Best Charcoal Grills Under $500 in 2022: Reviews & Suggestions

The powerful performance and convenient features of the Performer charcoal grill is your excuse to ignite the coals every day. Prep food on the work table, hang grilling accessories from the tool hooks, and then clean up with ease—but only after you’ve taken every last bite of your perfectly grilled meal.

Dimensions - Lid Closed: 43.5"H x 42"W x 29"D | Total cooking area: 363 sq. inch

Holds up to 13 burgers made with a Weber burger press (sold separately)

Slide the lid into the Tuck-Away lid holder on the side of the grill to avoid placing it on the ground

Cooking grate is compatible with GBS inserts and is hinged for easily adding charcoal while grilling

Tool hooks for hanging grilling tools, such as a spatula and tongs.Aluminized steel One-Touch cleaning system

Built-in lid thermometer displays the internal temperature of your grill

3D interactive assembly instructions for this product are available through the free BILT app.

Constructed from heavy gauge steel

Stainless steel grill grate

Heavy-duty components & hardware

High temp ceramic coating

Welded core construction

Total cooking area is 675 Square inches

Cool-touch spring lid handles

Warming shelf on offset smoker box lid

Oversized, Steel wheels

Heavy-gauge Steel body construction

Compatible with the DGSS287CB-D offset smoker box (sold separately)

Spacious Cooking Space: 511 sq. in. porcelain-enameled steel wire cooking grates and 253 sq. in. chrome-plated steel wire warming rack give a total of 764 square inches cooking area. Extra large cooking surface caters for big parties or events.

Easy Adjustable Charcoal Pan: Height-adjustable charcoal pan with an easy-to-handle crank handle fine-tunes temperature control and cooks food efficiently. It can hold charcoal up to 3.4 kg/7.5 lb.

Front Charcoal Door Access: Tend charcoal without opening the upper lid to ensure minimum heat loss.

Convenient Heat Control: Slide the side damper open and raise or lower temperature with the use of lid-mounted stack which delivers increased heat control.

Temperature Gauge: The lid-mounted temperature gauge indicates temperature change instantly.

FAST FLAME IGNITION – With the press of a button you can get your charcoal burning at the right temperature in just 10 minutes with the Fast Flame Ignition System. Combining the ease of a gas grill with the benefits of cooking over charcoal.

BUILT-IN ROTISSERIE SYSTEM – Powered by the click of a button, grill an authentic rotisserie meal with patented Rotiscope Technology. The built-in rotisserie has 3 height settings supporting up to 30 lbs. Cook rotisserie chicken, pork, and more.

FOOD HELD TIGHT – Keep everything from small chickens to suckling pigs firmly in place on the rotisserie rod thanks to the jaw-like Cliplock Forks. These are the ideal grill accessories for the perfect backyard BBQ and rotisserie.

CLEAN & SAFE GRILLING – The ideal outdoor patio grill, the FUSION is easy to maintain. It contains a porcelain enamel firebox and charcoal tray for easy cleanup. The removable charcoal tray allows for simple lump charcoal reloading/adjusting.

CONTEMPORARY DESIGN – Inspired by minimalist Danish design the FUSION is the perfect balance of functionality and elegance. From the 59-in. retractable power cord, to the detachable pedestal and automated rotisserie system.

Design Patent: USD811797S1

Traditional charcoal grill with side firebox for Texas style barbecue

Grill barrel and side firebox provide heavy-gauge powder-coated steel construction; nonstick cast-iron cooking grates for even heating

Removable charcoal drawers allow users to add charcoal and dump ashes easily; double bottom for long-term durability

Additional features include temperature gauge, storage rack and 2 wheels for easy transport. Heavy Duty Steel Construction

580 square inches of cooking surface ; 250 square inch side fire box for either charcoal cooking or smoking ; Total cooking area of the Char-Griller grill and smoker is 830 square inches

Grill measures 62" X 29" X 50", weight: 146 lbs., Assembly required

Removable firebox divider for single or dual cooking zone

Primary cooking area is 576 square inches

Secondary cooking area is 240 square inches

TOTAL cooking area is 816 square inches

Protect your grill with a custom-fit Dyna-Glo premium cover - Model # DG576CC (Sold Separately)

【Offset Smoker】 The offset smoker fire box is seamlessly attached to the main fire chamber for good circulation of heat and smoke, the offset smoker can provide additional grilling or smoking space for small side dishes.In addition,the lids adopt groove design,ensure sealing performance of the side smoker box.

【Heavy Duty Smoker/Grill】This is a heavy duty smoker/grill since all the parts are made of metal iron,which is thicker than others, more stable and better warm keep.

【Safe Enamel Grilling Rack】When eating grilled food, safety is very important. Our grilling rack is all wrapped with safe enamel material, which is acid-proof and high-temperature resistant, which not only maintains the food original flavor, but also is safer.

【Large Cooking Space】A total of 512 sq. inches cooking space, including 366 sq. in. primary cooking area and 146 sq. in. offset smoker.

【Satisfaction Guaranteed】Captiva Desings provides you with professional customer service both before and after your purchase of smoker. Please feel free to contact us, we will solve your problem within 24 hours, you can rest assured that your investment will be protected.

Primary cooking area is 576 square inches

Secondary cooking area is 240 square inches

TOTAL cooking area is 816 square inches

Protect your grill with a custom-fit Dyna-Glo premium cover - Model DG576CC (Sold Separately)

Product measures approximately 49.75'' H x 28'' W x 64'' L Carton measures approximately 14.96'' H x 24.8'' W x 41.34'' L Weighs approximately 89.5 lbs. (102.7 lbs. in the box) Model# GBC1793W