Nexgrill Deluxe 6-Burner with Ceramic Searing Side Burner vs Pit Boss Sportsman Portable 3-Burner
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Quick take: The Nexgrill Deluxe 6-Burner with Ceramic Searing Side Burner offers more cooking space (563.55 vs 380 sq in).
| Spec | Nexgrill Deluxe 6-Burner with Ceramic Searing Side Burner | Pit Boss Sportsman Portable 3-Burner |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ~$660 | ~$660 |
| Rating | — | — |
| Type | Gas Grill | Gas Grill |
| Cooking Area | 563.55 sq in | 380 sq in |
| Max Temp | — | — |
| Fuel Type | Propane/Natural Gas | Propane/Natural Gas |
| Build Material | Porcelain Cast Iron Grates / Porcelain Lid / Stainless Steel Burners | Cast Aluminum Lid and Body / Cast Iron Grids / Stainless Steel Burners |
| Hopper Capacity | — | — |
| Burners | 6 | 3 |
| 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 | 59.9 x 22.3 x 46.5 in | — |
| Weight | — | — |
| Warranty | 1 year | 5 years |
Pros & cons
Nexgrill Deluxe 6-Burner with Ceramic Searing Side Burner
- ✓75,000 BTU is roughly the output of a $3,900 Weber Summit at a sixth of the price
- ✓Rotisserie kit included in the box — Napoleon and Broil King charge extra for this at twice the price
- ✓Ceramic infrared side burner genuinely sears, rather than being a low-output saucepan ring
- ✓Dual energy valves and NG orifices included, so converting fuel later costs nothing
- ✓Angled porcelain flame tamers noticeably reduce flare-ups on fatty cuts
- ✗1-year warranty is the shortest of any grill in this batch and the honest cost of the feature list
- ✗Thin-gauge body: high BTU on light steel means hot spots and a lid that warps over seasons
- ✗Nexgrill publishes no shipping or assembled weight for this model
- ✗59.85 in wide with a tank frame rather than an enclosed cabinet — the tank is visible
Pit Boss Sportsman Portable 3-Burner
- ✓Three independently controlled burners on a portable is unusual — most give you one or two
- ✓380 sq in beats the Weber Traveler's 320 and the Weber Q 2800N+'s 320
- ✓Cast aluminum lid and body resist rust and dents in a way steel portables do not
- ✓5-year warranty, matching Weber's Q and Traveler coverage rather than the usual 1-year portable term
- ✓Battery-free SureFire ignition removes the most common portable-grill failure
- ✗At $660 it costs more than the Weber Traveler and Weber Q 2800N+ combined
- ✗The cart in the product photography is sold separately, which is easy to miss
- ✗Pit Boss publishes no assembled weight or dimensions for this model
- ✗25,000 BTU over 380 sq in is middling heat density; no sear zone or side burner