Blue Ember FGF50069-U403

The Fiesta Blue Ember F50069 series grill (offered at Lowes.com as the FGF50069-U403) is a "beautiful example of getting more for less," says ConsumerGuide.com, adding that the unit "provides a lot of grill for the money." In terms of features, the Fiesta Blue Ember is loaded. The Blue Ember grill has 3 stainless-steel burners, 45,000-Btu power output and large 500-square-inch primary cooking area. In addition, the Blue Ember grill has a side burner, a smoker box, LED lights inside the hood and a bottle opener. The Blue Ember grill also has porcelain-coated, cast-iron grates and a warming rack. For an extra fee, you can add a rotisserie. Models equipped as such need to be plugged into a power outlet, but About.com's Derrick Riches points out that this option adds extra power outlets to the grill itself to plug in a radio or other electric devices. He calls the Blue Ember "the ultimate gadget grill."  The Blue Ember lacks a tool rack, and the work surface is made of plastic.

In tests, the Blue Ember grill receives excellent ratings for evenness of cooking, convenience and features, and it also performs well at low temperatures. User reviews for Blue Ember grill are sparse. A few owners say set-up is easy, but one says the gas gauge is inconsistent. The Fiesta Blue Ember has a five-year warranty for burners, and one year for the cart and parts -- considerably less than Weber's coverage, which includes 10 years on the stainless-steel burner tubes alone.

We found the best reviews of the Fiesta Blue Ember at ConsumerReports.org, where performance is evaluated alongside 40 other models in a wide variety of sizes and price ranges, and About.com, where grilling guide Derrick Riches delves into some of the more interesting features. ConsumerGuide.com has a less rigorous review, and several owners weigh in at Lowes.com, although there are not enough postings to arrive at a consensus.