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| Buyer rating | 4.3 | 4.4 |
| Price | $143.75 | $369.54 |
| Our score | 7.0/10 | 7.2/10 |
| Buyer ratings | 7,239 ratings | 6,497 ratings |
| Brand | Royal | Z |
| Best for | Budget-focused charcoal smoking practice on sheltered patios | Set-and-forget backyard smoking on a moderate budget |
| Temperature stability | 5.8/10 | 8.3/10 |
| Construction & materials | 5.5/10 | — |
| Cooking capacity | 8.5/10 | — |
| Ease of cleaning | 6.8/10 | — |
| Value for money | 8.2/10 | — |
| Thermal retention | — | 6.7/10 |
| Monitoring hardware | — | 6.2/10 |
| Cleanout practicality | — | 6.5/10 |
| Value proposition | — | 8.4/10 |
| Suitable for This Item from Royal Gourmet Corp | ✓ | — |
| Other Special Features of the Product | Built-In Thermometer, Folding Side Table, Removable Charcoal Pan, Tool Holder, Warming Rack | — |
| Fuel Type | Charcoal | Wood Pellet |
| Main Burner Count | 1 | — |
| Number Of Racks | 1 | — |
| Number of Power Levels | 1 | — |
| Number of Heating Elements | 2 | — |
| Grill Configuration | Cart | — |
| Cooking System | Charcoal | — |
| Primary Cooking Method | Charcoal Grilling | — |
| Item Dimensions D x W x H | 28.56"D x 51.69"W x 46.89"H | 28"D x 45"W x 49"H |
| Item Dimensions | 28.56 x 51.69 x 46.89 inches | — |
| Item Weight | 45.2 pounds | 84 pounds |
| Cooking Surface Area | 823 square_inches | — |
| Finish Types | Powder Coated | — |
| Material Type | Alloy Steel, Porcelain-enameled (Cooking Grates) | — |
| Brand Name | — | Z GRILLS |
| Model Name | — | ZPG-450A2 |
| Manufacturer | — | Z GRILLS |
| Number of Items | — | 1 |
| Our verdict | At under $150, this offset smoker acts as an entry-level learning platform for manual charcoal fire management. Thin-gauge steel and unsealed chamber doors will leak heat and smoke rapidly in breezy conditions. Plan on adding aftermarket gasket seals and burning extra fuel to hold target temperatures. | The PID 3.0 controller provides consistent pellet feed rates and tight temperature swings for mid-sized cooks. However, the single included probe means you still need secondary hardware to track pit ambient temperatures alongside the meat core. Verify burn pot access before buying, as routine ash clearing requires disassembling the internal grates. |
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