Gas BBQ Grills: Reviews

In comparison tests, cheaper Brinkmann gas grills neither cook quite as well as more expensive Weber grills, nor are they as convenient to use. Durability is a question mark. Still, the four-burner Brinkmann grill is… recommended in its price class, and owner reviews are very good. It offers a lot of features, including a warming rack, side burner, porcelain-coated cast iron cooking grates, push-button ignition and a beverage tray. The Brinkmann gas grill's relative build quality is reflected in its limited warranty and low price. Even so, most owners say the trade-off is worth it, and treating this grill tenderly should extend its life. The Brinkmann grill is sold at HomeDepot.com, but a similar model is available at Walmart.com.

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The Blue Ember FGF50069-U403 gas grill, sold exclusively at Lowes.com, combines solid construction and durability with plenty of features at a great price. The Blue Ember grill garners high ratings in expert tests,… especially for even cooking and convenience. With four stainless-steel burners, adjustable porcelain-coated cast iron grates, 675 square inches of cooking area, a side burner and an optional rotisserie, it rivals more expensive grills features-wise. It even includes some unique extras like a bottle opener and internal LED lights in the lid. The downside is that it's constructed of lower-grade stainless steel, so it's just not built to last as long as a more expensive Weber grill is.

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Reviewers consistently pick the Weber Genesis E-320 as the best all-around gas grill. The Genesis E-320 is easy to assemble, features a porcelain-enameled shroud, three adjustable stainless-steel burners, a side burner… and porcelain-enameled cast-iron cooking grates. It also has a stainless-steel work surface and utility tool bar. Features-wise, the Weber Genesis E-320 doesn't have extras like a bottle opener or a rotisserie spit, but reviewers say that's not the point. Rather, this Weber grill is built for long-term durability rather than for nifty extras that you may or may not use. The Weber Genesis E-320 gas grill comes in black, green or copper. Liquid-propane (LP) and natural-gas versions are available.

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This compact portable grill uses the same porcelain-enameled cast-iron cooking grates you'll find in Weber's full-sized gas grills. The Weber Q-200 brings high-quality grilling to the campground or tailgate, according to… experts. You can comfortably fit about nine burgers on the Q-200, which comes with two small flip-out side tables and uses disposable 14.1-ounce propane canisters (not included). With an adapter (*Est. $25), you can use 20-pound refillable propane tanks.

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In tests, high-end grills do not cook any better than cheaper models. The primary benefits are a much larger cooking capacity for outdoor entertaining, along with extra features and capabilities plus the kind of wow… factor you see on TV home-improvement shows. The Kalamazoo Outdoor Gourmet 450HT Hybrid Gas Grill holds up to 400 pounds of food and cooks using gas, charcoal or wood. In addition to an infrared rotisserie cradle and stainless-steel cooking grates with customizable grilling patterns, optional features include a smoker box, sauce rack and wine/champagne bucket. The grill has a total of 61,000 Btu and 432 square inches of primary cooking space. The body, frame and hardware are all made of high-grade stainless steel.

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