Weber · Updated June 2026
Weber Original Kettle Premium 22": price & specs
Weber Original Kettle Premium 22". Every price and spec below is linked to its source and dated — no guesses.
Source: weber.com verified ✓ corroborated verify in ledger
- Best for Even, fuss-free cooking on burgers and chicken over both direct and indirect heat; Effective airflow/vent control plus hinged grate for easy coal-bed access.
- Skip if Grate sits too low, forcing testers to bend over while cooking is a dealbreaker.
Is the Weber Original Kettle Premium 22" a good buy?
At $229, the Weber Original Kettle Premium 22" is #4 cheapest of the 18 charcoal grills we track, where the median is $474. On the spec sheet, its primary cooking area sqin of 363 is at the median of the 17.
Evidence of Record
Our data- Independent labsmeasured it
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- Physical metricsrecorded
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- Outlets on record1 tested · 1 mention-only
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One independent lab measured this product across 1 physical metric — grate height above. These numbers rest on a single hands-on source so far; 1 other outlet has it on record by mention only.
Review consensus · sourced & dated
What reviewers say about the Weber Original Kettle Premium 22"
Two whitelisted hands-on testers cover this exact 22-inch Weber Original Kettle Premium. Wirecutter names it its outright top pick after two days of cooking 40 pounds of food, praising versatile, fuss-free performance and value; Reviewed also cooked on it and liked the results but ranked Napoleon's kettle higher. Both testers' main complaint is the low grate height.
Based on 2 reviews · 2 lab-tested · 2024-04-18–2025-05-06
Tested by Wirecutter, Reviewed
Consistently praised
- Even, fuss-free cooking on burgers and chicken over both direct and indirect heat · 2 sources
- Effective airflow/vent control plus hinged grate for easy coal-bed access · 2 sources
- Great value with simple, sturdy assembly
Commonly flagged
- Grate sits too low, forcing testers to bend over while cooking · 2 sources
- No grill cover included in the box
Where reviewers disagree Wirecutter crowns the Weber its outright best charcoal grill, while Reviewed ranks Napoleon's NK22K-LEG-2 kettle above it as Best Overall and lists the Weber among the 'Other Charcoal Grills We Tested.'
The sources (2)
grate height above ground: 27 in
it’s the most versatile, most user-friendly, and best-performing charcoal grill we’ve tested.
None of the other models performed consistently great on everything the way the Weber kettle did.
The grates are just 27 inches from the ground, nine inches shy of the standard kitchen-counter height.
Our burgers cooked perfectly, and the chicken cooked over indirect heat was evenly browned all over.
We loved the fan-shape bottom vent.
Our only real criticism of this grill is its height, which is too low.
Specifications
| Price (US) | $229 MSRP per weber.com |
|---|---|
| Brand | Weber |
| Released | — |
| Type | kettle |
| Primary cooking area sqin | 363 |
| Material | Porcelain-enameled steel bowl and lid, plated steel hinged cooking grate |
| Hinged cooking grate | Yes |
| Ash catcher | Yes |
| Built in thermometer | Yes |
| Diameter or size (in) | 22 in |
Source: weber.com (verified 2026-06-19) · corroborated by homedepot.com. Re-verified on weber.com page 14401001 (Original Kettle Premium): price $229, 363 sq in primary cooking area, built-in lid thermometer and hinged plated-steel grate all confirmed standard. CORRECTED source URL: the draft pointed to a Performer page (15401001.html), which was the wrong product; replaced with the correct Original Kettle Premium URL.
Is the Weber Original Kettle Premium 22" worth it vs cheaper charcoal grills?
Weber Original Kettle Premium 22" against its closest cheaper and pricier charcoal grills on the specs that matter — every value sourced. See all 18 ranked
| Product | Price | Type | Primary cooking area sqin | Material | Hinged cooking grate | Ash catcher |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weber Original Kettle Premium 22" this | $229 | kettle | 363 | Porcelain-enameled steel bowl and lid, plated steel hinged cooking grate | Yes | Yes |
| Char-Broil Kettleman TRU-Infrared | $199.99 | kettle | 360 | Porcelain-coated steel with TRU-Infrared porcelain grate | No | Yes |
| Napoleon Premium 22" Charcoal Kettle NK22K | $249 | kettle | 360 | Porcelain-enameled steel bowl and lid, stainless steel cooking grids | Yes | No |
Frequently asked questions
What do reviewers say about the Weber Original Kettle Premium 22"?
Two whitelisted hands-on testers cover this exact 22-inch Weber Original Kettle Premium. Wirecutter names it its outright top pick after two days of cooking 40 pounds of food, praising versatile, fuss-free performance and value; Reviewed also cooked on it and liked the results but ranked Napoleon's kettle higher. Both testers' main complaint is the low grate height. Praised: Even, fuss-free cooking on burgers and chicken over both direct and indirect heat; Effective airflow/vent control plus hinged grate for easy coal-bed access; Great value with simple, sturdy assembly. Flagged: Grate sits too low, forcing testers to bend over while cooking; No grill cover included in the box. (From 2 tester reviews, 2 lab-tested.)
How much does the Weber Original Kettle Premium 22" cost?
The Weber Original Kettle Premium 22" has a US price of $229 (MSRP per weber.com), as of 2026-06-19.
How does the Weber Original Kettle Premium 22" compare on price?
At $229, the Weber Original Kettle Premium 22" is #4 cheapest of the 18 charcoal grills we track, where the median is $474.
What are the Weber Original Kettle Premium 22"'s key specs?
Weber Original Kettle Premium 22" (Weber): type kettle, primary cooking area sqin 363, material Porcelain-enameled steel bowl and lid, plated steel hinged cooking grate, hinged cooking grate Yes, ash catcher Yes. Full sourced spec sheet verified 2026-06-19.
Price of record: $229 at weber.com, 2026-06-27. Other retailers may be lower — check the current price:
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