Gas BBQ Grills: Reviews

Updated May 2012

The smell of an outdoor barbeque is a staple of the spring and summer months. As for where those smells emanate from, you have a lot of options from which to choose. A good gas grill calls for a not-insignificant investment up front, but the best models provide years of reliable service and top-notch cooking.

Kenmore 4-Burner LP Grill w/ Searing Burner PG-40402SOL

Sub-$400 gas grill

$330

Estimated Price

In its price range, this Kenmore gas grill gets solid performance reviews, and this model's features -- 493 square inches of cooking area; porcelain-coated, cast-iron cooking grates; four main burners; a side burner and a searing burner -- are hard to beat in the under-$400 price range. One consideration: We found some complaints about durability, so you'll want to treat this grill gently and take care to keep it clean and covered to get the longest life out of it. The four-burner Brinkmann 810-2410-SB (*Est. $200) is a possible alternative, although some owners complain about poor durability and parts that arrive damaged.

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Weber Spirit E-310

Best-value Weber grill

$500

Estimated Price

If you don't need features like a side burner or searing burner, the Weber Spirit gets excellent reviews for durability, ease of use and performance in its price class. The E-310 does have three stainless-steel burners, a warming rack and 424 square inches of primary cooking area. Its main selling point, though, is its high-quality construction. Weber products and customer service consistently earn high marks from owners and reviewers, and Weber's Spirit gas grills are protected by the same limited warranties as the more expensive Genesis and Summit lines. One reviewer notes another advantage: It takes the Weber Spirit E-310 gas grill only about 10 minutes to reach cooking temperature.

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Weber Genesis E-330

Full-featured gas grill

$800

Estimated Price

If you want a grill that's got plenty of features and is built to last, critics say the Weber Genesis E-330 is a great choice. Owners say assembly takes a while, but once it's together, it's efficient and cooks as well as grills with higher BTU ratings. Reviewers praise components such as the porcelain-enameled, cast-iron cooking grates; a porcelain-enameled shroud; three adjustable stainless-steel burners; a 10,000 BTU sear burner; and an additional side burner. The Genesis E-330 also has a stainless-steel work surface and utility tool bar. The Weber Genesis E-330 gas grill is offered in different colors, and both liquid-propane and natural-gas versions are available; expect to pay about $20 extra for the natural gas model.

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Weber Go-Anywhere Gas Grill

Portable gas grill

$60

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Many of the "portable" gas grills we evaluated weigh at least 30 pounds -- not very portable at all. By contrast, the 14-pound Weber Go-Anywhere Gas Grill is compact enough to travel; it folds into a toolbox-like form that you can carry one-handed. Reviewers say the Go-Anywhere is durable and heats quickly. Simplicity and ease of use are high points, and owners like the convenience of its locking, foldable legs (it's a tabletop model). The push-button ignition is a potential weak point, but can be easily worked around by lighting the grill with a match or lighter. If you're willing to carry a heavier portable grill around, the 42-pound Weber Q-200 (*Est. $200) comes with fold-out side shelves, and also receives excellent reviews.

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