Char-Griller
Char-Griller AKORN Kamado
$399.99
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Char-Griller AKORN Kamado vs Royal Gourmet CC1830 28" Barrel Charcoal Grill
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Royal Gourmet CC1830 28" Barrel Charcoal Grill is cheaper at $117.99. Every spec and price links to its source.
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Royal Gourmet CC1830 28" Barrel Charcoal Grill
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Which is better: the Char-Griller AKORN Kamado or Royal Gourmet CC1830 28" Barrel Charcoal Grill?
On the specs we track, they're closely matched. The Royal Gourmet CC1830 28" Barrel Charcoal Grill is the cheaper at $117.99.
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Full spec sheet
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| Spec | Char-Griller AKORN Kamado | Royal Gourmet CC1830 28" Barrel Charcoal Grill |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $399.99 | $117.99 |
| Brand | Char-Griller | Royal Gourmet |
| Released | — | — |
| Type | kamado | barrel |
| Primary cooking area sqin | 325 | 475 |
| Material | Triple-walled insulated steel with cast iron cooking grates | Steel with porcelain-enameled cooking grates, black finish |
| Hinged cooking grate | No | No |
| Ash catcher | Yes | No |
| Built in thermometer | Yes | Yes |
| Diameter or size (in) | 20 in | 28 in |
| Release | — | — |
Sources — Char-Griller AKORN Kamado: chargriller.com (verified 2026-06-19). Royal Gourmet CC1830 28" Barrel Charcoal Grill: royalgourmetusa.com (verified 2026-06-19).
What's the difference between the Char-Griller AKORN Kamado and Royal Gourmet CC1830 28" Barrel Charcoal Grill?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (5 of 7). Matching specs are omitted.
- Type: Char-Griller AKORN Kamado kamado vs Royal Gourmet CC1830 28" Barrel Charcoal Grill barrel
- Primary cooking area sqin: Char-Griller AKORN Kamado 325 vs Royal Gourmet CC1830 28" Barrel Charcoal Grill 475
- Material: Char-Griller AKORN Kamado Triple-walled insulated steel with cast iron cooking grates vs Royal Gourmet CC1830 28" Barrel Charcoal Grill Steel with porcelain-enameled cooking grates, black finish
- Ash catcher: Char-Griller AKORN Kamado true vs Royal Gourmet CC1830 28" Barrel Charcoal Grill false
- Diameter or size (in): Char-Griller AKORN Kamado 20 in vs Royal Gourmet CC1830 28" Barrel Charcoal Grill 28 in
What reviewers say
Sourced tester consensus for each — the "what people who used it think" layer, not just specs.
Char-Griller AKORN Kamado
One whitelisted tester — Reviewed (USA Today) — hands-on tested this exact model (Char-Griller E16620 Akorn) and named it Best Value: it cooks just as well as a more expensive kamado and is very easy to clean, but struggles to hold low smoking temperatures and may not last as long as pricier ceramic kamados. (1 sourced review, 1 lab-tested.)
Praised: Works just as well as a more expensive kamado at a fraction of the cost (Best Value pick); Cast-iron grates deliver nice sear marks over direct heat; Very easy to clean — the entire bottom unhooks to dump ash.
Flagged: Hard to reach low smoking temperatures; floor around 275°F with a learning curve; Smokin' Stone deflector plate is smaller than the grate, so food on the edges over-chars; Build quality and durability lag pricier kamados.
Royal Gourmet CC1830 28" Barrel Charcoal Grill
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