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When it comes to grilling, most people have strong opinions on the type of outdoor grill they like to use — including our experts. Each type has its pros: Gas grills deliver big on ease of use, while charcoal grills create smokier flavor. Electric grills have become more powerful and can be appealing to those who live in apartments, while specialty grills — like the Big Green Egg and other types of smokers, including pellet grills — continue to grow in popularity.
In the Good Housekeeping Institute Kitchen Appliances Lab, we test all types of grills, from full-size models to portable grills. We test them for performance and ease of use, and consider factors like how evenly they heat, how quickly they cook, whether they flare up, what kind of shelves and tool holders they have, how easy is it to attach or fill the fuel source and more.
Since 2011, we've tested more than 80 outdoor grills, including more than 45 new models since 2019. This guide to best outdoor grills you can buy includes the top-performers from our tests; we also have our consumer testers continue to use the grills in real-world settings so they can report back on how our top picks hold up over time.
At the bottom of this guide, you'll find more on how we test grills and what to look for when shopping for one. We've also tested all kinds of grilling accessories — including grill tongs, grill baskets, grill brushes and grill cleaners — so you'll be covered every step of the way.
Weber grills consistently rise to the top in our outdoor grill tests. They have solid builds with
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