Napoleon
Napoleon Premium 22" Charcoal Kettle NK22K
$249
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Napoleon Premium 22" Charcoal Kettle NK22K 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 Napoleon Premium 22" Charcoal Kettle NK22K 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
✓ marks the stronger figure where "more" — or "less", for price and weight — is unambiguously better.
| Spec | Napoleon Premium 22" Charcoal Kettle NK22K | Royal Gourmet CC1830 28" Barrel Charcoal Grill |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $249 | $117.99 |
| Brand | Napoleon | Royal Gourmet |
| Released | — | — |
| 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 |
| Release | — | — |
Sources — Napoleon Premium 22" Charcoal Kettle NK22K: napoleon.com (verified 2026-06-19). Royal Gourmet CC1830 28" Barrel Charcoal Grill: royalgourmetusa.com (verified 2026-06-19).
What's the difference between the Napoleon Premium 22" Charcoal Kettle NK22K 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: 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 true vs Royal Gourmet CC1830 28" Barrel Charcoal Grill false
- 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
Sourced tester consensus for each — the "what people who used it think" layer, not just specs.
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, 1 lab-tested.)
Praised: Even heat distribution and strong heat retention (center convex dome spreads heat); Sturdy, stable four-leg design; Easy, precise vent airflow control and effortless coal access for indirect cooking.
Royal Gourmet CC1830 28" Barrel Charcoal Grill
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