Overview
PROS
CONS
SPECS
Design
Cook Area
Size
Material
Weight
Our Top Choice
Weber Original Kettle 22-Inch Charcoal Grill
For over 50 years, Weber has been making innovative products geared towards achieving a better grilling experience.
Portable bowl-shape. Glass-fortified handles. Steel-plated charcoal and cooking grates. Temperature-regulating damper and closed lid. Rust-proof vents.
Small for a large family grilling.
Easy dump ash tray
363 square inches
22 x 25 x 38.5 inches
Plated steel/aluminum/nylon
31.8 pounds
Best Value
Char-Griller Akorn 20-Inch Kamado Charcoal Grill
Char-Griller takes grilling to another level by creating unique products whose value more than match the prices.
314-inch cooking space. Warming rack. Insulated design that conserves charcoal. Exterior and interior steel-coated finish. Comes with wheeled cart. Locking lid.
Has no temperature control setting.
Triple wall; 2 folding shelves
447 square inches
21.6 x 28.7 x 24 inches
Cast iron/steel
90 pounds
Dyna-Glo Premium Dual Chamber Charcoal Grill
Dyna-Glo manufactures highly functional outdoor living products that take your culinary experience to a whole new level.
Removable steel firebox. Dual steel doors. Porcelain coated cooking grates. Precise temperature regulator and heat gauge. Removable ash-collecting pan. Sliding side dampers.
Some parts don’t fit properly.
Double wall liner; side shelves
816 square inches
60.2 x 50.5 x 28.2 inches
Cast iron/stainless steel
112 pounds
Kingsford 30-Inch Barrel Grill
Kingsford has for many years built products that make great outdoor barbecues and tasty grilled food. If you want a fulfilling experience cooking out, here’s your brand.
Heavy duty cast iron construction. 793 square inch cooking area. Comes with smoke stack and cap. Porcelain cast iron grates. Front and side metal shelves.
Assembling the parts is rather tedious.
Metal shelves; thermometer
793 square inches
43 x 23.5 x 50 inches
Cast iron
73.5 pounds
Char-Broil Charcoal Barrel Grill
Char-Broil is synonymous with innovative products, which is how it delivers great designs to make outdoor cooking leisurely and convenient.
Durable barrel shaped design. Large cooking area. Adjustable fire grate and dampers. Temperature control. Side and front collapsible shelves. Comes with a detachable ash pan.
Functional parts poorly packaged.
Swing warming rack; temp. gauge
625 square inches
43 x 23.5 x 5 inches
Cast iron/steel
75 pounds