Weber One-Touch Silver

According to reviews of charcoal grills, the Weber One-Touch Silver kettle grill -- available in 18.5-inch (*Est.$70) or 22.5-inch (*Est.$90) sizes -- has a proven design, efficient heating and an easy-to-use cleaning system, making it the best value among budget charcoal grills. Its name refers to its cleaning system, in which ashes are channeled into a removable tray for easy cleanup. The large dome lid allows the Weber One-Touch Silver to double as a smoker. It comes with a 10-year warranty on the exterior (one year on the cooking grates). However, the kettle is painted, rather than powder-coated, and owners report some dissatisfaction with the sturdiness of this grill's legs and wheels. Others say they are peeved that its nylon handles can become hot. The 22.5-inch Weber One-Touch Silver is roomy enough to handle a 12-pound turkey, but if you need something larger the Char-Griller Outlaw (*Est. $205) earns better reviews for high-volume grilling.

We found the best review of the Weber One-Touch Silver at Cook's Illustrated, which reviews six charcoal grills and compares performance side by side. The barbeque guide at About.com and a blogger at BarbecueGrillsAndSmokers.com both offer expertise and objectivity but give no indication of any formal testing with this product. Owner reviews at Amazon.com and Epinions.com are also helpful.