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Best grill deals: Summer savings on gas, charcoal, and pellet grills

While summer is on it’s way out, the weather is still warm and good enough to do some grilling, and if you haven’t had a chance yet, then there are quite a few nice grills you can snag for yourself before summer is over. Whether it’s an outdoor grills or grills and smokers, there’s a surprising variety out there, and there has even been a boom in smaller and portable grills that are great for picnics or camping, so if it opens up a lot more activities. Either way, we’ve tried to save you a bit of hassle by going out and collecting some of our favorite grill deals below.

Megamaster Charcoal Kettle Grill  — $65, was $129

Megamaster Charcoal Kettle Grill
Megamaster

For a classic backyard barbecue at a more affordable price than most grills you can turn to the Megamaster Charcoal Kettle Grill. It’s a charcoal grill with a total cooking area of 245 square inches, and it makes for one of the simplest grilling experiences available. At 18.5 inches wide, you have quite a lot of space to put larger or longer items on the grills plus the little rack at the bottom is great for any sort of additional storage while you’re grilling, making this a very convenient option.

Everdure CUBE charcoal grill — $186, was $199

The Everdure CURE portable grill on a dock.
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The Everdure CUBE charcoal grill is a unique little grill that can truly go almost anywhere with you. It’s lightweight and only 17-inches long, yet still can handle almost any grilling challenge a griller on the go could hope to throw at it. It has a built-in heat protection shield and chrome handles that remain cool while cooking, and the removable charcoal tray offers easy cleanup when you’re finished at the campground or on the beach. Wherever you intend to do some grilling this summer, the Everdure CUBE charcoal grill is a great option as a copilot.

Ninja Woodfire Outdoor Grill & Smoker — $335, was $370

Cooking meat on the Ninja Woodfire Pro outdoor grill and smoker.
Ninja

Another great portable option that gives you a lot of versatility is the Ninja Woodfire Outdoor Grill & Smoker, which, as the name suggests, can do both grilling and smoking. While it’s not going to be as good as an independent smoker, it’s a good start, and Ninja even throws in a couple of bags of different woodfire pellets for you to get going. That said, it’s worth noting it only works with Ninja pellets, which is a shame. Regardless, its use as a grill is great, with the ability to fit up to six stakes and made to be weather-resistant, so you can leave it outside all year round.

Kamado Joe JOE JR — $379, was $499

KAMADO JOE JOE JR grill on stand outside
Kamado

If you want to move up in the world of charcoal grilling, this Joe Jr from Kamado Joe is perfect. Not only does it look incredibly awesome, but it’s also a heavy-duty griller that will withstand both the elements and pretty much anything you could throw at it. You get a reasonably sizeable 13.5-inch grill diameter, which should be enough to fit six or seven big burger patties, while the top lets you adjust the level of heating you’re doing inside the grill. The only real downside is that it sits a bit low, so you’ll be bending a lot, and if you have issues with your back, that can be a problem. Just be aware that you’ll have to have My Best Buy Plus to gain access to the discount.

Weber Genesis E-310 natural propane grill — $569, was $619

The Weber Genesis E-325s gas grill against a white background.
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The Weber Genesis E-310 is a natural gas grill that allows you to prep, sear and serve everything outside. It features one of Weber’s largest and hottest sear zone, and an expandable top cooking grate that allows the main course and sides to all be served at the same time. With three burners and a total cooking surface area of 529 square inches you can grill multiple steaks at a time. The burners of Weber’s proprietary, high-performance PureBlue burners. They’re designed to produce the most efficient flame for consistent and precise heat, and to produce an enjoyable and memorable grilling season.

Traeger Ironwood 650 electric wood pellet grill — $1,100, was $1,300

Traeger Ironwood 650 smart grill and smoker on deck
Traeger

If you’re looking for some versatility this grilling season, check out the Traeger Ironwood 650. Traeger created the original wood pellet grill as the ultimate way to achieve wood-fired taste, and the Ironwood 650 takes it to the next level with precise temperature control. It offers 6-in-1 versatility that allows you to grill, smoke, bake, roast, braise, and barbecue all on the same grill. It also has WiFIRE technology the connects the grill to your home WiFi, which allows the Traeger app to control the grill from anywhere

Weber Genesis S-335 gas grill — $1,140, was $1,200

The Weber Genesis S-335 on a backyard patio.
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As part of the Genesis model lineup, the Weber Genesis S-335 is part of what Weber is calling the biggest grilling innovation in decades. The Genesis is capable of creating a full backyard culinary experience, with this S-335 model capable of grilling, baking, and even stir-frying. You can sear, roast and steam with the Weber Genesis S-335 as well, as it comes with a variety of custom fit grillware to suit. It has three burners that provide even cooking across the grill, and one of the add-on features you won’t find on many other grills include an extra-large prep and serve table that fits multiple serving trays and cutting boards.

KAMADO JOE CLASSIC JOE III Charcoal Grill — $1,801, was $1,999

KAMADO JOE CLASSIC JOE III Charcoal Grill
KAMADO

If you’re somebody who’s very much into grilling, then you can’t really get better than Kamado’s Goe Classic III, one of the biggest and best grills on the market. While the cooking area may seem relatively small at 250 inches, that doesn’t speak to the fact that you actually get a few different half-shelves you can place to add extra grilling area. Not only that, but the top of the grill is designed to be lifted with incredible ease, and the whole thing sits on rollers so you can move it around freely to where you need it.

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