Choosing a grill for grills outdoor cooking usually starts with one practical question: do you want the flavor and ritual of charcoal, the quick control of propane, or a setup that gives you both? The four grills here cover a wide span, from a compact charcoal model with wheels to larger cart-style gas and combo designs. The right pick depends less on one universal winner and more on how you cook: burgers on a patio, tailgating meals, charcoal barbecue sessions, or larger cookouts with side dishes and warming space.
Quick take
- Best all-in-one fuel flexibility: Royal Gourmet 2-Burner Gas and Charcoal Combo Grill, because it combines gas, charcoal, an offset smoker, and a side burner in one black cart-style setup.
- Best charcoal cart for bigger backyard meals: 24-Inch Charcoal Grill BBQ Barbecue Smoker Heavy Duty Outdoor Pit Patio Cooker, because it pairs a main charcoal cooking surface with a warming rack, side shelf, hooks, ash pan, and wheels.
- Best compact charcoal choice: 17.5" Charcoal BBQ Grill w/ Wheels & Adjustable Vents for Camping Picnic Yard, because it is a smaller freestanding charcoal grill with wheels and adjustable air vents.
- Best propane-focused cart: Propane Gas Grill 4 Burners Stainless Steel Grill Cart Outdoor Cooking BBQ 4+1, because it uses four main burners plus an auxiliary burner and includes cabinet-style storage.
Listed price comparison
| Product | Listed price | Relative price |
|---|---|---|
| 17.5" Charcoal BBQ Grill w/ Wheels & Adjustable Vents for Camping Picnic Yard | USD 26.98 | |
| 24-Inch Charcoal Grill BBQ Barbecue Smoker Heavy Duty Outdoor Pit Patio Cooker | USD 119.65 | |
| Propane Gas Grill 4 Burners Stainless Steel Grill Cart Outdoor Cooking BBQ 4+1 | USD 289.99 | |
| Royal Gourmet 2-Burner Gas and Charcoal Combo Grill | USD 339.99 |
The spread runs from the compact 17.5-inch charcoal grill at the low end to the Royal Gourmet dual-fuel combo at the top. That gap is substantial: the lowest listed price is 92% below the highest, so the decision is really about whether added cooking area, burners, storage, or smoker capability matter for your setup.
Decision matrix
| If your priority is... | Start with... | Why it fits |
|---|---|---|
| Switching between gas and charcoal | Royal Gourmet 2-Burner Gas and Charcoal Combo Grill | It combines gas and charcoal cooking with an offset smoker and side burner. |
| A charcoal grill with cart conveniences | 24-Inch Charcoal Grill BBQ Barbecue Smoker Heavy Duty Outdoor Pit Patio Cooker | It includes a warming rack, foldable side shelf, hooks, wheels, thermometer, and slide-out ash pan. |
| A simple charcoal grill for smaller spaces | 17.5" Charcoal BBQ Grill w/ Wheels & Adjustable Vents for Camping Picnic Yard | It has a porcelain-coated cooking grate, adjustable dampers, wheels, and a medium grill size. |
| Propane burners and storage | Propane Gas Grill 4 Burners Stainless Steel Grill Cart Outdoor Cooking BBQ 4+1 | It offers four main burners, a side burner, stainless steel cooking grates, and a bottom storage compartment. |
| Maximum cooking-area versatility | Royal Gourmet 2-Burner Gas and Charcoal Combo Grill | Its total cooking area includes primary cooking zones, warming rack space, and offset smoker space. |
| Lowest listed spend | 17.5" Charcoal BBQ Grill w/ Wheels & Adjustable Vents for Camping Picnic Yard | It keeps the setup focused on charcoal grilling, vents, and mobility rather than extra burners or cabinets. |
Concise product notes
Royal Gourmet 2-Burner Gas and Charcoal Combo Grill
The Royal Gourmet 2-Burner Gas and Charcoal Combo Grill is the broadest cooking station in this group. Choose it if you want gas and charcoal in the same grill, plus an offset smoker and a side burner for sauces or sides. The 34,000 BTU total output, dual lid-mounted thermometers, adjustable charcoal pan, smoke stack, and side air vent make it the most feature-dense option here. The tradeoff is cost and complexity: it is the highest-priced grill in the comparison, and assembly is required. It is better suited to shoppers who will actually use both fuel styles rather than someone who only wants a simple charcoal kettle-style setup.
24-Inch Charcoal Grill BBQ Barbecue Smoker Heavy Duty Outdoor Pit Patio Cooker
The 24-Inch Charcoal Grill BBQ Barbecue Smoker Heavy Duty Outdoor Pit Patio Cooker is a strong middle choice for shoppers who want charcoal cooking with more cart-style convenience than a compact round grill. Its main cooking surface is paired with a chrome warming rack, and the design includes a hinged lid with vent, built-in thermometer, foldable side shelf, utensil hooks, bottom shelf, bottle opener, wheels, adjustable charcoal pan, and slide-out ash pan. That makes it appealing for backyard barbecue sessions where workspace matters. The limitation is fuel flexibility: it is a charcoal grill, not a propane or dual-fuel model, and the assembled weight described for it makes it less minimal than the smaller wheeled charcoal option.
17.5" Charcoal BBQ Grill w/ Wheels & Adjustable Vents for Camping Picnic Yard
The 17.5" Charcoal BBQ Grill w/ Wheels & Adjustable Vents for Camping Picnic Yard is the simplest and least expensive way into this set. It fits shoppers who want a black freestanding charcoal grill for outdoor activity, tailgating, everyday use, a picnic, or a yard. The porcelain-coated cooking grate, fire bowl, lid, charcoal grid, steel wire bottom shelf, rear wheels, and adjustable dampers keep the focus on direct charcoal grilling and basic heat control. Its limitation is that it does not offer the expanded cart features, side burner, cabinet storage, or smoker area found on the larger choices. Pick it when portability and a straightforward charcoal setup matter more than extra cooking zones.
Propane Gas Grill 4 Burners Stainless Steel Grill Cart Outdoor Cooking BBQ 4+1
The Propane Gas Grill 4 Burners Stainless Steel Grill Cart Outdoor Cooking BBQ 4+1 is the propane-centered alternative for shoppers who want burner control and cart storage. It has four main burners, one auxiliary burner, instant ignition by push-and-turn knobs, stainless steel cooking grates, a stainless steel warming rack, flame tamers, cabinet doors, and a bottom storage compartment for barbecue tools, spices, or a propane tank. Its silver stainless steel look also sets it apart from the black charcoal and combo grills. The main limitation is fuel type: it is a propane grill rather than charcoal, so shoppers who want charcoal flavor or an offset smoker should look to the charcoal or combo models instead. Assembly is also required.
Final recommendation
For the most versatile cooking setup, choose the Royal Gourmet 2-Burner Gas and Charcoal Combo Grill. Its gas-and-charcoal design, offset smoker, side burner, warming rack area, and 34,000 BTU total output make it the strongest fit when one grill needs to cover quick gas meals, charcoal cooking, and smoky barbecue-style sessions.
For a lower-cost charcoal cart, the 24-Inch Charcoal Grill BBQ Barbecue Smoker Heavy Duty Outdoor Pit Patio Cooker is the better middle ground. It keeps the fuel choice simple while adding practical extras such as a warming rack, side shelf, hooks, wheels, thermometer, adjustable charcoal pan, and ash pan.
If the goal is a compact charcoal grill for occasional outdoor meals, the 17.5" Charcoal BBQ Grill w/ Wheels & Adjustable Vents for Camping Picnic Yard is the cleanest pick. It stays focused on charcoal, wheels, adjustable vents, and a smaller footprint.
If you prefer propane and want multiple burners with storage, choose the Propane Gas Grill 4 Burners Stainless Steel Grill Cart Outdoor Cooking BBQ 4+1. Its four main burners, auxiliary burner, stainless steel cooking grates, warming rack, and cabinet-style storage make it the propane-first choice in this lineup.