Halo Getaway Griddle vs Royal Gourmet GD401 4-Burner Portable Grill & Griddle Combo
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Quick take: The Royal Gourmet GD401 4-Burner Portable Grill & Griddle Combo costs $10 less; the Royal Gourmet GD401 4-Burner Portable Grill & Griddle Combo offers more cooking space (606 vs 289 sq in).
| Spec | Halo Getaway Griddle | Royal Gourmet GD401 4-Burner Portable Grill & Griddle Combo |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ~$280 | ~$270 |
| Rating | — | — |
| Type | Griddle | Griddle |
| Cooking Area | 289 sq in | 606 sq in |
| Max Temp | — | — |
| Fuel Type | Propane/Natural Gas | Propane/Natural Gas |
| Build Material | Pre-Seasoned Steel | Steel |
| Hopper Capacity | — | — |
| Burners | 2 | 4 |
| 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 | No |
| Dimensions | — | — |
| Weight | — | — |
| Warranty | — | — |
Pros & cons
Halo Getaway Griddle
- ✓Two independently controlled zones on a portable, where most travel griddles have one burner
- ✓Silicone lid folds flat rather than being a rigid hood taking up pack space
- ✓Locking grease cup is a genuinely thought-through travel detail
- ✓Runs on 1 lb canisters or a 20 lb tank with the conversion kit, so it works for a weekend or a season
- ✓289 sq in is larger than most 17-inch tabletop griddles at a similar price
- ✗Halo publishes no weight or folded dimensions, which is the first thing a camper needs to know
- ✗20 lb tank use requires a separately sold conversion kit
- ✗Silicone lid will not hold heat as well as a steel hood for melting and steaming
Royal Gourmet GD401 4-Burner Portable Grill & Griddle Combo
- ✓Griddle and grill grate side by side means bacon and burgers cook at once without swapping surfaces
- ✓48,000 BTU across four independent burners is more heat than most portables at twice the price
- ✓Folding legs make a 606 sq in cooking surface genuinely transportable
- ✓Street price of roughly $270 is well under the brand's own list price, so it is easy to buy well
- ✓Two side tables included for prep space
- ✗Royal Gourmet's own store price of $428.99 is far above street, which makes the brand's pricing hard to trust
- ✗Plain steel construction with a reputation for rust if stored uncovered
- ✗No hood on the base model, so wind steals heat and there is no roasting
- ✗No published warranty terms, and support is thin compared with Blackstone or Weber
- ✗Splitting the surface means neither the griddle nor the grill section is full size