grill. The corresponding grill-head listings exclude that support equipment and those tools. Buying the head alone means planning how to support it and where to put your prep trays.
Compare the Same Size Before Comparing Prices
| Oval size | Grill head | All-In-One package | Listed price difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | PGCJRH — $999 | PGCJRC — $1,699 | $700 |
| Large | PGCLGH — $1,299 | PGCLGC — $1,999 | $700 |
| X-Large | PGCXLH — $1,699 | PGCXLC — $2,299 | $600 |
| XX-Large | PGCXXLH — $2,199 | PGCXXLC — $2,599 | $400 |
Prices are a snapshot of Northwoods Grills listings checked October 9, 2026. Product pages control current pricing and availability. The difference is a package comparison, not an itemized valuation of every included part.
Are Deflectors and a Divider Included?
Primo’s current All-In-One overview lists heat deflectors, supporting racks, and a firebox divider for the oval packages. Our product descriptions consistently identify the stand, shelves, and tools, but do not consistently confirm those cooking accessories.
Before ordering, ask us to verify the exact SKU’s current box contents. Do not buy a second deflector system until that is checked, and do not assume every package generation includes the same extras. Round and Oval packages also differ.
When We Would Shortlist an All-In-One
- You need a freestanding cooking station.
- You do not already have a compatible table, cart, or cradle.
- You want to compare one package against the complete cost of separate components.
- The included shelf layout fits your available space.
For a first ceramic grill, this can simplify the support decision. It still pays to budget for charcoal, lighting supplies, a suitable thermometer, and a correctly fitted cover unless the selected bundle explicitly includes them.
When a Grill Head Is the Better Starting Point
Choose the head when you want a different compatible cart or table, already own a suitable support, or have an installation designed around the cooker. Add the required support components to the quote before judging which option costs less.
A custom installation also needs manufacturer-approved clearances, base support, access to the draft and ash area, and space for the dome to open. Do not treat a countertop opening as a complete installation plan.
What Cover Fits an All-In-One?
PG00413 is listed for Round, Junior, and Large All-In-One grills. PG00409 is listed for XL and XXL All-In-One grills. A different cart or table can change the correct cover.
Before You Order
Confirm the size, exact package SKU, current contents, complete footprint, needed cooking accessories, and cover fit. That turns “Which listing is cheaper?” into the more useful question: “Which complete setup fits the way I cook?”
Request help comparing a complete Primo setup.
Reference: Primo All-In-One overview and the Northwoods Grills listings linked above.
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