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PK Grills · Updated June 2026

PK Grills PK360: price & specs

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Is the PK Grills PK360 a good buy?

At $1000, the PK Grills PK360 is #13 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.

Evidence of Record

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Independent labsmeasured it
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Physical metricsrecorded
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Outlets on recordall tested
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One independent lab measured this product across 2 physical metrics — thermal and charcoal used. These numbers rest on a single hands-on source so far.

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Review consensus · sourced & dated

What reviewers say about the 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.

Based on 1 review · 1 lab-tested · 2018-08-18

Tested by Wired

Consistently praised

  • Excellent temperature control on long cooks — held within 10-20°F of target all day
  • Tank-like cast-aluminum build expected to last for decades
  • Versatile two-zone direct/indirect grilling and smoking
  • Fuel efficient (~half a chimney over an afternoon); accurate built-in Tel-Tru thermometer at grate level

Commonly flagged

  • 360 sq in cooking surface too small for large cuts or big groups
  • Side tables' etched crosshatch and interior bottom are hard to clean
  • Utensil hooks placed on the back; no notch for thermometer probe cables
  • Grate bars a bit too far apart; small wheels roll bumpily

Where reviewers disagree Only one whitelisted tester (WIRED) reviewed this exact model, so there is no cross-source comparison. The 9/10 verdict rests on a single reviewer's multi-day hands-on impression, not corroborated by a second independent test.

The sources (1)

Wired lab-tested ·

Temperature held vs. target (all-day brisket cook): within 10-20°F · Charcoal used (afternoon of grilling): ~1/2 chimney of briquettes

Impressive ability to control temperature. Built like a cast-aluminum tank, it should last for decades.
During the cook, the temperature control was excellent
the side tables that come with it are hard to clean

Specifications

Price (US)$999.99 MSRP per pkgrills.com (Classic Silver)
BrandPK Grills
Released—
Typekettle
Primary cooking area sqin360
MaterialCast aluminum body with marine stainless steel cooking grate
Hinged cooking grateNo
Ash catcherNo
Built in thermometerYes
Diameter or size (in)24.8 x 15.8 in

Source: pkgrills.com (verified 2026-06-19) · corroborated by homedepot.com. Re-verified: price $999.99 and 360 sq in cooking area confirmed on pkgrills.com and Home Depot. Cast aluminum body, marine stainless grate. Cooking surface is rectangular (24.8 x 15.8 in), reported as dimensions rather than a round diameter. No dedicated ash catcher; ash cleared via 4 vents/manual removal. Release year not conclusively documented (null).

Is the PK Grills PK360 worth it vs cheaper charcoal grills?

PK Grills PK360 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
PK Grills PK360 this$999.99kettle360Cast aluminum body with marine stainless steel cooking grateNoNo
Broil King Keg 5000$899kamado400Insulated double-walled steel body with rust-resistant porcelain-coated cooking chamber and heavy-duty cast iron cooking gridNoYes
Big Green Egg Large$1199.99kamado262Ceramic with stainless steel hardwareNoNo

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What do reviewers say about the 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. Praised: Excellent temperature control on long cooks — held within 10-20°F of target all day; Tank-like cast-aluminum build expected to last for decades; Versatile two-zone direct/indirect grilling and smoking; Fuel efficient (~half a chimney over an afternoon); accurate built-in Tel-Tru thermometer at grate level. Flagged: 360 sq in cooking surface too small for large cuts or big groups; Side tables' etched crosshatch and interior bottom are hard to clean; Utensil hooks placed on the back; no notch for thermometer probe cables; Grate bars a bit too far apart; small wheels roll bumpily. (From 1 tester review, 1 lab-tested.)

How much does the PK Grills PK360 cost?

The PK Grills PK360 has a US price of $999.99 (MSRP per pkgrills.com (Classic Silver)), as of 2026-06-19.

How does the PK Grills PK360 compare on price?

At $1000, the PK Grills PK360 is #13 cheapest of the 18 charcoal grills we track, where the median is $474.

What are the PK Grills PK360's key specs?

PK Grills PK360 (PK Grills): type kettle, primary cooking area sqin 360, material Cast aluminum body with marine stainless steel cooking grate, hinged cooking grate No, ash catcher No. Full sourced spec sheet verified 2026-06-19.

Price of record: $999.99 at pkgrills.com, 2026-06-27. Other retailers may be lower — check the current price:

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