Best Charcoal Grills
Grill Picker tracks 4 charcoal grills — charcoal grills for that classic smoky flavor and a screaming-hot sear — from 3 brands, priced $169 to $800. Our top-rated pick is the Weber Master-Touch 22 at 4.8★, and the largest is the Char-Griller Gravity Fed 980 at 980 sq in of cooking area. Compare them all below.
The Weber Master-Touch 22 is the upgraded version of Weber's iconic charcoal kettle, adding a hinged Gourmet BBQ System grate, a built-in thermometer, and a Tuck-Away lid holder. It's a benchmark backyard charcoal grill.
The Weber Original Kettle Premium 22 is the iconic charcoal kettle that started backyard grilling in America, upgraded with a built-in thermometer, hinged grate, and sealed One-Touch ash catcher. It's the single most-recommended first grill on Reddit.
PK Grills
PK Grills PK360
The PK Grills PK360 is a cast-aluminum charcoal grill and smoker with a capsule-shaped body and 4-vent airflow control for precise two-zone cooking. PK Grills makes rustproof, heirloom-quality American charcoal cookers.
Char-Griller
Char-Griller Gravity Fed 980
The Char-Griller Gravity Fed 980 is a WiFi-controlled gravity charcoal grill and smoker with a 16 lb hopper, fan-driven 200-700°F range, and 980 sq in of space. It's the budget rival to Masterbuilt's Gravity Series with a triple-insulated body.