A charcoal grill has to match how you plan to cook: do you want room for grilling and smoking in one setup, or more incremental control over the charcoal bed? These two black barrel-style grills both use charcoal, include warming racks, and pair a temperature gauge with adjustable charcoal placement. The key choice is an offset-smoker configuration and stated capacity versus a four-level charcoal pan.
Quick verdict
Pick the Royal Gourmet 28-Inch Barrel Charcoal Grill with Offset Smoker for a listed price of $109.99 when an offset smoker, front and bottom storage shelves, and wagon-style wheels fit your outdoor cooking plans. Its stated 824-square-inch grilling area is positioned for larger cookouts.
Choose the Barrel Charcoal Grill, Large Charcoal Grills with Side Shelf, Outdoor BBQ Grill at $138.99 when you want its four-level height-adjustable charcoal pan and side shelf. The listed-price spread between the two is $29.
At-a-glance comparison
| Shopping consideration | Royal Gourmet 28-Inch Barrel Charcoal Grill with Offset Smoker | Barrel Charcoal Grill, Large Charcoal Grills with Side Shelf, Outdoor BBQ Grill |
|---|---|---|
| Listed price | $109.99 | $138.99 |
| Cooking format | Barrel grill with offset smoker | Barrel charcoal grill |
| Temperature and charcoal control | Built-in thermometer; 2-level adjustable charcoal pan | Lid-mounted thermometer gauge; 4-level adjustable charcoal pan |
| Cooking-area wording | 824 sq. in. stated grilling area | Nearly 500 sq. in. cooking grid area |
| Workspace and mobility | Front and bottom shelves; two wagon-style wheels | Side shelf; cart configuration |
| Finish and fuel | Powder-coat finish; charcoal | Powder-coated finish; charcoal |
Where each grill wins
The Royal Gourmet setup stands out for flexible cooking zones. Its offset smoker is the meaningful differentiator for cooks who want grilled and smoked meat from the same grill. The description also calls out porcelain-enameled steel wire cooking grates, a chrome-plated warming rack, and a stated capacity of 8-10 guests or up to 34 burgers.
The Large Barrel Charcoal Grill stands out for charcoal-height adjustment. Its pan offers four levels rather than two, giving cooks more positions for setting the distance between charcoal and food. It also has enamel-coated grilling grates, a chrome-plated warming rack, and a side shelf for a straightforward outdoor BBQ layout.
Product notes
Royal Gourmet 28-Inch Barrel Charcoal Grill with Offset Smoker
This is the stronger match for a cookout that combines direct grilling with smoking. The offset smoker is built into the design, while the stated 824-square-inch grilling area includes porcelain-enameled steel wire cooking grates, a warming rack, and an offset-smoker area. Front and bottom shelves keep grilling essentials close, and the two wagon-style wheels add convenience when repositioning the grill around an outdoor space. Its $109.99 listed price is also the lower of the two options here. The tradeoff is simpler charcoal-pan adjustment: it has two height levels, whereas the competing barrel grill offers four. Assembly is required, so it suits shoppers prepared to put together a larger charcoal grill before cooking.
Barrel Charcoal Grill, Large Charcoal Grills with Side Shelf, Outdoor BBQ Grill
Go with this barrel grill when controlling charcoal height in smaller increments matters more than having an offset smoker. Its four-level height-adjustable charcoal pan is the clearest reason to choose it, supported by a lid-mounted thermometer gauge and adjustable chimney design for managing the cooking chamber. The nearly 500-square-inch cooking grid area, porcelain-enameled steel wire grates, chrome-plated warming rack, and side shelf create a focused grilling arrangement for backyard BBQs or camping trips. It is listed at $138.99, which is $29 higher than the Royal Gourmet model. It also does not list an offset smoker, so it is less tailored to shoppers seeking a dedicated grill-and-smoker combination.
Final choice by use case
For grilling plus smoking, larger stated cooking space, storage shelves, and wheels, choose the Royal Gourmet 28-Inch Barrel Charcoal Grill with Offset Smoker at $109.99. For a barrel charcoal grill centered on a four-level adjustable charcoal pan, temperature gauge, and side shelf, choose the Large Charcoal Grills with Side Shelf model at $138.99.
