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Best Gas grills

Which Gas grills performed best in our tests?

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We tested 105 gas grills to determine the best-performing models. Our expert lab technicians tested each Gas grill based on the following criteria:

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

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

ratingsBest Gas grill for Preheat performance
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Evaluates the temperature and evenness over the grill's surface after a 10 minute preheat using thermocouples. It also gives an indication how quickly the grill reaches its maximium temperature.


This Gas grill which tested best for Preheat performance has the following features: Size, Measured cooking grid area (sq. in.), Exterior dimensions (HxWxD, in.), Shelf space, Number of main burner controls, Main burner BTU/Hour, Igniter type, Wheels and casters, Natural-gas version available, Coated-steel grates, Side shelf material and Additional features.

ratingsBest Gas grill for Indirect cooking
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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: Size, Measured cooking grid area (sq. in.), Exterior dimensions (HxWxD, in.), Shelf space, Number of main burner controls, Main burner BTU/Hour, Side burner BTU/Hour, Rotisserie burner BTU/Hour, Igniter type, Wheels and casters, Natural-gas version available, Coated-cast-iron grates, Long-warranty burners, Side burner, Rotisserie, Side shelf material, Infrared burner and Additional features.

ratingsBest Gas grill for Convenience
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Evaluates construction and materials, and useful accessories such as electronic ignitor.


This Gas grill which tested best for Convenience has the following features: Size, Measured cooking grid area (sq. in.), Exterior dimensions (HxWxD, in.), Shelf space, Number of main burner controls, Main burner BTU/Hour, Side burner BTU/Hour, Rotisserie burner BTU/Hour, Igniter type, Wheels and casters, Natural-gas version available, Stainless-steel grates, Long-warranty burners, Side burner, Rotisserie, All or mostly stainless, Side shelf material, Fuel gauge and Additional features.

ratingsBest Gas grill for Low temp evenness
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Evenness of heating over the grill's surface at the lowest setting, using thermocouples


This Gas grill which tested best for Low temp evenness has the following features: Size, Measured cooking grid area (sq. in.), Exterior dimensions (HxWxD, in.), Shelf space, Number of main burner controls, Main burner BTU/Hour, Side burner BTU/Hour, Rotisserie burner BTU/Hour, Igniter type, Wheels and casters, Natural-gas version available, Stainless-steel grates, Side burner, Rotisserie, All or mostly stainless, Side shelf material, Infrared burner and Additional features.

ratingsBest Gas grill for High temp evenness
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Evenness of heating over the grill's surface at the highest setting, using thermocouples.


This Gas grill which tested best for High temp evenness has the following features: Size, Measured cooking grid area (sq. in.), Exterior dimensions (HxWxD, in.), Shelf space, Number of main burner controls, Main burner BTU/Hour, Side burner BTU/Hour, Rotisserie burner BTU/Hour, Igniter type, Wheels and casters, Natural-gas version available, Stainless-steel grates, Side burner, Rotisserie, All or mostly stainless, Side shelf material, Infrared burner and Additional features.