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Best gas barbecues in 2026
The ten best gas barbecues of 2026 from Enders, Rösle, Weber, Napoleon and Burnhard, ranked on searing power, heat control, build quality and cleaning, plus balcony picks.
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AI generatedThe best gas barbecues in 2026 heat up in minutes, sear a steak properly, hold a low temperature for slow cooking and are easy to clean afterwards. In Germany the market is led by Weber, with strong competition from Enders, Rösle, Napoleon and Burnhard, and many grills now add a ceramic infrared burner that reaches 500 °C or more for a steakhouse crust. Choosing well comes down to size, searing power, build quality and how much you value extras such as side burners, digital thermometers and storage.
To build this ranking we relied mainly on the F.A.Z. Kaufkompass gas grill test, which has compared 22 grills with temperature measurements and cooking tests and was last updated in August 2026, plus Wirecutter's long-running gas grill testing. We then checked each model's range on the manufacturer's website. We ranked grills on searing heat, heat distribution, low-and-slow control, flare-up behaviour, build quality, ease of assembly and cleaning, and value. Stiftung Warentest withdrew its 2026 grill trolley results in May 2026 while it reviews questions about its testing, so we have not used those ratings.
At a glance
#1 · Best for Steak lovers who want top-down heat
Enders Uniq 3 IK Cruster
Best gas barbecue for searing
The F.A.Z. Kaufkompass test winner has a ceramic burner in the main chamber that you lower with a lever from an upright parked position, turning the grill into a top-heat steak grill as well. Testers measured well over 600 °C under the ceramic burner and around 400 °C over the Turbo Zone tube burner alone. It adds a side hob, a gastronorm storage container with a wooden board lid and a very easy cleaning concept. The fiddly side table assembly and some sharp metal edges are the only real complaints.
- Swivelling ceramic burner in the main chamber
- Turbo Zone burner
- Side hob
- Storage container with cutting board
- Easy-clean grease system
- Burners
- 3 main burners plus ceramic burner
- Brand based in
- Germany
- Price range
- Mid-range
#2 · Best for Buyers who want every extra in one grill
Rösle Videro Pro G3-S
Best-equipped mid-range grill
Rösle's Videro Pro G3-S performs well across the board and was the runner-up in the F.A.Z. Kaufkompass test. Its side tables hold both a 500 °C ceramic burner and a hob, it has illuminated control knobs, two folding side tables and a pull-out pharmacy-style cabinet underneath. Material quality is high, and although it costs more than some rivals, testers felt it justifies the price.
- 500 °C side ceramic burner
- Side hob
- Folding side tables
- Illuminated knobs
- Pull-out storage cabinet
- Burners
- 3 main burners plus side burners
- Brand based in
- Germany
- Price range
- Mid-range to upper mid-range
#3 · Best for Families who host often
Weber Genesis EP-435W
Relaxed, even grilling on a big grate
Weber's four-burner Genesis offers a very large cooking and warming area, a precise integrated digital thermometer and cooking chamber lighting. F.A.Z. Kaufkompass measured close to 400 °C in the chamber and well over 300 °C over the Sear Zone with the lid open, and it held low-and-slow temperatures on a single burner. Flare-ups are rare, making it a calm grill to cook on. There is no ceramic burner, and a few plastic parts feel out of place at this price.
- Four burners with Sear Zone
- Integrated digital thermometer
- Cooking chamber lighting
- Very large grilling area
- Weber Connect on EPX versions
- Burners
- 4
- Price range
- Premium
- Best for
- Large gatherings
#4 · Best for Enthusiasts who want a tailored grill
Burnhard Grant
Best premium configurable grill
The Grant is a fully modular gas grill you can configure and extend later, with four main burners, a ceramic rear burner and a large display that shows the chamber temperature plus up to four optional core probes. F.A.Z. Kaufkompass named it the best upper-class grill, praising the double-size side ceramic burner option for large steaks, very good results and easy cleaning. The underframe takes a while to assemble.
- Modular, configurable design
- Four main burners plus rear burner
- Display with up to four probe inputs
- Optional XXL side ceramic burner
- Plastic-free packaging
- Burners
- 4 plus rear burner
- Price range
- Luxury
#5 · Best for Buyers who prize build quality
Napoleon Rogue PRO-S 625 RSIB
Premium stainless steel build
The largest Rogue model has stainless steel grates in the main chamber and on its Sizzle Zone infrared side burner, heavy stainless burner covers and illuminated knobs. Testers built it in about 90 minutes and found its parts sturdier than most rivals. It exceeded 400 °C with the lid closed and handled low-and-slow cooking well, but showed some cooler spots at the front of the large grate. Napoleon's Prestige ranges sit above it.
- Five burners plus infrared Sizzle Zone
- Stainless steel grates
- Fast, simple assembly
- Illuminated knobs
- Accurate lid thermometer
- Burners
- 5 plus side burner
- Brand based in
- Canada
- Price range
- Luxury
#6 · Best for Great results on a tighter budget
Enders Monroe Pro 3 SIK Turbo
Best value gas barbecue
The Monroe Pro 3 SIK Turbo was the cheapest grill in the F.A.Z. Kaufkompass test yet reached around 400 °C at the grate with the lid open over its Turbo Zone, a 4.2 kW burner with a glowing steel mesh cover. It also has a rear burner, a side hob and a lid window. The grease tray is easy to clean, though the warming rack is harder, and assembly took testers about two and a half hours.
- Turbo Zone high-heat burner
- Rear burner
- Side hob
- Lid window
- Easy-clean grease tray
- Burners
- 3 plus rear and side burner
- Brand based in
- Germany
- Price range
- Budget to mid-range
#7 · Best for Weber fans who want easy temperature control
Weber Spirit EP-435
Well-built Weber with smart thermometer
The Spirit EP-435 measures temperature at grate height and shows it on a bright round display on the side table, which is far more accurate than a lid thermometer. The cabinet now fits a large 11 kg gas bottle, the castors have clear brakes and assembly is easy. It has a side hob, but the side tables do not fold and F.A.Z. Kaufkompass found its peak temperature too low for a great steak crust despite the Sear Zone. Wirecutter also rates Weber's Spirit range highly for durability and consistency.
- Grate-level digital thermometer display
- Sear Zone
- Side hob
- Cabinet fits 11 kg gas bottle
- Four burners
- Burners
- 4
- Price range
- Mid-range to upper mid-range
- Best for
- Everyday reliability
#8 · Best for Big grilling area and features on a budget
Burnhard Big Fred Deluxe (2026)
Lots of grill for the money
Burnhard relaunched its popular Fred family in 2026, and the four-burner Big Fred Deluxe comes with a ceramic burner in the main chamber, two folding side tables and optional thick stainless steel grates. Testers liked the build quality and generous equipment and got crisp results from most dishes. It produces more flare-ups than most, needs more cleaning, and its peak temperature falls short for a top steak crust.
- Four main burners plus ceramic burner
- Two folding side tables
- Optional 9 mm stainless steel grates
- Generous equipment
- Burners
- 4 plus ceramic burner
- Price range
- Mid-range
#9 · Best for Balconies, camping and small patios
Rösle Videro Pro G2-P
Best compact gas grill
The Videro Pro G2-P brings full-size features to a grill about the size of a beer crate: a lid thermometer and window, two separately controlled burners and a warming rack. All internal parts are stainless steel, so it is durable and easy to clean. The lid clamps shut for transport and the handle doubles as a carry handle. It has no side tables, but F.A.Z. Kaufkompass named it the best compact gas grill.
- Two separately controlled burners
- Stainless steel grates and interior
- Lid with window and thermometer
- Portable with clamp-shut lid
- Type
- Compact tabletop grill
- Burners
- 2
- Price range
- Budget to mid-range
#10 · Best for Uncomplicated grilling in small spaces
Weber Q2800N+
Large balcony grill with Weber ease
The Q2800N+ is a big grill by balcony standards, with a cast aluminium lid and thermometer, a large grate and clip-on side tables that store neatly in the cart. Its two burners do not split the grate into zones, so true indirect cooking is not possible, and the handle gets hot. Food browns gently without burning, and cleaning is easy, which makes it a relaxed everyday grill.
- Large grilling area
- Cast aluminium lid with thermometer
- Removable side tables with hooks
- Easy cleaning
- Sold with rolling cart
- Type
- Compact grill on cart
- Burners
- 2
- Price range
- Mid-range
How to choose
Start with size. A three-burner gas grill suits most families and small parties, while four or more burners give you room for indirect cooking, where food sits between two lit burners, and for big gatherings. On a balcony, check your tenancy rules first, then look at compact grills such as the Rösle Videro Pro G2-P or Weber Q2800N+. If you love steak, a ceramic infrared burner, either in the main chamber like the Enders Cruster or in a side table like the Rösle Videro Pro G3-S and Napoleon Rogue, makes a crust far easier than standard tube burners.
Then look at the details that affect daily use. Cast aluminium or heavy stainless steel parts last longer than thin painted steel, and stainless or enamelled cast iron grates retain heat well. A grease system that channels fat away from the burners reduces flare-ups and cleaning. A thermometer that measures at grate height, like the display on the Weber Spirit EP-435, is more useful than one in the lid. A side burner is handy for sauces, a rear burner enables rotisserie cooking, and a cabinet that fits an 11 kg gas bottle keeps things tidy. Finally, allow two to three hours for assembly, as testers found some grills far easier to build than others.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best gas barbecue in 2026?
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In the F.A.Z. Kaufkompass test, the Enders Uniq 3 IK Cruster is the test winner. Its swivelling ceramic burner produces well over 600 °C directly beneath it, it has a side hob, and it is easy to clean. The Rösle Videro Pro G3-S is the runner-up, with a 500 °C side ceramic burner, a side hob and a pull-out storage cabinet.
Weber or Napoleon: which gas grill is better?
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Both are premium brands. Weber grills such as the Genesis EP-435W are known for even heat, very few flare-ups and excellent build quality. Napoleon's Rogue PRO-S 625 RSIB impressed testers with heavy stainless steel parts, fast assembly and an infrared Sizzle Zone, though some hot spots appeared on its large grate. Choose Weber for relaxed everyday grilling and Napoleon for stainless steel and a side sear burner.
Do I need a ceramic burner on a gas grill?
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Not necessarily, but it makes a proper steak crust much easier. Ceramic infrared burners reach 500 °C or more, while standard tube burners on many grills struggle to go far beyond 300 to 400 °C at the grate. If you mostly grill sausages, vegetables and chicken, a good grill without one is fine.
How many burners does a gas barbecue need?
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Three burners are enough for most households and allow simple indirect cooking. Four or more burners give you a larger cooking area and more flexibility for low-and-slow dishes like pulled pork. One- or two-burner grills suit balconies and couples.
What is the best gas grill for a balcony?
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The Rösle Videro Pro G2-P is compact, has two separately controlled burners and a stainless steel interior, and can be carried like a case. The Weber Q2800N+ offers a larger grate and clip-on side tables. Always check your rental agreement and house rules before grilling on a balcony.
What is the best cheap gas barbecue?
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The Enders Monroe Pro 3 SIK Turbo was the cheapest grill in the F.A.Z. Kaufkompass test and still reached about 400 °C over its Turbo Zone burner. It includes a rear burner, a side hob and a lid window. Assembly takes a little longer than average.
How do I clean a gas barbecue?
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Burn off residue on high heat for about 10 to 15 minutes, then brush the grates. Empty and clean the grease tray regularly, and wipe the burner covers and firebox once or twice a season. Grills with a simple grease system, such as the Enders models, make this job easier.
The Enders Uniq 3 IK Cruster is the best gas barbecue for most people who want serious searing power, thanks to its swivelling ceramic burner. The Rösle Videro Pro G3-S is an excellent, very well equipped alternative, and the Weber Genesis EP-435W is the choice for relaxed, even grilling on a large surface. If you want a premium grill you can configure yourself, pick the Burnhard Grant, and for a cheap gas barbecue with real power the Enders Monroe Pro 3 SIK Turbo is the value pick. For balconies and small patios, the Rösle Videro Pro G2-P and Weber Q2800N+ are the best compact gas grills.
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