Char-Griller Barrel Pro Charcoal Grill vs Everdure CUBE
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Quick take: The Char-Griller Barrel Pro Charcoal Grill costs $19 less; the Char-Griller Barrel Pro Charcoal Grill offers more cooking space (520 vs 104 sq in).
| Spec | Char-Griller Barrel Pro Charcoal Grill | Everdure CUBE |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ~$180 | ~$199 |
| Rating | 4.6★ (1,416) | — |
| Type | Charcoal Grill | Charcoal Grill |
| Cooking Area | 520 sq in | 104 sq in |
| Max Temp | 400°F | — |
| Fuel Type | Charcoal | Charcoal |
| Build Material | Powder-Coated Steel with Coated Cast Iron Grates | Porcelain Enamel |
| Hopper Capacity | — | — |
| Burners | — | — |
| WiFi / App | No | No |
| App control | No | No |
| Meat probe | No | No |
| PID controller | No | No |
| Side burner | No | No |
| Rotisserie | No | No |
| Searing | No | No |
| Dimensions | 43.7 x 27.6 x 49.2 in | 16.73 x 13.66 x 9.06 in |
| Weight | 72.8 lbs | 15.4 lbs |
| Warranty | 5 years | — |
Pros & cons
Char-Griller Barrel Pro Charcoal Grill
- ✓785 sq in total for $180 is the cheapest large charcoal surface Char-Griller sells
- ✓Dual dampers — intake and stack — give two-point airflow control, better than the single vent on most barrels at this price
- ✓Coated cast iron grates rather than plated wire at a $180 price point
- ✓Side shelf is standard, unlike on the Patio Pro and Wrangler
- ✓Adjustable charcoal tray lets you move the fire up for searing and down for indirect cooking
- ✗Walmart-exclusive, so no dealer network, no BBQGuys support, and parts availability tracks one retailer's stocking decisions
- ✗Rated only to 400°F, so searing is weak for the grate size
- ✗2 lb charcoal capacity against 785 sq in — you will refuel mid-cook on anything long
- ✗No side firebox port, so it cannot become an offset smoker the way the Classic can
- ✗73 lbs of thin steel on a light cart; it is not a windy-yard grill
Everdure CUBE
- ✓Dual-wall insulation keeps exterior surfaces cool enough to place on a table or bench, which bare-metal portables cannot do
- ✓Integrated bamboo prep board and storage tray mean the grill carries its own workspace
- ✓Porcelain-enamel single-piece firebox resists rust far better than the painted steel used on cheap portables
- ✓Three-position grate gives real control over sear versus gentle cooking without dampers
- ✓15.4 lbs and a squared-off shape that actually packs into a car boot or bag
- ✗104 sq in cooks for two, maybe three — this is not a party grill
- ✗No lid at all, so it cannot roast, smoke, or cook anything indirectly
- ✗No vents or dampers; heat control is entirely grate height and charcoal quantity
- ✗Sold in the US through dealers only, with no direct storefront, so pricing varies widely by retailer
- ✗$199 is a lot next to a Weber Smokey Joe at $65 for similar capacity