Charcoal Grills

Weber shipped its first WiFi-connected charcoal grill, a retrofit Kettle Smart Ring, and an expanded probe and thermometer ecosystem across gas and charcoal at once. What each piece of the 2026 lineup actually solves.

Kingsford is not the best-reviewed charcoal on enthusiast forums, and it is still the best-selling briquette brand in America by a wide margin. What sales data actually measures versus what forum rankings measure.

Offset smokers compared for backyard brisket in 2026 – steel gauge, firebox design, and airflow across Oklahoma Joe’s, Char-Griller, Old Country BBQ Pits, and Dyna-Glo, plus who should learn on an offset versus a pellet grill first.

Apartment and balcony BBQ options: Weber Q electric, Char-Broil TRU-Infrared, Ninja Woodfire, and indoor-safe electric grills.

Complete backyard BBQ setup under $500 total: Weber Kettle anchor, thermometer set, chimney starter and fuel, tools and gloves, and first-cook essentials.

Best portable BBQ for camping, tailgating, and small-yard cooks: Weber Smokey Joe, Weber Q, Traeger Ranger, and ultra-compact options compared by size and fuel type.