Weber Master-Touch Charcoal Grill, 22-Inch, Black – Premium Outdoor BBQ Grill with Tuck-Away Lid Holder & One‑Touch™ Cleaning…
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Updated Jun 27, 2026 · 1 min read
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Across the reviewers we read, the Weber Master-Touch 22-inch is the enthusiast's kettle of choice, the upgrade that r/webergrills and r/grilling regulars recommend when budget allows. A high-trust r/grilling thread states plainly that "the 22-inch Master-Touch is well worth the cost upgrade over the 22-inch Original," and community posts consistently point to the hinged Gourmet BBQ System grate with its removable center, taller legs that save your back, the insulated damper and the included warming rack as the features that justify the premium. The disagreement is about whether the extras are necessary.
What reviewers liked
- High-trust r/grilling consensus calls the upgrade worth the money
- Hinged grate with removable center insert praised as genuinely useful
- Taller legs, insulated damper and included warming rack improve everyday use
- 4.6-star average across more than 4,000 Amazon reviews
Where it falls short
- Costs notably more than the Original Kettle for the same cooking results
- No high-trust expert lab review of this exact model in the signals
- Some owners initially question whether the extras justify the price
- Still a kettle, not built for true set-and-forget long smokes
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Across the reviewers we read, the Weber Master-Touch 22-inch is the enthusiast's kettle of choice, the upgrade that r/webergrills and r/grilling regulars recommend when budget allows. A high-trust r/grilling thread states plainly that "the 22-inch Master-Touch is well worth the cost upgrade over the 22-inch Original," and community posts consistently point to the hinged Gourmet BBQ System grate with its removable center, taller legs that save your back, the insulated damper and the included warming rack as the features that justify the premium.
The disagreement is about whether the extras are necessary. Some posters describe being told not to buy it because of the price, then not regretting it; others note the cooking results match the cheaper kettles, so the value depends on how much you care about convenience and accessories. The 4.6-star average across more than 4,000 Amazon reviews reflects broadly happy owners.
The synthesis: reviewers treat the Master-Touch as the best-equipped kettle short of the 26-inch, ideal for someone who grills often and wants the nicer grate and ergonomics, while acknowledging the food itself isn't better than what an Original Kettle produces.
- Simple Lid Storage
- Slide the lid of your Weber Master-Touch charcoal grill into the Tuck-Away lid holder on the side of the grill to avoid placing it on the ground
- This stylish black grill has space to hold up to 13 burgers made with a Weber burger press; Cooking grate is compatible with Gourmet BBQ System inserts and is hinged to allow for the easy addition of charcoal while grilling and barbecuing
- Easy Ash Cleanup
- One-Touch cleaning system included in the black charcoal grill provides efficient and easy cleanup of charcoal ash and debris by swiping it into a high-capacity, removable ash catcher
- Durability and Flavor Retention
- Porcelain-enameled lid and bowl are engineered to withstand high temperatures and retain heat; Bowl and lid combination on outdoor grill and BBQ resists rust and won't peel
- Simple Convenience
- Hang grilling tools, such as a spatula and tongs, on the Master-Touch's tool hooks; Warming rack keeps food warm or toasts buns while food grills below; Two premium, eight inch, rubber-molded wheels allow for easy repositioning
- Temperature Monitoring and Air Vents
- Built-in Lid Thermometer displays the internal temperature of your black charcoal grill; The kettle basin also has 3 air vents which are regulated by 3 arched, swiveling damper blades
This is the answer. It's taller (save your back from bending over as much). Hinged lid. Insulated damper. Much nicer grates. Comes with the warming tray, and ...
My new weber master touch that everyone told me not to buy because it's a lot of money. Also the the Dutch oven is nice as well going to fire it up tomorrow.
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