Weber Q 1200 vs Char-Broil Performance Series FlavorMax 2-Burner Cabinet
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Quick take: The Weber Q 1200 costs $20 less; the Char-Broil Performance Series FlavorMax 2-Burner Cabinet offers more cooking space (310 vs 189 sq in).
| Spec | Weber Q 1200 | Char-Broil Performance Series FlavorMax 2-Burner Cabinet |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ~$279 | ~$299 |
| Rating | 4.6★ (7,712) | — |
| Type | Gas Grill | Gas Grill |
| Cooking Area | 189 sq in | 310 sq in |
| Max Temp | 500°F | — |
| Fuel Type | Propane/Natural Gas | Propane/Natural Gas |
| Build Material | Cast aluminum body and lid, glass-reinforced nylon frame | 409 Stainless Steel Burners / Porcelain-Coated Cast Iron Grates / Stainless Steel Lid |
| Hopper Capacity | — | — |
| Burners | 1 | 2 |
| 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 | 40.9 x 16.5 x 15.5 in | 44.5 x 22 x 44.9 in |
| Weight | 31 lbs | 71 lbs |
| Warranty | 5 years | 1 year overall (5 years burners, 2 years lid/firebox) |
Pros & cons
Weber Q 1200
- ✓Heavy cast aluminum construction retains heat far better than thin portable rivals
- ✓Porcelain cast iron grates produce genuine sear marks
- ✓One of the most-reviewed and highest-rated portables on the market
- ✓Fold-out side tables and electronic ignition are rare at this size
- ✓5-year warranty and decades of parts availability
- ✓Compact enough for balconies where full-size grills are banned
- ✗Single burner rules out two-zone or indirect cooking
- ✗189 sq in maxes out around four people
- ✗Burns through 1 lb canisters fast - the tank adapter hose is a near-mandatory extra
- ✗Regulator low-flow lockout after canister swaps is a common owner annoyance
- ✗At $279 it costs more than some full-size 4-burner grills
Char-Broil Performance Series FlavorMax 2-Burner Cabinet
- ✓FlavorMax emitter plate meaningfully cuts flare-ups, which is the main complaint about cheap gas grills
- ✓Enclosed cabinet hides the tank and adds storage — unusual at $299
- ✓Foldable side shelves drop the stored width substantially on a tight balcony
- ✓Porcelain-coated cast iron grates, not the thin wire grates common at this price
- ✓Four casters with two locking, so it repositions easily on a deck
- ✗22,000 BTU over 310 sq in is adequate but not fast to recover with a full grate
- ✗Base warranty is only 1 year on most of the grill; only the burners get 5
- ✗No side burner, sear zone, rotisserie or thermometer beyond the lid gauge
- ✗Char-Broil publishes ratings only through a review widget that does not expose a citable count
- ✗Stainless lid over a painted steel cabinet — the finish is not uniform