March 2023

Gas Grills: MetaRanking

This page highlights the aggregate summary of Gas Grill rankings posted by key online experts, as of March 2023.

Summary

Between 4 Mar 2023 and 7 Mar 2023, ReviewFinder team examined a total of 78 Gas Grill endorsements from 10 reputable publishers.

64 Gas Grills were endorsed in total, only 10 made it into this month's ranking (ReviewFinder requires a minimum of 2 endorsements to be included).

As of 7 Mar 2023, Weber Spirit II E-310 takes the cake as the most critically-acclaimed gas grill with 5 expert endorsements. 3 experts out of 5 recommended it as the '#1 gas grill' this month. It is followed by Weber Genesis II E-335 and Genesis II EX-335 , with 3 and 2 expert endorsements respectively.

Brand breakdown
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Price breakdown
As can be seen in the chart below, lowest high-ranking gas grills start at $129.22 (Cuisinart Petit Gourmet) and go up to $7299 (Alfresco ALXE-42-NG). Median gas grill costs $519 (Weber Q3200).
$129.22
$7299

At a glance - March 2023 Ranking

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Rank Change Price Gas Grill
Homes & Gardens
Popular Mechanics
Gear Patrol
HealthyKitchen 101
CNET
Good Housekeeping
Bob Vila
Business Insider
NBC News
Forbes
1
- $639
Weber Spirit II E-310
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-
-
-
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3
1
1
3
1
2
- Check price
Weber Genesis II E-335
1
-
-
-
1
-
4
-
-
-
3
- Check price
Genesis II EX-335
-
-
-
-
-
1
-
2
-
-
4
- $1499
Napoleon Prestige 500 RSIB
-
-
-
-
-
-
3
-
-
2
5
- $379
Weber Traveler
4
-
-
-
-
-
-
3
-
-
10
- $2699
Napoleon Prestige Pro 500
7
-
2
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
11
- Check price
Char-Broil Commercial 2-burner
6
-
-
-
-
4
-
-
-
-
12
- $750
Char-Broil Signature 425
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-
4
6
-
-
-
-
-
-
13
- $320
Coleman RoadTrip 285
-
-
-
-
-
5
-
-
-
5
14
- $255
Weber Q1200
-
-
8
10
-
-
-
-
-
-

Sorted by price:

Position in ranking Price Gas Grill
#14 $255 Weber Q1200 [buy] [more info]
#13 $319.99 Coleman RoadTrip 285 [buy] [more info]
#5 $379 Weber Traveler [buy] [more info]
#1 $639 Weber Spirit II E-310 [buy] [more info]
#12 $749.99 Char-Broil Signature 425 [buy] [more info]
#4 $1499 Napoleon Prestige 500 RSIB [buy] [more info]
#10 $2699 Napoleon Prestige Pro 500 [buy] [more info]

We ranked Weber Spirit II E-310 #1 in March 2023 because:

  • 5 independent experts mentioned it in their “best Gas Grills” rankings.
  • Out of those, 3 experts ranked Weber Spirit II E-310 as #1.
Critic endorsements:
Good Housekeeping

Best mid-range gas grill

Pros
Competitive price point for quality and performance results
Sturdy side tables, including one that slides down

Cons
Takes a long time to put together

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Bob Vila

Best overall

Pros
Foldable side tables as needed
Large cooking area
Easy to keep clean
Installation instructions are easy to follow

Cons
Burners tend to wear out

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Business Insider

The best gas grill overall

Pros
Excellent ignition system
heats quickly and evenly
sturdy and durable construction
folding side tables
storage bench

Cons
Awkward to move with no handles
no side burner

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NBC News

Best basic gas grill

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Forbes

Best Gas Grill Overall

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We ranked Weber Genesis II E-335 #2 in March 2023 because:

  • 3 independent experts mentioned it in their “best Gas Grills” rankings.
  • Out of those, 2 experts ranked Weber Genesis II E-335 as #1.
Critic endorsements:
Homes & Gardens

The best gas grill

Pros
Smartphone compatible
Meat probe included
Sear zone for steaks
Good side burner

Cons
Took us a while to assemble

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CNET

Best gas grill overall

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Bob Vila

Best natural gas

Pros
Smartphone app connectivity
Enclosed storage for tools and accessories
Well-known quality brand
Excellent heat distribution and control

Cons
Requires natural gas line to operate

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Methodology: combine opinions of key experts

Identify Experts

We identify key publishers and experts that consistently review and recommend Gas Grills.

Capture Rankings

For each publisher we find a currently recommended "top 10" list of Gas Grills, it must be updated in the last 9 months.

Aggregate Rankings

We put all those lists together and aggregate them. The more frequently a product is recommended, the higher it is in our ranking

Experts chosen for March 2023 ranking

We ranked Genesis II EX-335 #3 in March 2023 because:

  • 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best Gas Grills” rankings.
  • Out of those, 1 expert ranked Genesis II EX-335 as #1.
Critic endorsements:
Good Housekeeping

Best Overall Gas Grill

Pros
Offers several high-end features
Built-in thermometer that can be used with or without the app
Top-perfomer in heating and steak tests

Cons
Pricey

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Business Insider

Best upgrade gas grill

Pros
Beautiful design
Built-in probe thermometers
Comes with lights for the grill and knobs
Even cooking
Searing zone for high-temp cooking

Cons
Probe thermometers can be inaccurate and finicky to use
Light broke on assembly
Takes a long time to assemble
Difficult to move

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We ranked Napoleon Prestige 500 RSIB #4 in March 2023 because:

  • 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best Gas Grills” rankings.
Critic endorsements:
Bob Vila

Best High-End

Pros
Excellent upgrade for BBQ enthusiasts
Infrared side burner
Handles a wide range of cooking methods
Built with high quality stainless steel

Cons
Pricey

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Forbes

Best Large Natural Gas Grill

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We ranked Weber Traveler #5 in March 2023 because:

  • 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best Gas Grills” rankings.
Critic endorsements:
Homes & Gardens

The best portable gas grill

Pros
Easy to assemble and clean
Folds away for storage
Side prep area
Spacious for a single burner grill

Cons
Heavy for a portable grill

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Business Insider

Best portable gas grill

Pros
Sets up and breaks down in seconds
Sturdy metal construction
Side table
Fits up to eight burgers
Two big wheels for easy portability

Cons
Only one burner
Relatively small cooking surface compared to regular-sized grills
Heavier than other portable options

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We ranked Napoleon Prestige Pro 500 #6 in March 2023 because:

  • 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best Gas Grills” rankings.
Critic endorsements:
Homes & Gardens

The best gas grill for premium use

Pros
Reaches 1800 degrees in 30 seconds
Infrared zone burners offer an unmatched grilling experience
LED Spectrum knobs glow red when gas is left on

Cons
Not 100 percent stainless steel construction

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Gear Patrol

Best Upgrade Gas Grill

Pros
Rotisserie is incredibly satisfying
Charcoal-level heat
Stainless steel construction is great

Cons
Given how luxe the rest of the grill is, the wheels feel rickety

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We ranked Char-Broil Commercial 2-burner #7 in March 2023 because:

  • 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best Gas Grills” rankings.
Critic endorsements:
Homes & Gardens

The best gas grill for under $300

Pros
Not too expensive
Compact dimensions
Porcelain coated grates
Decent cooking area

Cons
Ten year warranty doesn't cover all parts

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Good Housekeeping

Best gas grill for beginners

Pros
Compact design, good value and functionality
Tru-Infrared design of grates prevents flare-up

Cons
Some users may not like that flame does not make contact with food

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We ranked Char-Broil Signature 425 #8 in March 2023 because:

  • 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best Gas Grills” rankings.
Critic endorsements:
Gear Patrol

Best Infrared Gas Grill

Pros
Stainless steel grill vibes

Cons
Wheels feel a little cheap

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HealthyKitchen 101

Best Budget Gas Grill

Pros
Reasonable price
Stainless steel components
Lid-mounted thermometer
Searing side burner
Swivelable casters

Cons
Quite small
No tool hooks

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We ranked Coleman RoadTrip 285 #9 in March 2023 because:

  • 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best Gas Grills” rankings.
Critic endorsements:
Good Housekeeping

Best portable gas grill

Pros
Turns on easily
Heats quickly and makes nice grill marks
Side shelves slide in and grill folds flat for transporting

Cons
Propane tank can be tricky to attach sometimes

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Forbes

The Best Portable Gas Grill

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We ranked Weber Q1200 #10 in March 2023 because:

  • 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best Gas Grills” rankings.
Critic endorsements:
Gear Patrol

Best Portable Gas Grill

Pros
Cast-aluminum body is weather-proof
Folds away and fits in a trunk with ease

Cons
At 30+ pounds, it's not light
Fold-out prep counters are cute, but I'd rather have a few more inches of grill

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HealthyKitchen 101

Best Tabletop Gas Grill

Pros
Solid performance
Compact design
Thermometer
Inexpensive

Cons
Flimsy side shelves

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