# Affordable Enclosed Charcoal Grills The Char-Griller Akorn Kamando Kooker Makes Tender Meat By Joey Haar | Published 2017-06-17 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/akorn-kamando-kooker References: [deals.kinja](http://deals.kinja.com/your-summer-barbecues-just-got-a-whole-lot-better-with-1796161732) & [amazon](https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00GJEPTJS?ascsubtag=9ee3ad5e515d29b0980fbd5492bfa388c6f7516e&rawdata=%5Bt%7Clink%5Bp%7C1796161732%5Ba%7CB00GJEPTJS%5Bau%7C5727177402741770316%5Bb%7Cdeals&tag=trenhunt0f-20) For those who want to cook up quality barbecue meals throughout the summer without having to give away an arm and a leg for a decent grill, the Akorn Kamando Kooker is a great option. Though the 'Big Green Egg' has a reputation as the premier charcoal grill out there, it has a price tag that matches its lofty reputation. The Akorn Kamando Kooker employs a similar system (and delivers similarly tender results,) but it's in a far more affordable price bracket. The newly released convection cooking charcoal grill has a 306 square inch [cast iron cooking surface](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solo-stove-steelfire-30-griddle), putting it in the same size range as the large Big Green Egg. However, at $270 on [Amazon](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ge-profile-smart-indoor-smoker) right now, the Akorn is almost a third of the price of its competitor. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.0/10 - Popularity: 80% | Activity: 31% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Affordable Charcoal Grills:** Opportunity to disrupt the high-end charcoal grill industry by introducing more affordable options with comparable features. - **Convection Cooking Grills:** Opportunity to integrate convection cooking technology into other types of grills for enhanced flavor and tenderness of food. - **Alternative Grill Brands:** Opportunity to introduce new, lesser-known grill brands to challenge the dominance of established brands like Big Green Egg. ### Who This Affects Most - **Grill Manufacturing Industry:** Manufacturers can explore producing affordable alternatives that retain the features and quality of high-end grills. - **Outdoor Cooking Industry:** The outdoor cooking industry can benefit from offering consumers more affordable options that cater to their budget without compromising on quality. - **Home and Garden Retail Industry:** Retailers can explore introducing more affordable grill brands to appeal to a wider range of consumers looking for high-quality but budget-friendly options. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Connected Kamado-Style Grills](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kamado-joe-konnected-joe.md) - [High-Heat Searing Grills](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-huntsman-kettle-kamado.md) - [Connected Backyard Charcoal Grills](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-charcoal-grill.md) - [Connected Ceramic Charcoal Grills](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/big-joe-konnected-joe.md) - [Smart Ceramic Grill Upgrades](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ikamand-ii.md) - [Multilayer Portable Charcoal Grills](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barbeall-portable-charcoal-grill.md) - [Suitcase-Style Portable Grills](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nomad-portable-charcoal-grill-smoker.md) - [Diversified Outdoor Cooking Grills](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vertical-offset-charcoal-smoker.md) - [Compact Tabletop Charcoal Grills](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/afterglow-portable-charcoal-stove.md)