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Weber Master-Touch 22": price, specs & release date

Weber Master-Touch 22", released 1992. Every price and spec below is linked to its source and dated — no guesses.

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Price history

$309
2022-09-25↑3% on record2026-06-27

How we know these prices

The curve above is one dated record of this product's price on its own source page — our own tracking combined with Internet Archive snapshots reaching back before we began. Every archived point links to the snapshot that proves it, so you can verify each one yourself.

Verify each point — 8 archived snapshots

Is the Weber Master-Touch 22" a good buy?

At $309, the Weber Master-Touch 22" is #6 cheapest of the 18 charcoal grills we track, where the median is $474. On the spec sheet, its release of 1992 is the lowest of the 7, and its primary cooking area sqin of 363 is at the median of the 17. By release date, it is the oldest of the 7 we date.

Evidence of Record

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Independent labsmeasured it
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Physical metricsrecorded
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One independent lab measured this product across 5 physical metrics — setup, charcoal light-to-cook time, thermal and 2 more. These numbers rest on a single hands-on source so far.

setup · charcoal light-to-cook time · thermal · quick clean time · deep clean time

A coverage record, not a rating. How we count

Review consensus · sourced & dated

What reviewers say about the Weber Master-Touch 22"

Just one whitelisted hands-on review exists: Tom's Guide tested the 22-inch Master-Touch over a UK summer heatwave and recommends it as a simple, affordable kettle that sears superbly and doubles as an occasional smoker. Its main gripe is flimsy-feeling wheels. Serious Eats, Wirecutter, Good Housekeeping and RTINGS had no dedicated test of this exact model.

Based on 1 review · 1 lab-tested · 2026-07-17

Tested by Tom's Guide

Consistently praised

  • Reaches high searing temperatures (up to 750F) for excellent sears
  • Simple, affordable, and easy to store and maintain
  • Customizable at checkout (colors, upgraded grates, accessories)

Commonly flagged

  • Wheels feel flimsy and cheap; hard to move over rough terrain
  • 'One-Touch' cleaning actually needs 10-15 slides; not truly one-touch
  • No app, food probes, or automated temperature control

Where reviewers disagree Single-source only, so no cross-source comparison is possible. Tom's Guide is a UK reviewer who tested the 22-inch model favorably; no other whitelisted tester (Serious Eats, Wirecutter, Good Housekeeping, Reviewed) published a dedicated hands-on review of this exact model to corroborate or contest the findings.

The sources (1)

Tom's Guide lab-tested ·

Assembly time: ~45 minutes · Charcoal light-to-cook time: ~20 minutes · Max grill temperature reached: 750F / 400C · Direct-heat zone temperature (half load): 480-525F / 250-275C · Quick clean time: 10-15 minutes · Deep clean time: ~30 minutes

The Master-Touch cooks great, is customizable, and easy to both store and maintain.
It'll happily get up to 750F/400C or higher if you fuel it accordingly, making it a monster for those quick, powerful sears.
My only major gripe is that the wheels feel a little flimsy and let down the otherwise premium design.

Specifications

Price (US)$309 MSRP per weber.com (non-black color variant; Black lists at $289)
BrandWeber
Released1992
Typekettle
Primary cooking area sqin363
MaterialPorcelain-enameled steel bowl and lid, plated steel hinged GBS cooking grate
Hinged cooking grateYes
Ash catcherYes
Built in thermometerYes
Diameter or size (in)22 in

Source: weber.com (verified 2026-06-19) · corroborated by weberkettleclub.com. Re-verified on weber.com page 14516001: 363 sq in primary cooking area confirmed, 443 sq in total (incl. 80 sq in warming rack). Price varies by color — Black ~$289, other colors $309; draft's $309 matches the non-black variant. Master-Touch line introduced 1992 per Weber Kettle Club history. GBS hinged grate and enclosed ash catcher confirmed standard.

Is the Weber Master-Touch 22" worth it vs cheaper charcoal grills?

Weber Master-Touch 22" 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
Weber Master-Touch 22" this$309kettle363Porcelain-enameled steel bowl and lid, plated steel hinged GBS cooking grateYesYes
Napoleon Premium 22" Charcoal Kettle NK22K$249kettle360Porcelain-enameled steel bowl and lid, stainless steel cooking gridsYesNo
Char-Griller AKORN Kamado$399.99kamado325Triple-walled insulated steel with cast iron cooking gratesNoYes

Frequently asked questions

What do reviewers say about the Weber Master-Touch 22"?

Just one whitelisted hands-on review exists: Tom's Guide tested the 22-inch Master-Touch over a UK summer heatwave and recommends it as a simple, affordable kettle that sears superbly and doubles as an occasional smoker. Its main gripe is flimsy-feeling wheels. Serious Eats, Wirecutter, Good Housekeeping and RTINGS had no dedicated test of this exact model. Praised: Reaches high searing temperatures (up to 750F) for excellent sears; Simple, affordable, and easy to store and maintain; Customizable at checkout (colors, upgraded grates, accessories). Flagged: Wheels feel flimsy and cheap; hard to move over rough terrain; 'One-Touch' cleaning actually needs 10-15 slides; not truly one-touch; No app, food probes, or automated temperature control. (From 1 tester review, 1 lab-tested.)

How much does the Weber Master-Touch 22" cost?

The Weber Master-Touch 22" has a US price of $309 (MSRP per weber.com (non-black color variant; Black lists at $289)), as of 2026-06-19.

How does the Weber Master-Touch 22" compare on price?

At $309, the Weber Master-Touch 22" is #6 cheapest of the 18 charcoal grills we track, where the median is $474.

Has the Weber Master-Touch 22"'s price dropped?

No — since 2022-09-25 the Weber Master-Touch 22" has risen 3.3%, from $299 to $309; the lowest we have recorded is $299 (2022-09-25).

What is the lowest price the Weber Master-Touch 22" has been?

The lowest we have recorded for the Weber Master-Touch 22" is $299 on 2022-09-25.

Is now a good time to buy the Weber Master-Touch 22"?

The Weber Master-Touch 22" is currently $309; the lowest we have recorded is $299 (2022-09-25). Every price is dated, so you can judge it against its own history.

When was the Weber Master-Touch 22" released?

The Weber Master-Touch 22" was released 1992.

What are the Weber Master-Touch 22"'s key specs?

Weber Master-Touch 22" (Weber): type kettle, primary cooking area sqin 363, material Porcelain-enameled steel bowl and lid, plated steel hinged GBS cooking grate, hinged cooking grate Yes, ash catcher Yes. Full sourced spec sheet verified 2026-06-19.

Price of record: $309 at weber.com, 2026-06-27. Other retailers may be lower — check the current price:

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