Char-Griller® AKORN® Jr. Portable Kamado Charcoal Grill and Smoker with Cast Iron Grates…
- Charcoal Grill
- Better rated than 64%
- More reviewed than 64%
A genuinely portable kamado with real temperature range and cast iron grates, suited as a travel companion to a full-size grill rather than a primary one.
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How it ranks among the 22 charcoal grills we track
4.6★ across 3,800 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
3,800 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
155+ bought on Amazon last month.
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Overview
A compact kamado-style charcoal grill and smoker with 155 square inches of cooking space, cast iron grates and a locking lid, built for portability with side carry handles. Suits campers, tailgaters and anglers who want kamado heat retention in a size that travels.
Triple-wall steel construction is what lets a grill this small hold a 200 to 700 degree F range, spanning low-and-slow smoking through high-heat searing on the same unit. Dual adjustable dampers manage airflow to hold a target temperature, and an EasyDump ash pan is built in for cleanup. At 155 sq in of grate space, it is sized for a small group rather than a backyard cookout for a crowd.
- 155 sq in of cast iron cooking grate
- 200 to 700F adjustable range via dual dampers
- Triple-wall steel insulated body
- EasyDump ash pan and locking lid
Who it's for
Fits people who already grill or smoke at home and want a second, portable kamado for camping, tailgating or fishing trips. Not sized for anyone cooking for more than a couple of people at once.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- 200-700F range covers both low smoking and high-heat searing
- Cast iron grates plus a grate lifter included
- EasyDump ash pan simplifies cleanup
- Side handles and locking lid make it genuinely portable
- 155 sq in of cooking space suits small batches, not large groups
- Small kamado grills generally need closer attention to vent settings than a large offset smoker
Performance notes
Triple-walled steel insulation is the mechanism behind the wide temperature range, retaining heat for longer charcoal burn times and helping meat stay tender at high heat. The dual dampers, one intake and one exhaust, are what let you dial in and hold a specific temperature for smoking versus searing, and the locking lid keeps heat sealed in during transport or storage.
Specifications
| Brand | Char-Griller |
|---|---|
| Model | E86714 |
How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in charcoal grills.
| Product | Amazon rating | Ratings | ProductDome score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Char-Griller® AKORN® Jr. Portable Kamado Charcoal Grill and Smoker with Cast Iron Grates…This product | 4.6 / 5 | 3,800 | 2.7 / 5 |
| Royal Gourmet CC1830S BBQ Charcoal Grill and Offset SmokerRoyal Gourmet | 4.3 / 5 | 7,100 | 4.4 / 5 |
| Weber Original Kettle Charcoal Grill | 4.8 / 5 | 10,100 | 4.2 / 5 |
| Captiva Designs Extra Large Charcoal BBQ Grill with Oversize Cooking AreaCaptiva Designs | 4.4 / 5 | 632 | 4.0 / 5 |
| 30052AMZ Kay Home Product's Cast Iron Hibachi Charcoal GrillAllen | 4.3 / 5 | 211 | 4.0 / 5 |
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Questions about the Char-Griller E86714
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
How much can I cook on the Char-Griller AKORN Jr at once?
It has 155 square inches of cast iron grate space, enough for a small batch of food for one or two people rather than a full cookout.
Can the AKORN Jr both smoke and sear?
Yes, the dual dampers and triple-wall steel body give it a 200 to 700 degree F range, covering low smoking and high-heat searing.
Is this grill meant to travel?
Yes, it has side carry handles, a locking lid to keep it shut in transit, and a compact kamado body built for camping and tailgating.