Time flies, and it will be summer (read: outdoor cooking season) once again very soon. As a food lover and a gracious host, you often find yourself pressured to find the right gas grill for that big meal you promised your relatives or friends and will not be caught dead without a mouthwatering gas-grilled steak.
Fortunately, so many manufacturers continuously come up with numerous gas grill models every year, and you now have hundreds of options to choose from. To help you choose the right one that matches your needs and preferences, we have compiled our reviews of the 5 best gas grills 2020 on the market today.
Top 5 Best Gas Grills 2020
| # | Image | Name | Features | Editor’s Rating | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  |
Top Pick Weber 62010001 Genesis II E-410 |
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4.3 out of 5 stars | $$$ |  |
| 2 |  |
Char-Broil Performance 4754-Burner |
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4.2 out of 5 stars | $ | |
| 3 |  |
Weber 44010001 Spirit II E-210 |
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3.9 out of 5 stars | $$ | |
| 4 |  |
Weber 45010001 Spirit II E-310 |
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4.0 out of 5 stars | $$$ | |
#1 Weber 45010001 Spirit II E-310 Gas Grill LP Outdoor
The Weber 46510001 Spirit II E310 is ideal for cookout lovers who want a gas grill from a trusted brand. The Spirit II E310 costs a little more than many cookers of its capacity, but Weber is an established company that has been around for a long time; the reputation might be worth investing in.
Just to go over some of the prominent features of the Spirit II E310, it has stainless steel tubular burners whose heat output is 10,667 BTU. The total cooking area measures around 529 square inches, 424 square inches of which goes to the primary cooking area.
Meanwhile, the capacity of the main burners can go up to 32,000 BTU. The cooking grates are stainless steel rods, and it comes with a propane tank gauge and a thermometer mounted on the hood.
The Spirit E310 uses electric crossover ignition (AA battery). The cabinet is fully enclosed, which enhances safety, and the entire construction is porcelain enameled steel plus cast aluminum and 400 series stainless steel.
All in all, we think the Spirit II E310 does relatively well and the hype surrounding it is fairly justified. However, we do think that for the price, they could have used higher-grade stainless steel, but the peace of mind brought forth by the company reputation may be worth it.
#2 Weber 62010001 Genesis II E-410 Liquid Propane Grill
Weber surprised us when it came out with the 62010001 Genesis II E410, which comes in four burner configurations: 2, 3, 4, and 6. In the past, Genesis units always had 3 burners for all.
Along with this relatively radical change in the number of burners, the design of the ignitors and burners was changed. The Genesis II E410 is also compatible with the iGrill 3 temperature monitoring system, which works via Bluetooth.
The stainless steel burners have 12,000 BTU output, and the main burner output is 48,000. The total cooking area measures 844 square inches, of which 646 square inches comprise the primary grilling area.
The ignition remains the same, and you still get the porcelain-coated cast iron cooking grates. The construction is fairly standard; it is of stainless steel, enameled steel, and cast aluminum.
In our opinion, the best features of the Genesis II E410 are the tapered and top-ported rectangular burners. This design allows the fire to go straight up to the flavorizer bars while spreading evenly throughout. You can even heat and flame pressure from all ports.
#3 Char-Broil Performance 475 4-Burner Cart Liquid Propane Gas Grill- Stainless
As an entry-level gas grill from Char-Broil, the Performance 475 did get a lot of attention when it was launched and continues to attract new customers to this day. We think this is fairly justified, given the benefits of this model.
To familiarize you with the Performance 475’s main features, its main burners produce 36,000 BTU, whereas the side burner gives 10,000 BTU. These are not bad at all, considering the price of the Performance 475.
The primary cooking space measures 475 square inches, which is already near the high-capacity end. The additional 175 square-inch swing-a-way rack is mainly for warming.
The grill grates are porcelain-coated cast iron, which is great because those are easy to clean and have become the standard among gas grills today. The ignition system is electronic push-button, which adds convenience to usage.
One thing you may not like about the Performance 475 is that the warranty pales in comparison with those offered by some of Char-Broil’s competitors. It is mainly part-specific and can last up to a year only.
All in all, we believe that Char-Broil’s Performance 475 is a good budget starter option. It is not perfect, but it offers a lot of extras for its price; this powerful gas grill should be your outdoor cooking companion for a long time
#4 Weber 44010001 Spirit II E-210 Gas Grill LP Outdoor
Just like other entry-level gas grills from Weber, the Spirit II E210 makes you feel like a huge part of your payment goes to the brand name. In some ways, this is good because using products from a trusted company can give you a lot of peace of mind.
Spirit II E210 has two stainless steel tubular burners producing a combined 26,500 BTU. The total cooking area measures 450 square inches, of which 360 square inches comprise the primary cooking area.
As always, you get porcelain-enameled steel, cast aluminum, and 400-series stainless steel. It also comes with a propane tank gauge (very helpful), a thermometer that sits on the hood, and fold-down tables.
As you may have noticed by now, this is a small grill. This is great because it means you can use it in small spaces, such as balconies, it does not take up too much storage space, and it is relatively inexpensive compared with other Spirit gas grills.
Aside from this drastic change, the features of the Spirit II E210 are quite standard. It even takes a while to pre-heat, and the output is not impressive.
Nevertheless, we think the Spirit II E210 deserves to be on this list because of its sheer quality. It does not perform impressively or come with high-end features, but that is simply because this was designed for basic outdoor cooking in mind.
If you have fairly basic needs in terms of outdoor grilling and are willing to invest in a brand’s promise, then we think you will do well with Weber’s Spirit II E210. It is inexpensive, small, easy to use, and does what it needs to do.
#5 Weber 46510001 Spirit E310 Liquid Propane Gas Grill
The Weber 46510001 Spirit II E310 is ideal for cookout lovers who want a gas grill from a trusted brand. The Spirit II E310 costs a little more than many cookers of its capacity, but Weber is an established company that has been around for a long time; the reputation might be worth investing in.
Just to go over some of the prominent features of the Spirit II E310, it has stainless steel tubular burners whose heat output is 10,667 BTU. The total cooking area measures around 529 square inches, 424 square inches of which goes to the primary cooking area.
Meanwhile, the capacity of the main burners can go up to 32,000 BTU. The cooking grates are stainless steel rods, and it comes with a propane tank gauge and a thermometer mounted on the hood.
The Spirit E310 uses electric crossover ignition (AA battery). The cabinet is fully enclosed, which enhances safety, and the entire construction is porcelain enameled steel plus cast aluminum and 400 series stainless steel.
All in all, we think the Spirit II E310 does relatively well and the hype surrounding it is fairly justified. However, we do think that for the price, they could have used higher-grade stainless steel, but the peace of mind brought forth by the company reputation may be worth it.