# Napoleon Premium 22" Charcoal Kettle NK22K vs Royal Gourmet CC1830 28" Barrel Charcoal Grill: specs and price compared

A sourced, side-by-side comparison of the Napoleon Premium 22" Charcoal Kettle NK22K (Napoleon) and Royal Gourmet CC1830 28" Barrel Charcoal Grill (Royal Gourmet) among charcoal grills. Royal Gourmet CC1830 28" Barrel Charcoal Grill is the cheaper of the two at $117.99.

## Side by side

| Spec | Napoleon Premium 22" Charcoal Kettle NK22K | Royal Gourmet CC1830 28" Barrel Charcoal Grill |
| --- | --- | --- |
| US price | $249 | $117.99 |
| Brand | Napoleon | Royal Gourmet |
| Type | kettle | barrel |
| Primary cooking area sqin | 360 | 475 |
| Material | Porcelain-enameled steel bowl and lid, stainless steel cooking grids | Steel with porcelain-enameled cooking grates, black finish |
| Hinged cooking grate | Yes | No |
| Ash catcher | No | No |
| Built in thermometer | Yes | Yes |
| Diameter or size (in) | 21.5 in | 28 in |

## Key differences

- Type: Napoleon Premium 22" Charcoal Kettle NK22K kettle vs Royal Gourmet CC1830 28" Barrel Charcoal Grill barrel
- Primary cooking area sqin: Napoleon Premium 22" Charcoal Kettle NK22K 360 vs Royal Gourmet CC1830 28" Barrel Charcoal Grill 475
- Material: Napoleon Premium 22" Charcoal Kettle NK22K Porcelain-enameled steel bowl and lid, stainless steel cooking grids vs Royal Gourmet CC1830 28" Barrel Charcoal Grill Steel with porcelain-enameled cooking grates, black finish
- Hinged cooking grate: Napoleon Premium 22" Charcoal Kettle NK22K Yes vs Royal Gourmet CC1830 28" Barrel Charcoal Grill No
- Diameter or size (in): Napoleon Premium 22" Charcoal Kettle NK22K 21.5 in vs Royal Gourmet CC1830 28" Barrel Charcoal Grill 28 in

## What reviewers say

**Napoleon Premium 22" Charcoal Kettle NK22K** — One whitelisted tester, Reviewed (USA Today), hands-on tested this Napoleon 22in charcoal kettle and named it Best Overall charcoal grill, praising even heat distribution, strong heat retention, sturdy four-leg stability, easy vent airflow control, and roomy capacity (12-13 burgers), with no cons found. Note Reviewed tested the prior NK22K-LEG-2 leg generation, and the review was last updated April 2024. (1 sourced review.)

## Sources

- Napoleon Premium 22" Charcoal Kettle NK22K: https://www.napoleon.com/en/us/grills/products/charcoal-grills/charcoal-premium-series/premium-22-charcoal-kettle-nk22k-leg-3 (napoleon.com, verified 2026-06-19)
- Royal Gourmet CC1830 28" Barrel Charcoal Grill: https://www.royalgourmetusa.com/products/cc1830-28-inch-barrel-charcoal-grill-side-table (royalgourmetusa.com, verified 2026-06-19)

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Cite: Per The Front Desk Review, Napoleon Premium 22" Charcoal Kettle NK22K ($249) vs Royal Gourmet CC1830 28" Barrel Charcoal Grill ($117.99) — sourced spec-by-spec comparison at https://frontdeskreview.com/gear/charcoal-grills/napoleon-premium-charcoal-kettle-22-vs-royal-gourmet-cc1830/
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