Royal Gourmet CC1830F
Score: 71/100
Masterbuilt 30-inch Electric Vertical BBQ Smoker
Score: 69/100Rankings
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.
The Masterbuilt MB20070210 is a 30-inch electric vertical smoker offering a generous 535 sq in cooking area and reliable 1500 W heating. Its analog controls and limited 275 °F max temperature trade off precision and high-heat capability. Best suited for beginners who value simplicity and capacity over digital features.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
5.72 sqftbest | 3.72 sqft | |
— | 275 °Fbest | |
— | 1,500 Wbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 49.8 lbbest | 49.86 lb |
| ↓ lower better | 48.8 in | 40 inbest |
| ↓ lower better | 28 in | 22 inbest |
| ↓ lower better | 45.7 in | 20 inbest |
2 | 3best |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Performance(2) | ||
Cooking Area (Total) (sqft) | 5.72 sqft | 3.72 sqft |
Fuel Type | Charcoal | Electric |
Build & Design(4) | ||
Weight (lb) | 49.8 lb | 49.86 lb |
Height (in) | 48.8 in | 40.0 in |
Width (in) | 28.0 in | 22.0 in |
Length (in) | 45.7 in | 20.0 in |
Controls(1) | ||
Control Type | Manual | Analog |
Features(1) | ||
Number of Racks | 2 | 3 |
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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.
“Easy assembly and operation, even for novices; reliable for family meals and quick smokes; good flavor from heat locking and offset design.”
Editors and professional reviewers commend the MB20070210 for its straightforward analog controls, solid construction, and generous cooking space, positioning it as a reliable entry-level electric smoker for casual backyard use. They note the lack of digital features but consider the simplicity a strength for beginners.
Although specific user reviews are scarce, the available commentary suggests everyday consumers appreciate the smoker's simplicity, capacity, and easy-clean design, while expressing occasional concerns about its analog temperature accuracy and heft.
