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Gas BBQ Grills
- Budget gas grill Brinkmann 810-2410-SB *Est. $200
- Best-value gas grill Weber Spirit E-310 *Est. $520
- Best all-around gas grill Weber Genesis E-320 *Est. $750
- Best portable gas grill Weber Q-200 *Est. $190
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Best portable gas grill
- Durable
- Porcelain-enameled, cast-iron grates
- Easy to use
- Good-sized cooking area
- Single burner
- Expensive for a portable
- Heavy
The portable Weber Q-200 gas grill uses the same porcelain-coated cast-iron cooking grates found on Weber's full-sized gas grills. The Q-200's body and lid are constructed of strong cast aluminum with a handy removable catch pan. Reviewers say you can fit about nine burgers on its 280-square-inch grate, and it cooks food evenly. Two flip-out side tables add a bit of work space, and you can buy a Weber rolling cart (*Est. $45) for stand-up cooking. For about the same price, the Cuisinart CGG-200 (*Est. $180) offers almost the same features, power and cooking space and gets some great reviews. The Weber grill has a longer track record, but so far, the Cuisinart grill has received great reviews.
We found the best reviews of the Weber Q-200 portable gas grill at ConsumerReports.org and About.com. (Although About.com reviews the Q-220, it is similar enough to the Q-200 for the review to apply to both portable grills). An abundance of user reviews at Amazon.com are more informative than the write-up at ConsumerGuide.com; Epinions.com offers a number of user reviews as well.
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Our Sources
1. ConsumerReports.orgDetails/Subscribe
Twenty small or portable grills are among the 80+ models reviewed by ConsumerReports.org. Editors test grills for even heating, features, durability and ease of use, and rank the models in an easy-to-read chart. The Weber Q-200 and Q-220 are among those included in the latest ratings chart.
Review: Gas Grills, Editors of ConsumerReports.org
2. About.com
About.com's barbecues and grilling guide gives the Weber Q-220 a 5-star rating and writes that it is "a master of design." The Q-220 is identical to the Q-200 except that it adds electronic ignition and a thermometer, for about $30 more. Riches notes that these grills are too heavy to carry for long distances, but says they are nearly perfect otherwise.
Review: Weber Q 220 Portable Grill, Derrick Riches
3. Amazon.com
At this writing, nearly 60 owners weigh in on their experience with the Weber Q-200, giving the grill an average rating of 4.5 out of 5. A few say that the Q-200 doesn't get hot enough, especially in cold weather, and several caution against trying to use it with a refillable 20-pound propane tank. Most, however, are pleased with their Q-200; one writes, "I've had this grill for 3 years now and it still kicks the butt of larger, more expensive grills."
Review: Weber Q 200 Portable Propane Grill, Silver Series, Contributors to Amazon.com
4. Epinions.com
About 50 owners post reviews of their Weber Q-220 portable grill here. Most of the reviews are a few years old, but since the grill has remained the same over that time they are still relevant. The average rating is 4 out of 5 stars, and most comments are quite positive. A few people complain of problems, mainly with the regulator.
Review: Reviews of Weber Q-220, Contributors to Epinions.com
ConsumerGuide.com reviews 20 grills, awarding Best Buy or Budget Buy status to eight models. The Weber Q-200 is listed as a Budget Buy, although editors note some difficulty in aligning the threads when attaching the fuel tank.
Review: Expert Review: Weber Q 200 Gas Grill 396002, Editors of ConsumerGuide.com, April 25, 2008
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