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Napoleon · Updated June 2026

Napoleon Premium 22" Charcoal Kettle NK22K: price & specs

Napoleon Premium 22" Charcoal Kettle NK22K. Every price and spec below is linked to its source and dated — no guesses.

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Is the Napoleon Premium 22" Charcoal Kettle NK22K a good buy?

At $249, the Napoleon Premium 22" Charcoal Kettle NK22K is #5 cheapest of the 18 charcoal grills we track, where the median is $474. On the spec sheet, its primary cooking area sqin of 360 is below the median of the 17.

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One independent lab measured this product across 1 physical metric — capacity. These numbers rest on a single hands-on source so far.

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Review consensus · sourced & dated

What reviewers say about the 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.

Based on 1 review · 1 lab-tested · 2024-04-18

Tested by Reviewed

Consistently 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
  • Good capacity, holds 12-13 burgers

Where reviewers disagree No cross-source corroboration: only Reviewed tested this model, and it explicitly found no cons. It also tested the prior NK22K-LEG-2 leg generation rather than the exact current retail trim.

The sources (1)

Reviewed lab-tested ·

cooking capacity (hands-on): 12-13 burgers

It proved to have excellent heat retention and was capable of holding 12 to 13 burgers at a time.
Raking the coals for indirect cooking is nearly effortless.
None we could find

Specifications

Price (US)$249 MSRP per napoleon.com (NK22K-LEG-3, Black)
BrandNapoleon
Released—
Typekettle
Primary cooking area sqin360
MaterialPorcelain-enameled steel bowl and lid, stainless steel cooking grids
Hinged cooking grateYes
Ash catcherNo
Built in thermometerYes
Diameter or size (in)21.5 in

Source: napoleon.com (verified 2026-06-19) · corroborated by homedepot.com. Re-verified: price $249, ~360 sq in cooking area and 21.5-inch diameter cooking grid confirmed via napoleon.com (NK22K-LEG-3) and retailer listings. Stainless steel hinged grids and integrated ACCU-PROBE temperature gauge (built_in_thermometer=true) confirmed. No dedicated ash catcher. CORRECTED corroboration URL: the draft's link pointed to the NK18K (the 18-inch model), the wrong product; replaced with the Home Depot NK22K-LEG-3 listing. Release year not publicly documented (null).

Is the Napoleon Premium 22" Charcoal Kettle NK22K worth it vs cheaper charcoal grills?

Napoleon Premium 22" Charcoal Kettle NK22K 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
Napoleon Premium 22" Charcoal Kettle NK22K this$249kettle360Porcelain-enameled steel bowl and lid, stainless steel cooking gridsYesNo
Weber Original Kettle Premium 22"$229kettle363Porcelain-enameled steel bowl and lid, plated steel hinged cooking grateYesYes
Weber Master-Touch 22"$309kettle363Porcelain-enameled steel bowl and lid, plated steel hinged GBS cooking grateYesYes

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What do reviewers say about the 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. 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; Good capacity, holds 12-13 burgers. (From 1 tester review, 1 lab-tested.)

How much does the Napoleon Premium 22" Charcoal Kettle NK22K cost?

The Napoleon Premium 22" Charcoal Kettle NK22K has a US price of $249 (MSRP per napoleon.com (NK22K-LEG-3, Black)), as of 2026-06-19.

How does the Napoleon Premium 22" Charcoal Kettle NK22K compare on price?

At $249, the Napoleon Premium 22" Charcoal Kettle NK22K is #5 cheapest of the 18 charcoal grills we track, where the median is $474.

What are the Napoleon Premium 22" Charcoal Kettle NK22K's key specs?

Napoleon Premium 22" Charcoal Kettle NK22K (Napoleon): type kettle, primary cooking area sqin 360, material Porcelain-enameled steel bowl and lid, stainless steel cooking grids, hinged cooking grate Yes, ash catcher No. Full sourced spec sheet verified 2026-06-19.

Price of record: $249 at napoleon.com, 2026-06-27. Other retailers may be lower — check the current price:

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