Outdoor grill shopping usually starts with one practical question: are you cooking for a group at home, bringing a grill to a campsite or tailgate, or choosing charcoal because you want that classic outdoor barbecue setup? In grills outdoor cooking, fuel type, cooking area, portability, and prep space can matter more than chasing the largest model. The four choices here cover a wide spread: a large propane cabinet grill, two charcoal designs, and a compact propane grill built around portability.
Quick take
- Royal Gourmet 6-Burner BBQ Propane Gas Grill with Sear Burner & Side Burner is the large backyard pick, with multiple burners, a sear burner, a side burner, and cabinet-style storage.
- 22 inch Kettle Charcoal Grill BBQ Portable Grill Outdoor Barbecue Cooking, Black is the simple round charcoal option for shoppers who want a wheeled, freestanding, portable kettle design.
- Royal Gourmet CC1830V 30 Barrel Charcoal Grill with Wood-Painted Side Front Tabl suits shoppers who want a barrel-style charcoal grill with table space and a warming rack.
- Portable Propane Gas Grill - 1-Burner Outdoor BBQ Grill for Camping & Tailgating is the compact gas choice for trips, tailgating, and smaller outdoor cooking setups.
Listed price comparison
| Product | Listed price | Price bar |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Gourmet 6-Burner BBQ Propane Gas Grill with Sear Burner & Side Burner | USD 469.99 | |
| 22 inch Kettle Charcoal Grill BBQ Portable Grill Outdoor Barbecue Cooking, Black | USD 123.99 | |
| Royal Gourmet CC1830V 30 Barrel Charcoal Grill with Wood-Painted Side Front Tabl | USD 99.55 | |
| Portable Propane Gas Grill - 1-Burner Outdoor BBQ Grill for Camping & Tailgating | USD 85.99 |
The spread runs from USD 85.99 to USD 469.99, so the lowest listed model is 82% below the highest. That gap reflects very different formats: a compact one-burner gas grill at one end and a multi-burner cabinet-style propane grill at the other.
Decision matrix
| Shopper priority | Strong fit | Why it fits |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum burner setup | Royal Gourmet 6-Burner BBQ Propane Gas Grill with Sear Burner & Side Burner | It lists five tube burners, a sear burner, and a side burner for a total stated output of 74,000 BTU. |
| Charcoal kettle simplicity | 22 inch Kettle Charcoal Grill BBQ Portable Grill Outdoor Barbecue Cooking, Black | It combines a 22-inch kettle format with wheels, freestanding use, a lid holder, and portable features. |
| Charcoal grill with work surfaces | Royal Gourmet CC1830V 30 Barrel Charcoal Grill with Wood-Painted Side Front Tabl | It lists a side table, front table, tool holder, warming rack, and adjustable fire grates. |
| Compact gas portability | Portable Propane Gas Grill - 1-Burner Outdoor BBQ Grill for Camping & Tailgating | It is a one-burner gas grill with folding legs, heat-resistant handles, and a portable design. |
Concise product notes
Royal Gourmet 6-Burner BBQ Propane Gas Grill with Sear Burner & Side Burner
This Royal Gourmet model is the most fully featured choice for a backyard propane setup. The main reason to choose it is the cooking system: five tube burners, a dedicated sear burner, and a side burner give you more ways to manage different foods at once. The listed cooking space is large enough for group meals, and the cabinet-style cart includes LP cylinder storage for a more organized outdoor station. The side burner can also serve as an extra prep shelf when closed. The tradeoff is size and complexity: assembly is required, and it sits at the top of this price group.
22 inch Kettle Charcoal Grill BBQ Portable Grill Outdoor Barbecue Cooking, Black
The Captiva Designs kettle grill is a straightforward charcoal option for shoppers who prefer a familiar round grill shape. Its clearest advantage is the combination of a 22-inch grill size, freestanding frame, wheels, lid holder, and portable feature set, which makes it easier to position than a stationary charcoal cooker. The listed cooking area gives it more surface than a very compact travel grill while keeping the design simple. The limitation is that it is still charcoal-fueled, so it does not offer the push-button gas-burner style or side-burner flexibility of the larger propane model.
Royal Gourmet CC1830V 30 Barrel Charcoal Grill with Wood-Painted Side Front Tabl
The Royal Gourmet CC1830V stands out as the charcoal choice with the most workspace-oriented layout. A barrel body, side table, front table, tool holder, warming rack, and adjustable fire grates make it better suited to a more involved charcoal cooking session than a compact portable grill. Its listed cooking surface area also gives shoppers a concrete reason to choose it over the smallest gas option. The main limitation is format: it is a charcoal cooking system, so shoppers wanting propane convenience, a sear burner, or a side burner should look to the gas models instead.
Portable Propane Gas Grill - 1-Burner Outdoor BBQ Grill for Camping & Tailgating
This portable propane grill is the most compact fit for camping, tailgating, and small outdoor meals. The reason to choose it is right in the format: a one-burner gas grill with folding legs, heat-resistant handles, porcelain-coated grates, and a portable design is easier to match with travel or limited-space use than the larger cart-style grills. Its black powder-coated finish and gas fuel type also keep the setup simple. The limitation is capacity and cooking flexibility. With one burner and a smaller stated cooking space, it is not the choice for feeding a larger group in one round.
How to choose among them
Start with fuel. If you want propane, the decision is mostly between scale and portability. The Royal Gourmet 6-burner grill is built around a backyard cooking station, with cabinet storage, a side burner, a sear burner, a warming rack area, and a grease tray system. The portable one-burner propane grill is aimed at a different job: bringing a gas grill to a campsite, tailgate, or smaller outdoor setting.
If you want charcoal, decide whether you prefer kettle simplicity or a barrel layout with added workspace. The 22-inch kettle grill is the cleaner pick for shoppers who like a round charcoal grill with wheels and a lid holder. The Royal Gourmet CC1830V is better aligned with someone who wants front and side table space, a tool holder, and a warming rack as part of the charcoal setup.
Cooking area is the next filter. For larger meals, the Royal Gourmet 6-burner propane grill lists the biggest capacity, including a primary cooking area and warming rack. For a smaller setup, the portable propane model focuses on a 190-square-inch cooking space. The two charcoal grills sit between those extremes, with the kettle offering a stated 362-square-inch area and the barrel grill listing 627 square inches of cooking surface area.
Also consider assembly and movement. Assembly is listed for the large propane grill and the kettle charcoal grill. The kettle has wheels, while the large propane grill includes swivel casters with brakes. The portable propane grill emphasizes folding legs and handles, which is a different kind of mobility than rolling a grill around a patio.
Final recommendation
Choose the Royal Gourmet 6-Burner BBQ Propane Gas Grill with Sear Burner & Side Burner if your priority is the most capable backyard station in this group; its 74,000 BTU total output, side burner, sear burner, cabinet-style storage, and large cooking space clearly separate it from the smaller models.
Pick the Royal Gourmet CC1830V 30 Barrel Charcoal Grill with Wood-Painted Side Front Tabl if you want charcoal cooking with more built-in workspace, including front and side tables, a tool holder, warming rack, and adjustable fire grates.
Go with the 22 inch Kettle Charcoal Grill BBQ Portable Grill Outdoor Barbecue Cooking, Black if you want a simpler charcoal grill with a 22-inch kettle shape, wheels, lid holder, and freestanding portable design.
Choose the Portable Propane Gas Grill - 1-Burner Outdoor BBQ Grill for Camping & Tailgating if low price and portability matter most. It is the lowest listed price here and is the clearest match for camping or tailgating rather than a permanent backyard cooking station.