George Foreman Indoor/Outdoor Electric Grill
Score: 75/100
Royal Gourmet CC1830S
Score: 80/100Rankings
The Royal Gourmet CC1830S is a 30-inch barrel charcoal grill offering over 800 sq in of cooking area plus an offset smoker, wheels, and side table for versatile backyard cooking. Its substantial weight and lack of digital controls make it less portable and less precise than higher-end models. Perfect for families and hobbyists who prioritize space and smoker capability over portability.
The George Foreman Indoor/Outdoor Electric Grill delivers a spacious 240 sq in non-stick surface, five-setting temperature control, and a fat-removing sloped design, ideal for large indoor or patio meals. Its reliance on a power cord and bulky dimensions limit true portability and storage. Great for apartment dwellers or hosts serving up to 15 people.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
1.667 sq ft | 5.68 sq ftbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 8.68 lbbest | 45.2 lb |
3 yrbest | 1 yr | |
| ↓ lower better | 10 minbest | — |
120 Vbest | — | |
11.02 in | 51.69 inbest | |
20.47 in | 46.89 inbest | |
19.69 in | 28.56 inbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Performance(1) | ||
Cooking Area (sq ft) | 1.6667 sq ft | 5.63-5.72 sq ft |
Power & Fuel(1) | ||
Power / Fuel Type | Electric | Charcoal |
Dimensions(4) | ||
Weight (lb) | 8.68 lb | 45.2 lb |
Width (in) | 11.02 in | 51.69 in |
Height (in) | 20.47 in | 46.89 in |
Depth (in) | 19.69 in | 28.56 in |
Build & Design(2) | ||
Warranty (yr) | 3 yr | 1 yr |
Grate Material | Aluminum | Porcelain-enameled steel |
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Professional reviewers commend the George Foreman GIO2000BK for its massive cooking area, precise five-setting probe, and flexible indoor/outdoor design, labeling it apartment-approved and ideal for large meals. The main criticisms focus on its reliance on a power cord and its substantial size, which can hinder portability and storage.
Everyday users overwhelmingly praise the grill's large capacity, quick preheat, easy cleanup, and health-focused fat-removing slope, often describing it as perfect for parties and family gatherings. The recurring complaints center on its bulkiness and the limitation of being tied to an electrical outlet.
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.
