I bought 2 of these grills when they clearances out hoping that they would be a cheaper potentially better version of the weber original kettle style grill. The built in ash collector is a plus, but there are some glaring issues with the grill that hold it back from being really spectacular. Notably, the damper system needs improvement. The bottom dampers don't seal up particularly well, and since they are located on the ash collector...they will always leak air. The way the ash collector mounts to the bottom of the grill let's air get in, you don't always want that if you want to slow roast or smoke something for a few hours. The top damper is located at the very top of the grill and isn't offset. This also makes smoking things more difficult because you cannot steep the smoke over the food while it crosses the grill to exit. It just takes the path of least resistance...which is up and away from the food. The lid and the bottom don't seal very well. Leaking heat and flavor.

very well built ,easy to empty ash, very good size,

Great Grill, love to cook on it. Easy clean up with pull out container.

It works OK but definitely is not in the same league as Weber. 6 mos old and finish is fading. I expect to get maybe 5 years at most.

Even though the basic design is the same as a Weber, it ain't a Weber. Pieces don't fit together perfectly. Bottom vent control is not sealed like the "propeller" at the bottom of a Weber. As the vent "windows" are on the side of the ash bucket, they limit how much ash the bucket can hold. And as another reviewer said, poor instructions make assembly a challenge.
Having said all that, it's a charcoal grill, and if you can overlook the above, it'll work for your BBQ. We'll see what sort of longevity it has. Webers can last 20 years or more.

Let me start by saying that I LOVE Monoprice merchandise. And even better, this item shipped free for next day delivery. The grille is solid made, has a nice finish, and I feel it appears to be very comparable with a Weber grille, except much less expensive.

That said, I rate myself at a pretty good “do it yourselfer” when it comes to assembly of items. I always have the proper tools available, and assure that all parts are included.
This grille took me no less than three hours to assemble. The included instructions are probably the worse I have ever seen. I would have happily paid another 10 bucks or so, to have a complete, concise set if assembly instructions. If you look at the PDF FILE that is on line with the item, you will see exactly what you receive. The step by step does not exist, and the exploded view for assembly is next to impossible to decipher as to proper nuts, bolts, screws......
Having gotten through it, please be aware that there are some steps that have to be done before others, or you will be taking apart what you have already done, to be able to complete the step......and you will not know what those steps are, until it’s too late.
The fact that the cooking grate has a removable piece in the center is great in theory, for adding briquettes. But the problem with this particular grille is that the removable center piece does not snap into position, but is much smaller than the spot for it, and just floats around. I’m afraid this is going to cause issues, if the food being cooked is on both the center grille, and the surrounding grille...

Best of luck with your assembly. Make sure to allow enough time!!

Mike