The Best Gas Charcoal Combo Grills for 2026

There is no shortage of great gas grills or great charcoal grills. What is harder to find is a combo unit that handles both fuels without giving you headaches.

We tested the best combo grills for if you don’t have the space or budget for separate grills. After running real cooks on these pits, from quick burgers to six-hour rib sessions, we narrowed the list to the models that handled both fuels without fuss.

How we test gas charcoal combo grills

Our picks are based on the results of testing every grill to determine how it performs in real cooking situations.

Each model undergoes multiple tests, so we can evaluate both fuel types properly. We check how quickly the gas side heats up, how easy it is to light and manage the charcoal side, and how evenly each chamber maintains its temperature.

We also run a set of practical tests, including:

• Cooking burgers, steaks and chicken on gas and charcoal
• Running longer cooks like ribs to test low and slow stability
• Timing heat-up and fuel consumption
• Inspecting build quality during and after testing
• Evaluating cleanup, ash systems and maintenance

The best dual fuel grill overall

Oklahoma Joe’s Canyon Gas & Charcoal Combo Grill

What makes it the best?

The Canyon Combo handled every cook we threw at it. Gas for quick meals, charcoal for flavor, and an offset that managed to actually put out some real barbecue. After a few sessions on it, you see why this layout works so well in the backyard.

Running burgers on both sides immediately showed the difference. The gas burners lit quickly and reached cooking temperature in about 6 or 7 minutes, so weeknight burgers were no problem. The charcoal patties took longer but had that deeper flavor you’re never going to get from propane.

Searing steaks felt solid once the charcoal chamber climbed to around 500 °F. The only mistake I made was forgetting to spray the grates the first time and having a bit of sticking, but the crust still looked good. With a little prep this side cooks clean.

To see the Canyon Combo in action, you can watch our full review video below.

Smoking is where I was most hesitant. Smaller fireboxes heat up quickly, so I ran it with a lighter fuel load and just kept adding briquettes as the temperature dropped. After fixing my wood load, it held around 250 to 275 °F for a six-hour beef rib cook, and the ribs came out juicy with a nice ring.

Cleanup is simple enough. Scrape the grates, dump the ash once it cools, and hit the chambers with a bit of cooking oil so they do not rust out. It is not hard, just takes a minute after each session.

If you want one grill that can handle gas, charcoal and real offset cooking, this one gives you a lot to work with.

The best budget dual-fuel combo grill

Char-Griller 5030 Duo Gas-and-Charcoal Grill

The Char-Griller 5030 gives you dual-fuel cooking at a much lower cost than our top pick.

It handled carne asada, Korean short ribs, and even a rack of ribs in our tests, and for anyone watching their budget, it offers a lot of flexibility without stepping up into the heavier, more expensive options.

You do not get everything the Canyon offers, but for the money this one punches well above its weight.

If you want to see how it handled our test cooks, you can watch the full review below.

The gas side lit right away and had enough heat for quick weeknight cooks. Burgers and steak tips came out fine, and it never felt like a struggle. If you want something simple that fires up fast, this side does exactly what you need.

The charcoal side is where the grill is most enjoyable. The adjustable charcoal tray makes it easy to adjust the heat up or down, and those short ribs picked up great flavor over lump charcoal. You can smoke on it if you pay attention to the fuel and keep adding briquettes as the temperature drops. It is a smaller chamber, but it gets the job done for one rack.

One thing to point out is that the 5030 can be upgraded with the Char-Griller side firebox if you want to play with offset cooking. It is not included by default, unlike the Canyon setup, but adding it later gives you the chance to try that style without buying a whole new grill. Nice option if you want to experiment without spending a lot.

Cleanup is simple. Burn off the grates, dump the ash once it cools, and scrape the chamber. Assembly took us a while since there are a lot of small parts, but once it is together it is light enough to move around without much effort.

If you want a true gas and charcoal combo and need to keep things affordable, the 5030 Duo delivers solid value and more cooking range than most grills at this end of the market.

The Best High-End Duel Fuel Grill

Coyote Centaur 50-Inch Natural Gas/Charcoal Dual Fuel Grill

The Coyote Centaur feels like a premium outdoor kitchen component the moment you lift the lid. The whole unit is built from continuously welded 304 stainless steel with polished edges, so it looks sharp and holds up well outside. It is one of the most solid dual fuel options you can buy.

You get about 1,200 square inches of total cooking space across two full-size grill boxes. On the gas side there are two cast stainless burners that put out 40,000 BTUs and heat quickly for weeknight cooking. The charcoal side gives you more control than most combo grills thanks to an adjustable charcoal tray, heat control grids and airflow dampers. You can also add wood chips or chunks for extra flavor.

As a built-in grill it fits cleanly into outdoor kitchen setups, and that is where most people use it. You can buy a freestanding version, but the cart is sold separately, so the price climbs fast if you go that route. This is a better match for someone who already has an island or is building one.

If you want a heavy duty dual fuel grill with better construction than typical backyard combos, the Centaur delivers durability and a lot of cooking space.

The best triple-fuel grill

Pit Boss Memphis LP Gas & Charcoal Grill

The Pit Boss Memphis Ultimate is one of the few grills that gives you gas, charcoal and a full vertical electric smoker in one frame. You get about 1,327 square inches of total grilling space across the gas and charcoal sides, plus 840 square inches in the electric smoker.

If you want one setup that handles weeknight grilling and still gives you a proper cabinet smoker, this has more range than most combos.

The gas side heats quickly and cooks like a standard propane grill. Good for fast meals and simple to use. The charcoal chamber works fine for hot and fast cooks like burgers and steaks, but it is not built for long charcoal smoking on its own.

The electric smoker is the real draw. With multiple racks and plenty of room, you can run ribs, chicken or jerky without fighting for space. You can also use the internal venting system to move smoke between chambers, which adds flexibility without extra accessories.

The tradeoff is the build. It is a big cooker with a lot of parts, and owner reviews mention long assembly times and the occasional alignment issue. Once put together it offers a ton of cooking space for the money, but you need the patience to build it.

Who should get a gas-charcoal combo grill?

A combo grill makes sense if you want one setup that handles fast weeknight cooks and longer, flavor-focused sessions on the weekend. In our testing we used the gas side for quick burgers and chicken, and the charcoal side when we wanted better sear and more flavor. If that sounds like how you cook, a combo unit fits well.

Some of the duel fuel grills also work for people who want to try smoking without buying a separate smoker. On the Canyon we ran a full beef rib cook in the offset. On the Char-Griller we managed a rib session by running charcoal low and slow, then finishing over gas.

These grills let you experiment with different styles without filling the deck with extra equipment.

Who should skip the combo grill?

A combo grill is not a good fit if you want something simple and low effort. Running two chambers means more moving parts, more airflow quirks and more cleanup. You deal with ash on one side and grease on the other.

You should also skip a combo grill if steady charcoal cooking is a priority. During testing we saw both the Canyon and Char-Griller heat up fast and respond quickly to fuel changes. They work, but they take practice. If you want long, steady charcoal sessions without managing briquettes, a standalone charcoal or a pellet smoker is easier to live with.

What to look for when buying a gas-charcoal hybrid?

If you’ve decided that a gas-charcoal hybrid is precisely the grill for you, here are a couple of buying tips to make sure you find the grill that lives up to your expectations.

Build quality

A combo grill has more parts to fail, so solid construction matters. The Oklahoma Joe’s Canyon feels sturdier than most box-store combos, with tighter seals and better hardware. Cheaper units like the 5030 work fine, but you trade longevity for price.

Heat control on both sides

Good combo grills let you manage temperature without fighting the design. The gas side should light fast and heat evenly, the way both the Canyon and the 5030 did in testing.

On the charcoal side you want an adjustable tray and usable dampers. The 5030’s adjustable charcoal grate helped a lot, while the Canyon’s offset gives more range if you want to experiment.

Usable cooking space

Manufacturers love quoting big total numbers, but you only get that full space if you run both chambers at the same time. Look at how much room you have per side and think about the types of meat you’ll be cooking.

The Canyon offers more flexibility across its chambers, while the 5030 keeps things compact but tight.

Cleaning and maintenance

Two chambers mean two cleanup jobs. Ash systems make a difference. The Canyon’s pull out tray and the 5030’s Easy Dump pan were both helpful during testing.

Cheaper combos with fixed ash trays are more work.

Smoking capability

If you want to smoke, make sure the grill can hold steady heat. The Canyon handled a full six hour rib cook once we dialed in the fuel.

The 5030 can smoke with some patience, but it is better suited for hot and fast charcoal cooking. Not all combos are built for low and slow, so match the grill to how you cook.