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Char-Griller

AKORN Kamado Charcoal Grill

Char-Griller's full-size steel kamado grill with triple-wall insulation, 445 sq in total cooking area, and a 200-700°F range.

$400Approx. MSRP
Great forlow-and-slow smokingsearing steaksreal charcoal flavor

A great budget entry into kamado-style cooking for someone who'll keep it covered and replace gaskets as needed, but skip it if you want ceramic-kamado durability and easy warranty service.

Pros

  • Performs far above its price point — comparable results to kamados costing 3-4x more (Kamado Joe, Big Green Egg)
  • Triple-wall insulated steel holds high heat (up to 700°F) efficiently with little charcoal
  • Char-Griller backs it with a 5-year rust/burn-through warranty, longer than most competitors' 1-3 years
  • Ceramic holds heat and moisture — grill, smoke or bake

Watch-outs

  • Gaskets leak and degrade, especially at high heat, hurting seal and efficiency over time
  • Steel body is prone to rusting, particularly if left uncovered outdoors
  • Hard to cool down mid-cook once temperature climbs
  • Charcoal means a learning curve vs push-button gas

Known niggles

  • Gaskets are widely reported as leaking smoke and being poor quality, and can melt/degrade at temps above ~700°F
  • Body construction feels cheap and rusts through over time, especially if left exposed to weather
  • Built-in thermometer reported inaccurate by multiple owners
  • Hard to bring the temperature back down once it overshoots, due to how well it holds heat
TypeKamado
FuelCharcoal
FormatKamado
Approx. MSRP (USD)$400
Primary cooking area310 sq in
Total cooking area445 sq in
Hopper capacity3 lb
Temp range200–700°F
Weight89 lb
Build materialTriple-walled insulated carbon-steel body, cast-iron cooking grates
WiFi / appNo

Specs sourced from the manufacturer / retailer listing. Prices are approximate and drift — check the seller for the current figure.

Char-Griller AKORN Kamado Charcoal Grill

Features

  • Triple-walled insulation
  • Dual adjustable dampers
  • EasyDump ash pan
  • Removable warming rack
  • 200-700°F range
  • Holds up to 23 burgers
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