Cuisinart 36" Vertical Propane Smoker
Score: 80/100
Royal Gourmet CC1830FC
Score: 70/100Rankings
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-C combines a 30-inch charcoal grill with an offset smoker, delivering strong heat retention and good value. Its lightweight build and limited cooking area can affect stability and capacity for larger gatherings. Perfect for beginners or casual grillers needing an affordable, portable setup.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
5.45 sqft | 5.94 sqftbest | |
15,000 BTU/hbest | — | |
| ↓ lower better | 40 lbbest | 45.2 lb |
| ↓ lower better | 38.6 inbest | 46.5 in |
| ↓ lower better | 19.3 inbest | 44.49 in |
| ↓ lower better | 18.1 inbest | 27.44 in |
4best | 2 | |
3 yearsbest | 1 years |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Performance(2) | ||
Cooking Area (Total) (sqft) | 5.45 sqft | 5.94 sqft |
Fuel Type | Propane | Charcoal |
Build & Design(4) | ||
Weight (lb) | 40 lb | 45.2 lb |
Height (in) | 38.6 in | 46.5 in |
Width (in) | 19.3 in | 44.49 in |
Length (in) | 18.1 in | 27.44 in |
Features(1) | ||
Number of Racks | 4 | 2 |
General(1) | ||
Warranty (years) | 3 years | 1 years |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
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.
Professional editors at Tractor Supply and the manufacturer emphasize the CC1830F-C's strong heat retention, ease of use, and adjustable controls, positioning it as an excellent entry-level grill for families and beginners.
Everyday users rate the grill highly for its smoky flavor, even heating, and straightforward assembly, noting it offers good value for casual BBQs. Common criticisms focus on inconsistent cooking-area specifications, the need for a stable surface due to its light weight, and occasional difficulty fine-tuning airflow.
