Char-Broil vs Dyna-Glo grills, who has the best quality grill for the money? Both of these brand are well known in the grilling hobby. Whether you’re looking for a gas, charcoal or smoker type grill, both Dyna Glo and Char Broil have these options for you. From small and affordable to large and stainless steel.
One thing you’ll notice after doing a little research is Char Broil has far more number of grills available than Dyna Glo. We also feel Char Broil takes the edge in quality of construction of their grills. Now let’s get to showing you some comparisons of the two brands with different fuel types.
Comparison #1: Char Broil Performance 300 vs Dyna Glo DGB390SNP-D Gas Grill
Our top pick of these two propane grills is the Char Broil Performance 300 because of price and quality. The Performance 300 is about $25 less expensive and better qaulity contruction. You will be giving up 12,000 btu’s and an extra burner, thus cooking space as well, but you don’t want to give up qaulity. The Char Broil Performance 300 also has much better customer reviews than the Dyna-Glo DGB390SNP-D.
Char-Broil Performance 300 2-Burner Cabinet Liquid Propane Gas Grill-Stainless
This Char-Broil Performance 300 2-Burner gass grill delivers 24,000 BTU’s to the porcelain coated cooking grates. Has 300 sq inches of main cooking space and an additional 100 sq inches on warming rack. A stainless steel lid with built-in thermometer to keep track of internal grill temperature.
Has a storage cabinet to hide the propane tank that can be moved around on the four wheels. This Char-Broil Performance 300 gas grill is the perfect size for a small family. With it’s small size and color combo, it’s sure to look great on your patio or deck.
Specifications
- Weight: 82.5 pounds
- BTU’s: 24,000
- Burner count: 2
- Total cooking space: 400 sq inches
- Cooking Grates: Porcelain-coated cast iron
- Cabinet: Yes
- Affordable gas grill
- Push button ignition system
- Has cabinet to store/ hide away propane tank
- Wheels for easy maneuvering
- Grease catch can fill with water when raining if no cover is used
- Some found assembly was difficult
Dyna-Glo DGB390SNP-D Smart Space Living 36,000 BTU 3-Burner LP Gas Grill
This Dyna-Glo DGB390SNP-D 3-burner propane gas grill provides porcelain-coated cast iron grates with 36,000 BTU’s. Of the total 507 sq inches of cooking space, 390 sq inches is the main grate Char-Broil American Gourmet 300and 117 sq inches on the warming rack. Has three stainless steel burners protected by three heat tents that also help give food flavor.
The double-walled lid has a built-in temperature gauge, two folding side shelves for prep work with intergarted tool hooks and towel bar. Storage cabinet for propane tank with four wheels for easy moving. This black and stainless steel gas grill will look great on your deck or patio. Great size for the average family.
Specifications
- Weight: 76 pounds
- BTU’s: 36,000
- Burner count: 3
- Total cooking space: 507 sq inches
- Side burner: No
- Cooking Grates: Porcelain-coated cast iron
- Cabinet: Yes
- Folding side tables for prep
- Push button ignition system
- 3 burners
- Storage cabinet
- Wheels to make moving easier
- Grease tray tends to rust out
- Reports of grill not reaching hotter temps after a couple years
Comparison #2: Char-Broil American Gourmet 300 vs Dyna-Glo DGD381BNC-D Compact Charcoal Grill
Our pick out of these two affordable charcoal grills is the Dyna-Glo DGD381BNC-D Compact. The Dyna-Glo has more cooking space and better features all around. The charcoal tray adjusting crank is a big advantage. Having the front door to load more briquettes without having to remove food is also a great option. Both are good quality charcoal grills that will cook delicious barbecue all season long.
Char-Broil American Gourmet 300
This barrel style Char-Broil American Gourmet 300 charcoal grill has 225 sq inches of cooking surface. This charcoal grill also features cast iron grates, remove ash pan and adjustable height fire grates. The fire grates can be lifted with the grate lifter that is included.
On the outside it features a built-in temperature gauge, cool touch handles, smoke stack with an adjustable damper. Convenient storage rack on bottom, one side shelf for prep work and two wheels for easy moving. This Char-Broil American Gourmet 300 charcoal grill is a great choice for the money.
Specifications
- Dimensions: 20 x 30 x 42.4 inches
- Weight: 72.6 pounds
- Total cooking space: 225 sq inches
- Cooking Grates: Cast iron
- Side shelf for prep work
- Adjustable-height steel fire grate
- Built-in temperature gauge on lid
- Ash catcher
- Grill and cooking grate needs to be “seasoned”
- Side self doesn’t fold down for storing
- Difficult to assemble
Dyna-Glo DGD381BNC-D Compact Charcoal Grill
This Dyna-Glo DGD381BNC-D Compact Charcoal Grill has 545 total sq inches of cooking area. With porcelain enameled cast iron grates and steel-body construction. Customization of temperature is achieved with an adjustable charcoal tray crank. Door on front allows easy access to add more charcoal or wood chips for flavoring.
Has a smoke stack with adjustable damper, one side shelf for prepping food and an ash tray. The ash tray has a handle and slides out the front for easy cleaning. Storage rack below and two wheels. Overall this is a great inexpensive charcoal grill.
Specifications
- Dimensions: 51.3 x 27.4 x 50.1 inches
- Weight: 77 pounds
- Total cooking space: 545 sq inches
- Cooking Grates: Porcelain-enameled cast iron
- Large cooking space
- Porcelain enameled grates for better non-stick
- Door on front to add more charcoal
- Adjustable crank for charcoal tray height
- Built-in thermometer
- May not last as long as a more expensive brand
- Cover sold separately
Comparison #3: Char-Broil American Gourmet Offset Smoker vs Dyna-Glo DGO1890BDC-D Wide Body Vertical Offset Charcoal Smoker
Our top pick of these two offset charcoal smokers is the Dyna-Glo DGO1890BDC-D Wide Body Smoker. When the amount of cooking surface matters, this Dyna-Glo wide body smoker has you covered. It has 865 sq inches more of cooking space than the Char-Broil. Has better quality of construction and is the best charcoal offset smoker of the two.
Char-Broil American Gourmet Horizontal Offset Smoker
This Char-Broil American Gourmet horizontal Offset Smoker is a 3-in-1 grill, smoker and barbecue. It has 670 sq inches of cooking space in the main and 355 sq inches in the firebox chamber. To control the smoke and heat there are multiple adjustable dampers. Features include a cool touch handle that is chrome plated and storage rack to keep charcoal and tools nearby.
The Char-Broil 3-in-1 Offset Smoker has steel construction. The steel box can hold wood chips and the pan that contains the water is porcelain coated enamel. Handles attached to the sides make maneuvering around easy. It’s not the most popular charcoal smoker but it’s a good choice.
Specifications
- Dimensions: 28.2 x 60.2 x 51 inches
- Weight: 102.1 pounds
- Total cooking space: 1025 sq inches
- Cooking Grates: Porcelain wire
- Large cooking space
- Side handles
- Can cook 18 burgers at one time
- Small/shallow for a smoker
- Hard to regulate temp
Dyna-Glo DGO1890BDC-D Wide Body Vertical Offset Charcoal Smoker
This Dyna-Glo DGO1890BDC-D Wide Body Vertical Offset Charcoal Smoker has the different configuration than the Char-Broil smoker. This vertical offset charcoal smoker has six stainless steel adjustable cooking racks and a whopping 1890 sq inches of cooking space. Double doors help control heat when food needs attended to or charcoal briquettes.
Constructed with high-temp, powder-coated steel for a long life. The wood chip and charcoal tray is porcelain-enameled heavy gauged steel. If you’re looking for a vertical offset charcoal smoker with plenty of room to cook lots of food, this may be the one for you.
Specifications
- Dimensions: 21 x 43.3 x 50.2 inches
- Weight: 83 pounds
- Total cooking space: 1890 sq inches
- Cooking Grates: Stainless steel
- 1890 sq inches of cooking space
- Stainless steel grill grates
- Built-in thermometer
- Removable steel ash pan
- Hard to control temperature
- Missing hardware to assemble
Conclusion
Hopefully you made it this far and have a better understanding about some of the best Char-Broil vs Dyna-Glo grills options out there. Both brands have many more models to choose from. Char-Broil and Dyna-Glo both make good quality inexpensive grills and smokers. Be sure to check out more of our grill reviews.
