High-end grills that are worth the price
Spend $300 or less on a gas grill, as most Americans do, and it will probably be at the curb in three years. For $450 to $1,000 you can get a grill that delivers impressive or even top performance with some midgrade stainless steel and sturdy construction. At $1,000 and up, cooking performance may not be better than the top midpriced grills Consumer Reports has tested—and it can be worse—but expect superior construction and more features.
Grills $1,000 to $2,600 are mostly stainless or even all stainless and are sold at specialty stores and at the websites of big box stores. Higher quality stainless and thicker grates made of stainless steel or cast iron are part of the deal, and so are burner warranties of 10 years or longer and added features, such as independently controlled burners, LED lights on the interior or controls, and a pull-out tray for the propane tank. Here’s a look at some high-end gas grills that we’ve tested that offer impressive performance. They’re also available in natural gas versions or you can buy a natural gas conversion kit.
Midsized grills (fit 18 to 28 burgers)
Large grills (fit 28 burgers or more)
Napoleon Prestige Pro 665RSIB, $2,600
Kenmore Elite 3358, $1,800
Weber Summit E-670, $2,500
Our gas grill Ratings have the details on every model and you can use the compare tool to look at five models at a time. Reviews from our readers offer useful information and so does the gas grill buying guide. Questions? Feel free to e-mail me at kjaneway@consumer.org.
—Kimberly Janeway
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