Best Kettle Grills

Updated March 2020
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Bottom Line
Pros
Cons
Best of the Best
Weber Master-Touch Charcoal Grill, 22-Inch
Weber
Master-Touch Charcoal Grill, 22-Inch
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Bottom Line

You’ll pay a bit more for this option, but the quality and feature set more than make up for it.

Pros

Best pick in terms of quality and features. Charcoal baskets are great for cooking with direct or indirect heat. The ash cleaning and venting systems are top rate.

Cons

Kettle is so deep, you’ll have a hard time trying to sear meat. Number of features make assembly difficult.

Best Bang for the Buck
Beau Jardin Charcoal Grill, 17-Inch
Beau Jardin
Charcoal Grill, 17-Inch
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Bottom Line

If you’re just looking for a simple grill, this is a solid option for the price.

Pros

High quality for a low cost. The smaller size makes it simple to store. Great to camp with. Easy to assemble and clean.

Cons

Too small for most families. Some units ship with missing parts, most noticeably screws.

Weber Original Kettle Charcoal Grill, 22-Inch
Weber
Original Kettle Charcoal Grill, 22-Inch
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Bottom Line

This is a classic grill for a few very good reasons.

Pros

Cooks great, looks great, and it lasts forever. Stands out for its sturdy construction and its easy assembly. This grill is noted for its superior heat distribution control.

Cons

Lacks an ash collector under the kettle. Can get a bit tipsy when loaded up with charcoal.

Char-Broil TRU-Infrared Kettleman Charcoal Grill, 22.5 Inch
Char-Broil
TRU-Infrared Kettleman Charcoal Grill, 22.5 Inch
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Bottom Line

An ideal choice if you’re looking for a larger grill that burns hot yet uses little charcoal.

Pros

We love how this option burns very hot with about a third of the charcoal you’re used to using. The cooking grate minimizes flare-ups. A sturdy grill that is easy to assemble and use.

Cons

Food is so close to the charcoal that this grill can be difficult to use for anything other than searing. Cooking grate can be hard to clean.

Kingsford Outdoor Charcoal Kettle Grill, 22.5-Inch
Kingsford
Outdoor Charcoal Kettle Grill, 22.5-Inch
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Bottom Line

An inexpensive option that cooks really well, but if you can get by with a smaller grill, the Beautiful Gardener Grill is probably your better buy.

Pros

Gets high marks for how it cooks. Assembles easily and holds up well over time. The shape allows for the use of less charcoal.

Cons

Lid rack is weak and can’t hold a lot of weight. Built with really thin steel. Assembly directions leave a bit to be desired.

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How we decided

We purchase every product we review with our own funds — we never accept anything from product manufacturers.

50 Models Considered
8 Hours Researched
1 Experts Interviewed
150 Consumers Consulted
Zero products received from manufacturers.

We purchase every product we review with our own funds — we never accept anything from product manufacturers.

Other Products We Considered
The BestReviews editorial team researches hundreds of products based on consumer reviews, brand quality, and value. We then choose a shorter list for in-depth research and testing before finalizing our top picks. These are the products we considered that ultimately didn't make our top 5.
Beau Jardin
Premium 18" Charcoal Grill
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Original Kettle Premium 22" Charcoal Grill
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Charcoal Kettle Grill
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441001 Grilling, Black
Weber
Jumbo Joe 18" Charcoal Grill
The team that worked on this review
  • Melinda
    Melinda
    Web Producer
  • Rich
    Rich
    Writer
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Weber

Original Kettle Charcoal Grill, 22-Inch

Weber

Original Kettle Charcoal Grill, 22-Inch

This is a classic grill for a few very good reasons.

$109
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Weber

Master-Touch Charcoal Grill, 22-Inch

Weber

Master-Touch Charcoal Grill, 22-Inch

You’ll pay a bit more for this option, but the quality and feature set more than make up for it.
$219
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Beau Jardin

Charcoal Grill, 17-Inch

Beau Jardin

Charcoal Grill, 17-Inch

If you’re just looking for a simple grill, this is a solid option for the price.

$58
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Char-Broil

TRU-Infrared Kettleman Charcoal Grill, 22.5 Inch

Char-Broil

TRU-Infrared Kettleman Charcoal Grill, 22.5 Inch

An ideal choice if you’re looking for a larger grill that burns hot yet uses little charcoal.
$124
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Kingsford

Outdoor Charcoal Kettle Grill, 22.5-Inch

Kingsford

Outdoor Charcoal Kettle Grill, 22.5-Inch

An inexpensive option that cooks really well, but if you can get by with a smaller grill, the Beautiful Gardener Grill is probably your better buy.
$75

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