Best Charcoal Grills Updated June 2025

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Best Charcoal Grills
2025 Buyer's GuideUpdated June 2025
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9.9

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9.9

Weber Original Kettle Premium Charcoal Grill, 22-Inch, Black
Fuel: Charcoal
Cooking Surface: 363 sq in
Grate Material: Plated steel
Dimensions: 22.5" diameter x 27" tall
Exterior Material: Porcelain-enameled aluminum
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Picked by 180 people this week!
Picked by 180 people this week!

9.9

1
Weber Original Kettle Premium Charcoal Grill, 22-Inch, Black
Fuel: Charcoal
Cooking Surface: 363 sq in
Grate Material: Plated steel
Dimensions: 22.5" diameter x 27" tall
Exterior Material: Porcelain-enameled aluminum

9.7

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9.7

Weber Master-Touch Charcoal Grill, 22-Inch, Black
Fuel: Charcoal
Cooking Surface: 443 sq in
Grate Material: Plated steel
Dimensions: 24" wide x 29.5" deep x 42" tall
Exterior Material: Porcelain-enameled aluminum

9.7

2
Weber Master-Touch Charcoal Grill, 22-Inch, Black
Fuel: Charcoal
Cooking Surface: 443 sq in
Grate Material: Plated steel
Dimensions: 24" wide x 29.5" deep x 42" tall
Exterior Material: Porcelain-enameled aluminum

9.5

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9.5

Royal Gourmet CC1830V 30 Barrel Charcoal Grill with Wood-Painted Side Front Table, 627 Square Inches Cooking Space, for Outdoor...
Fuel: Charcoal
Cooking Surface: 627 sq in
Grate Material: Chrome-plated steel
Dimensions: 42.6" wide x 28" deep x 48.7" tall
Exterior Material: Steel

9.5

3
Royal Gourmet CC1830V 30 Barrel Charcoal Grill with Wood-Painted Side Front Table, 627 Square Inches Cooking Space, for Outdoor...
Fuel: Charcoal
Cooking Surface: 627 sq in
Grate Material: Chrome-plated steel
Dimensions: 42.6" wide x 28" deep x 48.7" tall
Exterior Material: Steel

9.4

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9.4

Royal Gourmet CC1830 30 Inch Barrel Charcoal Grill with Side Table, Outdoor BBQ Grill with 627 Sq. In. Cooking Space for Backya...
Fuel: Charcoal
Cooking Surface: 443 sq in
Grate Material: Porcelain-enameled steel wire
Dimensions: 42.56" wide x 22.74" deep x 48.66" tall
Exterior Material: Steel

9.4

4
Royal Gourmet CC1830 30 Inch Barrel Charcoal Grill with Side Table, Outdoor BBQ Grill with 627 Sq. In. Cooking Space for Backya...
Fuel: Charcoal
Cooking Surface: 443 sq in
Grate Material: Porcelain-enameled steel wire
Dimensions: 42.56" wide x 22.74" deep x 48.66" tall
Exterior Material: Steel

9.2

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9.2

Royal Gourmet CC1830SC Charcoal Grill Offset Smoker with Cover, 811 Square Inches, Black, Outdoor Camping
Fuel: Charcoal
Cooking Surface: 811 sq in
Grate Material: Porcelain-enameled steel
Dimensions: 53.4’’ long x 27.9’’ wide x 48.8’’ tall
Exterior Material: Alloy steel

9.2

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Royal Gourmet CC1830SC Charcoal Grill Offset Smoker with Cover, 811 Square Inches, Black, Outdoor Camping
Fuel: Charcoal
Cooking Surface: 811 sq in
Grate Material: Porcelain-enameled steel
Dimensions: 53.4’’ long x 27.9’’ wide x 48.8’’ tall
Exterior Material: Alloy steel

9.1

6

9.1

Royal Gourmet CC1830W 30-Inch Charcoal Grill with Offset Smoker and Wood-Painted Side Table, Outdoor Smoker Grill with 811 Sq. ...
Fuel: Charcoal
Cooking Surface: 811 sq in
Grate Material: Porcelain-enameled steel
Dimensions: 53.4" wide x 28" deep x 48.8" tall
Exterior Material: Steel

9.1

6
Royal Gourmet CC1830W 30-Inch Charcoal Grill with Offset Smoker and Wood-Painted Side Table, Outdoor Smoker Grill with 811 Sq. ...
Fuel: Charcoal
Cooking Surface: 811 sq in
Grate Material: Porcelain-enameled steel
Dimensions: 53.4" wide x 28" deep x 48.8" tall
Exterior Material: Steel

8.9

7

8.9

Realcook Vertical 17 Inch Steel Charcoal Smoker, Heavy Duty Round BBQ Grill for Outdoor Cooking, Black
Fuel: Charcoal
Cooking Surface: 453 sq in
Grate Material: Chrome-plated stainless steel
Dimensions: 22" wide x 17" deep x 35" tall
Exterior Material: Steel

8.9

7
Realcook Vertical 17 Inch Steel Charcoal Smoker, Heavy Duty Round BBQ Grill for Outdoor Cooking, Black
Fuel: Charcoal
Cooking Surface: 453 sq in
Grate Material: Chrome-plated stainless steel
Dimensions: 22" wide x 17" deep x 35" tall
Exterior Material: Steel

8.8

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8.8

Cuisinart Indoor/Outdoor Electric Grill, 2-in-1 Portable BBQ with Non-Stick Cooking Surface, Electric Grill Outdoor with Adjust...
Fuel: Electric
Cooking Surface: 240 sq in
Grate Material: Nonstick stainless steel
Dimensions: 18" diameter x 39" tall
Exterior Material: Alloy steel
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8.8

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Cuisinart Indoor/Outdoor Electric Grill, 2-in-1 Portable BBQ with Non-Stick Cooking Surface, Electric Grill Outdoor with Adjust...
Fuel: Electric
Cooking Surface: 240 sq in
Grate Material: Nonstick stainless steel
Dimensions: 18" diameter x 39" tall
Exterior Material: Alloy steel
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8.5

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8.5

Weber Jumbo Joe Charcoal Grill 18 Inch Black
Fuel: Charcoal
Cooking Surface: 363 sq in
Grate Material: Stainless steel
Dimensions: 20.5" wide x 19.8" deep x 19.8" tall
Exterior Material: Porcelain-enameled steel

8.5

9
Weber Jumbo Joe Charcoal Grill 18 Inch Black
Fuel: Charcoal
Cooking Surface: 363 sq in
Grate Material: Stainless steel
Dimensions: 20.5" wide x 19.8" deep x 19.8" tall
Exterior Material: Porcelain-enameled steel

8.4

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8.4

Weber Performer Charcoal Grill, 22-Inch, Black
Fuel: Charcoal
Cooking Surface: 363 sq in
Grate Material: Stainless steel
Dimensions: 42" wide x 29" deep x 43.5" tall
Exterior Material: Steel
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8.4

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Weber Performer Charcoal Grill, 22-Inch, Black
Fuel: Charcoal
Cooking Surface: 363 sq in
Grate Material: Stainless steel
Dimensions: 42" wide x 29" deep x 43.5" tall
Exterior Material: Steel
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9.9

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9.9

Weber Original Kettle Premium Charcoal Grill, 22-Inch, Black
Fuel: Charcoal
Cooking Surface: 363 sq in
Grate Material: Plated steel
Dimensions: 22.5" diameter x 27" tall
Exterior Material: Porcelain-enameled aluminum
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Picked by 180 people this week!
Picked by 180 people this week!

9.9

1
Weber Original Kettle Premium Charcoal Grill, 22-Inch, Black
Fuel: Charcoal
Cooking Surface: 363 sq in
Grate Material: Plated steel
Dimensions: 22.5" diameter x 27" tall
Exterior Material: Porcelain-enameled aluminum

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Fuel
Charcoal Charcoal Charcoal Charcoal Charcoal Charcoal Charcoal Electric Charcoal Charcoal
Fuel
Charcoal Charcoal Charcoal Charcoal Charcoal Charcoal Charcoal Electric Charcoal Charcoal
Cooking Surface
363 sq in 443 sq in 627 sq in 443 sq in 811 sq in 811 sq in 453 sq in 240 sq in 363 sq in 363 sq in
Cooking Surface
363 sq in 443 sq in 627 sq in 443 sq in 811 sq in 811 sq in 453 sq in 240 sq in 363 sq in 363 sq in
Grate Material
Plated steel Plated steel Chrome-plated steel Porcelain-enameled steel wire Porcelain-enameled steel Porcelain-enameled steel Chrome-plated stainless steel Nonstick stainless steel Stainless steel Stainless steel
Grate Material
Plated steel Plated steel Chrome-plated steel Porcelain-enameled steel wire Porcelain-enameled steel Porcelain-enameled steel Chrome-plated stainless steel Nonstick stainless steel Stainless steel Stainless steel
Dimensions
22.5" diameter x 27" tall 24" wide x 29.5" deep x 42" tall 42.6" wide x 28" deep x 48.7" tall 42.56" wide x 22.74" deep x 48.66" tall 53.4’’ long x 27.9’’ wide x 48.8’’ tall 53.4" wide x 28" deep x 48.8" tall 22" wide x 17" deep x 35" tall 18" diameter x 39" tall 20.5" wide x 19.8" deep x 19.8" tall 42" wide x 29" deep x 43.5" tall
Dimensions
22.5" diameter x 27" tall 24" wide x 29.5" deep x 42" tall 42.6" wide x 28" deep x 48.7" tall 42.56" wide x 22.74" deep x 48.66" tall 53.4’’ long x 27.9’’ wide x 48.8’’ tall 53.4" wide x 28" deep x 48.8" tall 22" wide x 17" deep x 35" tall 18" diameter x 39" tall 20.5" wide x 19.8" deep x 19.8" tall 42" wide x 29" deep x 43.5" tall
Exterior Material
Porcelain-enameled aluminum Porcelain-enameled aluminum Steel Steel Alloy steel Steel Steel Alloy steel Porcelain-enameled steel Steel
Exterior Material
Porcelain-enameled aluminum Porcelain-enameled aluminum Steel Steel Alloy steel Steel Steel Alloy steel Porcelain-enameled steel Steel