# PK Grills PK360 vs Napoleon Premium 22" Charcoal Kettle NK22K: specs and price compared

A sourced, side-by-side comparison of the PK Grills PK360 (PK Grills) and Napoleon Premium 22" Charcoal Kettle NK22K (Napoleon) among charcoal grills. Napoleon Premium 22" Charcoal Kettle NK22K is the cheaper of the two at $249.

## Side by side

| Spec | PK Grills PK360 | Napoleon Premium 22" Charcoal Kettle NK22K |
| --- | --- | --- |
| US price | $999.99 | $249 |
| Brand | PK Grills | Napoleon |
| Type | kettle | kettle |
| Primary cooking area sqin | 360 | 360 |
| Material | Cast aluminum body with marine stainless steel cooking grate | Porcelain-enameled steel bowl and lid, stainless steel cooking grids |
| Hinged cooking grate | No | Yes |
| Ash catcher | No | No |
| Built in thermometer | Yes | Yes |
| Diameter or size (in) | 24.8 x 15.8 in | 21.5 in |

## Key differences

- Material: PK Grills PK360 Cast aluminum body with marine stainless steel cooking grate vs Napoleon Premium 22" Charcoal Kettle NK22K Porcelain-enameled steel bowl and lid, stainless steel cooking grids
- Hinged cooking grate: PK Grills PK360 No vs Napoleon Premium 22" Charcoal Kettle NK22K Yes
- Diameter or size (in): PK Grills PK360 24.8 x 15.8 in vs Napoleon Premium 22" Charcoal Kettle NK22K 21.5 in

## What reviewers say

**PK Grills PK360** — One whitelisted hands-on source: WIRED's Joe Ray tested the PK360 across multi-day cooks (chicken, steak, ribs, brisket), rating it 9/10. He praises the tank-like cast-aluminum build and excellent temperature control, holding within 10-20°F all day. Main gripes: 360 sq in is small for crowds, and side tables and interior are hard to clean. No Popular Mechanics, Serious Eats or Wirecutter PK360 test found. (1 sourced review.)

**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

- PK Grills PK360: https://pkgrills.com/pk360-charcoal-grill-smoker-cast-aluminum-4-vent-precision-control-classic-silver/ (pkgrills.com, verified 2026-06-19)
- 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)

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Cite: Per The Front Desk Review, PK Grills PK360 ($999.99) vs Napoleon Premium 22" Charcoal Kettle NK22K ($249) — sourced spec-by-spec comparison at https://frontdeskreview.com/gear/charcoal-grills/pk-grills-pk360-vs-napoleon-premium-charcoal-kettle-22/
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