Char-Broil Commercial Series 4-Burner Gas Grill & Griddle vs Nexgrill Deluxe 6-Burner with Ceramic Searing Side Burner
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Quick take: The Char-Broil Commercial Series 4-Burner Gas Grill & Griddle costs $11 less; the Nexgrill Deluxe 6-Burner with Ceramic Searing Side Burner offers more cooking space (563.55 vs 535 sq in).
| Spec | Char-Broil Commercial Series 4-Burner Gas Grill & Griddle | Nexgrill Deluxe 6-Burner with Ceramic Searing Side Burner |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ~$649 | ~$660 |
| Rating | — | — |
| Type | Gas Grill | Gas Grill |
| Cooking Area | 535 sq in | 563.55 sq in |
| Max Temp | — | — |
| Fuel Type | Propane/Natural Gas | Propane/Natural Gas |
| Build Material | 443 Stainless Steel Burners / Semi-Gloss Coated Cast Iron Grates / Stainless Steel Heat Tents | Porcelain Cast Iron Grates / Porcelain Lid / Stainless Steel Burners |
| Hopper Capacity | — | — |
| Burners | 4 | 6 |
| WiFi / App | No | No |
| App control | No | No |
| Meat probe | No | No |
| PID controller | No | No |
| Side burner | No | Yes |
| Rotisserie | No | Yes |
| Searing | Yes | Yes |
| Dimensions | 61.4 x 23.7 x 47.7 in | 59.9 x 22.3 x 46.5 in |
| Weight | 157 lbs | — |
| Warranty | 3 years overall (10 years burners, 3 years grates) | 1 year |
Pros & cons
Char-Broil Commercial Series 4-Burner Gas Grill & Griddle
- ✓Built-in griddle removes the need for a separate flat-top appliance
- ✓443-grade stainless burners with a 10-year warranty, a real upgrade over the 409 stainless in the Performance line
- ✓802.9 sq in total cooking area is more than any Weber under $1,200
- ✓Gas2Coal trays convert it to charcoal for smoke and high-heat searing
- ✓157 lbs of build against 91 lbs for the 5-burner Performance — the extra mass is visible in lid and cart rigidity
- ✗No side burner despite the price, unlike Performance models half the cost
- ✗3-year overall warranty still trails Weber and Napoleon by a decade
- ✗32,000 BTU over 535 sq in is modest; the griddle section is slow to come up to temperature
- ✗61.4 in wide is a Genesis-sized footprint for a mid-price grill
Nexgrill Deluxe 6-Burner with Ceramic Searing Side Burner
- ✓75,000 BTU is roughly the output of a $3,900 Weber Summit at a sixth of the price
- ✓Rotisserie kit included in the box — Napoleon and Broil King charge extra for this at twice the price
- ✓Ceramic infrared side burner genuinely sears, rather than being a low-output saucepan ring
- ✓Dual energy valves and NG orifices included, so converting fuel later costs nothing
- ✓Angled porcelain flame tamers noticeably reduce flare-ups on fatty cuts
- ✗1-year warranty is the shortest of any grill in this batch and the honest cost of the feature list
- ✗Thin-gauge body: high BTU on light steel means hot spots and a lid that warps over seasons
- ✗Nexgrill publishes no shipping or assembled weight for this model
- ✗59.85 in wide with a tank frame rather than an enclosed cabinet — the tank is visible