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What's behind our gas grill Ratings?

Experts at our National Testing and Research Center tested 165 models in gas grills to see which ones perform best.

We look for:

Overall score
This is based on performance, features, and convenience. The displayed score is out of a total of 100 points.
Preheat performance
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.
High temp evenness
Evenness of heating over the grill's surface at the highest setting, using thermocouples.
Low temp evenness
Evenness of heating over the grill's surface at the lowest setting, using thermocouples
Indirect cooking
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.
Convenience
Evaluates construction and materials, and useful accessories such as electronic ignitor.

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Recommended gas grills are standout choices with high scores. They include CR Best Buys, which offer exceptional value. When narrowing your choices, weigh features, price, and attributes that matter to you.

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To find the gas grill that is right for you, read our expert advice on which features to consider and how to find the best value.

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In addition to finding Ratings for the latest models, you can now shop online using an ad-free interface where you can buy gas grills in a safe-shopping environment.

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While it might seem like shiny, large, feature-laden gas grills have taken over the backyard barbecue, our battery of tests shows that a higher price tag doesn't guarantee better grilling. Many lower-priced gas grills have at least some stainless trim, along with side burners and other perks once found only on the priciest gas grills. If you're looking for information about gas grills, Consumer Reports is your best resource. Consumer Reports’ gas grill reviews will give you honest buying advice that you can trust. Use our gas grill buying guide to discover which features are most important to consider. We also provide unbiased Ratings and gas grill reviews to help you choose the best gas grill for your needs.

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You'll pay $300 to $500 for a grill that can handle most of your cooking needs. Spending more will get you more stainless-steel styling and additional convenience features, but not necessarily better performance. Several midsized models that cost less than $500 performed as well in our tests as others that cost much more.

The Ratings rank gas grills by overall score within size.

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Gas grill buying guide

More and more homeowners are choosing gas grills that do more than grill. But you don't need to spend a fortune to get great-tasting burgers, steaks, and chicken at your next barbecue. Nor do you need to sacrifice style. As you'll discover in this grill buying guide, many lower-priced models now have at least some stainless-steel trim, side burners for side dishes, and other perks once found only on the priciest grills. Keep the following tips in mind when shopping.

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