Here’s the thing, when it comes to buying a 2 burner gas grill then there’s no absolute best answer. Believe me, the most critical skill is to know how to choose based on your very own needs.
No one can decide for you, but all we have is to teach you the “How”
In this guide I’m showing you the “How” actually, what do you need to look for, Pros and cons, what to avoid.
Then I will recommend you 4 different winners for 4 different prizes and different budgets
If you are in a hurry, here’s the list:
The Best Performance: Char-Broil Signature TRU-Infrared 325 – 2 burner gas grill- The Most Durable: Weber 44010001 Spirit II E-210 – 2 burner gas grill
- The Best Value For Money: MASTER COOK Professional 2 burner gas grill
- The Most Affordable: Char-Broil Classic 280 – 2 burner gas grill
- One more tabletop you may consider: Cuisinart CGG-306 Chef’s Style Stainless Tabletop 2 burner gas grill
You can jump to the conclusion of this guide through the index above or on the left, but I would recommend reading it through.
Ready? Let’s go.
How Actually You Can Pick The Best 2 Burner Gas Grill For You?
There are dozens of gas grills out there, probably you’re asking yourself how the hell I supposed to pick one?! Don’t worry, I’ve got you covered. In this section, I’m going to tell you what to consider when buying a 2 burner gas grill.
Material
One of the best advantages of gas grills is that they last longer.
And the grill material is the most significant factor that defines the quality and performance of the grill and how long it’s gonna last.
Every gas grill is made of a combination of different materials for its different parts. Let’s start with:
1 – The Grill Grates
Grates -also known as grids- are simply the cooking surface of the grill.
There are many grates materials, every one of them has pros and cons.
The Hard-Anodized Aluminum GrillGrates
Grill Grates
If we are going to talk about the best performance, then we have a winner!
Man, these things are great! Some people call them the best thing that ever happened to grilling.
They make the grill run hotter, keep the heat, evenly distribute it, MASSIVELY decrease the flare-ups and hot/cold spots, and they do leave really great sear marks.
Definitely worth the extra dollars if you are an enthusiast who’s looking for the best performance. A great alternative to the infrared burners system.
The only disadvantage is that you will need a bit extra effort to clean it but still not the hardest.
Note: no gas grill comes with the GrillGrates, it’s a separate upgrade product.
Cast Iro0n
It’s a great option in terms of getting hot and holding the heat, evenly cooking. Leave good-looking searing marks. But it MUST be seasoned with cooking oil after using it to keep it from rusting.
Porcelain-Coated Cast Iron
If you won’t upgrade to the GrillGrates, then the Porcelain-Coated Cast Iron is my recommendation. They combine the benefits of the cast iron, but with no worries about the rusting thing, also they’re easy to clean, leave good searing marks, last for a long time.
Rule of thumb: the heavier, the better.
Stainless Steel
It’s the easiest to clean, less likely to rust so it could last for a long time, some of them come with a life-time warranty, yet the most expensive, not so good in terms of heat retention and searing meat, also you may face some flare-ups.
Porcelain-Coated Steel
They may be a good and quite affordable choice, but the Porcelain layer does chip over time, they can give you a good performance, but you will need to replace them sooner. However, the Porcelain-coated steel grates are the least acceptable quality I would recommend to you.
What Grates To Avoid?
Chrome-Plated And Regular Steel Grates
Pretty affordable, but They’re thin, hard to clean, more likely to get all rusty.
Stamped Sheet Metal Grates
The least quality. Believe me, you don’t wanna cook your meal on one of those.
2 – The Grill Burner
The burners are the second most crucial factor that defines the “how long” of your grill.
We have 3 main materials here.
Infrared System Burners – My Recommendation.
It’s not an actual burners material, the actual burners are usually made from stainless steel.
– Then what is the infrared system then?
It’s a plate between the actual burner and the grates with many tiny holes. The plate absorbs the heat then converts it to infrared radiation.
If you remember some of your high school science, infrared radiation is electromagnetic waves that travel as fast as light in ANY direction. Which makes the Infrared system cooks much faster, more evenly distributed of the heat. This means that there won’t be any cold or hot spots, cut flare-ups, doesn’t need to be upgraded to the GrillGrates.
Stainless Steel Burners
If we’re gonna talk about which last longer, then the stainless steel burners do last longer, and are easier to clean. But not the best performance.
Cast Iron Burner
They perform BETTER than the stainless steel ones, they get hotter, hold the heat better. But tend to rust over time and require some more effort to clean.
3 -The Grill Finish (Body – Lid – Firebox, Etc.)
Well, I’m gonna be fast at this. It doesn’t make much of a difference.
However, stainless steel tends to last longer, but there is almost no grill that is made of 100% stainless steel.
Cooking Space
The cooking space is the second factor you should look at. It’s not a very critical point in your grill. The cooking space affects the time it takes to finish cooking the meal, of course, if you can cook 15 burgers at the time then you’re gonna finish faster than cooking 12 only. So you can host more people. It’s as simple as that.
Size And Weight
This factor doesn’t concern all people. But if you don’t have many places to grill or you’re planning to grill on the balcony for example, or even you intend to go grilling on a trip to the beach, then you should think about it more carefully, knowing that it may affect the overall performance of the grill. A smaller grill tends to perform less than a bigger one.
Assembly And Maintenance
Some grills are harder and more complex to assemble. In the recommendation section of this guide, I will consider that for you and tell you if any grill needs more effort to assemble and maintain.
Does It Have A Warming Rack?
Having a warm rack gives you more options for cooking different kinds of meat and veggies like corn or potatoes. It also gives you the ability to use different cooking techniques, like searing the meat first and then letting it cook slowly. And if you want to give some sauce to the meat or ribs, then the warming rack is perfect for it that it won’t burn your sauce or anything like this.
Side Burner?
As having a warm rack, side burners give you some more features. It’s like you have a stove with your grill. You can use it to prepare the sauce and other side dishes, and you may use it if you don’t have a warming rack.
Natural Gas Or Liquid Propane?
This is more of a note for you to make sure what is the type you’re buying. Many people don’t notice that they’re buying the natural gas version while they are looking for a liquid propane one.
And in case you don’t know, some grills give you the ability to convert it from liquid propane to the natural gas source back and forth. You can do so with a special kit you can buy separately.
Cost
Gas grills are considered a long-term investment and they are really worth investing in. But at the end of the day we are all trying to get the best value for our budget. Use the tips you’ve just read to pick the best option within your budget.
However, in the next few lines, I’m going to recommend you 5 different grills for all budgets, so whatever your budget is you will find a standing out option that suits your needs and budget.
And here we go, now you perfectly understood how to choose the best 2 burner gas grill and what to consider.
Now is the time you are waiting for. Let’s take a look and evaluate some of the best 2 burner gas grills based on all of the points we’ve talked about in the last section.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Please read the guide above to understand how I made these recommendations for you.
5 Of The Best 2 Burner Gas Grill S:
1- Char-Broil Signature TRU-Infrared 325 – 2 Burner Gas Grill
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This grill is my recommendation for the best 2 burner gas grill in terms of the best performance.
Why? This grill is built with a combination of very well-performing materials, which I recommended for you in the material part earlier in this guide, and it’s also featured on our best-infrared grills guide here and because of its outstanding performance.
Description And Key Features:
Char-Broil Signature TRU-Infrared 325 comes with 2 stainless steel burners capable of producing 18,000 BTU’s of heat – 445 square inches of cooking space: (17″ X 18 ” inches Primary – 7 X 17 inches warming rack) – Dual fuel: gives you more freedom, converting from Liquid Propane to NG Or vice versa Note: You can convert it using a special conversion kit, it doesn’t come with it you have to buy it separately – Folding side shelves.
Dimensions of 23-Deep x 46.8 Wide x 47.2Hight (inches) – 96.3 Pounds weight – Porcelain-Coated firebox and lid with a built-in thermometer.
Pros
- Infrared Burners System – much better performance.
- Porcelain-coated cast-iron grates – best performing materials for grates.
- Heats up faster, holds the heating better, distributes it evenly and efficiently.
- No cold/hot spots and No Flare-ups.
- Smokes all of the meat drippings to give a lovely smoky flavor.
- Juicy result and good-looking sear marks.
- Plenty of cooking space – 445 square inches of total cooking space
- The Porcelain-coated steel warming rack means more cooking options
- Rust-resistant materials.
- LP/ NG convertible – back and forth.
- Has a side burner version.
- More reliable.
- Cart style with 4 casters.
- looks as good as it cooks
- Stainless steel enclosed storage cabinet – allows you to store many things without looking messy.
- Integrated LED lights
Cons
- More expensive.
- 443 stainless steel burners (a lesser grade of stainless steel)
- Not the easiest to clean – but not messy
- Takes some work to assemble if you’re a beginner (Not so much)
- This is actually an advantage, but I have to say that it heats up and cooks faster, so you need to keep an eye on the food more than usual.
Worth Investing?
2 – Weber 44010001 Spirit II E-210 – 2 Burner Gas Grill.
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How can I make a roundup list for the best 2 burner gas grill and don’t include a Weber?!
This Spirit II E-210 is really one of the best, a good-looking and yet very durable piece from weber.
The worth mentioning that it is one of the best Weber gas grills guides here on this site.
Let’s take a look at its main features.
Description And Key Features:
Weber’s Spirit II E-210 comes with 2 stainless steel burners producing a total of 26000 BTU of heat per hour – measures 48 x 26 x 57 inches dimensions – Porcelain-Coated steel lid with a built-in thermometer -2 super durable folding shelves with 6 integrated tool hooks.
Pros
- Porcelain-Coated cast iron grates – means better getting hot and better holding and distributing the heat
- Plenty of space – 360 inches primary cooking space
- 90 inches warming rack gives more cooking options
- 3 Porcelain-Coated cast iron flavorizer bars (over 2 burners) catching the drippings and smoke to give a lovely smoky flavor to the meat.
- Grease management system – collects the not smoked drippings and funnels them away into a removable tray.
- 10-year 100% warranty
- iGrill 3 compatibility (sold separately) – allows you to cook smarter by monitoring the real-time temperature from your smartphone.
- Has 2 versions (LP gas tank – Natural gas)
- 4 different colors
Cons
- Heavy and somewhat bulky.
- Some reviews of bad shipping problems and damaged parts
Comment:
3 – MASTER COOK Professional – 2 Burner Gas Grill.
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And Here’s the winner of the best value for money prize.
Maybe Master Cook isn’t a very popular brand, but it really amazed me with the value it has compared to its cost, also there’s another Master Cook family member featured on the best 5 gas grills under 300 list.
let’s discuss why and list some pros and cons.
Description And Key Features:
The MASTER COOK Professional comes with 400 square inches of cooking space: (312 Primary – 90 warming rack) – 2 stainless steel burners capable of producing 32000 BTU’s of heat – Dimensions of 49.25 x 22.25 x 44.25 inches (inches) – weights 72.8 Pounds – Stainless steel lid and UFC – a built-in thermometer in the lid – a cart design with 4 casters.
Pros
- MUCH VALUE FOR LESS MONEY
- Rusting resistant Porcelain-Coated cast iron grates cause better heat retention and distribution.
- Porcelain-Coated Steel warming rack – perfect for slowly cooking the meat or toasting bun.
- Medium Weight of 72.8 Pounds
- Good looking enclosed storage cabinet to store the LP tank and more
- Folding shelves
- Stainless steel lid and UFC – easier to clean and last longer
- Easy to assemble
- Protective packaging – less likely to receive it with a bent part or something.
Cons
- Honestly, I tried to find any crucial Cons for this grill, but I couldn’t!
Comment:
You will find a final answer to this fight in the conclusion of this guide. So stick around, or you can jump there directly if you are in a hurry.
4- Char-Broil Classic 280 – 2 Burner Gas Grill.
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Char-Broil Classic 280 is the one that managed to take the “most affordable” prize and the Classic 360 his brother in the same family has won the same prize on our best 3 burner gas grills guide and of course it doesn’t need to be explained why
But it does need to list the key features and its Pros/Cons.
Description And Key Features:
The Char-Broil Classic 280 is all made from Porcelain-Coated Steel – comes with two styles, one with a 8,000 BTU side burner and another without – it has a capability of producing 20,000 BTUs of heat through the main burners – 280 square inches total cooking surface that measures 20-inches wide x 14-inches deep – dimensions of 16.9 x 26 x 17.7 inches.
Pros
- Pretty affordable.
- SUPER LIGHT – Weights only 37.5 Pounds.
- Doesn’t take much space.
- Good looking.
- Side burner version.
- 5-year burner warranty.
Cons
- Doesn’t last long because of its modest material – more likely to get rusty over time.
- Despite its small size but many people reported that it’s not easy to put together.
- Doesn’t have any plate to place the LP tank.
- Some people reported shipping troubles like bent parts or a wrong model.
- No warming rack and has no thermometer in the lid.
Comment – Buy It If You’re:
As I said some people complained that it’s difficult to assemble, so you may consider getting one of those expert-assembly things, but if you tend to pay the 70 more bucks to get that, then I think you may consider buying the MASTER COOK Professional instead (the second in the list).
5 – Cuisinart CGG-306 Chef’s Style Stainless Tabletop Grill
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I think it’s obvious why Cuisinart’s CGG-306 is on the list.
I know that you maybe weren’t looking for a tabletop one when you searched about the best 2 burner gas grill, but believe me, it’s worth considering. It’s gonna be fast this time
Description And Key Features:
The CGG-306 comes with 2 stainless steel burners producing 10,000 BTUs each – measure 21.5 x 19 x 15 inches dimensions – 275 inches of cooking space – Requires a 20 lbs Propane tank.
Comment:
Actually I was going to write that it’s not very durable and not for heavy usage, etc. But isn’t that obvious from the first look?! This grill is made for those who wanna go grilling by the beach or while they’re camping.
Obviously those people who wrote bad reviews for the CGG-306 were expecting too much for a little cute portable grill.
It is designed perfectly for a camping trip or light use. Intend for something else? Then DON’T!
Pros
- Super portable as you see – weights only 22 lbs
- Foldable legs.
- All are made from stainless steel.
- Suitable for larger cuts of meat.
- No assembly is required.
Cons
- Eh, I don’t know.
- Let’s discuss this in the comment.
Conclusion:
The Char-Broil Signature TRU-Infrared 325 wins! Why? Remember when I told you what to look for when buying a 2 burner gas grill? I said the grill material is the most significant factor that defines the quality of your grill.
Well, the char-broil’s Signature 325 combined the main 2 material recommendations, which are the infrared system and the porcelain-coated cast-iron grates. I can talk all day about this perfect performance combination.
But, If you don’t like it for any reason or it’s too expensive for you. I would strongly recommend you to consider buying one of MASTER COOK Professional OR Weber’s 44010001 Spirit II E-210 and upgrade to the GrillGrates™ incredible grates. As I told you, it’s a great alternative to the infrared system and gives you similar performance.