What's this? This is based on performance, features, and convenience. The displayed score is out of a total of 100 points.
Price range:
$176.99 - $318.17
Summary:This Char-Broil has • 445 Sq. In. of cooking area. • 4 main burners • A side burner • A Natural gas version or Conversion kit available • Electronic ignitor • No Infrared burner • Coated-steel grates resist corrosion
The Char-Broil 463440109 is part of the gas grill
test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, gas grill
models like the 463440109 are rated on multiple criteria, such as those listed below.
Low temp performance:
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.
High temp evenness:
Evenness of heating over the grill's surface at the high 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.
About This Brand
In 2008, Char-Broil brand placed a lot of emphasis on infrared technology, with both the new Quantum and Red lines boasting different versions of the technology. Char-Broil positions itself as an affordable brand that offers innovative features across its wide product lines. The grills, which cost $100 to $750, are sold at retailers nationwide. Note that some lines are sold only at specific big-box retailers. For example, the Quantum and Commercial series are sold at Lowe's, the Red line at Home Depot, and Thermos at Target stores.
Features & Specs - Char-Broil 463440109
Stainless-steel grates Primary cooking grates made of stainless-steel are generally sturdier than those made of coated steel and resist rust even without a porcelain coating.
Stainless-steel grates
No
Coated-cast-iron grates The grill's primary cooking grates may be made of porcelain coated cast-iron, which generally sears meats better and keeps grilling temperatures more consistent than grates made of porcelain coated steel. The porcelain coating usually makes such grates easier to clean than other surfaces, and the grates should resist rust as long as their porcelain coating isn't chipped.
Coated-cast-iron grates
No
All or mostly stainless Includes more than just a panel or other trim. Based on our limited tests, nonmagnetic stainless is less likely to corrode.
All or mostly stainless
No
Long-warranty burners While burners remain the grill's most-replaced part, most are warranted for only 3 to 5 years. Better burners are covered for 10 years or more.
Long-warranty burners
No
Side burner A side burner, which resembles a gas-stove burner and has its own heat control, is handy if you want to cook vegetables or sauce without leaving the grill.
Side burner
Yes
Infrared burner Gas burner that uses infrared technology (ceramic burner, plates and screens, or troughs as some examples) for cooking. An indirect flame is used for cooking food. Burner can be located as the main burner, side burner, rotisserie burner, or any combination of burners.
I thought I found a great buy on this grill, but as it turned out I wound up buying this grill plus another that I could actually cook on without burning my food up. If you like blackened food then this grill is for you. The heat is very uneven, super hot in back and very low heat in front. Very disapointed in Charbroil for even releasing a grill like this. I will probably not buy Charbroil ever again.
How long have you owned it:
One-to-three months
Bottom Line
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
By
RT
from
Pittsburgh
1.0
Poor quality
5/30/2012
Pros
Cons
Rust within one year
Best Uses
Comment:
The grill began to rust within the first year, even though we stored it inside during the winter. I called the manufacturer and was told that it was our fault because we cook food that was marinated on the grill (who doesn't marinate their food!)
How long have you owned it:
More than six months
Bottom Line
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
By
Dustin Warf
from
Windsor, il
1.0
Dont buy
3/12/2012
Pros
Easy Assembly
Cons
Flimsy
Poor Flame Quality
Uneven Cooking
Best Uses
For Self/Couple
Comment:
Extremely cheap and flimsy. This grill fell apart shortly after having it, due to the fact that it cant's even support it's own weight. I've had to add my own support via welding and additoinal screws to keep it standing. Heat is very uneven from front to back. I've only had it one year, and it is already starting to rust fairly significantly, even after being stored indoors in the winter. I would have been better off with a simple $80 clearance isle grill.