Char-Broil - Performance TRU-InfraRed 2-Burner Grill - Black

I had this exact grill and used it all year round for over 6 years. Sad to see it go, but purchased another one!!

This compact gas grill (two fold down shelves are great) is perfect for a small outdoor space. Easy to assemble, and grills really nicely with even heat. Aesthetically pleasing, with nice finishes and a quality thermometer on the lid. After using for about a month - great purchase especially considering the price.

Purchased for $229 on Deal of the Day. This is a great compact grill with collapsing prep tables and 4 wheels for easy movement. Assembly was pretty straight-forward, took approximately 1 hour, and only required a screwdriver (a socket wrench was helpful, but not necessary). The grill reaches searing temperature very quickly (5-10 minutes). After the initial sear, it is a little difficult to get the temperature reduced to a lower temperature, even when turning to low heat setting. I've managed this by reducing my cook times and am able to get juicy medium/medium-rare meats. This might make it difficult to cook a well-done steak that isn't charred on the outside. The grilltop is a maintenance disaster. Prepare to spend as much time cleaning the cooktop as you do grilling. The cooktop has very small holes, so grease and drippings do not drip into the base. This results in a LOT of smoke throughout cooking. The manufacturer suggests seasoning the cooktop with canola oil. This helps with sticking, but ultimately, you will have to remove the cooktop after each use and clean with soap, water, and a nylon brush to clear grease from the small holes. The porcelain cooktop is also of very poor quality. After using the grill 3 times, the paint has started chipping and flaking off the cooktop and onto grilled items. After researching this grill on amazon.com, this is a commonly reported defect, but oddly isn't in reviews on bestbuy.com. I have contacted Char-Broil support and they will be sending me new cooktops free to charge, however, they are on a 4-6 week back-order. Ultimately, the grill is capable of cooking juicy meats very quickly. But disappointed in the amount of cleaning that this grill will need if I ever receive a replacement cooktop that is safe to use. It is highly likely that I will return this grill and buy something more expensive and of higher quality.

We bought this grill on sale at Best Buy about a month ago. In regards to grilling and cooking meat, this grill does a fantastic job. I think the Infrared technology definitely helps to keep chicken, beef or whatever you are cooking more moist and juicy. It does take a little bit of adjusting to how quickly the grill heats up, but if you are a seasoned grill master or even an amateur like me, this shouldn't be too hard. Caring for the grill is a bit more difficult. You need to take care to season the grates before using it and it's recommended that you do so after cleaning as well. In my experience, you should not use metal wire brushes even if they say they are safe for porcelain. Even though it does not do as good of a job, a nylon brush should be used. Overall, love the grill, but it does require some specific care.

So far so good. The product is living up my expectation. If cooks in about half the time as my old Char Broil grill and the meat is much juicier. Of course you have to be careful not to over cook. One tip for a new user, be sure to thoroughly cover the grill (both sides) with canola oil before using and be sure to let the oil burn off before cooking. This really helps the clean up. After the grill cools I remove and clean the grill grates after each use and have not had any problem with build-up or the grill openings becoming clogged. This maintenance takes maybe five minutes and it keeps the grates clear of build-up.

Have had this grill for almost nine months now. Has held up really well. Took a bit to get used to infrared cooking as you'll get some heavy grill marks, but great flavor and moist cooking! I always find myself wondering when the tank will run out, seems to use less gas than my prior non-infrared grill. Great for small family!

Great Grill...Easy to build...Cooks very fast...easy clean up, but I always put down foil... Good size for 3 people...half the size of my old grill, so it is definitely easy to move. gets real hot, so set the dials lower and give it 10 - 15 minutes for the Temperature to level out. I read so bad reviews about this grill, I'm sorry they got a bad one, but that has not been my experience. I would buy this grill again without hesitation. very happy with it and try to grill as much as possible now. Grill is worth getting. Good luck!!!

I have the small portable x200 grill, and absolutely love it. I wanted one with more room so i can cook more food at the same time and got this unit. It works great, and is my main grill on my balcony, but when cooking for 1 or 2, i still prefer the x200. The unit is bigger. and as such more air to warm up. With thick cuts of steak, the time it takes to warm up after opening the grill makes it a bit harder to control. Even with that said , i am all about the infrared grills. no more standard grills for me.