While a gas barbecue might be considered convenient and offers uniform heating and cooking, a charcoal BBQ offers a unique flavour that is difficult to replicate. The smoked flavour is what still attracts many buyers to turn down gas in favour of some of the best charcoal BBQs out there. Not all barbecues are created equal and as well as portable models, there are also huge models as well as those that combine gas and charcoal heating zones.