Which Char-Broil Gas Grill Fits Your Cookout Crew?

Best for
Large groups wanting grill and griddle

Best for
Breakfast and burger hosts on patios

Best for
Big crews wanting grill, griddle, charcoal

The Charbroil Pro Series with Amplifire Infrared Technology 4-Burner Cabinet with Side Burner is the flagship here. It is a 3-in-1: grill over gas, griddle with the included insert and cook over charcoal with the included charcoal trays. The listing explains that you light the charcoal by turning on the burners, with no chimney needed, then lift out the trays to dump ash.

It has 4 main burners plus 1 side burner, porcelain-coated cast iron grates, stainless steel burners and a listed cooking surface of 802.9 square inches, by far the largest here. The Amplifire infrared cooking system is designed to help eliminate flare-ups, and Char-Broil claims up to 50% juicier food. It carries a 3-year limited warranty and weighs 178.2 pounds.

This is the charbroil pro series amplifire model for hosts who want smash burgers, charcoal ribs and pancakes from one setup. It gives way to the 4-burner grill and griddle model if you never plan to cook over charcoal.

• Grill, griddle and charcoal modes
• 4 burners plus side burner
• 802.9 sq in cooking surface
• 3-year limited warranty

Best for
Small patios and occasional tailgates

The Charbroil Classic 3-Burner Propane Gas Grill is the straightforward, compact option. It offers 30,000 BTUs, a 360 square inch primary cooking area that fits up to 12 burgers and a 170 square inch warming rack for keeping food hot or cooking indirectly. Porcelain-coated grates resist sticking, and the porcelain-coated steel lid and firebox help protect against rust.

There is a wording conflict. One feature says dual in-line stainless steel burners deliver the 30,000 BTUs, while the description and specifications describe three burners. It has push-button piezo ignition, two side shelves and weighs 51 pounds, which makes it the lightest full-size grill here.

The charbroil classic 3-burner suits apartment balconies and small patios where a few friends gather for a match. It gives way to the Performance 5-Burner or any Pro Series model once you regularly cook for more than a handful of people.

The Charbroil Pro Series with Amplifire Technology 3-Burner Propane Gas Grill and Griddle Cabinet is a 2-in-1 charbroil grill and griddle combo. The included griddle insert lets you switch from grilling cheeseburgers and hot dogs to cooking bacon, eggs and fried rice, and the listing says you can swap modes in 60 seconds or less.

It keeps the Amplifire cooking system, porcelain-coated cast iron grates, stainless steel burners, precise temperature control and a 3-year limited warranty. It is 55.4 inches wide and weighs 150.7 pounds. The listing does not specify the total cooking surface area, and it does not list a side burner or charcoal trays.

This suits hosts who want griddle breakfasts after an overnight gaming session and burgers at dinner, without the size of the 4-burner models. It gives way to the 4-burner versions for bigger groups.

The Charbroil Pro Series with Amplifire Infrared Technology 4-Burner Propane Gas Grill and Griddle Cabinet scales the 2-in-1 concept up to 4 burners. It includes the griddle insert, 60-second mode switching, Amplifire infrared cooking, porcelain-coated cast iron grates, 2 racks and a 3-year limited warranty.

The specifications list the configuration as modular for grill, griddle and charcoal, yet the features describe a 2-in-1 grill and griddle and do not list charcoal trays. If charcoal matters, the 3-in-1 model states it clearly. This grill is 61.4 inches wide and weighs 177 pounds, and the listing does not give a cooking surface figure.

Pick it for larger game-day crowds who want both grill and griddle. It gives way to the 3-in-1 for charcoal flavor.

Best for
Tailgates, camping and LAN party patios

The Charbroil Grill2Go X200 Portable Gas Grill is built for the road. It has 200 square inches of cooking space, enough for up to 8 burgers, a single burner with push-button ignition and the Amplifire cooking system. A cast-aluminum firebox and lid sit on a high-impact frame, and stainless steel latches plus easy-grip handles make it easy to carry.

It weighs 24 pounds and measures 24.8 by 26 by 15.7 inches. The warranty is the most detailed here: 5 years on burner and lid and 1 year on grate and other parts.

The charbroil grill2go x200 suits tailgates, campsites and small outdoor gatherings. It gives way to any cabinet grill for home cooking for a crowd. For more options in this size, see our Charbroil portable grill roundup.

• 200 sq in, up to 8 burgers
• Cast-aluminum firebox and lid
• Stainless steel latches and handles
• 5-year burner and lid warranty

Best for
Classic backyard grilling for families

The Charbroil Performance Series 5-Burner Cabinet Gas Grill is the classic backyard workhorse. It has 495 square inches of primary cooking space that fits up to 24 burgers, 10 chicken breasts or 8 steaks, porcelain-coated cast iron grates, a lid-mounted temperature gauge, electronic ignition and a cart with LP tank storage. It runs on a 20-pound propane tank, not included.

The listing’s heat figures need care. Features describe 37,500 BTUs from 4 top-ported main burners plus a 10,000 BTU side burner, while the description says 47,500 BTUs and five burners. Read together, that suggests the 47,500 total includes the side burner. It does not include a griddle insert or the Amplifire system.

The charbroil performance 5-burner suits families who grill often and want a side burner for sauces or beans. It gives way to the Pro Series models for griddle cooking. Extra tools and covers are covered in our guide to Char-Broil grill accessories.