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Best gas grill
Pros: durable, solid build, grills evenly, easy to use and clean
Cons: mechanical problems for some, assembly can be difficult
38,000 Btu; natural gas or propane
637 sq. in.
Weber
Gas
Est. $700
Rectangular
179 lbs.
64.5 in. (h) x 60 in. (w) x 30 in. (d)
3
Porcelain-enameled shroud; porcelain-enameled cast iron cooking grates; stainless-steel work surfaces
Black, copper, green
25 yrs. shroud; 5 yrs. cooking grates; 2 yrs. remaining components
E-310
077924006142
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Cheap gas grill
Pros: lightweight but durable, grills evenly, comes with side tables, easy to assemble and clean
Cons: only two burners, slow to preheat
26,500 Btu; liquid propane
450 sq. in.
Weber
Gas
Est. $400
Rectangular
128 lbs.
63 (h) x 50 (w) x 32 (d)
2
Porcelain-enameled shroud; porcelain-enameled cast-iron grates; stainless-steel work surfaces
Black
25 yrs. shroud; 5 yrs. cooking grates; 2 yrs. remaining components
E-210
077924080814
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Best portable gas grill
Pros: durable, grills evenly, easy to use, large cooking surface for a portable model
Cons: too heavy to carry for some, some report mechanical problems or difficulty lighting
12,000 Btu; propane
280 sq. in.
Weber
Portable gas
Est. $240
Rectangular
41 lbs.
26 in. (h) x 51.4 in.(w) x 25.1 in. (d)
1
Cast-aluminum lid; nylon frame; porcelain-enameled cast- iron grate
Black and off-white
5 yrs. aluminum castings and thermoplastic/thermoset parts; two years paint and remaining parts
Q Series 566002
077924075469
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Best charcoal grill
Pros: solidly built and extremely durable, cooks and smokes well, easy to use and clean
Cons: must use caution when opening the lid during cooking
not avail.
Charcoal
262 sq. in.
Big Green Egg
Charcoal
Est. $800
Cylindrical
162 lbs.
30 in. (h) x 21 in. (w) x 18.25 in. (diameter)
N/A
Ceramic and metal
Green
Lifetime, ceramic parts; 5 yr., metal parts
N/A
N/A
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Cheap charcoal grill
Pros: lasts for years or even decades, can grill or smoke foods, easy to assemble, use and clean
Cons: some say the current model is not as solidly built as previous versions, the lid doesn't seal completely for some, ash catcher doesn't catch all ashes
Charcoal
363 sq. in.
Weber
Charcoal
Est. $100
Kettle
32 lbs.
38.5 in. (h) x 25 in. (w) x 22.5 in. (d)
N/A
Porcelain-enameled bowl and lid; plated-steel cooking grate; steel charcoal grate
Black
10 yrs. bowl, lid and handle; 2 yrs. grates and other parts
815403
077924025303
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Best portable charcoal grill
Pros: solid, durable construction, grills well, easy to use and clean
Cons: high air vents can cause fire to go out, not as roomy as a full-sized model
Charcoal
147 sq. in.
Weber
Portable charcoal
Est. $35
Round
96 lbs.
17 in. (h) x 14.25 in. (w) x 16.5 in. (d)
N/A
Porcelain-enameled bowl and lid; steel grates
Black
10 yrs. bowl, lid, and nylon handle; 2 yrs. remaining components
40020
077924025150