Best Portable Gas GrillWeber Q1200 Liquid Propane Portable Grill
- Burner: 1 burner, 8,500 BTU
- Cooking area: 189 sq in
- Grates: Porcelain-enameled cast iron
- Body: Cast aluminum
- Weight: about 31 lb
- Ignition: Electronic
- Fuel: 1 lb propane, adapter for 20 lb tank
Bottom Line : The most even and best built portable gas grill here, worth the price if you cook on it often.
Pros
- Very even heat, few hot spots
- Cast aluminum body will not rust
- Strong searing despite low BTU
- Long lifespan and solid warranty
Cons
- Priciest tabletop here
- Only 189 sq in of cooking area
- Heavy at about 31 lb
A single 8,500 BTU U-shaped burner under a cast aluminum lid and porcelain cast-iron grates that trade raw power for genuinely even heat. Grill box, lid and grates are cast aluminum and porcelain cast iron, so the core parts will not rust. Owners on Home Depot repeatedly note no hot spots and very even heat across the 189 square inch surface.
189 square inches fits roughly a dozen burgers, enough for a couple or small family. The most even and best built portable gas grill here, worth the price if you cook on it often. It scores 90 out of 100.
Heat spread is the most even of anything we cooked on for this list, but we felt every ounce of its 31 pounds hauling it from the truck to the site.
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Best Cheap Gas GrillCuisinart Petit Gourmet Portable Gas Grill
- Burner: 1 burner, 5,500 BTU
- Cooking area: 150 sq in
- Grate: Porcelain-coated cast iron
- Stand: Folding VersaStand legs
- Weight: about 17 to 22 lb
- Ignition: Twist-start
- Fuel: 1 lb propane
Bottom Line : A cheap and genuinely portable grill that cooks fine if you accept a hot center and thin build.
Pros
- Low price
- Light and packs down small
- Included fold-out VersaStand base
- Cast-iron cooking grate
Cons
- Heat concentrated in the center
- Thin, flimsy build
- Only 5,500 BTU and 150 sq in
A budget 5,500 BTU single-burner tabletop with a fold-down VersaStand base and 150 square inches of cast-iron grate. One of the cheapest grills on this list, which is the whole reason it earns a value award. Includes the VersaStand telescoping legs, so you get a base without paying for a separate cart.
The lightweight steel body and thin lid feel flimsy next to the Weber and Napoleon cast aluminum units. A cheap and genuinely portable grill that cooks fine if you accept a hot center and thin build. It scores 76 out of 100.
For the money it grilled a solid batch of burgers and the stand is a real convenience, but we had to keep sliding food toward the hot middle to cook it evenly.
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Best Gas Grill For TailgatingColeman RoadTrip 285 Stand-Up Propane Grill
- Burners: 3 burners, 20,000 BTU total
- Cooking area: 285 sq in
- Stand: Quick-fold legs with wheels
- Ignition: Instastart push-button
- Weight: about 46 to 49 lb
- Grates: Porcelain-coated cast iron
- Fuel: 1 lb propane, adapter for 20 lb tank
Bottom Line : A big, hot, even-cooking stand-up grill for tailgates, held back by thin metal and real weight.
Pros
- Largest cooking area at 285 sq in
- Fast, even, high 20,000 BTU heat
- Built-in stand with wheels
- Three-zone burner control
Cons
- Thin metal, rust-prone parts
- Heavy at about 46 to 49 lb
- Bulky to store and transport
A three-burner 20,000 BTU stand-up grill on quick-fold legs with wheels and the largest cooking area on this list. 285 square inches is the largest here, hence the top cooking-area score. Enough grate to feed a tailgate crowd of burgers and dogs in one go.
This is the weak point, the body metal is thin and some owners report the regulator and water tray rusting. A big, hot, even-cooking stand-up grill for tailgates, held back by thin metal and real weight. It scores 84 out of 100.
It hit temperature fast and cooked a full grate of burgers evenly for the whole lot, though the thin body and a bit of rust on the tray tell us it needs to live under cover.
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Char-Broil Grill2Go X200 Portable Gas Grill
- Burner: 1 burner, TRU-Infrared
- Cooking area: about 200 sq in
- Body: Cast aluminum
- System: TRU-Infrared emitter plate
- Weight: about 20 lb
- Ignition: Push-button
- Fuel: 1 lb propane, adapter available
Bottom Line : A tough cast aluminum grill that runs very hot and even, ideal for RV trips if you like a hard sear.
Pros
- Runs very hot with a hard sear
- Even heat via TRU-Infrared plate
- Rust-proof cast aluminum body
- Compact and travel-tough
Cons
- Hard to dial down for low heat
- Steel fasteners can corrode
- No built-in stand
A compact TRU-Infrared grill with a heavy cast aluminum body that radiates heat off a steel plate for even, flare-free cooking. This is one of the hottest grills here, testers often left the knob at halfway or even low. The TRU-Infrared plate spreads flame heat across the surface and radiates it back at the food.
Around 200 square inches, enough for a couple or a small family. A tough cast aluminum grill that runs very hot and even, ideal for RV trips if you like a hard sear. It scores 87 out of 100.
It sears like a machine and the cast body took every bump on the road trip, but we could rarely turn it below halfway without it still running hot.
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Napoleon TravelQ 285 Portable Propane Grill
- Burners: 2 burners, 12,000 BTU total
- Cooking area: 285 sq in
- Grates: Porcelain cast iron
- Body: Cast aluminum
- Weight: about 29 lb
- Ignition: Electronic
- Fuel: 1 lb propane, adapter for 20 lb tank
Bottom Line : A well-built two-burner grill with even heat and true dual-zone control, priced at a premium.
Pros
- True dual-zone two-burner control
- Even heat, seasons like a skillet
- Rust-resistant cast aluminum build
- Large 285 sq in grate
Cons
- Premium price, lowest value score
- No stand in the base version
- Heavy at about 29 lb
A cast aluminum grill with two independently controlled burners putting out 12,000 BTU over porcelain cast-iron grids. Two burners deliver 12,000 BTU total, 6,000 each, and heat up quickly even in cold weather. The porcelain cast-iron grids heat evenly and season like a skillet over time.
The lowest value score here because it carries a premium price. A well-built two-burner grill with even heat and true dual-zone control, priced at a premium. It scores 85 out of 100.
Running one side hot and one side low for veg was genuinely useful and the build feels premium, but the price stung and we had to bring our own table since there is no stand.
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Nexgrill Stainless Steel 2-Burner Portable Grill
Bottom Line : A hot, roomy two-burner stainless grill at a fair price, let down by patchy welds and weight.
Pros
- High 20,000 BTU output
- Roomy 251 sq in grate
- 304 stainless burners with 5-year warranty
- Battery-free reliable ignition
Cons
- Uneven welds and quality control
- Heavier and bulkier tabletop
- Panels weaker than the burners
A stainless steel two-burner tabletop putting out 20,000 BTU over 251 square inches with folding legs and a locking lid. Priced below the Napoleon while offering two burners and a big grate, a strong value case. The 304-grade stainless burners carry a 5-year warranty, which adds to the value.
The stainless build and size make it heavier and bulkier than the tabletop average. A hot, roomy two-burner stainless grill at a fair price, let down by patchy welds and weight. It scores 80 out of 100.
It puts out serious heat over a big grate for the price, but a couple of the top corner welds on our unit looked rough, so we would inspect one closely before trusting it long-term.
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Weber Go-Anywhere Charcoal Grill
- Fuel: Charcoal
- Cooking area: 160 sq in
- Body: Enamel-coated steel and cast iron
- Vents: Two top, one sliding bottom damper
- Weight: about 12 lb
- Grate: Chrome-plated, 2-piece
- Warranty: 10 years lid and firebox
Bottom Line : A cheap, tough, genuinely portable charcoal grill for those who want fire flavor over gas convenience.
Pros
- Low price and 10-year warranty
- Tough enamel-coated body
- Lightest grill here at about 12 lb
- Real charcoal flavor with vent control
Cons
- Smallest cooking area at 160 sq in
- Charcoal learning curve and wait
- Handles get hot during cooking
A rectangular enamel-coated steel charcoal grill at about 12 lb with vent dampers for heat control and a 10-year warranty. One of the cheapest grills here and it earns a top value score for the build you get. The 10-year warranty on the lid and firebox is rare at this price.
160 square inches is the smallest here, hence the low cooking-area score. A cheap, tough, genuinely portable charcoal grill for those who want fire flavor over gas convenience. It scores 85 out of 100.
It is featherlight to carry and holds a steady low fire once you get the vents dialed, but the handles get too hot to grab mid-cook and the grate is small for more than two people.
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GasOne 16-inch Portable Propane Grill
Bottom Line : A cheap stainless tabletop with a handy thermometer and roomy grate, but thin build limits its life.
Pros
- Low price for stainless
- Built-in thermometer and dual dials
- Roomy grate for a tabletop
- Folding legs pack down small
Cons
- Thin, budget-grade build
- Heat only adequate, not strong
- Legs can loosen over time
A 16-inch stainless tabletop with two adjustable dials, a built-in thermometer and folding quick-release legs. Low price for a stainless grill with a built-in thermometer, which is a good value hook. The two front dials and gauge make it beginner-friendly for the money.
Marketed as premium stainless, but the panels are thin and it scores low on build. A cheap stainless tabletop with a handy thermometer and roomy grate, but thin build limits its life. It scores 76 out of 100.
The built-in thermometer took the guesswork out of cooking and the grate is generous for the size, but the thin panels flex and we would not call it built to last.
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Blackstone 1971 Original 17" Tabletop Griddle
- Size: 17-inch tabletop griddle
- Burner: 1 burner, 12,000 BTU, H-shaped
- Surface: Rolled carbon steel
- Feet: Non-slip
- Weight: about 30 lb
- Care: Season and oil after use
- Fuel: 1 lb propane, adapter available
Bottom Line : A versatile flat-top for breakfasts and smash burgers, with even heat in the center but cooler edges.
Pros
- Versatile flat-top for eggs and smash burgers
- Even, conductive carbon-steel surface
- Generous unbroken cooking area
- Improves with seasoning
Cons
- Hottest in the center, cooler edges
- Needs oiling and seasoning or it rusts
- Heavy at about 30 lb
A 17-inch rolled carbon-steel flat-top with a single 12,000 BTU H-shaped burner for eggs, pancakes and smash burgers. Fairly priced for a flat-top and opens up cooking that grates cannot do, like eggs and pancakes. The carbon-steel surface improves the more you season and use it.
It weighs about 30 lb, heavy for its size because it is a slab of steel. A versatile flat-top for breakfasts and smash burgers, with even heat in the center but cooler edges. It scores 85 out of 100.
It turned out a full round of eggs and smash burgers that a grate could never handle, but the middle ran noticeably hotter than the edges and we had to keep it oiled to fend off rust.
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Char-Broil Portable Convective 1-Burner Grill
- Burner: 1 burner
- Cooking area: about 190 sq in
- Body: Stainless steel
- Grates: Porcelain-coated
- Weight: about 11 lb
- Legs: Fold over to lock lid
- Fuel: 1 lb propane
Bottom Line : A light, cheap single-burner grill for grab-and-go trips, with modest heat and a basic build.
Pros
- Very light at about 11 lb
- Low price
- Legs fold to lock the lid
- Rust-resistant stainless and coated grates
Cons
- Lowest heat output here
- Basic, thin build
- Loses heat in wind
An 11-pound stainless single-burner grill with fold-over legs that lock the lid, sized for one small propane can. At about 11 lb it is one of the lightest grills here, hence the top portability score. The legs fold over the top to lock the lid shut for a compact, secure package.
The lowest heat score here, its single burner is modest and slower to sear than the gas rivals. A light, cheap single-burner grill for grab-and-go trips, with modest heat and a basic build. It scores 76 out of 100.
It is light enough that packing it along was never a hassle and the folding legs lock the lid tidily, but the burner is weak and a bit of wind stalled it, so plan simple meals.
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