Best Gas Grills Under $500
These five models from Cuisinart, Even Embers, and Monument Grills deliver solid performance in our tests at decent prices
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While some of the highest-rated and best gas grills we test can cost $2,500 or more, we’ve found that you don’t have to spend a lot to get one you’ll enjoy. Our ratings include some great models at reasonable prices, like those for under $500—or even under $300, if you’re looking for a budget option.
Best Gas Grills Under $500
These gas grills from Even Embers, Cuisinart, and Monument Grills cost under $500 and earn excellent performance scores in a variety of Consumer Reports’ lab tests.
How CR Tests Gas Grills
To assess gas grills, Consumer Reports rigorously tests them in our lab, where we wire the surface of each one with heat-resistant thermocouples and run four temperature tests. We also evaluate how evenly each model heats, how hot the surface gets at the 10-minute mark (because that’s when people like to start cooking, according to our data), and each model’s sturdiness, among other details.
You can learn more about our testing methods in CR’s grill buying guide.
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