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Brand & Model Price Ratings and Test Results
Medium-size models Approximate retail price
Vermont Castings Signature Series VCS300SSP $950 85
Vermont Castings Signature Series VCS322SSP
Similar to tested model: Vermont Castings Signature Series VCS300SSP
$100085
Char-Broil Red 463250511 (Home Depot) Discontinued
$400 84
Char-Broil Gourmet TRU-Infrared 463250512 (Home Depot)
Similar to tested model: Char-Broil Red 463250511 (Home Depot)$400 84
Kenmore 16142 $350 80
Weber Genesis E-330 $80080
Char-Broil Red 463250811 (Home Depot) Discontinued
$550 80
Char-Broil Gourmet TRU-Infrared 463251012 (Home Depot)
Similar to tested model: Char-Broil Red 463250811 (Home Depot)
$55080
Weber Genesis S-330 $95079
Weber Genesis S310
Similar to tested model: Weber Genesis S-330$800 79
Brinkmann 810-2545-W (Walmart) $25078
Blue Ember BE50070-584 (Home Depot) $900 78
Aussie Vantage Series 67C3 $250 76
Kenmore 03982838 (KMart) $300 76
Kenmore 03982844 (KMart)
Similar to tested model: Kenmore 03982838 (KMart)$300 76
Jenn-Air 720-0336C (BJs) $65075
Char-Broil Classic 463211512 (Home Depot) $200 75
Brinkmann Zone 5-in-1 810-2390-S (Home Depot) $330 74
Weber Summit S-470 $190074
Weber Summit E-470
Similar to tested model: Weber Summit S-470
$190074
Jenn-Air 720-0720 (Costco) $85072
Blue Ember FGF50069-584 (BJs) $400 70
KitchenAid 720-0745A [Item #6702] (Lowe's) $80070
Grill Master 720-0697 $20069
$500 69
Features & SpecsRatings Overview
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Char-Broil Commercial Quantum 463247311 [Item #154596] (Lowe's)
Char-Broil Commercial TRU-Infrared 463247512 [item #6399] (Lowe's)
Similar to tested model: Char-Broil Commercial Quantum 463247311 [Item #154596] (Lowe's)
$500 69
Char-Broil TRU-Infrared 500 IR 463269111 $40069
Kenmore 16106 $270 68
Kenmore 04005537 (KMart)
Similar to tested model: Kenmore 16106$270 68
Kenmore 16154 $475 67
Saber R50CC0312 $1000 67
Saber R50CC0612
Similar to tested model: Saber R50CC0312$900 67
Saber R50SC0012
Similar to tested model: Saber R50CC0312$1300 67
Vermont Castings VCS401SSP $140067
Vermont Castings VCS401BBP
Similar to tested model: Vermont Castings VCS401SSP$1300 67
Dyna-Glo DGP480CSP-D $400 66
Napoleon Prestige Pro450RB $1200 66
Napoleon Prestige Pro450RSIB
Similar to tested model: Napoleon Prestige Pro450RB$1400 66
Ducane Affinity 3100 $400 65
Napoleon Prestige P500RSIB $1500 64
Napoleon Prestige Pro 500RB
Similar to tested model: Napoleon Prestige P500RSIB$1600 64
Napoleon Prestige Pro 500RSIB
Similar to tested model: Napoleon Prestige P500RSIB$1900 64
Char-Broil TRU-Infrared 500 IR 463269411 $650 64
Char-Broil TRU-Infrared Professional 463269211
Similar to tested model: Char-Broil TRU-Infrared 500 IR 463269411$400 64
Char-Broil TRU-Infrared Commercial 463247412 [Item #218825] (Lowe's)
$40063
Weber Spirit E-310 $50062
Weber Spirit E-320
Similar to tested model: Weber Spirit E-310$550 62
Brinkmann 810-2410-SB (Home Depot) $20061
Master Forge 1010037 [Item #97709] (Lowe's) $380 61
Brinkmann Vertex Sear 810-3885-S (Home Depot) $600 61
Superb by BroilMaster SBG2801 $1200 61
Weber Spirit SP-320 $60060
Weber Spirit SP310
Similar to tested model: Weber Spirit SP-320$550 60
Napoleon Prestige P500 $110060
Napoleon Prestige P500RB
Similar to tested model: Napoleon Prestige P500
$120060
Broil King Signet 90 986784 LP $650 58
Uniflame GBC1134W (Walmart) $17057
Brinkmann Elite 810-3660-SB (Home Depot) $30057
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Aussie Uluru Elite 4 $500 56
Napoleon Prestige II PT450RBI $1400 55
Ducane Affinity 4100 Series $50053
Master Forge GD4825 [Item #94227] (Lowe's) $270 53
Brinkmann 810-3420-W (Walmart) $150 51
Huntington Rebel 602054 $200 49
STOK Quattro SGP4330 (Home Depot) * $250 48
Char-Griller Grillin Pro 3001 [Item #296447] (Lowe's) $17047
Broilmaster Super Premium Series P3SX-PCB1 $1450 45
Broilmaster Premium Series P3-X
Similar to tested model: Broilmaster Super Premium Series P3SX-PCB1
$95045
Broilmaster Premium Series P3-XF
Similar to tested model: Broilmaster Super Premium Series P3SX-PCB1$1000 45
Urban Islands 4-Burner by Bull (Costco) $1500 39
Team Grill Patio Series Pro PPR06091 $600 39
Broil King Regal 440 $70038
Broil King Regal 420
Similar to tested model: Broil King Regal 440$650 38
Broil King Regal 440 Pro
Similar to tested model: Broil King Regal 440$750 38
Broil King Regal 490
Similar to tested model: Broil King Regal 440$800 38
Broil King Regal 490 Pro
Similar to tested model: Broil King Regal 440$900 38
Char-Broil 463440109 $20018
Large models
Huntington Patriot 658184 $70081
Jenn-Air 720-0709 (Sam's Club) $950 78
Weber Summit E-670 $250076
Master Forge 3218LTN [Item #6554] (Lowe's) $600 76
Kenmore 16136 Discontinued
$600 76
Kenmore 16156
Similar to tested model: Kenmore 16136$700 76
Kenmore 16157
Similar to tested model: Kenmore 16136$700 76
Blue Ember BE65078-584 (Home Depot) $1000 75
KitchenAid KFRS361TSS Discontinued
$2200 74
KitchenAid KFRU361VSS
Similar to tested model: KitchenAid KFRS361TSS
$350074
Brinkmann 810-1575-W (Walmart) Discontinued
$380 73
Brinkmann 810-1575-0
Similar to tested model: Brinkmann 810-1575-W (Walmart)$380 73
Emeril by Viking EG300 $800 73
Brinkmann 810-2575-F (Walmart) $45072
Kenmore 16135 $475 70
Saber R67SC0012 $1600 67
Weber Summit S-650 $1900 66
Master Forge 3218LTN [Item #6554] (Lowe's)Price: $600
SummaryThis Master Forge has • 525 Sq. In. of cooking area. • 5 main burners • A side burner • A rotisserie burner • A Natural gas version or Conversion kit available • Electronic ignitor • Stainless Steel grates • Rotisserie & Side Infrared burner
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Weber S-620
Similar to tested model: Weber Summit S-650
$180066
Weber Summit S-620
Similar to tested model: Weber Summit S-650
$190066
Fiesta Blue Ember iQue FGQ65079-U403 Discontinued
$900 65
Blue Ember iQue FGQ65079 (Sam's Club)
Similar to tested model: Fiesta Blue Ember iQue FGQ65079-U403$1000 65
Brinkmann 810-1750-S (Home Depot) $43064
Bond GSC3218WA $600 64
Brinkmann 810-8501-S (Home Depot) Discontinued
$380 60
Brinkmann 810-8502-SC (Home Depot)
Similar to tested model: Brinkmann 810-8501-S (Home Depot)
$40060
Master Forge 6318B [Item #221894] (Lowe's) $1200 54
Char-Broil 463230710 (Walmart) $300 41
Portable or Small models
Napoleon Terrace SE325PK $600 80
Char-Broil TRU-Infrared Professional 340 IR 463269011 $300 73
Char-Broil Red Patio 463250211 (Home Depot) $25072
Char-Broil Gourmet TRU-Infrared 463250212 (Home Depot)
Similar to tested model: Char-Broil Red Patio 463250211 (Home Depot)$250 72
Weber Q 200 $20066 NA
Weber Q 220
Similar to tested model: Weber Q 200
$22066 NA
Brinkmann Portico Collection 810-3260-SB (Home Depot) $14066
Saber R33CC0312 $800 64
Saber R33SC0012
Similar to tested model: Saber R33CC0312$950 64
Fiesta 24025 $10062
Weber Spirit E210 $40061
Kenmore Patio 85-0143 (KMart) $270 60
Brinkmann 810-9211-S (Home Depot) $100 60
Master Forge SH3118B [item #314076] (Lowe's) $330 59
Master Forge MFA350CNP [Item #221380] (Lowe's) $200 58
Weber Q 320 586002 $360 58 NA
Margaritaville G1000 Ride Behind Tailgating $40057 NA
Beefeater Discovery Plus 4 Burners $1250 57
Char-Broil Quantum Urban 463246910 [item #298001] (Lowe's) Discontinued
$270 56
Char-Broil Commercial TRU-Infrared 463243812 [item #94772] (Lowe's)
Similar to tested model: Char-Broil Quantum Urban 463246910 [item #298001] (Lowe's)
$270 56
Char-Broil Quantum Urban 463246911 [item #212563] (Lowe's)
Similar to tested model: Char-Broil Quantum Urban 463246910 [item #298001] (Lowe's)
$270 56
Dyna-Glo DGP350NP-D $30056
KitchenAid 720-0819 [Item #97896] (Lowe's) $450 55
Kenmore 16145 $250 53
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TEC G-Sport $1800 49 NA
Bond Pedestal GSS1916A $400 49
Cook Number Grill JAG24C $100046
Weber Q 100 $14045 NA
Weber Q 120
Similar to tested model: Weber Q 100$170 45 NA
Char-Broil 463742111 [Item #221370] (Lowe's) $140 44
Aussie Bushman Deluxe 7710 $150 42
Solaire AGBQ-27GIR $180037
Cuisinart CGG-200 $19032
Minden Master II $48032
* In April 2012, the recall of 89,000 Stok Quattro and Stok Island gas grills was announced by the Consumer Product Safety Commission because the regulator on some grills can leak propane gas, posing a fire and burn hazard. See the CPSC recall notice for more details.
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