Best Charcoal Grills
14 products ranked across 67 cited reviews, videos and discussions · Updated 11 Sept 2026
On the stierproducts charcoal grills board, Weber Original Kettle Premium 22" Charcoal Grill ranks #1 in S tier, ahead of Big Green Egg Classic (#2, S tier) and Kamado Joe Classic III (#3, A tier). The board ranks 14 charcoal grills from S (best) to F (avoid), last researched 11 Sept 2026, drawing on 67 cited reviews, videos and discussions. Placed in the bottom tiers as ones to avoid: Char-Griller Classic Kettle, Nexgrill Cart-Style Charcoal Grill, Weber Original Kettle Premium 20" Charcoal Grill, and 3 others.
Moved down from B to C on 10 Sept 2026 #6 2 of 12 research runs entered this as a product to avoid rather than a pick. VonHaus XL American BBQ Grill with Smoker
#7 Weber Jumbo Joe Premium
#8 1 of 2 research runs entered this as a product to avoid rather than a pick. Nexgrill Charcoal Grill With Side Shelf
Moved down from D to F on 10 Sept 2026 #10 4 of 5 research runs entered this as a product to avoid rather than a pick. Nexgrill Cart-Style Charcoal Grill
#11 4 of 10 research runs entered this as a product to avoid rather than a pick. Weber Original Kettle Premium 20" Charcoal Grill
#12 8 of 9 research runs entered this as a product to avoid rather than a pick. Cuisinart CGS-4
#13 6 of 10 research runs entered this as a product to avoid rather than a pick. Char-Griller Deluxe
#14 10 of 11 research runs entered this as a product to avoid rather than a pick. Char-Griller Econo-Kettle
What moved on this board
17 tier changes recorded between 26 Jul 2026 and 14 Sept 2026. The 5 most recent are below.
- 10 Sept 2026 Nexgrill Cart-Style Charcoal Grill moved down from D to F. 2 more research games. 2 sources added, 1 removed.
- 10 Sept 2026 VonHaus XL American BBQ Grill with Smoker moved down from B to C. 3 more research games. 2 sources added, 2 removed.
- 7 Aug 2026 Char-Griller Classic Kettle moved down from C to D. 1 more research game. 1 source added.
- 30 Jul 2026 Char-Griller Deluxe moved down from D to F. From the ranking, not from new evidence.
- 30 Jul 2026 Cuisinart CGS-4 moved down from D to F. From the ranking, not from new evidence.
Each line shows what else changed at the same publish. It is not a statement of cause.
Frequently asked questions
Weber Original Kettle Premium 22" Charcoal Grill sits at #1 in the S tier of our consolidated board, ranked across independent research runs over 67 cited reviews, videos and discussions. The simplest serious charcoal design ever shipped, with decades of parts availability and nothing on it that meaningfully fails. Every major 2026 roundup still puts it first. Recent finish complaints are real but cosmetic.
Big Green Egg Classic ranks #2 (S tier). Ceramic that owners report using for decades, backed by long-form testing that would buy it again. It only loses to the Weber because gaskets and hardware are service items the kettle does not have.
Our research places Char-Griller Classic Kettle, Nexgrill Cart-Style Charcoal Grill, Weber Original Kettle Premium 20" Charcoal Grill, Cuisinart CGS-4, Char-Griller Deluxe, Char-Griller Econo-Kettle in the bottom tiers (D/F). Char-Griller Classic Kettle: A viable option, benefiting from mentions alongside the 22" model.
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