We also tested additional features, including side burners, smart connectivity, sear burners, and smoker functions. We noted each grill’s ability to both sear and cook food evenly while evaluating how easy it was to control cooking temperatures. Once assembled, we tested each grill’s cooking performance by grilling chicken, steak, and burgers.

During construction, we evaluated how easy each grill was to put together and also considered overall build quality. To create our list of the top grills, we assembled dozens of grills of all types, including gas, charcoal, electric, flattop, and kamado grills. Photo: Tony Carrick for Bob Vila How We Tested the Best Grills BEST SMOKER-GRILL COMBO: Masterbuilt Gravity Series 800 Charcoal Grill.BEST PORTABLE GRILL: Weber Q1200 Liquid Propane Grill.BEST SMALL GRILL: Char-Broil Performance Series 2-Burner Gas Grill.BEST KAMADO GRILL: Kamado Joe Classic Joe II Charcoal Grill.BEST ELECTRIC GRILL: George Foreman Indoor/Outdoor Electric Grill.BEST CHARCOAL GRILL: Weber Original Kettle Premium Charcoal Grill.BEST FLATTOP GRILL: Cuisinart CGG-0028 28-Inch Two Burner Gas Griddle.UPGRADE PICK: Weber Genesis EPX-335 Smart Natural Gas Grill.BEST BANG FOR THE BUCK: Char-Broil Performance 4-Burner Gas Grill.BEST OVERALL: Weber Spirit II E-310 Liquid Propane Gas Grill.We conducted hands-on testing of dozens of grills of varying types and sizes to produce our list of some of the best grills on the market. While the fuel type is an important factor to think about when deciding on the best grill for your next get-together, there are more features to consider. Gas and charcoal are the two most common fuel options for an outdoor grill, while electricity can also be used for both indoor and outdoor grills. Grilling can be a nice change from a routine and an enjoyable experience for many people, but the best part is often the delicious meal prepared for family and friends. From simple burgers and hot dogs to steaks, kebabs, and ribs, a wide variety of meals can be prepared on a grill. Head outdoors, put on some music, grab a drink, and fire up the grill.

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