Napoleon Prestige 500 vs Summerset Sizzler 32-Inch 4-Burner Built-In Gas Grill
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Quick take: The Napoleon Prestige 500 costs $20 less; the Summerset Sizzler 32-Inch 4-Burner Built-In Gas Grill offers more cooking space (533 vs 500 sq in).
| Spec | Napoleon Prestige 500 | Summerset Sizzler 32-Inch 4-Burner Built-In Gas Grill |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ~$1,879 | ~$1,899 |
| Rating | 4.5★ (1,202) | — |
| Type | Gas Grill | Gas Grill |
| Cooking Area | 500 sq in | 533 sq in |
| Max Temp | 650°F | — |
| Fuel Type | Propane/Natural Gas | Propane/Natural Gas |
| Build Material | Stainless Steel | #443 Stainless Steel |
| Hopper Capacity | — | — |
| Burners | 4 | 4 |
| WiFi / App | No | No |
| App control | No | No |
| Meat probe | No | No |
| PID controller | No | No |
| Side burner | Yes | No |
| Rotisserie | Yes | No |
| Searing | Yes | No |
| Dimensions | 66.25 x 25 x 50.25 in | 32 in wide (built-in cutout) |
| Weight | 216 lbs | — |
| Warranty | Limited lifetime | Gold Standard Lifetime Warranty, 100% non-prorated replacement parts |
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
- ✓owner discussions 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
Summerset Sizzler 32-Inch 4-Burner Built-In Gas Grill
- ✓Needs no electricity at all, which removes a whole trade from the install and a whole category of failure from the grill
- ✓Gold Standard warranty is 100% non-prorated, meaning replacement parts are not depreciated by age the way most lifetime warranties are
- ✓Anti-theft knobs are a real feature for shared or public installations
- ✓8mm round grates and #443 flame tamers are heavier hardware than the price suggests
- ✓Under $1,900 for a four-burner built-in head from a dealer-network brand
- ✗#443 stainless is more corrosion-prone than the #304 used by Blaze, Bull and Coyote — a real consideration near salt air
- ✗No interior or exterior lighting of any kind; Summerset reserves that for Sizzler Pro and above
- ✗No rear burner, so rotisserie is out; the infrared sear burner is a separate drop-in accessory
- ✗12,000 BTU per burner is the lowest per-burner output in this group