Royal Gourmet CC1830S
Score: 80/100
Z Grills Wood Pellet Smoker Grill 8in
Score: 76/100Rankings
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 Z Grills ZPG-7002E is an 8-in-1 wood-pellet grill offering a spacious 697 sq in cooking area and precise digital PID temperature control. Its heavy weight and lack of wheels make it less portable, and initial burn-in produces excess smoke. Ideal for backyard enthusiasts who prioritize cooking space and control over mobility.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
5.68 sq ftbest | 4.84 sq ft | |
| ↓ lower better | 45.2 lbbest | 84 lb |
1 yr | 3 yrbest | |
| ↓ lower better | — | 15 minbest |
51.69 inbest | 22 in | |
46.89 in | 51 inbest | |
28.56 in | 48 inbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Performance(1) | ||
Cooking Area (sq ft) | 5.63-5.72 sq ft | 4.84 sq ft |
Power & Fuel(1) | ||
Power / Fuel Type | Charcoal | pellet |
Dimensions(4) | ||
Weight (lb) | 45.2 lb | 84 lb |
Width (in) | 51.69 in | 22 in |
Height (in) | 46.89 in | 51 in |
Depth (in) | 28.56 in | 48 in |
Build & Design(2) | ||
Warranty (yr) | 1 yr | 3 yr |
Grate Material | Porcelain-enameled steel | porcelain-coated steel |
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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.
“Heavy smoke during initial burn-in and first cook on the ZPG-7002E.”
Professional reviewers acknowledge the ZPG-7002E's solid build quality, large cooking area, and precise digital temperature control, but criticize the heavy smoke produced during the first burn-in and the absence of smart-app connectivity.
Everyday users generally praise the generous cooking surface and the convenience of automatic temperature regulation, while recurring complaints focus on the heavy initial smoke output and the unit's considerable weight, which makes moving it cumbersome.
