Equipment Review: Best Gas Grills Under $500 & Our Testing Winner
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- Опубликовано: 5 апр 2016
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We tested six gas grills priced under $500 to find the best grill:
Weber Spirit E-310 Gas Grill
Char-Broil Commercial Series 4-Burner Gas Grill
Dyna-Glo 5-Burner Propane Gas Grill with Side Burner and Rotisserie Burner
Nexgrill 4 Burner Liquid Propane Gas Grill
Broil King Baron 440
KitchenAid 3 Burner Gas Grill & Side Burner
It doesn’t matter how powerful a grill is. If it can’t distribute and hold the heat where you want it, your food will suffer.
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WINNING TRAITS OF A GOOD GAS GRILL
- Extra flame tamer bars between burners to help spread out heat
- Cast-iron grates, which transfer heat best
- Well-built cookbox with tight-sealing lid and few vents
- Lid that shuts tightly to retain heat and opens wide so smoke isn’t directed toward your face
- Large-capacity cooking grate so food is not crowded
- Sturdy construction
WHAT WE EXAMINED
BURNERS: Gas grills heat via perforated tubes called burners that emit flames when ignited. Grills are described by their number of burners, though we found that this did not correlate with performance or capacity.
GRATES: The grill grates are made of either cast iron or stainless steel.
SIZE OF MAIN COOKING GRATE AND HEAT OUTPUT: Manufacturers typically list the combined total square inches, including warming racks and side burners. More usefully, we list the dimensions of the main cooking grate and how many 4-inch burgers each can fit. Similarly, we only list the BTU (British Thermal Units-a measure of heat output per hour) numbers of the main burner.
FEATURES: Some grills offer more extra features than others.
GRILLING: We grilled hamburgers and steaks over direct heat, looking for distinct grill marks, well-browned crusts, and moist interiors. We mapped the heat pattern of each grill by covering its preheated surface with white bread slices and examining the toast.
INDIRECT COOKING: We prepared pulled pork, keeping the grill at 300 degrees for more than 4 hours. Thermocouples confirmed whether lid thermometers were accurate. We rated the pork on smoky flavor and tender, moist texture.
DESIGN: Grills received higher marks if their designs made it easier to set them up and cook.
DURABILITY: Models that were hard to roll; lost wheels, doors, or other parts; or showed greater wear and tear received lower scores.
CLEANUP: We rated whether grates were easy to scrub clean and whether grills had secure, large grease trays and catch pans that were easy to reach.
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thank you for actually reviewing grills, not just pasting commercials together!
It’s time for an update 2023 or 2024.
Ya think
Someone is from south Louisiana!
@@schex9 Mais Ouais, Chère !
That's the grill I have. Been using 3 burner Webers for 10 years now and I love em.
Best explanation of how grills should work and what makes a good grill.Thank you.
In a previous home I had the 310 S. It had a sear station to one side and worked flawlessly. I currently use a Broil King Signet 300. $100 less. Equal build quality and for my purpose, just as good. I also own a Green Mountain Grill for smoking and a PK grill for searing as well. Sous vide is a great tool to add.
Awesome video! Short, sweet, and to the point. No one by one comparison, just a single conclusion overview of what is the best! Love it!
Thank you! I've been trying to decide on a grille for a couple of months, struggling through Consumer Reports reviews are don't really address how things actually cook, and poorly-made videos by fan boys for certain brands. Your video finally showed exactly how you tested the grilles, and what the results were. Since I don't cook red meat very often, I don't care about sear marks - I want consistent cooking for chicken, veggies and fish...the Weber Spirit E-310 will be the one I purchase.
I have been rebuilding and salving grills and can tell a good one from a bad one but you just brought my education up to a new level. Thanks you are great!
Been using the same CharBroil Masterflame 8000 since 1995. I just replace the grate, burner, and vaporizer shield every few years. It works best with ceramic briquettes as it was designed for. I will continue to use it until I can't get parts anymore. It's been THAT good. I think the secret to even temperature is the ceramic briquettes. They reflect heat in every direction. I don't know why they stopped using them, but you can put them in any gas grill and get better results.
Well done - I really appreciate it when folks provide realistic details and facts around how these do and don't work.
I have had this grill for years and love it to bits. Use to grill on shitty char broils which broke every ten seconds but the weber can take a beating and still come out on top.
This channel is fantastic, and I attribute my lack of productivity at work this monday directly on you.
I loved webers smokers and it all made sense but buying their gas grills I just didn't see the difference until this video. Thank you for not making this a commercial and doing a very good explanation. Very well done.
Based on this review, I bought an old school (used ) Weber with front to back burners. Thanks. You are brilliant!
Because of that wonderful review my partner and I bought a Weber eo210. We weren’t aware about the burners and the vent issue. It’s smaller but cooks wonderful too. Thank you for teaching me something new :)
I just recently cooked a big pork roast for the family on the weber spirit E-310 and wow did it perform a treat as the crackling and meat turned out just superb and that was my first outing with this new bbq but i kept it out of the northerly winds blowing off the Sydney beach where I live and I'm sure that helped do the job
I have had the same weber for 15+ years. Parts are easy to replace per their website -a huge consideration.
Awesome review! I love that you used a scientific process and seemed to come to an unbiased conclusion. Thank you for the information.
Have had my Weber for 20 years...still going strong with no problems!
Unfortunately if you purchased a new Weber outside of the summit series, you won’t get anywhere near 20 years of usage.
Thank you for your. Lecture on what we should look for in a grill
Just bought a Weber Genesis E-310. Replaced the grates with Grill Grates®. Cooked Italian sausages the other day and marinated chicken breasts tonight. Best of those two I've ever made. Sausages cooked evenly and the chicken was so moist and delicious. Up next--burgers and steaks. My thoughts on the Genesis and the Grill Grates? Grilling perfection.
so happy to see the winner is the grill I just purchased at target, assembled and season end mark down $349.00 happy camper
second Weber over many many years they do last!
Dan LaChappelle Dang... that is cheap!
That's a great deal.
Watch for end of model sales. I bought my E310 floor model for $250 at HD. The latest model didnt have a door, the tank is visible and only 2 wheels.
@@chieflouie2821 Make sure you register it online with Weber so you get your 10 year warranty. Great deal! Btw, I always tell people that if you are just buy a grill to do some hotdogs and hamburgers, any grill is fine, because grills have horrible resell value (even Webers). So don't expect to get a good chunk of your money back if you try to sell it (yes even Webers). However, we don't buy Webers just for simple Grilling. We buy Webers to do real versatile grilling. We buy Webers to keep!!!
My first Weber gas grill blew away in a tornado or I'd still have it
Well, look at that. I got the right grill. I do love that thing, and it is so efficient on gas! My parents got their genesis e-330 like 6 years ago and it has been amazing so I figured I would follow suit and get another Webber.
Thank you. Great review. Very informative. I just bought Weber Spirit II E-210. I love it! Big ups to you and your team for helping me with my decision. Your reviews were right on the money. I highly recommend anyone considering buying a grill to buy this one.
The E-210 II was the second-place winner in the most-recent test; they wrote, "All the updated features in the three-burner Weber Spirit II are also found in the new two-burner version, the E-210. While this model’s cookbox and wingspan are a bit smaller overall, its cooking grate is just 2 inches narrower and has the same depth as on the three-burner model. That means a similar-size grate has one fewer burner, which makes this model a bit underpowered by comparison. However, we were able to accomplish all the same cooking tasks as on the larger three-burner grill with good results. While we prefer the greater firepower of the larger model, the two-burner option is less expensive by $100 and a bit more compact if space is at a premium."
Great review and well thought out testing!
Fantastic thorough review. We have a 10+ year old Weber Genesis still going strong.
Excellent, informative review. Thank you ATK
Just bought the Weber Spirit II E310 with improved vaporizer bars, and GS4 engine,
Another great review, thanks. I hope you can do one for the higher end gas grills, I'm thinking the Weber Genesis is the top grill.
Thank you for that explanation. I just bought a Signateur 5 burner Grill at Costco. I'll give it some time before I make a final decision. It's got one very large flavor bar. I now know what to look for so, thank you.
I'm looking to buy the same grill, would appreciate some feedback.
Thanks!
I have +25 yr old webber silver which is very similar to this. Still looks and works great.
I love these review, high quality
Great video! Clear, concise and helpful. Thumbs up 👍🏼
Excellent presentation, Very helpful. I'm sure your quite the cook as well. Keep the great videos coming. informative and well researched.
Weber should applaud you senorita!! I had a different Gas grill in my cart for p/u. I literally removed it from order and purchased the Weber. Thank you for a VERY informative video!!!
This is really very informative and I now know something about flavorizer bars and its use.
I have a nexgrill. It heats unevenly front to back and drains grease poorly due to it being flat around the pan opening. Thanks for this vid. I now know what to look for better next time I need to buy. I do give credit to the nexgrills rustproofing. 4 years outside in ma with no cover and zero rust.
Cant over state how much I love this channel!!
This is the best video about grilling ever created
Subscribed!
Best explanation and testing , great work. i have a gas grill and has an extra burner above grates in the back and dont know whats for:
I almost made the mistake with a Trager, bought a Weber 410 Genesis instead and glad I did.
I've been waiting for the test kitchen to do a review on gas grill! lol I love it:)
I went griddle top grill. Got the Members Mark Peo Series griddle for $299 delivered free to my door. You won’t find a higher quality made grill for the value anywhere with any brand. Great purchase!
As a previous Traeger+ user, I can honestly say that switching to Asmoke has been a game-changer in my grilling experience. What sets Asmoke apart is the versatility - from grilling, smoking, roasting, baking, and more, it offers an impressive range of cooking options. The precise temperature control, thanks to the FlameTech patent, makes grilling more efficient. I was pleasantly surprised by the unique smoky flavor that the various wood pellets added to my food. Additionally, the convenience of a rechargeable battery offering up to 10 hours of runtime is a major plus, allowing me to grill anywhere, anytime. The app is user-friendly, making remote temperature adjustment and food temperature monitoring a breeze. All in all, Asmoke has truly revolutionized the way I grill. #Asmoke
The current version of the E-310 is now $630! Thanks 2022!! :)
ATK is the best at giving you the information about products and what to look for. Where else are you going to get this information. I thought the information about the number vents was extremely interesting. Who knew that the number of flames tamers was so important.
Thanks for all the information!
Nice review but.... I have a cheapie grill with hot spots in a few places. I love this as I'm able to move thicker and thinner pieces of meat around among those spots to get them all done at the same time.
I'm not here to talk about brands, but I've cooked with small (3 burner) BBQs, medium (4 burners), and large (6+ burners) BBQs, in the end I always ended up saying the smaller ones cooked better. You just have more control over the heat & cooking pattern. Large cooking areas are obviously fun for big parties, but if you can afford it, the best is to have a small one for when you just cook for your family, and a bigger one for parties.
thank you I was just thinking the same
These people are so professional!
Terrific review!!! Thank you so much!!
Very in-depth educational video I'm just starting 2 Grill will gas grills and need to know as much as I can. I'm subscribing because you never know I like the way they did it without a whole lot of house music playing in the background and they showed some little examples and stuff like that not bad
Love this channel. Excellent reviews.
well done. direct, simple, easy to understand. I like her style. Thanks!
excellent video! I'm gonna look on your videos for a more recent one for newer grills, but excellent job with this one! :)
i have a 2001 Weber Genesis Silver. Original burner! Weber still uses the same firebox. cant beat it
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Correct! One time WEBER, and you never need to buy another again grill in your life...
I’ve got one also. Always been stored in my garage. That being said, the metal box around the igniter is pretty much gone. I have some chipping and peeling under the lid. And the right side is hotter than the left. Possibly because the ignition box is gone and there’s more of a flame on that right side. All in all it’s been great! But I think it’s time for a new one.
thanks so much for this video I love Webber grills but never owned a really good quality one and now I can but I live in Canada and while YOUR grills are under $500 mine maybe 6-700$
awesome video and guide, thank you so much!
one video and found all answers ..thank you vmuch..
Came here knowing I just needed to buy a grill for my husband knowing nothing about them....I now feel like a pro at bbq grills . Thank you!
I've owned that Weber for 5 years now. Still going strong.
surprisingly I have used this grill at a friends house. I found that it cooked food much better than my own gas webber. I would like to add that I mostly use gas grills as im in it for the quick direct cook of things. You should do some research into replacement parts. Especially the grill grate and the heat diffusers. These things rust out quickly and you either have to pay as much as the whole grill costs or they dont make something that fits.
I bought this Webber grill 3 yrs ago!! I did my homework and researched and came to my own conclusion. I love this grill! Everything ATK said about it is true, believe it or not. I'm a faithful ATK viewer and I swear by their recommendations.
+Marsha Border I've been cross-shopping smaller grills ever since they started showing up in stores this spring, and I was about 90% sure I was going to end up with the Spirit 210 for many the reasons this video mentioned. Just waiting for SOME kind of sale...
Brilliant information, Thank you!
This lady has earn herself a subscriber
SIRA063 lol I would say
Second that. She’s pretty darn good and to the point! What a pro!
You are correct and I don't subscribe to many. I do to cowboy Kent Rollins also.
Its not her channel, shes an employee.
"this lady"
uh huh
Blaze Gas Grills are also Really good. Cost a bit more
Love the person's explanation of the grill...appreciate his opinion on the grill, as well...Carmen:O)
This is an amazing video, nice work y'all
Finally someone who knows what they video title says and best bbq information
So very helpful
Thank you ATK
Thanks for the Great tips!!!
I'm so glad to have seen this video after ordering the Weber Spirit E-310 last night with much indecision. I've been using cheaper grills and have never really been happy with the outcome. Anxiously awaiting its delivery on Friday!
hows ur weber spirit e310 so far happy?
@@janmichaelsuarez2996 I love it. I could never get my previous grills as hot as this Weber.
U saved me 50+ years of family advice in what and why to buy.
An absolutely brilliant Video. I learned so much! I'm going to try the bread trick. I think my BBQ has too many vents; I'm going to check that also. Keep up the good work.
It is really appreciated down here in NZ.
Ive used sections of crunched up aluminum foil and shoved it in my vents before. works perfect for heat or smoke retention
When are you guys going to do another gas grill test there are so many new ones out there with so much new improvement features you guys do a great video
Excellent review. I don't have the Weber that you recommend but perhaps I'll look out for one. I do have a Costco grill and I'm thinking of modifying the airflow (it probably just needs a bit of aluminum foil and some silicon to close down some holes).
weber makes bad ass grills i just love them
great video! most grill reviews have only pics and description
Love your videos, excellent explanation,... Thank you
Can you please do a video on Induction cook top??
Nice video, very objective and transparent.
Thanks for the thorough review. The Weber is a good choice, but I recommend the Vermont Castings three-burner grill. Mine has the features of the Weber, and after close to 20 years the only “repair” I have had to do is to replace the flavorizers and drip pan. It still looks great (blue enamel lid), has the original grates and burners ... and the igniter still works! By the way, I’d advise against buying any grill at a big box store.
why do you advise against the big box stores ?
my dad has that blue-enameled VC. But he got it at a home depot, probably around 20 years ago.
Awesome video. How did y'all like the nexgrill stainless?
GO WEBER!!! I have 4 grills from weber now and I love every single one of them!!! The quality is just ridiculous!!! Solid and don't rust!
Finally bought a Weber around 5 years ago. My only regret is not getting one sooner.
BOUGHT! Thank you! :)
My igloo grill is still going after 10 years!
As always, great content.
my first two grills were Charbroils that I reconditioned myself and they were always flimsy and parts burnt up quickly. My Weber seems a lot more durable.
I just got rid of a 4 burner Stainless Charbroil Commercial Series - I had it for 10 years replacing the internals 4 or 5 times. It never really cooked well, hot spots, burgers and steaks were burnt on the outside and rare on the inside. I could not justify the price tags of the better brands.but finally took the dive before seeing this video. My Spirit E-310 is set to arrive on Friday, can't wait!
Damn, straight to the point this, Lady is amazing, so detailed. I'm Sold. You have earned a new sub.
I like your videos. Super informational.
Excellent. Thanks. Besides the Weber, were there any other good ones? Who came in 2nd & 3rd, and were they acceptable too?
I've been an avid charcoal user with great success.My wife convinced (bullied) me into buying a Kenmore 6 burner gas grill.Don't know anything about them but need anykind of info on how to grill goat.
Getting a Weber right now.
Great video and test metrics, but You really should release the results of the tests for each grill so users can pick the one that has the most value to them (instead of just announcing the 'best one'), because the price difference in these grills is significant (some costing almost 300% more than others).
Still deciding between 210 and 310. I wish they were as cheap in Europe, as a 310 costs over 700 euros :s But to be honest I think it will be well worth it. Not sure if the 210 is big enough for the occasional party with 8 or so people. Remember, the pieces of meat are usually a bit smaller in Europe :D
I have an infra red Grillmaster and in my opinion, gas grills suck. So I have a $550 gas grill, a Black stone griddle and The Big Green Egg. I have used the gas grill at least 4 times in the past two years. Has a nice cover though.
Great review ! Is this grill made in the USA ?
Just a tip -- spend the extra money for a Weber Genesis. Made in the USA, you can count on good service for 20 years, or more. The Spirit models are Weber's budget models, made in China. I have multiple Weber grills. The oldest I bought in 1995. Weber's customer service is second to none. I can still get parts for my 22-year-old Weber grill.
I love my Weber.
can you do high end gas grill test please?
what did you think of horizontal vs vertical burners?