The StandardCharcoal Grill$175
Weber 22" Original Kettle Premium
4.6/5
Fifty-plus years of proven design. Dead simple, wildly versatile, and the benchmark every charcoal grill is measured against.
Kamado Grills
Kamado grills are ceramic powerhouses inspired by ancient Japanese cooking vessels. They excel at everything — searing steaks at 800°F, smoking brisket for 16 hours, baking pizza, and roasting whole chickens. If you could only own one cooker, a kamado would be the smart choice.
What to Look For
Weight is a real factor — most kamados weigh 150-400 lbs. Make sure your deck or patio can handle it.
Ceramic vs steel shell: ceramic holds heat better but is fragile; steel kamados are lighter and more durable.
Divide-and-conquer setups let you cook at two temperatures simultaneously — a game-changing feature.
Quality gaskets and bands determine how long your kamado stays airtight. Budget for replacements every few years.
Cart vs built-in: carts add mobility but built-in setups look incredible in outdoor kitchens.
Ideal For
Serious cooks who want one grill that does everything
Smoking enthusiasts who also want high-heat searing
Outdoor kitchen builders looking for a centerpiece
Fuel-efficiency-minded grillers — kamados use very little charcoal
Our Kamado Grills Reviews
12 models tested and reviewed
The Standard
Best Charcoal StationCharcoal Grill$399
Weber Performer Deluxe
4.7/5
Everything great about the Original Kettle plus a worktable, charcoal storage bin, and gas-assisted ignition.
Top RatedKamado Grill$1,299
Big Green Egg (Large)
4.9/5
The dominant name in ceramic kamado grills. Unreal heat retention — sear, smoke, bake. This ceramic beast holds temp for hours with minimal fuel.
Best InnovationKamado Grill$1,499
Kamado Joe Classic III
4.8/5
The biggest competitor to the Egg, arguably better out of the box. SloRoller insert, air lift hinge, and divide-and-conquer system are genuine innovations.
Built to LastCharcoal Grill$499
PK Grills PK360
4.5/5
Built like a tank from thick cast aluminum. The capsule shape creates excellent two-zone cooking.
Premium KamadoKamado Grill$2,699
Weber Summit Kamado E6
4.7/5
Weber's premium kamado entry — thick-walled porcelain enamel, built-in thermometer, and iGrill compatibility. The Cadillac of ceramic-class grills with a 10-year warranty that actually means something.
Portable KamadoPortable Kamado$699
Big Green Egg MiniMax
4.6/5
All the kamado magic in a portable package. The MiniMax travels to tailgates and delivers the same performance as its bigger siblings.
Ultra-Budget PickCharcoal$70
Expert Grill Premium 22-Inch Kettle
3.8/5
The $70 Walmart kettle that gets the job done. Not a Weber, but surprisingly capable for backyard basics.
Best Aussie CharcoalCharcoal Grill$1,799
Everdure HUB II Charcoal Grill
4.6/5
Heston Blumenthal's electric-ignition charcoal grill. Lit and ready to cook in 10 minutes — the charcoal grill that finally solves the lighting problem.
American HeritageCharcoal Grill$1,499
Hasty-Bake Legacy 131
4.7/5
America's original premium charcoal grill — built in Tulsa since 1948. Adjustable charcoal pan, oven-style design, and a cult following four generations deep.
Best Budget KamadoKamado Grill$649
Vision Grills Classic B-Series Kamado
4.3/5
The ceramic kamado that brings Big Green Egg performance to a sub-$700 price point. Smart features, lifetime ceramic warranty, and a serious starter kamado.
American ClassicCharcoal Grill$429
PK Grills PK300
4.6/5
The cast aluminum classic — capsule-shaped, four-vent airflow, and a 50-year-old American design that still outperforms most modern charcoal grills.