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Gas grills win on convenience: instant ignition, fast preheat, precise burner control, and easy cleanup. You trade a little of the smoky flavor charcoal gives, but for reliable weeknight cooking nothing is faster. We've focused on units that are built to last rather than the disposable big-box specials.
The default answer to "which gas grill should I buy?" Three burners give real zone control for searing on one side and holding on the other, the GS4 system improved ignition and burners, and porcelain-enameled cast-iron grates lay down clean sear marks. Around $500 and hard to beat at the price.
A meaningful step up in build, capacity, and heat: a dedicated sear zone for steakhouse crusts, more usable space, and Weber's long warranty behind the whole thing. If you grill often and want a unit that outlasts a decade of summers, this is the one.
The two-burner Spirit built for balconies, small patios, and tight footprints. You give up some grate space and a third heat zone, but you keep Weber's reliability and clean construction in a grill that actually fits where you need it. The right call when space, not capacity, is the constraint.
Buying notes
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