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Both Char-Broil and Nexgrill compete hard in the budget-to-mid gas grill range, and the comparison matters most for first-time grill buyers trying to figure out where the real quality differences are versus where they are just marketing.
Char-Broil Performance: TRU-Infrared searing at a low price
Char-Broil’s TRU-Infrared technology reduces flare-ups and cooks more evenly across the grate than a standard open-flame burner design, a genuine technical advantage that shows up at a price point where you would not normally expect it.
| Product | Standout Feature | Link |
|---|---|---|
| Charbroil Pro Series with Amplifire Infrared Technology 4-Burner Pr… | 3-IN-1: GRILL, GRIDDLE, CHARCOAL: This 3-in-1 Charbroil Pro Series is ready to grill, g… | Check Price → |
| Nexgrill Deluxe 4 Burner Natural Gas Grill with Griddle Insert | 【INCLUDED CAST IRON GRIDDLE INSERT】With 280 Square Inches of cooking space, cook eggs,… | Check Price → |
| Charbroil® Performance Series™ 5-Burner Cabinet Gas Grill – 463458021 | GAS GRILL: Powered by liquid propane gas to grill without the hassle of charcoal, this… | Check Price → |
- 3-IN-1: GRILL, GRIDDLE, CHARCOAL: This 3-in-1 Charbroil Pro Series is ready to grill, griddle & charcoal cook right out of the…
- PEACE OF MIND WARRANTY: Our gas grills are backed by a 3-year limited warranty, so you can focus on the food, not the “what ifs”
- ENDLESS FLAVOR POSSIBILITIES: The 3-in-1 grill lets you sear steaks, burgers, brats, chicken, and fish over gas, switch to the…
Nexgrill Deluxe: more burners, more cooking area for the price
Nexgrill tends to win on raw cooking area and burner count per dollar, making it the pick if total grate space matters more to you than any single searing technology feature.
- 【INCLUDED CAST IRON GRIDDLE INSERT】With 280 Square Inches of cooking space, cook eggs, bacon, hibachi, and more with the griddl…
- 【EXPANSIVE COOKING SURFACE】With 462 square inches of total cooking space and a 164 SQ Inch warming rack, this propane grill is…
- 【PORCELAIN CAST IRON COOKING GRIDS】The BBQ gas grill boasts porcelain-coated cast iron cooking grates, providing a non-stick, r…
Char-Broil Performance 5-Burner: for buyers who want both
If you like Char-Broil’s infrared searing but want Nexgrill-level cooking area, the 5-burner Performance tier splits the difference — more grate space than the 4-burner while keeping the same searing technology.
- GAS GRILL: Powered by liquid propane gas to grill without the hassle of charcoal, this grill runs on a 20-pound propane gas tan…
- COOKING AREA: Grill up to 24 burgers, 10 chicken breasts or 8 steaks on 495-square-inches of primary cooking space.
- BTU RATING: 37,500 BTUs and 4 top-ported stainless steel burners for lasting performance with a 10,000 BTU side burner
Want even, flare-up-resistant searing at a budget price? Char-Broil. Want the most cooking area per dollar? Nexgrill.
