Royal Gourmet CC1830S
Score: 75/100
Masterbuilt 30-inch Electric Vertical BBQ Smoker
Score: 69/100Rankings
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.
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 | | |
|---|---|---|
5.67 sqftbest | 3.72 sqft | |
— | 275 °Fbest | |
— | 1,500 Wbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 45.2 lbbest | 49.86 lb |
| ↓ lower better | 46.89 in | 40 inbest |
| ↓ lower better | 51.69 in | 22 inbest |
| ↓ lower better | 28.56 in | 20 inbest |
— | 3best |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Performance(2) | ||
Cooking Area (Total) (sqft) | 5.67 sqft | 3.72 sqft |
Fuel Type | Charcoal | Electric |
Build & Design(4) | ||
Weight (lb) | 45.2 lb | 49.86 lb |
Height (in) | 46.89 in | 40.0 in |
Width (in) | 51.69 in | 22.0 in |
Length (in) | 28.56 in | 20.0 in |
Controls(1) | ||
Control Type | Manual | Analog |
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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.
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.
