Cuisinart 36" Vertical Propane Smoker
Score: 80/100
Royal Gourmet CC1830S
Score: 75/100Rankings
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 CC1830S combines a sizable 30-inch barrel grill with an offset smoker, delivering over 800 sq in of cooking space and convenient wheels. However, it lacks digital temperature controls and is relatively heavy. Suited for backyard cooks who value versatility over high-tech features.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
5.45 sqft | 5.67 sqftbest | |
15,000 BTU/hbest | — | |
| ↓ lower better | 40 lbbest | 45.2 lb |
| ↓ lower better | 38.6 inbest | 46.89 in |
| ↓ lower better | 19.3 inbest | 51.69 in |
| ↓ lower better | 18.1 inbest | 28.56 in |
4best | — | |
3 yearsbest | 1 years |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Performance(2) | ||
Cooking Area (Total) (sqft) | 5.45 sqft | 5.67 sqft |
Fuel Type | Propane | Charcoal |
Build & Design(4) | ||
Weight (lb) | 40 lb | 45.2 lb |
Height (in) | 38.6 in | 46.89 in |
Width (in) | 19.3 in | 51.69 in |
Length (in) | 18.1 in | 28.56 in |
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.
Professional reviewers commend the CC1830S for its generous cooking surface, solid porcelain-enameled steel grates, and practical offset smoker with easy-access vents, positioning it as a strong value proposition in the entry-level barrel grill segment.
Everyday buyers consistently praise the grill's spacious cooking area, authentic charcoal flavor, and the convenience of wheels and a removable ash catcher. Common themes include appreciation for the side table and tool hooks, while recurring frustrations involve the manual assembly process, the grill's weight, and occasional heat-distribution quirks.
