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Char-Griller · Updated June 2026

Char-Griller AKORN Kamado: price & specs

Char-Griller AKORN Kamado. Every price and spec below is linked to its source and dated — no guesses.

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Is the Char-Griller AKORN Kamado a good buy?

At $400, the Char-Griller AKORN Kamado is #7 cheapest of the 18 charcoal grills we track, where the median is $474. On the spec sheet, its primary cooking area sqin of 325 is below the median of the 17.

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What reviewers say about the 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.

Based on 1 review · 1 lab-tested · 2024-03-12

Tested by Reviewed

Consistently 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
  • Lightweight and inexpensive

Commonly 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
  • Weaker warranty (5-year hood/firebox, 1-year on ash pan and parts) vs limited-lifetime rivals

Where reviewers disagree Single hands-on source, so no cross-tester comparison is possible; Reviewed's own verdict is itself split — it works as well as costlier kamados but likely won't last as long.

The sources (1)

Reviewed lab-tested ·

lowest cooking temperature the Akorn reached in hands-on testing: ~275°F

With grates made from cast iron instead of stainless steel, the Akorn provides nice sear marks when using the grill over direct heat.
Cleaning the grill is another top feature. The entire bottom of the grill unhooks, making it a breeze to dump out spent ashes.
Its temperature control uses the same draft door system as our main pick, although it was difficult to reach the low temperatures I could achieve with the Egg.

Specifications

Price (US)$399.99 MSRP per chargriller.com (Graphite, model E16620)
BrandChar-Griller
Released—
Typekamado
Primary cooking area sqin325
MaterialTriple-walled insulated steel with cast iron cooking grates
Hinged cooking grateNo
Ash catcherYes
Built in thermometerYes
Diameter or size (in)20 in

Source: chargriller.com (verified 2026-06-19) · corroborated by amazon.com. Re-verified on chargriller.com page for E16620 Graphite: price $399.99, primary cooking area 325 sq in (CORRECTED from draft's 310), total 445 sq in. Cast iron grates, EasyDump ash pan (ash_catcher=true) and built-in heat gauge (built_in_thermometer=true) confirmed standard. 20-in cooking diameter. Release year not publicly documented (null).

Is the Char-Griller AKORN Kamado worth it vs cheaper charcoal grills?

Char-Griller AKORN Kamado against its closest cheaper and pricier charcoal grills on the specs that matter — every value sourced. See all 18 ranked

ProductPriceTypePrimary cooking area sqinMaterialHinged cooking grateAsh catcher
Char-Griller AKORN Kamado this$399.99kamado325Triple-walled insulated steel with cast iron cooking gratesNoYes
Weber Master-Touch 22"$309kettle363Porcelain-enameled steel bowl and lid, plated steel hinged GBS cooking grateYesYes
Pit Barrel Cooker Classic 18.5"$429.99barrel—Porcelain-enamel-coated steel drum with steel grill grate, black finishNoNo

Frequently asked questions

What do reviewers say about the 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. 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; Lightweight and inexpensive. 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; Weaker warranty (5-year hood/firebox, 1-year on ash pan and parts) vs limited-lifetime rivals. (From 1 tester review, 1 lab-tested.)

How much does the Char-Griller AKORN Kamado cost?

The Char-Griller AKORN Kamado has a US price of $399.99 (MSRP per chargriller.com (Graphite, model E16620)), as of 2026-06-19.

How does the Char-Griller AKORN Kamado compare on price?

At $400, the Char-Griller AKORN Kamado is #7 cheapest of the 18 charcoal grills we track, where the median is $474.

What are the Char-Griller AKORN Kamado's key specs?

Char-Griller AKORN Kamado (Char-Griller): type kamado, primary cooking area sqin 325, material Triple-walled insulated steel with cast iron cooking grates, hinged cooking grate No, ash catcher Yes. Full sourced spec sheet verified 2026-06-19.

Price of record: $399.99 at chargriller.com, 2026-07-25. Other retailers may be lower — check the current price:

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