Char-Broil Grill2Go X200 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 $31 less; the Char-Broil Grill2Go X200 offers more cooking space (200 vs 22 sq in).
| Spec | Char-Broil Grill2Go X200 | Char-Broil Performance Series 22" Portable Tabletop Gas Griddle |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ~$180 | ~$149 |
| Rating | — | — |
| Type | Gas Grill | Griddle |
| Cooking Area | 200 sq in | 22 in griddle plate |
| Max Temp | — | — |
| Fuel Type | Propane/Natural Gas | Propane/Natural Gas |
| Build Material | Cast Aluminum | Rolled Steel |
| Hopper Capacity | — | — |
| Burners | 1 | 2 |
| WiFi / App | No | No |
| App control | No | No |
| Meat probe | No | No |
| PID controller | No | No |
| Side burner | No | No |
| Rotisserie | No | No |
| Searing | Yes | No |
| Dimensions | 23.7 x 15.7 x 13.6 in | — |
| Weight | 24.7 lbs | — |
| Warranty | 5 years burner and lid, 1 year parts | — |
Pros & cons
Char-Broil Grill2Go X200
- ✓Cast-aluminum body will not rust through the way the painted steel on most cheap portables does
- ✓Amplifire radiant plate nearly eliminates flare-ups and evens the single burner's heat across the grate
- ✓24.7 lbs and a latching lid with a carry handle make it genuinely one-hand portable
- ✓5-year warranty on burner and lid is unusually long in the sub-$200 portable class
- ✓Holds high surface temperature well for its size, so it sears better than its 9,500 BTU rating suggests
- ✗200 sq in feeds about four people, noticeably less than the RoadTrip 285
- ✗Single burner means no two-zone cooking at all
- ✗The infrared plate takes longer to preheat than a bare-burner portable
- ✗Currently out of stock on Char-Broil's own site, so buying means going through Lowe's or Walmart
- ✗Runs on 1 lb disposable cylinders by default; bulk-tank use needs an adapter hose
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