The 10 best gas grills of 2026: Consumer Reports

A gas grill is the centerpiece of outdoor cooking for millions of households, but the performance gap between models is bigger than most shoppers expect. Grills are tested on several key metrics, including how evenly they distribute heat across the cooking surface, how quickly they reach cooking temperature, and how well they slow-cook food away from direct flame. A grill that fails those tests will produce unevenly cooked food no matter how experienced the cook.

For shoppers who want to skip the guesswork, Consumer Reports evaluated gas grills across three size categories on evenness, temperature range, indirect cooking performance, preheat speed, and convenience to find the 10 models worth buying.

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At $1,259, this large Napoleon leads all 11 grills with an overall score of 78 out of 100. Consumer Reports found excellent results in preheat performance and indirect cooking, meaning it reaches high temperatures fast and handles slow cooking without overcooking edges. CR also rated evenness as very good, so food on the left side of the grate cooks at the same rate as food on the right. Napoleon's gas grills earn near-top marks in CR member surveys for projected reliability and owner satisfaction.

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This midsize Napoleon sells for $1,399 and scores 77 out of 100. Consumer Reports gave it top grades for both temperature range and indirect cooking, two metrics that determine whether a grill can sear a steak and slow-roast a chicken equally well. CR also found very solid scores for evenness and preheat performance. The model includes a side shelf, an auxiliary burner, and cast-steel cooking grates, and Napoleon earns some of the highest reliability and owner satisfaction ratings in CR's member surveys.

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Priced at $829, the Weber Genesis II E-315 earns a score of 75 and delivers strong results in heat evenness, temperature range, and indirect cooking. Consumer Reports notes that the three-burner grill performs well across all core testing areas and earns Excellent marks for convenience and sturdiness. One caveat CR identified is a slower-than-average preheat time, so plan on a few extra minutes before putting food on. Weber receives top marks in CR member surveys for both predicted reliability and owner satisfaction, placing it among the most trusted brands in the category.

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The Napoleon Freestyle 365 F365DPGT costs $529 and scores 74 out of 100 for a small grill with 315 square inches of cooking area and three main burners. Consumer Reports found excellent indirect heating performance and very good scores in preheat speed and temperature range, showing the grill handles both quick weeknight meals and longer slow-cook sessions. CR also noted excellent sturdiness ratings for this model. Napoleon as a brand earns strong reliability and owner satisfaction marks in CR's latest member surveys.

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At $2,349, the Weber Summit E-470 is the most expensive grill on this list and scores 74 out of 100. Consumer Reports says the grill collects near-top scores across almost every cooking category, including even heat, preheat times, temperature range, and indirect heat. CR notes the grill comes loaded with extras including a rotisserie, an infrared burner, a smoke tray for wood chips, a fuel gauge, and burners guaranteed for 10 years. Weber earns top scores in CR's member surveys for predicted reliability and owner satisfaction.

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The Feasto AP55-GL4101S is a large grill priced at $300 that scores 73 out of 100. Consumer Reports found top-level scores for preheat performance and temperature range, meaning it heats up quickly and can reach both very high and very low temperatures for versatile cooking. CR noted the grill distributes heat evenly across all four quadrants of the cooking surface, which makes managing multiple foods simultaneously easier and safer. The main drawback CR identified is a middle-of-the-road score for indirect cooking.

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Priced at $300, the midsize Even Embers GAS5420AS scores 73 out of 100 and earns its place on this list at a fraction of the cost of premium models. Consumer Reports found this five-burner grill earns top-level marks for heat evenness and very good marks for preheat speed, despite a price well under $500. CR notes the model includes a side burner and a built-in bottle opener, and it carries a 10-year warranty on its main burners. Even Embers gas grills earn respectable predicted reliability and owner satisfaction ratings in CR member surveys.

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The Monument Grills Denali D605 is a large six-burner grill priced at $800 with an overall score of 71. Consumer Reports gave it top marks for preheat performance and indirect cooking, and solid scores in heat evenness and temperature range. CR notes the grill comes equipped with an electronic ignition, a side burner, a digital temperature display, and four casters for mobility. Monument's gas grills earned stellar predicted reliability and owner satisfaction ratings in CR member surveys, though CR flagged the plastic side shelves as a step down from the stainless steel shelves found on most top-rated models.

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At $200, the Megamaster 720-0864MA is the lowest-priced grill on this list and scores 70 out of 100. Consumer Reports found very good performance across all core testing areas, including heat evenness, preheat speed, temperature range, and indirect cooking, with results that closely mirror those of the Napoleon Freestyle 365 at more than twice the price. CR noted the two-burner grill includes coated cast-iron grates and reaches high cooking temperatures quickly. One drawback CR flagged for Megamaster as a brand is only middling predicted reliability scores, with owner satisfaction ratings described as just fair.

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The six-burner Even Embers GAS2660AS is sold exclusively at Tractor Supply $TSCO for $530 and scores 68 out of 100. Consumer Reports found this large grill excels at heat evenness, with excellent scores in that test, plus very good results in preheat speed, indirect cooking, and temperature range. CR highlighted the model's extensive use of stainless steel in place of the cheaper coated metal typical of large grills in this price range. CR also pointed out the glass viewing window in the hood as a practical feature that lets cooks check on food without lifting the lid and losing heat.