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Best Gas grills

Which Gas grills performed best in our tests?

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We tested 97 gas grills to determine the best-performing models. Our expert lab technicians tested each Gas grill based on the following criteria:

  • High temp evenness
  • Indirect cooking
  • Convenience
  • Low temp performance

Below lists the Gas grills that rated best in each of the tests our experts looked for. Learn about how these tests were performed and find out which Gas grill is rated best when you subscribe.

Consumer Reports Ratings for Best Gas grills

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Evenness of heating over the grill's surface at the high setting, using thermocouples.


This Gas grill which tested best for High temp evenness has the following features: Side burner, Rotisserie, All or mostly stainless, Side shelf material, Infrared burner and Additional features.

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This indicates how well the grill will slow cook foods when only some of the burners are on and the food isn't placed directly over the flame.


This Gas grill which tested best for Indirect cooking has the following features: Long-warranty burners, Side burner, Rotisserie, Side shelf material, Infrared burner and Additional features.

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Evaluates construction and materials, useful accessory burners, ease of use and propensity for flare-up.


This Gas grill which tested best for Convenience has the following features: Long-warranty burners, Side burner, Rotisserie, All or mostly stainless, Side shelf material, Fuel gauge and Additional features.

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Combines the evenness of heating over the grill's surface at the low setting (using thermocouples) and the models ability to cook chicken and fish on the gril at that setting without burning the food.


This Gas grill which tested best for Low temp performance has the following features: Side burner, Rotisserie, Side shelf material, Infrared burner and Additional features.