Independent testing
How much independent testing exists for each charcoal grill
Of the 11 charcoal grills we track, 8 have been physically measured by at least one independent lab. Below is every one, ordered by how much independent hands-on evidence stands behind it — densest first.
A coverage record, not a ranking of which is best.
| Product | Independent labs | Metrics measured | Outlets on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Green Egg Large | 2 | 6 | 2 |
| Weber Master-Touch 22" | 1 | 5 | 1 |
| Oklahoma Joe's Bronco Drum Smoker & Grill | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| PK Grills PK360 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Weber Performer 22" | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Char-Griller AKORN Kamado | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Napoleon Premium 22" Charcoal Kettle NK22K | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Weber Original Kettle Premium 22" | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Char-Broil Kettleman TRU-Infrared | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kamado Joe Classic Joe III | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Pit Barrel Cooker Classic 18.5" | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Each figure is a count of what independent testers actually did — how we count. A low count means little independent evidence has been gathered yet, never that a product is worse. See also the Charcoal Grills buying guide and the reviewers we cite.