Char-Griller
AKORN Kamado (E16620)
$399.99checked Jul 22, 2026low stock
7.7
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Triple-walled insulated steel at about a third of ceramic-kamado prices
- 325 sq in primary (445 total) — more grate than the Classic Joe II
- 200–700°F range covers smoking and searing
- 88.2 lb — movable without a crew
Cons
- Steel isn't ceramic: expect more babysitting in wind and cold
- Cast-iron grate needs seasoning care
- 5-year burn/rust-through warranty only
At a Glance
CharcoalFuel
325 sq inPrimary cooking area
—Total BTU
88.2 lbWeight
5 yearsWarranty
46.1 x 31.1 x 48.4Dimensions (W×D×H)
Char-Griller AKORN Kamado Charcoal Grill
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Our Verdict
The AKORN is the value answer to the $1,000 kamado question: triple-walled insulated steel, a 200–700°F range, and 445 square inches of total space at about $400. You give up ceramic's thermal mass and lifetime warranty — for many buyers that's the right trade.
Char-Griller AKORN Kamado Charcoal Grill
$399.99
Dated receipt, not a live quote — prices and availability change
| Full Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Fuel | Charcoal |
| Primary cooking area | 325sq in |
| Total cooking area | 445sq in |
| Burners | — |
| Total BTU | — |
| Grate material | Cast iron |
| Hopper capacity | — |
| Temperature range | 200-700 |
| Dimensions (W×D×H) | 46.1 x 31.1 x 48.4 |
| Weight | 88.2lb |
| Warranty | 5years |
specs: chargriller.com · checked 2026-07-22
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