Neither Broil King Baron nor Napoleon Rogue 425 were recommended by experts this month
On 1 Nov 2024 (1 month ago) we went through 64 Gas Grill expert endorsements , however neither Broil King Baron nor Napoleon Rogue 425 were included in any of those recommendations. Since neither Gas Grill received a single endorsement, as far as expert recommendations go, it's technically a tie. We do, however, recommend taking a look at Weber Spirit II E-310 or other critically acclaimed Gas Grills of this month.
For reference, Weber Spirit II E-310 received 6 endorsements this month, from Business Insider (12 Aug 2024), Homes & Gardens (11 Jul 2024) Good Housekeeping (20 Jul 2021) and 3 others.
Rank | Change | Price | Gas Grill | Food & Wine | Business Insider | Homes & Gardens | Good Housekeeping | NBC News | Popular Mechanics | Forbes | Bob Vila | CNET | Wirecutter |
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1 | - | $569 | Weber Spirit II E-310 The Weber Spirit II E-310 Gas Grill is a versatile and durable outdoor cooking appliance with ample cooking space, even heat distribution, and easy maintenance, making it ideal for frequent grillers. | - | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 | - | 1 | - | - | 1 |
N/A | N/A | $499 | Broil King Baron | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
N/A | N/A | Check price | Napoleon Rogue 425 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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Rank | Change | Price | Gas Grill | Food & Wine | Business Insider | Homes & Gardens | Good Housekeeping | NBC News | Popular Mechanics | Forbes | Bob Vila | CNET | Wirecutter |
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1 | - | $569 | Weber Spirit II E-310 The Weber Spirit II E-310 Gas Grill is a versatile and durable outdoor cooking appliance with ample cooking space, even heat distribution, and easy maintenance, making it ideal for frequent grillers. | - | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 | - | 1 | - | - | 1 |
2 | - | $539 | Weber Spirit II E-210 The Weber Spirit II E-210 gas grill is a durable and high-quality option for small outdoor spaces, with convenient features and easy maintenance. | - | 2 | - | - | - | 1 | - | 1 | - | 3 |
3 | - | $1468 | Weber Genesis Smart EX-335 The Genesis II EX-335 Gas Grill is a versatile and durable outdoor cooking appliance with high-performing heating and searing capabilities, easy maintenance, and an impressive 10-year warranty. | - | 3 | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
4 | - | $250 | Coleman RoadTrip 285 The Coleman RoadTrip 285 Gas Grill is a versatile and durable portable grill with a large cooking area, adjustable burners, and easy-to-clean features, making it an excellent investment for outdoor activities, camping, and tailgating. | - | - | - | 5 | 5 | - | 5 | - | - | - |
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Expert reviews [11]
- with a score: 4
- without a score: 7
Highest score by T3 | 100 |
Average score based on 11 reviews | 83 |
Lowest score by CNET | 67 |
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- Cooks meat evenly and thoroughly with cast-iron grates that lock in heat.
- Sturdy construction with durable materials.
- Compact size for easy storage in tight areas.
- Comes with all the essential features and some extras.
- Optional rotisserie kit for roasting meat while grilling.
- Slower to heat up than some other grills in the lineup.
- Smaller cooking space than most other grills.
- Meat has a tendency to stick at high temperatures.
- Powerful: The Broil King Baron S520 has a lot of power, making it great for cooking large amounts of food at once.
- Easy to control: The grill is easy to light, control, and maintain, making it user-friendly for experienced grillers.
- Even cooking: The ridged metal plates above the burners distribute heat well, resulting in even cooking.
- Runs hot: The grill runs hot, which can be intimidating for beginners and may result in burnt food if not monitored closely.
- Lacks features: The grill doesn't have many features, such as side burners or smart temperature gauges, which may be a drawback for some users.
- Expensive: At $650, the Broil King Baron S520 is a pricier option compared to other grills with similar features.
Expert reviews [10]
- with a score: 2
- without a score: 8
Highest score by derrickriches.com | 86 |
Average score based on 10 reviews | 78 |
Lowest score by livingetc.com | 70 |
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- Robust and well thought out packaging for easy assembly.
- Convenient use of same size hex head machine screw for assembly.
- Cross light brackets add safety to the JETFIRETM igniting system.
- 9mm stainless steel wave cooking grate is easy to clean.
- Reasonably affordable price for a high quality compact gas grill.
- SIZZLE ZONETM side burner may cause food to burn and is prone to flare ups with fatty meats.
- Pressure applied to gas feed line when folding down side shelf and burner may displace grommet protecting gas line.
- Propane tank stability ring is flimsy and lacks a fuel level indicator.
- Temperature consistency is not great, with a 50 degree difference from front to back of grill.
- Ability to search, save, and sort favourite recipes for easy access.
- Offline viewing of saved recipes for convenience.
- No mention of recipe recommendations or personalized suggestions.
- No indication of community features for sharing and discovering new recipes.
- This product is a Natural Gas unit and you must have Natural Gas plumbed out to your patio or deck to be able to use this grill; If you do not have Natural Gas plumbed, please look at our selection of Propane barbecues
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- This product is a Natural Gas unit and you must have Natural Gas plumbed out to your patio or deck to be able to use this grill; If you do not have Natural Gas plumbed, please look at our selection of Propane barbecues
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