Charbroil Versus Weber: We Tested a $1,000 Grill Versus a $700 Model

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It’s prime grilling season, and for some of you, time to shop for a new one. When looking at price tags, it's difficult to tell what you actually get for your money. Why are some grills $1,500 and others $400? What makes up that difference in cost?

We grill almost every day at my home, especially in the warmer months. My spouse and I spent the last few months testing two popular grill brands: Weber and Charbroil. Weber is a well-known grill brand that consistently tops our best lists for its build quality and consistent performance. The model we tested for this comparison is the Genesis EX-325W, a premium smart grill that boasts features like a temperature probe, an app for remote cooking control and a powerful sear zone. It retails for $1,000 to $1,050.

Charbroil is known as a budget brand. We tested one of its higher-end...

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