Napoleon Prestige 500 vs Broil King Regal S590 Pro
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Quick take: The Broil King Regal S590 Pro costs $600 less; the Broil King Regal S590 Pro offers more cooking space (625 vs 500 sq in); the Napoleon Prestige 500 reaches a higher max temp (650 vs 600°F).
| Spec | Napoleon Prestige 500 | Broil King Regal S590 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,799 | $1,199 |
| Rating | 4.6★ (1,200) | 4.6★ (800) |
| Type | Gas Grill | Gas Grill |
| Cooking Area | 500 sq in | 625 sq in |
| Max Temp | 650°F | 600°F |
| Fuel Type | Propane/Natural Gas | Propane/Natural Gas |
| Build Material | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel |
| Hopper Capacity | — | — |
| Burners | 4 | 5 |
| WiFi / App | No | No |
| App control | No | No |
| Meat probe | No | No |
| PID controller | No | No |
| Side burner | Yes | Yes |
| Rotisserie | Yes | Yes |
| Searing | Yes | Yes |
| Dimensions | 66.25 x 25 x 50.25 in | 62.5 x 24.8 x 49.2 in |
| Weight | 216 lbs | 220 lbs |
| Warranty | Limited lifetime | Lifetime (cookbox) |
Pros & cons
Napoleon Prestige 500
- ✓The 1,800°F infrared Sizzle Zone side burner delivers true steakhouse crust that no standard gas burner - including Weber's sear zones - can match
- ✓The infrared rear burner plus included rotisserie kit does restaurant-quality chicken and roasts, a package Weber charges hundreds extra for
- ✓Four main burners with 48,000 BTU heat the 500 sq in main grates evenly, with 760 sq in total including the warming rack
- ✓Full stainless lid, cookbox, and 9.5mm WAVE grates outclass the porcelain-coated steel on similarly priced Genesis models
- ✓Napoleon's President's limited lifetime warranty covers the castings, lid, and cookbox for 15+ years on key components
- ✓Thoughtful touches abound - JETFIRE per-burner ignition, blue LED knobs, interior lid lights, and an enclosed cart
- ✓r/grilling threads regularly recommend it over the Genesis as more grill for the same money once you count the rotisserie
- ✓Night-Light knobs and the integrated ice/marinade drawer in the cart make it a genuine entertaining station
- ✗At ~$1,800 street it's firmly premium, and the natural gas/propane versions and colors push it higher
- ✗The Sizzle Zone only fits one or two steaks at a time, so searing for a crowd is sequential
- ✗No smart features at all - no WiFi, app, or probes at a price where Weber includes Weber Connect on some models
- ✗Napoleon's US dealer and parts network is thinner than Weber's, so warranty claims can involve shipping waits
- ✗The stainless lid shows heat tint and fingerprints, needing regular polishing to stay showroom-pretty
- ✗Infrared burners are extra components that can crack or clog and cost more to replace than tube burners
- ✗The 500 sq in main area is average - big-batch grillers may want the Prestige 665 instead
- ✗Assembly is long (or costly if dealer-assembled), and at 216 lbs it's not moving far once placed
Broil King Regal S590 Pro
- ✓The solid 9mm stainless rod grates are the thickest in the class and hold enough heat to lay down steakhouse grill marks that thin Weber grates can't
- ✓Broil King's dual-tube burners produce a wider, more even flame pattern with fewer hot spots than standard tubes
- ✓55,000 BTU across five burners plus 625 sq in primary space out-guns similarly priced 3-burner Genesis models
- ✓The 15,000 BTU rear rotisserie burner and included rotisserie kit make spit-roasted chicken a stock feature, not an upsell
- ✓The cast-aluminum cookbox carries a lifetime warranty and holds heat like an oven for excellent indirect roasting
- ✓It's made in Dickson, TN and Huntington, IN factories, and r/grilling regulars consistently cite Broil King build quality as the reason to skip Weber
- ✓The Flav-R-Wave stainless system vaporizes drippings for flavor and controls flare-ups effectively
- ✓Enclosed cabinet, illuminated knobs, and stainless side shelves give flagship features at an upper-midrange price
- ✗Brand recognition trails Weber badly in the US, so resale value and neighborhood familiarity are lower
- ✗The heavy 9mm grates take longer to preheat and need consistent oiling to avoid rust spots despite being stainless
- ✗No smart features - no probes, WiFi, or app at a price point where competitors are adding them
- ✗The side burner is a standard tube burner on the base Pro; the infrared version costs about $150 more
- ✗At 220 lbs with a wide stance, assembly and placement are two-person jobs
- ✗Warranty is tiered - lifetime on the cookbox but shorter coverage on burners (10 years) and other parts
- ✗Dealer and parts availability is thinner than Weber's, though big-box stores now stock the brand
- ✗The lid thermometer reads dome temp, not grate temp, so precise cooks still need a separate probe