Cuisinart 36" Vertical Propane Smoker
Score: 80/100
Royal Gourmet CC1830F
Score: 71/100Rankings
The Cuisinart COS-244 is a 36-inch vertical propane smoker offering a generous 784 sq in cooking area and solid temperature control. Its heavy weight and the need for a separate propane tank make it less portable. Ideal for beginners to intermediate smokers who prioritize capacity over mobility.
The Royal Gourmet CC1830F is a 28-inch barrel charcoal grill with an integrated offset smoker, offering a large total cooking area and adjustable heat control. Its lighter build and limited smoker capacity are trade-offs compared with heavier, larger-smoker models. Best suited for beginners and families seeking affordable, portable charcoal cooking.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
5.45 sqft | 5.72 sqftbest | |
15,000 BTU/hbest | — | |
| ↓ lower better | 40 lbbest | 49.8 lb |
| ↓ lower better | 38.6 inbest | 48.8 in |
| ↓ lower better | 19.3 inbest | 28 in |
| ↓ lower better | 18.1 inbest | 45.7 in |
4best | 2 | |
3 yearsbest | 1 years |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Performance(2) | ||
Cooking Area (Total) (sqft) | 5.45 sqft | 5.72 sqft |
Fuel Type | Propane | Charcoal |
Build & Design(4) | ||
Weight (lb) | 40 lb | 49.8 lb |
Height (in) | 38.6 in | 48.8 in |
Width (in) | 19.3 in | 28.0 in |
Length (in) | 18.1 in | 45.7 in |
Features(1) | ||
Number of Racks | 4 | 2 |
General(1) | ||
Warranty (years) | 3 years | 1 years |
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Professional reviewers and editors emphasize the COS-244's straightforward propane hookup, large cooking capacity, and convenient dual-door design, noting it delivers reliable temperature control and ample space for party-size smoking sessions.
Everyday users appreciate the smoker's ability to impart a wonderful smoky flavor, its ease of use for beginners, and the flexibility to handle both short and long smoking sessions, while recurring concerns focus on its heavy weight and the need to purchase a propane tank separately.
“Easy assembly and operation, even for novices; reliable for family meals and quick smokes; good flavor from heat locking and offset design.”
Professional reviewers and editors consider the CC1830F a strong value proposition for beginners and families, emphasizing its heat retention, adjustable airflow, and dual grilling/smoking capability.
Everyday users consistently praise the grill's straightforward assembly, reliable performance for family meals, and the flavorful results from its heat-locking design. Common themes include appreciation for its mobility, ease of cleaning, and suitability for quick barbecues, with occasional concerns about box size and smoker capacity.
