Bodum 11529-16 Grill
- Grill
- Charcoal
- Freestanding
- Chrome
- More reviewed than 61%
A compact, lightweight charcoal grill with a design-led chrome finish, well suited to small spaces but limited by its single-burner, single-chamber size.
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How it ranks among the 261 grills we track
4.3★ across 101 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
101 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
Modest tracked demand last month.
Brand identity, imagery, description and spec coverage.
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Overview
Weighing under 10 pounds, the Bodum 11529-16 is a small chrome charcoal grill built around a single-burner chamber, sized at about 15 by 18 by 15 inches for balconies and patios.
At under 10 pounds and 15 inches across, this sits closer to a tabletop or balcony grill than a backyard workhorse, and the chrome finish points to Bodum's design-forward bistro style rather than a heavy-duty cooker. It uses a single charcoal chamber, so it suits one dish at a time rather than multi-zone cooking.
- Charcoal fuel, single burner
- Chrome finish, freestanding
- 9.9 lb, approx 15 x 18 x 15 in
- 4.3 rating from 101 reviews
Who it's for
Good for apartment balconies, small patios or picnics where a lightweight, portable charcoal grill matters more than cooking capacity. Not suited to anyone grilling for a crowd or wanting multiple heat zones.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- Lightweight at 9.9 lb, easy to move
- Compact freestanding design for small spaces
- Single burner limits cooking capacity
- No cooking area figure listed
Performance notes
A single charcoal chamber under a chrome shell heats up the way any small charcoal grill does, quick to light but limited in how much food fits at once. At 9.9 pounds it is light enough to carry to a balcony, patio corner or picnic table and back.
Specifications
| Brand | Bodum |
|---|---|
| Model | 11529-16 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Weight | 9.9 pounds |
| Dimensions | 15 × 18 × 15 inches |
| Power & efficiency | |
| Fuel Type | Charcoal |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material | Chrome |
| Color | Chrome |
| Compatibility & installation | |
| Install Type | Freestanding |
| Other details | |
| Burners | 1 |
How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in grills.
| Product | Amazon rating | Ratings | ProductDome score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodum 11529-16 GrillThis product | 4.3 / 5 | 101 | 3.5 / 5 |
| Cuisinart CGG-306 GrillCuisinart | 4.4 / 5 | 6,848 | 4.4 / 5 |
| Brand 51060001 GrillBrand | 4.8 / 5 | 8,200 | 4.1 / 5 |
| Charbroil 463253925 GrillCharbroil | 4.5 / 5 | 13,429 | 4.0 / 5 |
| Elite Gourmet EMG6505G GrillElite Gourmet | 4.5 / 5 | 12,747 | 4.0 / 5 |
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Questions about the Bodum 11529-16
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
Is the Bodum 11529-16 gas or charcoal?
Charcoal, with a single burner chamber.
How much does it weigh?
9.9 pounds.
Is it freestanding?
Yes, it stands on its own rather than mounting or building in.