Napoleon Rogue PRO-S 525 RSIB vs Napoleon Professional 605 Charcoal Cart
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Quick take: The Napoleon Professional 605 Charcoal Cart costs $30 less; the Napoleon Professional 605 Charcoal Cart offers more cooking space (605 vs 525 sq in).
| Spec | Napoleon Rogue PRO-S 525 RSIB | Napoleon Professional 605 Charcoal Cart |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ~$1,679 | ~$1,649 |
| Rating | — | 4.4★ (38) |
| Type | Gas Grill | Charcoal Grill |
| Cooking Area | 525 sq in | 605 sq in |
| Max Temp | — | 700°F |
| Fuel Type | Propane/Natural Gas | Wood/Charcoal |
| Build Material | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel |
| Hopper Capacity | — | — |
| Burners | 4 | — |
| WiFi / App | No | No |
| App control | No | No |
| Meat probe | No | No |
| PID controller | No | No |
| Side burner | Yes | No |
| Rotisserie | Yes | Yes |
| Searing | Yes | Yes |
| Dimensions | — | 67.5 x 24.75 x 49.25 in |
| Weight | — | 241 lbs (packaged) |
| Warranty | 15 years bumper-to-bumper on every part | 15 years |
Pros & cons
Napoleon Rogue PRO-S 525 RSIB
- ✓The infrared SIZZLE ZONE side burner hits steakhouse temperatures that no main burner on a cart grill reaches
- ✓15-year bumper-to-bumper coverage on every part, not just the burners, is the best warranty in its price class
- ✓Rear infrared burner means rotisserie capability is built in rather than an upsell tier
- ✓SafetyGlow knobs are a real safety feature on a gas grill, and cheap rivals do not have them
- ✓WAVE cooking grids leave distinctive sear marks and stop small food falling through
- ✓Folding side shelf and locking casters make it workable on a small deck
- ✗The rotisserie spit kit itself is not included at this tier — the rear burner is, the hardware is not
- ✗No probe, screen or connectivity of any kind
- ✗Napoleon sells through dealers and the street price swings by $150 or more between sellers
- ✗525 sq in of primary grate is modest for a grill this wide once the side burner is accounted for
Napoleon Professional 605 Charcoal Cart
- ✓A rear rotisserie burner fired by charcoal rather than gas — genuinely unique in the US market
- ✓The charcoal bed raises and lowers on a crank, so sear height is adjustable mid-cook without touching the fire
- ✓Front-loading charcoal door means you reload without moving a grate full of food
- ✓15-year limited warranty, the longest on any charcoal grill in the catalog
- ✓850 sq in total cooking area and 605 sq in of main grid — roughly two Weber kettles
- ✓ACCU-PROBE lid gauge reads to 700°F with the smoking and searing bands marked, not a vague dial
- ✗$1,649 is Big Green Egg XLarge money for a steel grill that will not hold heat like ceramic
- ✗67.5 inches wide — this needs as much patio as a full gas cart
- ✗The rotisserie kit is $221.99 extra despite the rotisserie burner being the headline feature
- ✗38 reviews at 4.4 on Napoleon's own store is a thin base for a $1,649 purchase
- ✗241 lbs packaged; assembly and placement are a two-person job
- ✗Stainless at this price point still discolors above the firebox — that is physics, not a defect, but buyers are surprised