Char-Broil Performance Series FlavorMax 2-Burner Cabinet vs Char-Broil Grill2Go X200
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Quick take: The Char-Broil Grill2Go X200 costs $119 less; the Char-Broil Performance Series FlavorMax 2-Burner Cabinet offers more cooking space (310 vs 200 sq in).
| Spec | Char-Broil Performance Series FlavorMax 2-Burner Cabinet | Char-Broil Grill2Go X200 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ~$299 | ~$180 |
| Rating | — | — |
| Type | Gas Grill | Gas Grill |
| Cooking Area | 310 sq in | 200 sq in |
| Max Temp | — | — |
| Fuel Type | Propane/Natural Gas | Propane/Natural Gas |
| Build Material | 409 Stainless Steel Burners / Porcelain-Coated Cast Iron Grates / Stainless Steel Lid | Cast Aluminum |
| Hopper Capacity | — | — |
| Burners | 2 | 1 |
| WiFi / App | No | No |
| App control | No | No |
| Meat probe | No | No |
| PID controller | No | No |
| Side burner | No | No |
| Rotisserie | No | No |
| Searing | No | Yes |
| Dimensions | 44.5 x 22 x 44.9 in | 23.7 x 15.7 x 13.6 in |
| Weight | 71 lbs | 24.7 lbs |
| Warranty | 1 year overall (5 years burners, 2 years lid/firebox) | 5 years burner and lid, 1 year parts |
Pros & cons
Char-Broil Performance Series FlavorMax 2-Burner Cabinet
- ✓FlavorMax emitter plate meaningfully cuts flare-ups, which is the main complaint about cheap gas grills
- ✓Enclosed cabinet hides the tank and adds storage — unusual at $299
- ✓Foldable side shelves drop the stored width substantially on a tight balcony
- ✓Porcelain-coated cast iron grates, not the thin wire grates common at this price
- ✓Four casters with two locking, so it repositions easily on a deck
- ✗22,000 BTU over 310 sq in is adequate but not fast to recover with a full grate
- ✗Base warranty is only 1 year on most of the grill; only the burners get 5
- ✗No side burner, sear zone, rotisserie or thermometer beyond the lid gauge
- ✗Char-Broil publishes ratings only through a review widget that does not expose a citable count
- ✗Stainless lid over a painted steel cabinet — the finish is not uniform
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