Blackstone On The Go 14" Griddle with Side Burner vs Char-Broil Performance Series 22" Portable Tabletop Gas Griddle
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Quick take: The Char-Broil Performance Series 22" Portable Tabletop Gas Griddle costs $30 less; the Blackstone On The Go 14" Griddle with Side Burner offers more cooking space (168 vs 22 sq in).
| Spec | Blackstone On The Go 14" Griddle with Side Burner | Char-Broil Performance Series 22" Portable Tabletop Gas Griddle |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ~$179 | ~$149 |
| Rating | — | — |
| Type | Griddle | Griddle |
| Cooking Area | 168 sq in | 22 in griddle plate |
| Max Temp | — | — |
| Fuel Type | Propane/Natural Gas | Propane/Natural Gas |
| Build Material | Rolled Carbon Steel | Rolled Steel |
| Hopper Capacity | — | — |
| Burners | 2 | 2 |
| WiFi / App | No | No |
| App control | No | No |
| Meat probe | No | No |
| PID controller | No | No |
| Side burner | Yes | No |
| Rotisserie | No | No |
| Searing | No | No |
| Dimensions | 21 x 17 x 6 in | — |
| Weight | 25 lbs | — |
| Warranty | 1 year | — |
Pros & cons
Blackstone On The Go 14" Griddle with Side Burner
- ✓Side burner on a unit this small is genuinely rare and turns a griddle into a one-box camp kitchen
- ✓Latching hood and handle mean it travels as a closed case rather than needing a separate bag
- ✓25 lbs is a one-hand carry from truck bed to picnic table
- ✓Propane chain lets a second Blackstone run off the same tank, which matters on a long camp trip
- ✗168 sq in cooks for two, three at a stretch — it is not a group griddle
- ✗14,400 BTU split across two burners means slow recovery once cold food hits the plate
- ✗Carbon steel still needs seasoning and rust care, which is harder to keep up with on the road
Char-Broil Performance Series 22" Portable Tabletop Gas Griddle
- ✓Roughly $55 cheaper than the Blackstone 22 tabletop already in the catalog for the same plate width
- ✓Two independent burners, so a two-zone setup is possible even on a small plate
- ✓Tabletop form factor keeps weight and storage bulk well below any cart griddle
- ✓Backed by Char-Broil's retail parts network rather than a no-name import brand
- ✓A folding-cart sibling exists on the same plate if a stand is wanted later
- ✗No lid or hard cover, so seasoning is exposed between cooks
- ✗22 inches of plate is tight once you are cooking for more than three or four
- ✗Requires a table — there is no stand in the box
- ✗Char-Broil publishes neither weight, dimensions, BTU nor warranty for this model
- ✗Budget build; the grease cup and igniter are the usual first failure points at this price