Best Gas Grills for $300 or Less

Consumer Reports rigorously tests gas grills in our lab, where we wire the surface of each gas grill with heat-resistant thermocouples and do four temperature tests. We also assess how evenly each model heats.

The models featured below are CR’s selection of the best gas grills for $300 or less. The list includes small and midsized grills, from brands like Even Embers, Cuisinart, and Expert Grill. (Large gas grills, with room for 28 or more burgers, are hard to find at this price.) Just don’t expect a lot of bells and whistles for the money.

"For $300 or less you won’t see high-end finishing touches like LED task lighting, pullout drawers, or trays for propane tanks,” says Mark Allwood, the market analyst who oversees grills for Consumer Reports. “But if you’re a first-time buyer, you can get a good grill for a great price, then next time decide if you want to trade up to a model with more features.”

Three out of five of the gas grills featured here are Walmart exclusives.

For more options, CR members can check out our complete gas grill ratings of over 160 models. Not sure which grill size you need or which features matter most to you? Give our comprehensive grill buying guide a read.