Heat evenness mapped across the grate.
By Tom Brennan, Garden & Outdoor Editor · Published August 6, 2026 · 2 min read
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We mapped grate temperature at nine points and cooked identical loads on every grill.
A grill is an outdoor appliance in a hostile environment. The one whose burners and grates you can buy in eight years is the cheaper grill.
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Even heat, serviceable parts, and a ten-year warranty that gets honoured.
Best for: Regular outdoor cooking for a family
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