Picking a charcoal grill with an offset smoker is a trade-off between cooking capacity, heat control, and how much patio space you want to dedicate. All four pitprobe grills smokers here use charcoal, include an offset smoker chamber, and come in Black with a powder-coated finish, but they split clearly on total cooking area and listed price - from $109.99 to $349.77.
Quick Take
If you need maximum cooking area for larger gatherings, the two 823 sq. in. models give you the most grate space with a warming rack and offset smoker included. If you want the lowest listed price to get started with charcoal smoking, the Royal Gourmet 28-Inch Barrel at $109.99 offers 824 sq. in. with an analog control panel and built-in thermometer. The 512 sq. in. Captiva Designs option sits in the middle on price at $230.99 and is the most compact choice for smaller patios or camping setups.
Listed Price Comparison
| Product | Listed Price | Price Bar |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Gourmet CC1830S BBQ Charcoal Grill and Offset Smoker | 823 Square Inch coo | USD 349.77 | |
| CC1830S BBQ Charcoal Grill and Offset Smoker | 823 Square Inch coo | USD 274.99 | |
| Royal Gourmet 28-Inch Barrel Charcoal Grill with Offset Smoker 824 Sq,Black | USD 109.99 | |
| Outdoor Charcoal Grill Offset Smoker Charcoal Barbecue Grill Patio Camping BBQ | USD 230.99 |
The spread from lowest to highest is $239.78, with the Royal Gourmet 28-Inch Barrel at $109.99 and the Royal Gourmet CC1830S at $349.77 at opposite ends.
Decision Matrix
Choose by cooking area:
- 823 sq. in. - Royal Gourmet CC1830S BBQ Charcoal Grill and Offset Smoker \| 823 Square Inch coo and CC1830S BBQ Charcoal Grill and Offset Smoker \| 823 Square Inch coo both list 823 sq. in. total (475 sq. in. porcelain-enameled grates + 151 sq. in. warming rack + 197 sq. in. offset smoker).
- 824 sq. in. - Royal Gourmet 28-Inch Barrel Charcoal Grill with Offset Smoker 824 Sq,Black lists 824 sq. in. with the same breakdown.
- 512 sq. in. - Outdoor Charcoal Grill Offset Smoker Charcoal Barbecue Grill Patio Camping BBQ lists 512 sq. in. total (366 sq. in. cooking grates + 146 sq. in. offset smoker).
Choose by heat control features:
- Adjustable charcoal pan with two-level height adjustment is described for the CC1830S BBQ Charcoal Grill and Offset Smoker \| 823 Square Inch coo and the Royal Gourmet 28-Inch Barrel.
- Built-in lid thermometer / temperature monitor is described for the Royal Gourmet CC1830S and the CC1830S BBQ Charcoal Grill and Offset Smoker \| 823 Square Inch coo, while the Royal Gourmet 28-Inch Barrel lists Built in Thermometer as a feature.
Choose by build and setup:
- Alloy Steel frame with Powder Coated finish is listed for both 823 sq. in. CC1830S models.
- Assembly Required: Yes is listed for the Royal Gourmet 28-Inch Barrel and the Outdoor Charcoal Grill Offset Smoker.
- The Outdoor Charcoal Grill Offset Smoker highlights a one-piece smoker chamber design intended to reduce heat and smoke leakage.
Product Notes
Royal Gourmet CC1830S BBQ Charcoal Grill and Offset Smoker | 823 Square Inch coo
This is the highest listed price at $349.77 and centers on the full 823 sq. in. cooking surface with porcelain-coated grates, warming rack, and dedicated offset smoker chamber. The description points to adjustable heat control and an integrated offset smoker for heat and smoke circulation, plus a built-in temperature monitor on the lid. The attributes list an Alloy Steel frame, Powder Coated finish, and Charcoal cooking system. A good fit if you want the complete Royal Gourmet CC1830S package with the largest described feature set in this group. The limitation is the price position - it is $74.78 above the other 823 sq. in. CC1830S listing and $239.78 above the lowest-priced barrel option.
CC1830S BBQ Charcoal Grill and Offset Smoker | 823 Square Inch coo
Listed at $274.99, this version also offers 823 Square Inches broken out as 475 sq. in. porcelain-enameled steel wire grates, 151 sq. in. chrome-plated warming rack, and 197 sq. in. offset smoker. It calls out a two-level height-adjustable charcoal pan for temperature control, an easy-to-open side door for adding charcoal and removing ashes, and an air vent plus lid thermometer. Attributes match the other CC1830S with Alloy Steel frame and Powder Coated finish. Pick this if you want the same 823 sq. in. capacity and adjustable pan system at a lower listed price than the $349.77 Royal Gourmet CC1830S. The trade-off is that it does not list the front and bottom shelf storage described for the barrel model.
Royal Gourmet 28-Inch Barrel Charcoal Grill with Offset Smoker 824 Sq,Black
At $109.99, this is the lowest listed price and still lists 824 sq. in. of grilling area with the same 475 / 151 / 197 sq. in. split, noted to accommodate 8-10 guests or up to 34 burgers. It includes a 2-level height-adjustable charcoal pan, analog control panel, built-in thermometer, and front and bottom shelves for prep and storage, plus wagon-style wheels for moving. Assembly Required is Yes and the finish is Powder Coat with steel griddle material. Ideal if you want the largest listed cooking area for the smallest outlay. The consideration is that the description emphasizes barrel styling and basic analog controls rather than the more detailed smoker-door and vent details highlighted on the CC1830S listings.
Outdoor Charcoal Grill Offset Smoker Charcoal Barbecue Grill Patio Camping BBQ
Priced at $230.99, this Captiva Designs model is the compact alternative with 512 sq. in. total - 366 sq. in. cooking grates plus 146 sq. in. offset smoker - and dimensions listed as 49 in depth and 47.5 in height. It uses charcoal fuel, requires assembly, and promotes a one-piece smoker chamber to help seal heat and smoke compared to two-piece designs. This makes sense when patio space is limited or you want a smaller footprint for patio and camping use while keeping an offset smoker. The limitation is total capacity - it offers about 311 sq. in. less than the 823 sq. in. models, so you will have less room for warming racks and large batches.
Final Recommendation by Use Case
For the biggest cook with full feature descriptions: Either 823 sq. in. CC1830S option covers you. Choose the Royal Gourmet CC1830S BBQ Charcoal Grill and Offset Smoker \| 823 Square Inch coo at $349.77 if you want the Royal Gourmet naming with the temperature monitor and offset smoker details, or the CC1830S BBQ Charcoal Grill and Offset Smoker \| 823 Square Inch coo at $274.99 if you want the same 823 sq. in. layout with the adjustable charcoal pan and side door at a lower listed price.
For the lowest entry price with full-size capacity: The Royal Gourmet 28-Inch Barrel Charcoal Grill with Offset Smoker 824 Sq,Black at $109.99 gives you 824 sq. in., height-adjustable pan, built-in thermometer, and shelf storage for the least listed cost.
For smaller spaces and tighter capacity needs: The Outdoor Charcoal Grill Offset Smoker Charcoal Barbecue Grill Patio Camping BBQ at $230.99 trades total area for a more compact 512 sq. in. footprint and a one-piece smoker chamber design.
