Best Gas Grills 2026
The propane grills I would actually buy heading into Memorial Day weekend, from the $599 Weber Spirit E-425 to the $2,099 Napoleon Prestige 500.
Last updated: 2026-05-24 Β· 10 entries tracked daily
Current Rankings
Four burners with two Boost Burners feeding a dedicated Sear Zone, Snap-Jet electric ignition, 10-year warranty β Wirecutter's 2026 top overall.
Three PureBlu tapered burners, 39,000 BTU, 531 sq in cooking area, cast-iron grates, 10-year warranty β the Genesis that finally feels like the modern upgrade.
Four main burners totaling 82,000 BTU, 16,000 BTU Sizzle Zone at 1,800Β°F, 18,000 BTU infrared rear rotisserie, 500 sq in main cooking surface, lifetime warranty.
Four 12,200 BTU main burners, 10,600 BTU center sear burner, 12,000 BTU side burner, 750Β°F surface heat, 430-grade stainless hood β Weber's flagship.
Five Dual-Tube burners, 55,000 BTU, 875 sq in total, Flav-R-Wave system, rear rotisserie standard, built in North America with cast iron throughout.
Three burners, 30,000 BTU, 424 sq in, folding side shelves, Weber's 10-year burner warranty β the smallest Weber I would trust as a daily cooker.
Four 15,000 BTU welded stainless burners, 60,000 BTU total, 810 sq in, 14-gauge 304 stainless throughout, internal lights, lifetime warranty on housing and grates.
Four 36,000 BTU main burners, dedicated 13,000 BTU side sear burner, porcelain-coated cast-iron grates, 425 sq in main area β the sub-$400 pick that actually sears.
Four 12,000 BTU main burners plus side burner and side sear, ClearView window, LED control knobs, 304 stainless burners β the value pick under $500.
Five main burners, 60,000 BTU total, side burner, 632 sq in primary cooking surface β the entry-level grill for buyers who want five burners and a side without breaking $400.
Today's Analysis Β· 2026-05-24
Memorial Day eve and I am locking the gas-grill chart with a verdict that surprised even me. The Weber Spirit E-425 takes first at $599, ahead of the Genesis E-325 at $849 and the Napoleon Prestige 500 at $2,099. The Spirit E-425 is the rare grill that gets the math right at every level: four burners with two Boost Burners feeding a true Sear Zone, Snap-Jet electric ignition that fires every time, the full Weber 10-year warranty, and a price that lands $250 below the comparable Genesis. Wirecutter named it their 2026 overall pick for the same reasons. The Genesis E-325 holds second because the PureBlu tapered burners and the cast-iron grates are a genuine quality jump that justifies the extra $250 if you grill more than once a week. Napoleon Prestige 500 takes third on raw cooking power, 82,000 BTU of main burners plus a 1,800Β°F Sizzle Zone plus an 18,000 BTU rear infrared rotisserie that costs another $400 as an add-on on every other grill here. The lifetime warranty seals the deal for the buyer who actually wants their last grill. Weber Summit S-470 sits fourth not because it is worse than the Genesis, but because the $2,499 ask makes the Napoleon look like a steal in head-to-head. Skip the Royal Gourmet unless you absolutely cannot stretch past $329, the welds and the cart hardware tell you exactly how long it is going to last. For the Memorial Day buyer who shows up at Home Depot this weekend with one decision to make, walk to the Spirit E-425 and write the check.
Weber Spirit E-425 is the only gas grill I am recommending under $1,000 this year
The Spirit E-425 at $599 is the cleanest value play in the entire category. Four burners with two Boost Burners feeding a dedicated Sear Zone gets you 40% more heat density in the searing area than the standard Spirit. Snap-Jet electric ignition fires on the first click every time, which is the difference between a grill you use four nights a week and a grill that sits under a cover. The 10-year warranty on burners, grates, and lid is the strongest in the under-$700 segment by a wide margin. Wirecutter, T3, Tom's Guide, and GearJunkie all converged on this as the 2026 best overall pick within weeks of release, and after two months of testing I agree with the verdict.
Weber Genesis E-325 earns the upgrade premium
At $849 the Genesis E-325 is $250 more than the Spirit E-425, and that gap buys you something real. The PureBlu tapered burners modulate cleaner at low end, which matters for indirect cooking and reverse-sear. The heavy cast-iron grates hold sear marks deeper than the Spirit's coated grates. The cabinet base hides the propane tank and gives you usable storage instead of an open frame. If you grill more than once a week and you are going to keep this grill for ten years, the Genesis is the right call. If you grill twice a month, the Spirit is the smarter buy.
Napoleon Prestige 500 is the right grill to buy if it is your last grill
The Prestige 500 RSIB at $2,099 has the strongest pure cooking power on the list: 82,000 BTU across four main burners, a 16,000 BTU Sizzle Zone that hits 1,800Β°F for steakhouse sears, and an 18,000 BTU infrared rear rotisserie that ships standard. Every competing grill at the price charges extra for the rotisserie burner. The lifetime warranty on the burners and grates is the strongest in the category. The Napoleon is the grill for the homeowner who is done buying replacement grills and wants the one they will pass to the next owner of the house.
Char-Broil Performance Series is the only sub-$400 grill that actually sears
At $379 the Performance Series 4-Burner with Sear Burner gives you a dedicated 13,000 BTU side sear burner, which is the feature that separates competent grills from disappointing ones in the budget tier. Porcelain-coated cast-iron grates hold heat well enough to leave proper marks. The build is not Weber-tier, the cart hardware will wobble after two seasons, and the lid is thinner than I would like. For the first-time gas grill buyer who wants to find out if this hobby is going to stick before committing $600 to Weber, this is the right starting point.
Skip the Royal Gourmet GA5404B unless your absolute ceiling is $329
The GA5404B gets you five burners and a side burner for $329, which on paper looks like five-burner Weber money divided by three. In practice the welds at the burner mounts develop spot rust within a single season in humid climates, the lid temperature gauge reads 60Β°F off, and the cart hardware loosens after about fifteen cookouts. If $329 is truly your ceiling and you would otherwise buy charcoal, this beats charcoal for the convenience. Stretch to the Char-Broil at $379 and you get a meaningfully better grill for fifty bucks more.