Choosing a charcoal grill for backyard cooking often comes down to the kind of meal you want to make: a setup that incorporates an offset smoker, or a barrel grill focused on direct charcoal cooking with convenient prep space. Both options are black, new charcoal grills that require assembly, so the useful distinction is in their cooking formats, capacity, and control features.
Quick verdict
The listed price is identical at USD 109.99 for each grill. The Royal Gourmet 28-Inch Barrel Charcoal Grill with Offset Smoker 824 Sq,Black is the stronger match for cooks planning to use an offset smoking chamber and wanting the higher stated grilling-area total. The Royal Gourmet Outdoor Grill with Side Shelf Barrel Charcoal Grill for Backyard suits cooks drawn to adjustable airflow controls and a side-shelf-oriented prep setup.
At-a-glance comparison
| Detail | Royal Gourmet 28-Inch Barrel Charcoal Grill with Offset Smoker | Royal Gourmet Outdoor Grill with Side Shelf Barrel Charcoal Grill |
|---|---|---|
| Listed price | USD 109.99 | USD 109.99 |
| Total grilling area | 824 sq. in. | 626 sq. in. |
| Cooking format | Barrel charcoal grill with offset smoker | Barrel charcoal grill |
| Heat management | Two-level adjustable charcoal pan and cooking chamber | Adjustable chimney damper and side air vent |
Where each grill wins
Royal Gourmet 28-Inch Barrel Charcoal Grill with Offset Smoker 824 Sq,Black: This format is the more direct fit when an offset chamber is part of the cooking plan, allowing grilling and smoking to be part of the same setup. Its attributes also call out a built-in thermometer and powder-coat finish.
Royal Gourmet Outdoor Grill with Side Shelf Barrel Charcoal Grill for Backyard: Choose this barrel grill when active airflow adjustment is a priority. The adjustable chimney damper and side air vent are designed to work together for managing airflow and heat during charcoal cooking.
Product notes
Royal Gourmet 28-Inch Barrel Charcoal Grill with Offset Smoker 824 Sq,Black
Pick this grill when the stated 824-square-inch grilling area fits larger cookouts, with capacity described for 8-10 guests or up to 34 burgers. Its cooking surface includes 475 square inches of porcelain-enameled steel wire grates plus a 151-square-inch chrome-plated warming rack, giving cooked food a dedicated holding area. Front and bottom shelves provide places for seasonings, tableware, and grilling essentials, while two wagon-style wheels support moving the grill around the yard. The tradeoff is straightforward: assembly is required. This is the choice for someone who wants a charcoal grill built around a more expansive cooking setup rather than a compact backyard meal format.
Royal Gourmet Outdoor Grill with Side Shelf Barrel Charcoal Grill for Backyard
This Royal Gourmet barrel grill is a practical match for backyard cooks who want a side shelf close to the cooking area for tools, sauces, and seasonings. A bottom shelf and utensil hooks add more organization for prep and serving, and the description states a charcoal capacity of up to 4.4 pounds. Its 626-square-inch cooking area is described as accommodating 6-8 guests or up to 25 burgers at once. The main limitation against the other grill is that 626 square inches is the smaller stated cooking-area figure. Choose it when side-shelf workspace and adjustable vent control matter more to your routine than the larger overall cooking area.
Final choice by use case
Select the Royal Gourmet 28-Inch Barrel Charcoal Grill with Offset Smoker 824 Sq,Black if a built-in thermometer is a deciding feature for your charcoal setup. Select the Royal Gourmet Outdoor Grill with Side Shelf Barrel Charcoal Grill for Backyard if a side shelf for organized prep is the better fit for your backyard meals.
