You want a charcoal grill, but you don’t have a lot to spend, and you don’t want a cheap charcoal grill either. Why not get a grill under $300, especially if you can can a decent one?
Customized to the hilt, these grills have the bells and whistles of the modern charcoal grill. The king of the hill in this price range is the 22-inch Weber Performer. Weber grills are high functioning, durable, and their accessories and parts are easy to find. This grill has a useful built-in thermometer, which users love for its accurate readings of the internal temperature.
If you would like to make burgers or BBQ for the guys, the 26-inch Weber Original Kettle Premium is your best bet under $300. With a primary cooking area of 508 sq.in, this baby will grill your 17 lbs. brisket with ease, and still have space for side dishes.
The Char-Griller Akorn 16620 Kamado Kooker gives you versatility that is unrivaled. This triple walled 22-gauge steel grilling monster is both a fantastic smoker and slow grilling machine. The best thing about it is it can bake pizza, cornbreads, cobblers, and all sorts of deserts.
The Dyna-Glo Dual Zone Premium Grill can simultaneously barbecue and grill. Its dual charcoal basket adjustment tray systems give you varied heat control options while its massive 816-sq.in cooking space grills you a ton of finger-licking delicacies. The Dyna-Glo Premium Charcoal Grill is the most affordable grill on this list. Like its counterpart, it provides 816 sq.in of cooking space, which means that you can grill 30 hamburgers at once.
Table of Contents
- Weber 15301001 Performer Charcoal Grill, 22-Inch, Black
- Weber 16401001 Original Kettle Premium Charcoal Grill, 26-Inch, Black
- Dyna-Glo DGN576SNC-D Dual Zone Premium Charcoal Grill
- Char-Griller 16620 Akorn Kamado Kooker Charcoal Barbecue Grill and Smoker, Black
- Dyna-Glo DGN576DNC-D Premium Charcoal Grill
| Product name | Rating | Price | Discount | History | Size | Seller | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Weber 15301001 Performer Charcoal Grill, 22-Inch, Black | $279.00 | 17% OFFBUY NOW |  | x x | Weber | |
 | Weber 16401001 Original Kettle Premium Charcoal Grill, 26-Inch, Black | -- | BUY NOW |  | x x | Weber | |
 | Dyna-Glo DGN576SNC-D Dual Zone Premium Charcoal Grill | -- | BUY NOW |  | x x | GHP Group -- Drop Ship Only | |
 | Char-Griller 16620 Akorn Kamado Kooker Charcoal Barbecue Grill and Smoker, Black | $299.00 | 12% OFFBUY NOW |  | x x | Char-Griller | |
 | Dyna-Glo DGN576DNC-D Premium Charcoal Grill | -- | BUY NOW |  | x x | GHP Group -- Drop Ship Only |
$279.00
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Review Score -1.368
Weber 15301001 Performer Charcoal Grill, 22-Inch, Black
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- The powerful performance and convenient features of the Performer charcoal grill is your excuse to ignite the coals every day. Prep food on the work table, hang grilling accessories from the tool hooks, and then clean up with ease—but only after you’ve taken every last bite of your perfectly grilled meal.
- Dimensions - Lid Closed: 43.5"H x 42"W x 29"D | Total cooking area: 363 sq. inch
- Holds up to 13 burgers made with a Weber burger press (sold separately)
- Slide the lid into the Tuck-Away lid holder on the side of the grill to avoid placing it on the ground
- Cooking grate is compatible with GBS inserts and is hinged for easily adding charcoal while grilling
- Tool hooks for hanging grilling tools, such as a spatula and tongs.Aluminized steel One-Touch cleaning system
- Built-in lid thermometer displays the internal temperature of your grill
- 3D interactive assembly instructions for this product are available through the free BILT app.
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Review Score -5
Weber 16401001 Original Kettle Premium Charcoal Grill, 26-Inch, Black
- Your purchase includes One Weber Original Kettle Premium Charcoal Grill in Black | 2 Char-Baskets & Stainless Steel Hinge Cooking grate
- Grill dimensions: Lid Closed – 42.9"H x 27"W x 33"D | Primary cooking area – 508 square inches | Lid weight – 15 lbs. | Stand-alone grill
- One-Touch cleaning system with high-capacity ash catcher provides hassle-free ash cleanup
- Slide the lid into the Tuck-Away lid holder on the side of the grill to avoid placing it on the ground
- Porcelain-enameled lid and bowl retain heat, and won’t rust or peel | Premium stainless steel cooking grate is hinged for easily adding charcoal while grilling
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Review Score -1.076
Dyna-Glo DGN576SNC-D Dual Zone Premium Charcoal Grill
- Removable firebox divider for single or dual cooking zone
- Primary cooking area is 576 square inches
- Secondary cooking area is 240 square inches
- TOTAL cooking area is 816 square inches
- Protect your grill with a custom-fit Dyna-Glo premium cover - Model # DG576CC (Sold Separately)
$299.00
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Review Score -1.965
Char-Griller 16620 Akorn Kamado Kooker Charcoal Barbecue Grill and Smoker, Black
Item is on SALE !!! 12% discount will save $39.00 (12%)
- 314 square inches of primary cooking space, warming rack 133 square inches for a total of 447 square inches
- Assembled Dimensions: 45" L x 31" W x 47" H | Weight: 97.0 lb
- Insulated design means more heat uses less charcoal and less airflow means insulated heat for juicy meat and folding side shelves
- Cooking surface is cast iron, Body is constructed of 22 gauge steel, Exterior finish is powder coated steel, Interior finish is porcelain coated steel
- Cart is constructed of tubular steel w/rubber wheels, locking caster on front, Indexed damper is numbered so you can note the position of the damper
- Features Locking Lid, 2 folding black metal shelves, Easy dump ash pan, Double wall insulation, Heat gauge
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Review Score -5
Dyna-Glo DGN576DNC-D Premium Charcoal Grill
- Primary cooking area is 576 square inches
- Secondary cooking area is 240 square inches
- TOTAL cooking area is 816 square inches
- Protect your grill with a custom-fit Dyna-Glo premium cover - Model DG576CC (Sold Separately)