Nexgrill

Nexgrill Cart-Style Charcoal Grill

Ranked #9 in Charcoal Grills

111 LP on the category ladder what's LP?

Cart convenience built on budget steel is the opposite of what lasts. The Weber Original Kettle Premium 22" outlives it several times over.

Consolidated from 2 independent outlets

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Flagged as a product to avoid

4 of 5 research runs entered this as a product to avoid rather than a pick.

The brand's expert recognition sits entirely in gas, with no current expert charcoal roundup recommending any Nexgrill charcoal model, and community comparisons show off-brand budget carts falling short of the Weber kettle once finish, vent fit and parts availability are factored in.
Flagged 10 September 2026

The brand's expert recognition sits entirely in gas, with no current expert charcoal roundup recommending any Nexgrill charcoal model, and community comparisons show off-brand budget carts falling short of the Weber kettle once finish, vent fit and parts availability are factored in.
Flagged 10 September 2026
A heavy cart adds wheels, shelves, and hardware that rust and seize, without adding durability where it counts. Research on cheap versus expensive grills is blunt that budget builds trade long-term value for features on the spec sheet.
Flagged 10 September 2026
Expert reviews note its poor heat retention and flimsy construction, falling short of the performance offered by other charcoal grills in the same price bracket.
Flagged 27 July 2026
Flimsy construction, uneven heat distribution, and poor durability after only a few uses.
Flagged 26 July 2026

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Pros & cons

✓ Portable design
✓ Solid construction

✗ Cart wheels, shelves, and hardware rust and seize
✗ Budget steel build trades long-term value for spec-sheet features
✗ No added durability where it counts
✗ No current expert charcoal roundup recommends any Nexgrill charcoal model
✗ Community comparisons find the finish, vent fit and parts availability fall short of the Weber kettle

The sources behind this ranking

We searched the web and YouTube for what has been published about this product, then read the articles, video transcripts and comments we found.

1 positive source

Seriouseats Article

What we liked: This was our favorite cart-style charcoal grill when we tested it for our portable grills review. It was simple to move and store, thanks to its wheeled stand, and it had a hopper for adding charcoal easily. It retained heat well, which could allow for small-scale smoking projects (though we haven't tried it).

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1 stance not read source

Southernliving Article

However, we do wish the vent on the front were slightly smaller to help feed the flames, and like the Nexgrill Cart-Style Charcoal Grill, the exterior paint tends to peel and cause rusting over time.

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Frequently asked questions

It ranks #9 of 14 on our charcoal grills tier list, in F tier. That placement draws on 2 independent outlets.

Cart wheels, shelves, and hardware rust and seize. Budget steel build trades long-term value for spec-sheet features. No added durability where it counts. No current expert charcoal roundup recommends any Nexgrill charcoal model. Community comparisons find the finish, vent fit and parts availability fall short of the Weber kettle.