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Best BBQs of 2026: Top grills for outdoor cooking

From sleek modern designs to rugged classics built for weekend feasts, you’ll find standout BBQs from brands like Weber, Napoleon and more.

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Fire up the backyard and turn ordinary meals into something worth gathering around. A great BBQ isn’t just equipment. It’s the centrepiece of every warm-weather hangout. Whether you prefer the convenience of gas and propane or the rich, smoky flavour of charcoal, you’ll find standout BBQs from brands like Weber, Napoleon and more. From sleek modern designs to rugged classics built for weekend feasts, it’s all about choosing the one that fits your space, your style, and your appetite for great outdoor cooking.

Options at a glance

Best overall gas grill: Weber Genesis E-325 Natural Gas Grill

Best premium compact gas grill: Napoleon Rogue 425 BBQ Grill

Best advanced hybrid: Masterbuilt MB20041220 Gravity Series

Best all-in-one ceramic kamado grill: Kamado Joe KJ23RHC Classic Joe II 18 inch Charcoal Grill

Best portable gas grill: Coleman RoadTrip 285 Portable Stand-Up Propane Grill

Most versatile cooking experience: Blackstone Original Outdoor Griddle

Best electric grill for condos: George Foreman Indoor/Outdoor Electric Grill

 

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Best overall gas grill

If you’re looking for the best gas grill, consider the Weber Genesis E-325, featuring PureBlu burners and large sear zone that make it easy to cook multiple steaks or meals consistently at high quality. It has cast-iron grates, a Flavorizer bar system that boosts flavour while reducing flare-ups, and a versatile Weber Crafted setup that expands cooking options.

 

Best premium compact gas grill

The Rogue 425 BBQ Grill delivers top-notch performance with 3 burners, 36,000 BTUs, and 425 square inches of grilling space, plus a range gas side burner for added convenience. With easy portability, precise heat control, and durable stainless steel cooking grids, it’s the perfect choice for grilling perfection, even in tight spaces like balconies or small patios.

Best advanced hybrid

This grill delivers fast, high-performance heating—reaching 225°F in just 10 minutes and an intense 700°F in only 15—so you can move from setup to sear in record time. What sets it apart is its precision control system, allowing you to dial in consistent temperatures for everything from low-and-slow cooking to high-heat searing, giving you restaurant-level control in a home setup.
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Best all-in-one ceramic kamado grill

The Kamado-style grill is built for people who want a lot more than a standard BBQ. Its thick ceramic body holds heat incredibly well, which means steady, consistent temperatures whether you’re cooking low and slow or pushing it up for a hard sear. The airflow system lets you fine-tune the heat with precision, so you can easily switch between grilling, smoking, roasting, or even baking without losing performance.

 

Best portable gas grill

Whether it’s for a small space or travel, this road-ready grilling beast fires up 20,000 BTUs of triple-burner power—with push-button Instastart ignition, precise heat control, and quick-fold legs with wheels that make setup and pack-down a breeze.

 

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Most versatile cooking experience

This griddle from Blackstine has a huge flat-top surface that lets you cook everything at once—breakfast, burgers, stir-fries, and more—like a live cooking station. With fast, even heating across two zones and features like easy grease management and side prep shelves, it feels more interactive and creative than a standard grill where you’re mostly limited to grates and flipping meat.

 

Best electric grill for condos

This Cuisinart 2-in-1 electric grill makes a great choice for condos because it’s compact, runs on electricity, and doesn’t produce charcoal or propane smoke like traditional grills. It also features a 240-square-inch non-stick cooking surface with adjustable heat settings up to 550°F, plus a built-in grease drainage system for easier cleanup.
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