Which is better for smoking?

The Char-Griller 92424. Its side fire box and dual damper smoke controls are built for low-and-slow cooking. The Weber can smoke only with reduced capability using its dampers.

Which has more cooking space?

The Weber Jumbo Joe Premium 22, with 363 square inches against 250 for the Char-Griller. That is about 13 burgers versus 12.

Is the Weber worth the price?

At $98.00 at Walmart as of November 7, 2026, it is the only one of the two with a listed price. It gives more grate area for less money than most kettles its size.

Which is easier to carry?

The Char-Griller is shorter at 20 inches and weighs 38 lb, so it packs into a car more easily. The Weber stands 38.6 inches tall.

Which grates last longer?

Cast iron on the Char-Griller lasts longer if you season and oil it. Plated steel on the Weber can rust once the plating wears.

Do either have electronic ignition?

No. Both are charcoal grills with no ignition system, so you light the coals with a chimney starter or lighter.

Weber Jumbo Joe Premium 22 vs Char-Griller 92424 Portable Charcoal Grill

Buy the Weber Jumbo Joe Premium 22 for straightforward grilling for a crowd: it has 363 square inches of cooking area and costs $98.00 at Walmart as of November 7, 2026. Buy the Char-Griller 92424 if you want to smoke as well as grill, since its side fire box and cast iron grates support true offset smoking. The Weber is the better value at the listed price, but the Char-Griller does more.

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