If you’re in a hurry and want our pick, we recommend the Weber 22″ Premium Charcoal Grill as the best bang for your buck! If you’re in the market for a Weber Kettle charcoal grill but don’t know where to start, we are here to help. These charcoal grills have quality behind their name. Weber grills were invented in 1952 by George Stephen through his own passion of grilling. Mr. Stephen worked for Weber Metal Works in Chicago and found inspiration from a bouy. This bouy was simply cut in half and the dome shape came to life for a grill…and the rest is history. We will break down the features and tell you why we made our final pick. Let the features and budget help in your final decision making. Let’s get started!
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| Weber Original Kettle 22″ Charcoal Grill |
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| Weber Original Kettle Premium 22″ Charcoal Grill |
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| Weber Master-Touch 22″ Charcoal Grill |
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| Weber Original Kettle Premium 26″ Charcoal Grill |
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| Weber Ranch Charcoal Kettle Grill |
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Weber Original Kettle 22″ Charcoal Grill
- 363 sq. in. grilling space
- Lid hook
- One-touch cleaning system
- Heat shield handle
- Ash catcher
- Approximately 25″ tall
The Weber 22-inch Original Kettle is the most stripped down on this list. With less frills comes the least expensive price tag. It is outfitted with a heat-shielded handle for comfort. The One-Touch cleaning system offered by Weber on many of its grills is to help remove ash when you’re finished grilling. The lid hook is quite handy too. For someone looking for a basic, yet high-quality charcoal grill, this would be the perfect fit.
Weber 22″ Premium Charcoal Grill
- 363 sq. in. grilling space
- Lid hook
- One-Touch cleaning system
- Heat shield handle
- Removable ash catcher
- Hinged cooking grates
- Lid temperature gauge
- Approximately 27″ tall
- Color options: black, copper, green
The Weber Premium Grill is identical to the Weber Original Kettle mentioned above. However, the difference has added features such as hinged cooking grates and built in lid thermometer. The hinged cooking grate offers an easy way to add coals to your grill without having to remove the food or the entire grate to add more coals. This model has the One-Touch cleaning system with a high-capacity removable ash catcher.
Weber Master-Touch 22″ Charcoal Grill
- 363 sq. in. grilling space
- Lid holder
- One-touch cleaning system
- Heat shield handle
- Ash catcher
- Lid temperature gauge
- Char baskets
- Approximately 29.5″ tall
Building on the models above, this is the top of the line for the 22″ kettle grills. The added features to this Master-Touch charcoal grill is an actual lid holder versus a lid hook, a warming rack that adds 80 sq. in. cooking space, and increased height.
Weber 26″ Premium Charcoal Grill
- 508 sq. in. grilling space
- Lid holder
- One-Touch cleaning system
- Heat shield handle
- Removable ash catcher
- Hinged cooking grates
- Lid temperature gauge
- Char baskets
- Approximately 33″ tall
What sets this Weber Kettle Grill apart form the others listed above in the increased diameter. The 26″ kettle grill gains a whopping 145 sq. in. of grilling space! For comparison you go from the ability to grill 13 burgers at a time to 19! If you cook for a big crowd and on a regular basis, it would certainly be worth the jump on this one.
Weber Ranch Charcoal Kettle
- 1,104 sq. in grilling space
- Lid holder
- Removable ash catcher
- Hinged cooking grate
- 2 Glass-reinforced nylon handles
- Locking caster wheels
- Heavy-duty steel cart
- Approximately 42″ tall
Yes, I know, I know, this grill won’t appeal to everyone, but it will appeal to the dreams of some, including mine! A list of Weber Kettles is not complete without the Ranch. With this bad boy you can fit approximately 47 burgers at once! Think how easy it would be to cook for a crowd…a big birthday party, engagement party, rehearsal dinner, youth gathering, or a family reunion. If you have a pretty hefty budget and you’re in the market for a Weber Kettle, then this is it!
Conclusion
As always, your specific needs, wants, and budget should determine your best fit. Our pick is the Weber 22″ Premium Charcoal Grill that gives you the best bang for you buck. You get a quality grill, optimum size, and many features of the most expensive listed grill. This grill can handle an easy dinner or a Saturday afternoon bbq with friends.
