2008 Model Gas Grills
Looking for a review of an older gas grill model? Here's where you'll find them. Gas Grill Reviews for units that were discontinued after the 2008 model year.
NexGrill Dual Head 4-Burner Grill with Refrigerator Model #720-0617
Good quality stainless steel is expensive these days. To pack a big gas grill full of bells and whistles and then wrap it in 304 stainless steel is going to give you a very expensive grill. For Nexgrill to deliver this full feature unit to Costco at a retail price of $1,200 cutbacks had to be made. In this case large amounts of powder coated steel instead of stainless. The features on this grill include a full rotisserie system with burner, side burner, a sear burner and a refrigerator.
Good quality stainless steel is expensive these days. To pack a big gas grill full of bells and whistles and then wrap it in 304 stainless steel is going to give you a very expensive grill. For Nexgrill to deliver this full feature unit to Costco at a retail price of $1,200 cutbacks had to be made. In this case large amounts of powder coated steel instead of stainless. The features on this grill include a full rotisserie system with burner, side burner, a sear burner and a refrigerator.
Kenmore Elite Cross Ray Grill (model #16671)
The Kenmore Cross Ray is an all infrared grill that uses a unique design. The four infrared burners are mounted vertically, two on the back wall and two on the front wall of the cooking chamber. This means you do not cook over the heat source and drippings do not reach the burner. Infrared heat crosses (hence "Cross Ray") the cooking surface. This innovative design seems like a good idea, but the execution isn't right and the grill has uneven heating and can be difficult to operate.
The Kenmore Cross Ray is an all infrared grill that uses a unique design. The four infrared burners are mounted vertically, two on the back wall and two on the front wall of the cooking chamber. This means you do not cook over the heat source and drippings do not reach the burner. Infrared heat crosses (hence "Cross Ray") the cooking surface. This innovative design seems like a good idea, but the execution isn't right and the grill has uneven heating and can be difficult to operate.
Ducane Affinity 3400 Gas Grill
It's hard to get a full function grill (this one includes the rotisserie kit) for under $500USD that is durable and can actually cook. To do this, Weber shipped products of it's Ducane grills to China and completely redesigned this grill. The only thing that hasn't changed is the great Weber support. From top to bottom this is a completely new 3-burner grill with a side burner, rear mounted rotisserie burners (not infrared) and smoker box.
It's hard to get a full function grill (this one includes the rotisserie kit) for under $500USD that is durable and can actually cook. To do this, Weber shipped products of it's Ducane grills to China and completely redesigned this grill. The only thing that hasn't changed is the great Weber support. From top to bottom this is a completely new 3-burner grill with a side burner, rear mounted rotisserie burners (not infrared) and smoker box.
Beefeater Discovery 2-Burner Gas Grill Review
Beefeater Discovery 2-Burner Gas Grill Review. Beefeater is an Australian company who has been making great gas grills for many years. This represents the smallest of their grills, now made in China. The Discovery series grills have good heating abilities in and Australian style grill, meaning that the distance from the burners to the cooking grid is very small. This gives this grill high intense heat that is great for direct grilling. However the relatively low BTUs and low hood will restrict.
Beefeater Discovery 2-Burner Gas Grill Review. Beefeater is an Australian company who has been making great gas grills for many years. This represents the smallest of their grills, now made in China. The Discovery series grills have good heating abilities in and Australian style grill, meaning that the distance from the burners to the cooking grid is very small. This gives this grill high intense heat that is great for direct grilling. However the relatively low BTUs and low hood will restrict.
Altima 48-Inch Freestanding Gas Grill
Altima Gas Grills are not only built to last (lifetime warranty on all stainless steel parts and burners) but also for versatility. You'll also get a 30,000 BTU infrared burner that can sear anything. With optional charcoal trays you can convert this grill to charcoal cooking in any one of the burner zones. So you can have regular gas, infrared, and charcoal going all at once in a top quality stainless steel grill.
Altima Gas Grills are not only built to last (lifetime warranty on all stainless steel parts and burners) but also for versatility. You'll also get a 30,000 BTU infrared burner that can sear anything. With optional charcoal trays you can convert this grill to charcoal cooking in any one of the burner zones. So you can have regular gas, infrared, and charcoal going all at once in a top quality stainless steel grill.
Amana 4-Burner Black Textured Grill with Griddle (Model #AM33LP)
This Amana is made by SureHeat for Target stores. This year the low quality stainless steel has been replaced with powder coated steel keeping the price down (around $350USD). On paper this grill looks good with most the features you want for a gas grill at this price. The problem with this grill, like many large units in this price range is light weight construction, limited support. There are many better grills on the market for this price.
This Amana is made by SureHeat for Target stores. This year the low quality stainless steel has been replaced with powder coated steel keeping the price down (around $350USD). On paper this grill looks good with most the features you want for a gas grill at this price. The problem with this grill, like many large units in this price range is light weight construction, limited support. There are many better grills on the market for this price.
Amana 4-Burner Gray Textured Grill (Model #AM30LP)
This Amana is made by SureHeat for Target stores. This year the low quality stainless steel has been replaced with powder coated steel keeping the price down (around $300USD). On paper this grill looks good with high BTU output and most the features you want for a gas grill at this price. The problem with this grill, like many large units in this price range is light weight construction, limited support. There are many better grills on the market for this price.
This Amana is made by SureHeat for Target stores. This year the low quality stainless steel has been replaced with powder coated steel keeping the price down (around $300USD). On paper this grill looks good with high BTU output and most the features you want for a gas grill at this price. The problem with this grill, like many large units in this price range is light weight construction, limited support. There are many better grills on the market for this price.
Brinkmann Elite Pro Series Stainless Steel 6-Burner Gas Grill Review
Brinkmann Elite Pro Series Stainless Steel 6-Burner Gas Grill Review. This super-sized Brinkmann gas grill from Costco offers pretty much everything you can imagine. Full rotisserie system, side burner and even a built in ice chest. You also get 6 burners and more grilling space than the average person can use, and you get it for around $800 ($600 on sale). How do they do it? Cheap construction and a reliance on cheap components. Fortunately the warranty protects pretty much everything for 2.
Brinkmann Elite Pro Series Stainless Steel 6-Burner Gas Grill Review. This super-sized Brinkmann gas grill from Costco offers pretty much everything you can imagine. Full rotisserie system, side burner and even a built in ice chest. You also get 6 burners and more grilling space than the average person can use, and you get it for around $800 ($600 on sale). How do they do it? Cheap construction and a reliance on cheap components. Fortunately the warranty protects pretty much everything for 2.
Brinkmann Pro Series 2210 Gas Grill Review
Brinkmann Pro Series 2210 Gas Grill Review - This grill is designed to give you a very large grill for a low price. Unfortunately for its size it is under powered when it comes to BTU output. The overall construction isn't all that great either. I have to put this grill in the "you get what you pay for" category. However at a price under $250 it isn't that bad of a deal for a three burner gas grill with side burner. Just don't expect it to last long or grill well.
Brinkmann Pro Series 2210 Gas Grill Review - This grill is designed to give you a very large grill for a low price. Unfortunately for its size it is under powered when it comes to BTU output. The overall construction isn't all that great either. I have to put this grill in the "you get what you pay for" category. However at a price under $250 it isn't that bad of a deal for a three burner gas grill with side burner. Just don't expect it to last long or grill well.
Brinkmann Pro Series 2300 Gas Grill
This grill is designed to give you a very large grill for a low price. Unfortunately for its size it is under powered when it comes to BTU output. The overall construction isn't all that great either. I have to put this grill in the "you get what you pay for" category. At around $350USD you should get a better grill than this. What this Brinkmann has is some extra dressing to make it appear better. This is a basic grill in a world flooded with similar products.
This grill is designed to give you a very large grill for a low price. Unfortunately for its size it is under powered when it comes to BTU output. The overall construction isn't all that great either. I have to put this grill in the "you get what you pay for" category. At around $350USD you should get a better grill than this. What this Brinkmann has is some extra dressing to make it appear better. This is a basic grill in a world flooded with similar products.
Broil King Regal 20 Gas Grill Review
If you are serious about grilling and want a grill that delivers both high and even heat and gives you a lot of control then this is a great grill for you. It might not look modern but Broil King has been making great grills for years. This model will give you plenty of space at 388 square inches or primary cooking area and a total of 532 square inches.
If you are serious about grilling and want a grill that delivers both high and even heat and gives you a lot of control then this is a great grill for you. It might not look modern but Broil King has been making great grills for years. This model will give you plenty of space at 388 square inches or primary cooking area and a total of 532 square inches.
Cascade 4-Burner Stainless Steel Grill
The Cascade 4-Burner is a $300 gas grill built by Sureheat in China exclusively for the Kroger family of stores. This is a basic unit built on the stainless steel design of grills a few years back. Now it is mainly constructed from enamel painted steel with a few low grade stainless steel body parts. If you are looking for a grill that will last a year or two then this is a good choice.
The Cascade 4-Burner is a $300 gas grill built by Sureheat in China exclusively for the Kroger family of stores. This is a basic unit built on the stainless steel design of grills a few years back. Now it is mainly constructed from enamel painted steel with a few low grade stainless steel body parts. If you are looking for a grill that will last a year or two then this is a good choice.
Char-Broil 26,500 BTU 2-Burner Gas Grill Model #463620208
This is the bottom of the line for the Char-Broil gas grills. This particular version sells exclusively at Home Depot Stores. What you get is a single burner, dual zone gas grill. While the heat output of is okay the evenness isn't. On the other hand this grill sells for $100USD, which is a price that is hard to beat. These days this is the bottom end of gas grills so if this is the most you can afford you may consider it, but don't expect much.
This is the bottom of the line for the Char-Broil gas grills. This particular version sells exclusively at Home Depot Stores. What you get is a single burner, dual zone gas grill. While the heat output of is okay the evenness isn't. On the other hand this grill sells for $100USD, which is a price that is hard to beat. These days this is the bottom end of gas grills so if this is the most you can afford you may consider it, but don't expect much.
Char-Broil 4-Burner Gas Grill Model #463820308
This is one of the bottom of the line for the Char-Broil sold at Home Depot. This is a dual burner, four zone gas grill with a basic side burner. While the heat output of is okay the evenness isn't. On the other hand this grill lists for $150USD (but sells for as low as $120USD. These days this is the bottom end of gas grills so if this is the most you can afford you may consider it, but don't expect much.
This is one of the bottom of the line for the Char-Broil sold at Home Depot. This is a dual burner, four zone gas grill with a basic side burner. While the heat output of is okay the evenness isn't. On the other hand this grill lists for $150USD (but sells for as low as $120USD. These days this is the bottom end of gas grills so if this is the most you can afford you may consider it, but don't expect much.
Char-Broil Commercial Series Quantum Gas Grill (Model# 46324
The Char-Broil Quantum represents an innovative approach to an inexpensive all infrared gas grill. Where the Char-Broil/TEC grill uses expensive infrared burners this unit uses a simple sheet or perforated stainless steel to convert the output of a standard gas burner into infrared energy.
The Char-Broil Quantum represents an innovative approach to an inexpensive all infrared gas grill. Where the Char-Broil/TEC grill uses expensive infrared burners this unit uses a simple sheet or perforated stainless steel to convert the output of a standard gas burner into infrared energy.
Char-Broil Designer Series Gas Grill (Model #463350108)
This Char-Broil gas grill is typical of the low end, mass-market gas grills. Poor quality components with poor quality construction. This is a basic three burner grill with a side burner. While the heat output of is okay the evenness isn't. On the other hand this grill lists for $180USD (but sells for as low as $120USD). Considering the price range on this grill you might just want to save yourself a couple of bucks and get the more basic Char-Broil 2-burner.
This Char-Broil gas grill is typical of the low end, mass-market gas grills. Poor quality components with poor quality construction. This is a basic three burner grill with a side burner. While the heat output of is okay the evenness isn't. On the other hand this grill lists for $180USD (but sells for as low as $120USD). Considering the price range on this grill you might just want to save yourself a couple of bucks and get the more basic Char-Broil 2-burner.
Char-Broil/TEC Series Four Burner Gas Grill (Model #463268307)
This is the biggest grill of the year (2007). No. Not the biggest seller, not by a long shot, but it is going to be the most asked and talked about grill on the market. The bottomline is, it's okay. Not bad actually. The overall construction is weak, but the parts are pretty durable and the technology is good. Of course there are questions about this grill that won't really get answered for another year or two (see below).
This is the biggest grill of the year (2007). No. Not the biggest seller, not by a long shot, but it is going to be the most asked and talked about grill on the market. The bottomline is, it's okay. Not bad actually. The overall construction is weak, but the parts are pretty durable and the technology is good. Of course there are questions about this grill that won't really get answered for another year or two (see below).
Charmglow 3-Zone with Smoker (Model# 810-8905-S)
With the high price of stainless steel and the problems many grills have had many manufacturers and retailers are turning to colors. This big, black gas grill is enamel painted and contains virtually no stainless steel other than burners and cooking grates. This allows Brinkmann to pump this big grill up with 60,000 BTUs of primary output, a full rotisserie system with infrared burners, two side burners and a dedicated smoker burner.
With the high price of stainless steel and the problems many grills have had many manufacturers and retailers are turning to colors. This big, black gas grill is enamel painted and contains virtually no stainless steel other than burners and cooking grates. This allows Brinkmann to pump this big grill up with 60,000 BTUs of primary output, a full rotisserie system with infrared burners, two side burners and a dedicated smoker burner.
Charmglow 4-Burner Stainless Steel Model #810-8530-S
This $370USD 4-burner gas grill is a full function unit that boasts a large cooking area, good heat output, full rotisserie system and a side burner. Unfortunately the low quality materials and poor construction limit the durability and function of this gas grill. The grill belongs to Home Depot's Charmglow Stainless steel series, but this is low quality, magnetic stainless steel. This kind of stainless steel rusts, discolors and simply won't last.
This $370USD 4-burner gas grill is a full function unit that boasts a large cooking area, good heat output, full rotisserie system and a side burner. Unfortunately the low quality materials and poor construction limit the durability and function of this gas grill. The grill belongs to Home Depot's Charmglow Stainless steel series, but this is low quality, magnetic stainless steel. This kind of stainless steel rusts, discolors and simply won't last.
Charmglow 5-Burner Gas Grill Model #810-8552-S
This eye catching gas grill combines a painted body with stainless steel parts to produces a moderately priced full feature gas grill with 5 burners and a side burner. The heat output is adequate for the size and the 5 burner design helps even out the heat and give you a lot of versatility. The permanent mounted side tables giving the cooking area a boxed in feel that may be a little awkward to cook on.
This eye catching gas grill combines a painted body with stainless steel parts to produces a moderately priced full feature gas grill with 5 burners and a side burner. The heat output is adequate for the size and the 5 burner design helps even out the heat and give you a lot of versatility. The permanent mounted side tables giving the cooking area a boxed in feel that may be a little awkward to cook on.
Charmglow 5-Burner Stainless Steel with Rotisserie (Model #810-8550-s)
This eye catching gas grill combines a painted body with stainless steel parts to produces a moderately priced full feature gas grill with 5 burners, full function rotisserie system and side burner. The heat output is adequate for the size and the 5 burner design helps even out the heat. The permanent mounted side tables are raised placing the rotisserie mountings and motor under the side tables. This can make accessing the motor a little awkward.
This eye catching gas grill combines a painted body with stainless steel parts to produces a moderately priced full feature gas grill with 5 burners, full function rotisserie system and side burner. The heat output is adequate for the size and the 5 burner design helps even out the heat. The permanent mounted side tables are raised placing the rotisserie mountings and motor under the side tables. This can make accessing the motor a little awkward.
Charmglow Gourmet Series Oven Grill (model #720-0536)
This is a gas grill with all the bells and whistles. Internal infrared sear burner, infrared rotisserie burner (full rotisserie kit includes), cart mounted side burner, gas powered oven, and a regular 4-burner grill means you can cook anything on this grill and all for around $800. Really sounds too good to be true, doesn't it. Well, guess what? This grill is built from painted steel body parts, low quality stainless steel and many plastic pieces.
This is a gas grill with all the bells and whistles. Internal infrared sear burner, infrared rotisserie burner (full rotisserie kit includes), cart mounted side burner, gas powered oven, and a regular 4-burner grill means you can cook anything on this grill and all for around $800. Really sounds too good to be true, doesn't it. Well, guess what? This grill is built from painted steel body parts, low quality stainless steel and many plastic pieces.
Charmglow Porcelain Series 5-Burner Model #810-8500-S
This $4000USD 5-burner gas grill is a basic unit that boasts a large cooking area, good heat output and a full function side burner. Unfortunately the low quality materials and poor construction limit the durability and function of this gas grill. The grill belongs to Home Depot's porcelain series, but what that really means is that the grill is porcelain painted steel. The problem with this is that any crack in the porcelain will let in moisture and start the grill rusting.
This $4000USD 5-burner gas grill is a basic unit that boasts a large cooking area, good heat output and a full function side burner. Unfortunately the low quality materials and poor construction limit the durability and function of this gas grill. The grill belongs to Home Depot's porcelain series, but what that really means is that the grill is porcelain painted steel. The problem with this is that any crack in the porcelain will let in moisture and start the grill rusting.
Charmglow Stainless Steel 5-Burner (Model #780-0578)
This big version of the Charmglow Gas Grill from Home Depot has more burners, more BTUs and more space, but it isn't any better in quality. Like many of the Nexgrill imported gas grills, this unit is designed to catch the eye and look impressive. With 5 burners and lots of cooking space it does that. Unfortunately, cooking capabilities, durability and usability was a secondary consideration. Having said that this isn't a bad grill for the price (about $500 USD), you could do better though.
This big version of the Charmglow Gas Grill from Home Depot has more burners, more BTUs and more space, but it isn't any better in quality. Like many of the Nexgrill imported gas grills, this unit is designed to catch the eye and look impressive. With 5 burners and lots of cooking space it does that. Unfortunately, cooking capabilities, durability and usability was a secondary consideration. Having said that this isn't a bad grill for the price (about $500 USD), you could do better though.
Ducane Affinity 3100 Gas Grill
It's hard to get a full function grill (this one includes the rotisserie kit) for under $400USD that is durable and can actually cook. To do this, Weber shipped production of its Ducane grills to China and completely redesigned this grill. The only thing that hasn't changed is the great Weber support. This is a basic three burner grill without any extras, but good cooking abilities and durable construction.
It's hard to get a full function grill (this one includes the rotisserie kit) for under $400USD that is durable and can actually cook. To do this, Weber shipped production of its Ducane grills to China and completely redesigned this grill. The only thing that hasn't changed is the great Weber support. This is a basic three burner grill without any extras, but good cooking abilities and durable construction.
Ducane Affinity 3200
It's hard to get a full function grill (this one includes the rotisserie kit) for under $400USD that is durable and can actually cook. To do this, Weber shipped production of its Ducane grills to China and completely redesigned this grill. The only thing that hasn't changed is the great Weber support. This is a basic three burner grill without side burner. You get good cooking abilities and durable construction.
It's hard to get a full function grill (this one includes the rotisserie kit) for under $400USD that is durable and can actually cook. To do this, Weber shipped production of its Ducane grills to China and completely redesigned this grill. The only thing that hasn't changed is the great Weber support. This is a basic three burner grill without side burner. You get good cooking abilities and durable construction.
Ducane Affinity S 3200 Gas Grill
It's hard to get a full function stainless steel grill for under $1000USD that is durable and can actually cook. To do this, Weber shipped production of its Ducane grills to China and swapped good stainless for not so good. By using 430 stainless Weber is keeping the price down. This is a basic three burner grill without side burner. You get good cooking abilities and durable construction. So, for around $900USD you can get grill that will last you many years (I'd still get the cover though).
It's hard to get a full function stainless steel grill for under $1000USD that is durable and can actually cook. To do this, Weber shipped production of its Ducane grills to China and swapped good stainless for not so good. By using 430 stainless Weber is keeping the price down. This is a basic three burner grill without side burner. You get good cooking abilities and durable construction. So, for around $900USD you can get grill that will last you many years (I'd still get the cover though).
Ducane Meridian 24" 3-Burner
This is an attractive grill designed by Weber, sold under the Ducane name through specialty stores and made in China. In the line of low priced complete stainless steel grills this isn't a bad unit. This, but good quality stainless steel and an efficient design let it cook well though I would say it was designed to look good before it was designed to grill. It does have a couple of good features and a whole host of extras.
This is an attractive grill designed by Weber, sold under the Ducane name through specialty stores and made in China. In the line of low priced complete stainless steel grills this isn't a bad unit. This, but good quality stainless steel and an efficient design let it cook well though I would say it was designed to look good before it was designed to grill. It does have a couple of good features and a whole host of extras.
Ducane Meridian 32" 5-Burner Gas Grill
This is an attractive grill designed by Weber, sold under the Ducane name through specialty stores and made in China. In the line of low priced complete stainless steel grills this isn't a bad unit. This, but good quality stainless steel and an efficient design let it cook well though I would say it was designed to look good before it was designed to grill. It does have a couple of good features and a whole host of extras.
This is an attractive grill designed by Weber, sold under the Ducane name through specialty stores and made in China. In the line of low priced complete stainless steel grills this isn't a bad unit. This, but good quality stainless steel and an efficient design let it cook well though I would say it was designed to look good before it was designed to grill. It does have a couple of good features and a whole host of extras.
Electrolux 44-Inch (E44LK60ESS) Gas Grill Review
Electrolux 44-Inch (E44LK60ESS) Gas Grill Review.
Electrolux 44-Inch (E44LK60ESS) Gas Grill Review.
Fire Magic Regal II 30-Inch Gas Grill
Fire Magic gas grills are among the best in the world and this is their biggest and most powerful grill (also the most expensive). This grill, one of their mid-sized units, is a great grill at a high price. Excellent construction and high heat output make this one of the best grills on the market in this price range. This grill comes in three mounting options and with a wide range of potential extras.
Fire Magic gas grills are among the best in the world and this is their biggest and most powerful grill (also the most expensive). This grill, one of their mid-sized units, is a great grill at a high price. Excellent construction and high heat output make this one of the best grills on the market in this price range. This grill comes in three mounting options and with a wide range of potential extras.
Jenn-Air 45,000 BTU Gas Grill (model #720-0336)
This is a large, full function as grill that sells out of Lowe's for around $800 USD. You get everything with this grill except the rod for your rotisserie, a cover and a propane tank. Other than that you get an infrared side burner (better for searing steaks than heating pots), lots of cooking space and internal grill lights. The down side of this grill is the lightweight stainless steel (all 304) construction and a problematic infrared burner.
This is a large, full function as grill that sells out of Lowe's for around $800 USD. You get everything with this grill except the rod for your rotisserie, a cover and a propane tank. Other than that you get an infrared side burner (better for searing steaks than heating pots), lots of cooking space and internal grill lights. The down side of this grill is the lightweight stainless steel (all 304) construction and a problematic infrared burner.
Jenn-Air 52,000 BTU Gas Grill (model #720-0337) by Nexgrill
This is a large, full function as grill that sells out of Lowe's for aroudn $1,000 USD. You get everything with this grill except the rod for your rotisserie, a cover and a propane tank. Other than that you get an infrared side burner (better for searing steaks than heating pots), lots of cooking space and internal grill lights. The down side of this grill is the lightweight stainless steel (all 304) construction and a problematic infrared burner.
This is a large, full function as grill that sells out of Lowe's for aroudn $1,000 USD. You get everything with this grill except the rod for your rotisserie, a cover and a propane tank. Other than that you get an infrared side burner (better for searing steaks than heating pots), lots of cooking space and internal grill lights. The down side of this grill is the lightweight stainless steel (all 304) construction and a problematic infrared burner.
Jenn-Air 62,000 BTU Gas Grill
This is a big, beautiful grill island unit with virtually everything you could ever need in a gas grill (tank, rotisserie kit, propane tank excluded). Yes, Jenn-Air the company has absolutely nothing to do with this unit. Nexgrill (the importer) will be responsible for getting you your parts and accessories. Regardless of what the means to you this is a good unit if you have a crane and $1,700 to get it into your backyard.
This is a big, beautiful grill island unit with virtually everything you could ever need in a gas grill (tank, rotisserie kit, propane tank excluded). Yes, Jenn-Air the company has absolutely nothing to do with this unit. Nexgrill (the importer) will be responsible for getting you your parts and accessories. Regardless of what the means to you this is a good unit if you have a crane and $1,700 to get it into your backyard.
Kenmore 3-Burner Gas Grill
This Kenmore gas grill by Char-Broil is typical of the low end, mass-market gas grills. Poor quality components with poor quality construction. It's "sear" burner feature is a joke and the one feature that works is it's Sears support, because they will get you replacement parts for as long as the warranty lasts, which isn't long. This is a grill with useless features, bad cooking abilities and nothing to make you want to actually own it. Definitely a grill to avoid.
This Kenmore gas grill by Char-Broil is typical of the low end, mass-market gas grills. Poor quality components with poor quality construction. It's "sear" burner feature is a joke and the one feature that works is it's Sears support, because they will get you replacement parts for as long as the warranty lasts, which isn't long. This is a grill with useless features, bad cooking abilities and nothing to make you want to actually own it. Definitely a grill to avoid.
Kenmore Elite Premium Gas Grill
With the exception of the side burner this grill offers little else in the way of features. The 60,000 BTUs of its main burners puts out good heat for the size of the grill. The open design make this a brute force kind of grill. Much of this grill contains 304 stainless steel but components such as the barriers are simply porcelain coated steel. Some body parts are lower quality stainless. The appearance is good but the overall quality of the construction is weak.
With the exception of the side burner this grill offers little else in the way of features. The 60,000 BTUs of its main burners puts out good heat for the size of the grill. The open design make this a brute force kind of grill. Much of this grill contains 304 stainless steel but components such as the barriers are simply porcelain coated steel. Some body parts are lower quality stainless. The appearance is good but the overall quality of the construction is weak.
Kirkland Signature 304 Stainless Steel Gas Grill w/ Oven
This is a big and shiny gas grill built by Nexgrill for Costco and sold under the name Kirkland. At nearly $1,400 this grill has a lot of features including a good quality cast brass side burner, a full rotisserie set including infrared burner and an oven. However, as impressive as it looks the over all construction is weak and I've had complaints about assembly problems and the overall quality of the grill. My concern with this grill is the complexity of the manual and the wiring of the oven.
This is a big and shiny gas grill built by Nexgrill for Costco and sold under the name Kirkland. At nearly $1,400 this grill has a lot of features including a good quality cast brass side burner, a full rotisserie set including infrared burner and an oven. However, as impressive as it looks the over all construction is weak and I've had complaints about assembly problems and the overall quality of the grill. My concern with this grill is the complexity of the manual and the wiring of the oven.
Perfect Flame 5-Burner Gas Grill (Model #720-0522)
This is a big, powerful grill. With a total cooking area well over 600 square inches of primary cooking space and 75,000 BTUs of heat output you get a grill that won't have any trouble heating up and cooking. The now quality (430) stainless steel body is what holds down the price, bringing this grill in around $500USD. The infrared side/sear burner is a nice feature. This grill has a rotisserie burner but the rotisserie kit is optional.
This is a big, powerful grill. With a total cooking area well over 600 square inches of primary cooking space and 75,000 BTUs of heat output you get a grill that won't have any trouble heating up and cooking. The now quality (430) stainless steel body is what holds down the price, bringing this grill in around $500USD. The infrared side/sear burner is a nice feature. This grill has a rotisserie burner but the rotisserie kit is optional.
Perfect Flame Double Lid 4-Burner (model #GAC3615)
This grill is basically a $300USD gimmick. The double lid design will give you a big and a little grill, but they are both standard grill units so they offer no versatility. The only real difference between the left and right cooking area is the large, heavy porcelain coated cast iron cooking grate on the one burner side. This is designed to give you a lot of contact heat with the food you are cooking and therefore a "sear".
This grill is basically a $300USD gimmick. The double lid design will give you a big and a little grill, but they are both standard grill units so they offer no versatility. The only real difference between the left and right cooking area is the large, heavy porcelain coated cast iron cooking grate on the one burner side. This is designed to give you a lot of contact heat with the food you are cooking and therefore a "sear".
Perfect Flame Electronic Touchpad LP Gas Grill (model #720-0533)
In the never ending search to find the latest gimmick to take on to a grill we get this model from Nexgrill, sold exclusively at Lowes. The control panel on this model is an electronic touchpad that lets you control the burners and gives you a cooking timer. What this means is that you have to plug this unit in to get it to work (no grilling in a power outage). Probably the scariest "feature" of this grill is that the warranty on the electronics only lasts for 6 months.
In the never ending search to find the latest gimmick to take on to a grill we get this model from Nexgrill, sold exclusively at Lowes. The control panel on this model is an electronic touchpad that lets you control the burners and gives you a cooking timer. What this means is that you have to plug this unit in to get it to work (no grilling in a power outage). Probably the scariest "feature" of this grill is that the warranty on the electronics only lasts for 6 months.
Perfect Flame Split-Lid Gas Grill (Model #E3520-LPG)
This is a dual head (or two lid) gas grill. One compartment is a standard, three burner gas grill that gives you 39,750 BTUs under 430 square inches of cooking area. The other side is a single 16,000 BTU infrared burner under 220 square inches. You get an independent infrared searing grill and a standard gas grill. I have said in the past that I like this combination. Unfortunately on this grill it isn't well executed.
This is a dual head (or two lid) gas grill. One compartment is a standard, three burner gas grill that gives you 39,750 BTUs under 430 square inches of cooking area. The other side is a single 16,000 BTU infrared burner under 220 square inches. You get an independent infrared searing grill and a standard gas grill. I have said in the past that I like this combination. Unfortunately on this grill it isn't well executed.
Sureheat Tuscany 33 Inch 4-Burner Gas Grill
The Sureheat Tuscany (now labeled as made by Altima) gives you a full feature gas grill in an attractive design for around $400. Sold exclusively through Costco Stores this unit has a unique infrared side burner, full function rotisserie system, infrared sear burner under the hood and plenty of space for cooking and storage. Sureheat manages to hit Costco's price point by greatly reducing the amount of stainless steel in this unit.
The Sureheat Tuscany (now labeled as made by Altima) gives you a full feature gas grill in an attractive design for around $400. Sold exclusively through Costco Stores this unit has a unique infrared side burner, full function rotisserie system, infrared sear burner under the hood and plenty of space for cooking and storage. Sureheat manages to hit Costco's price point by greatly reducing the amount of stainless steel in this unit.
Turbo Classic 3-Burner Gas Grill Review
Turbo Classic 3-Burner Gas Grill Review. Barbeques Galore imports its own line of grills. This one the classic unit that hasn't changed much in years. This is a grill designed for cooking and has no features other than the main grill. While it has a good warranty and heavy components the reliance on porcelain coatings forces you to take extra care of the grill. While not a bad grill it doesn't take advantage of more modern design or components.
Turbo Classic 3-Burner Gas Grill Review. Barbeques Galore imports its own line of grills. This one the classic unit that hasn't changed much in years. This is a grill designed for cooking and has no features other than the main grill. While it has a good warranty and heavy components the reliance on porcelain coatings forces you to take extra care of the grill. While not a bad grill it doesn't take advantage of more modern design or components.
Turbo Elite 3-Burner Gas Grill Review
Turbo Elite 3-Burner Gas Grill Review.
Turbo Elite 3-Burner Gas Grill Review.
Vermont Castings Signature Series The Chef VCS4008 Gas Grill
This is a heavy grill with heavy cast iron and stainless steel body parts. The 50,000 BTU output from four stainless steel burners is enough to heat the nearly 500 square inches of primary grilling area. This unit also comes with a 15,000 BTU side burner and 15,000 BTU rear mounted rotisserie burner. Loaded with features, this grill even has a back-lit control panel and flexible side mounted LED grill light.
This is a heavy grill with heavy cast iron and stainless steel body parts. The 50,000 BTU output from four stainless steel burners is enough to heat the nearly 500 square inches of primary grilling area. This unit also comes with a 15,000 BTU side burner and 15,000 BTU rear mounted rotisserie burner. Loaded with features, this grill even has a back-lit control panel and flexible side mounted LED grill light.
Vermont Castings Signature Series The Grand VCS5008 Gas Grill
This is a solidly built grill with heavy cast iron and stainless steel body parts. The 62,500 BTU output from five stainless steel burners is enough to heat the 650 square inches of primary grilling area. This unit also comes with a 15,000 BTU side burner and 20,000 BTU rear mounted rotisserie burner. The attractive design and heavy components make this a good grill that will last for many years and grill like professional cooking equipment.
This is a solidly built grill with heavy cast iron and stainless steel body parts. The 62,500 BTU output from five stainless steel burners is enough to heat the 650 square inches of primary grilling area. This unit also comes with a 15,000 BTU side burner and 20,000 BTU rear mounted rotisserie burner. The attractive design and heavy components make this a good grill that will last for many years and grill like professional cooking equipment.
Vermont Castings Signature Series The Master VCS3008 Gas Grill
This is a heavy grill with heavy cast iron and stainless steel body parts. The 37,500 BTU output from three stainless steel burners is enough to heat the nearly 450 square inches of primary grilling area. This unit also comes with a 15,000 BTU side burner. Loaded with features (except for a rotisserie system), this grill even has a back-lit control panel and flexible side mounted LED grill light.
This is a heavy grill with heavy cast iron and stainless steel body parts. The 37,500 BTU output from three stainless steel burners is enough to heat the nearly 450 square inches of primary grilling area. This unit also comes with a 15,000 BTU side burner. Loaded with features (except for a rotisserie system), this grill even has a back-lit control panel and flexible side mounted LED grill light.
Weber Spirit E-210 Gas Grill
If you want a smaller, dependable grill then this is a great one. If you need more cooking space then you probably need a different grill. With two burners you don't get a lot of versatility when it comes to indirect grilling. Since this grill also has no extras you will get a grill and nothing more, though a rotisserie kit is available. While limited in size and function this grill is perfect for a small space and the person who really just needs to be able to grill up some chops or chicken.
If you want a smaller, dependable grill then this is a great one. If you need more cooking space then you probably need a different grill. With two burners you don't get a lot of versatility when it comes to indirect grilling. Since this grill also has no extras you will get a grill and nothing more, though a rotisserie kit is available. While limited in size and function this grill is perfect for a small space and the person who really just needs to be able to grill up some chops or chicken.
Weber Spirit E-310 Gas Grill
Weber Spirit E-310 Gas Grill - Gas Grill Review - While you can get a equally large grill with all the bells and whistles for this price (around $400USD), this is a solidly built grill that does exactly what it was designed to do, grill. If you don't need a lot of cooking space and all the extras then you can't go wrong with this grill. This is probably the best built grill for the price you will find.
Weber Spirit E-310 Gas Grill - Gas Grill Review - While you can get a equally large grill with all the bells and whistles for this price (around $400USD), this is a solidly built grill that does exactly what it was designed to do, grill. If you don't need a lot of cooking space and all the extras then you can't go wrong with this grill. This is probably the best built grill for the price you will find.
Weber Spirit SP-320 Gas Grill
The Weber Spirit SP-320 gas grill is built on the classic Weber design and represents the most expensive of Weber's "Entry Level" spirit grills. This full sized grill with side burner will give you great cooking abilities in a durable unit with high quality stainless steel and construction. The heat output is good enough for most anything you want to cook. While you don't get a lot of work space you do get an excellent grill if you are willing to spend the money.
The Weber Spirit SP-320 gas grill is built on the classic Weber design and represents the most expensive of Weber's "Entry Level" spirit grills. This full sized grill with side burner will give you great cooking abilities in a durable unit with high quality stainless steel and construction. The heat output is good enough for most anything you want to cook. While you don't get a lot of work space you do get an excellent grill if you are willing to spend the money.