Quick answer
Choose the Small Rectangular Grid Ashtray if you smoke alone on a small balcony or side table and want a compact, low-cost rest. Choose the Montecristo Triangular 1 Ashtray if you regularly host two or three smokers or want a genuine Habanos accessory as a centerpiece.
Size and footprint: what each shape demands of your table
The Small Rectangular Grid Ashtray measures 7 by 3 by 2 3/8 inches, so it runs long and narrow. That profile suits a balcony rail shelf, a narrow side table, or the arm of a patio chair where a round or wide ashtray would crowd your drink.
The Montecristo Triangular 1 Ashtray uses a triangular footprint, which is efficient for its three-cigar capacity but still takes up more visual and physical space than the grid model. On a crowded coffee table, the triangle reads as a deliberate centerpiece rather than a utility item.
Capacity and smoking style: solo sessions vs shared smokes
The grid pattern on the rectangular ashtray holds a single cigar securely between smokes, which is what most solo smokers need. It also accepts cigarettes, so it doubles as a general-purpose table ashtray for mixed company.
The Montecristo holds up to three cigars at once. That matters when friends smoke together and want a shared rest, but for one person it means more empty slots and a larger object to store or clean. Neither ashtray's listing specifies a lid, so both are open rests rather than odor-sealing designs.
Material and brand character: utility vs Habanos accessory
The rectangular grid ashtray comes from Just Cigars and is positioned as a compact everyday piece. Its catalog price of USD 37.77 against a USD 59.95 comparison price makes it the lower-commitment option if you are outfitting a balcony or a second smoking spot.
The Montecristo is an authentic Habanos ashtray, currently offered at USD 166.95 against a USD 265.00 comparison price. You are paying for the brand association and the triangular design as much as for function. If you want a plain workhorse, that premium is hard to justify; if you enjoy Montecristo as a brand, the piece earns its place.
Trade-offs to weigh before you buy
- Space vs capacity: The grid ashtray saves table space but holds one cigar; the Montecristo holds three but needs a larger, more central spot. Measure your table before choosing capacity over footprint.
- Price vs brand: The grid model costs far less and covers everyday smoking; the Montecristo costs more and adds Habanos branding and a distinctive shape. Decide whether the brand premium is part of the purchase for you.
- Solo vs shared use: Buy the grid ashtray if you almost always smoke alone; buy the Montecristo if guests regularly join and you want one shared rest. Count how many smokers typically share your space.
Product facts at a glance
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Small Rectangular Grid Ashtray: Measures 7 by 3 by 2 3/8 inches with a rectangular grid surface. The narrow footprint fits tight balcony tables and rail shelves where a wider ashtray would crowd your glass.
Small Rectangular Grid Ashtray
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Montecristo Triangular 1 Ashtray (3 Cigar): Authentic Habanos ashtray with a triangular design that holds up to three cigars. It lets two or three smokers share one rest, and the brand name makes it a display piece when not in use.
Montecristo Triangular 1 Ashtray (3 Cigar)
Which ashtray fits your setup?
Best for
- Solo smokers with a small balcony, side table, or narrow patio shelf
- Buyers who want a low-cost everyday ashtray that also takes cigarettes
Not for
- Groups of two or three smokers who want a single shared rest
- Buyers specifically seeking a branded Habanos accessory or a display piece
