We spent dozens of hours researching assembling testing and comparing the best gas grills under $500 this is the Weber Spirit - and this is why it's our best overall pick.

The Perch Labs crew and I spent three days using each of the grills we tested side-by-side. We assembled each of the grills we reviewed and use them to cook common barbecue food including chicken, fish, steak, and burgers. The Weber Spirit excelled at every test we put to it and it was a near universal choice of our reviewing crew as to which one they would buy for themselves. This was no surprise since whoever has a reputation for making outstanding grills, they've been on the top of the market for decades and the spirit too continues that tradition.

This grill has a 529 square inch cooking area which is pretty sizable for a grill at this price point. You can fit 12 burger patties comfortably on its cast iron grates and that's enough to feed a large family or moderately sized party easily. We didn't have any problems flipping our burger patties but we had a bit of trouble with the thin steaks we loved cooking they stuck to the grate more than other products we reviewed however this may not be a problem if you use thicker more hearty steaks than we did.

We measured the heat consistency of all the grills we reviewed. We timed how long it takes for them to preheat at 350 degrees and check back periodically to see how well it maintained its temperature. We also timed how long it takes to return to its previous temperature after the lid has been open for one minute. The Weber Spirit scored the highest in all of these tests.

The Weber Spirit has a unique way to attach its propane tank, it has a nice side mount that you can use this makes sure that it's out of your way and safely secured in place. The warranty period on this grill is outstanding, you had a full decade of coverage for both burners and parts, this is double the length of its closest competitor, the Charbroiled Grill and Pro.

In our experience, the longer the warranty period, the longer you can expect your grill to last. The Weber Spirit - is one of the best gas grills you can buy it for under $500. It's solidly constructed provides consistent heat and ample grilling space and delivers a wonderful overall experience. This is why it's our top choice for gas grill.

"WEBVTTKind: captionsLanguage: enwe spent dozens of hours researching assembling testing and comparing the best gas grills under $500 this is the Weber spirit - and this is why it's our best overall pick the perch labs crew and I spent three days using each of the grills we tested side-by-side we assembled each of the grills we reviewed and use them to cook common barbecue food including chicken fish steak and burgers the weber spirit excelled at every test we put to it and it was a near universal choice of our reviewing crew as to which one they would buy for themselves this was no surprise since whoever has a reputation for making outstanding grills they've been on the top of the market for decades and the spirit too continues that tradition this grill has a 529 square inch cooking area which is pretty sizable for a grill at this price point you can fit 12 burger patties comfortably on its cast iron grates and that's enough to feed a large family or moderately sized party easily we didn't have any problems flipping our burger patties but we had a bit of trouble with the thin steaks we loved cooking they stuck to the grate more than other products we reviewed however this may not be a problem if you use thicker more hearty steaks than we did we measured the heat consistency of all the grills we reviewed we timed how long it takes for them to preheat at 350 degrees and check back periodically to see how well it maintained its temperature we also timed how long it takes to return to its previous temperature after the lid has been open for one minute the weber spirit scored the highest in all of these tests the weber spirit has a unique way to attach its propane tank it has a nice side mount that you can use this makes sure that it's out of your way and safely secured in place the warranty period on this grill is outstanding you had a full decade of coverage for both burners and parts this is double the length of its closest competitor the charbroiled grill and pro and in our experience the longer the warranty period the longer you can expect your grill to last the weber spirit - is one of the best gas grill you can buy it for under $500 it's solidly constructed provides consistent heat and ample grilling space and delivers a wonderful overall experience and that's why it's our top choice for gas grill youwe spent dozens of hours researching assembling testing and comparing the best gas grills under $500 this is the Weber spirit - and this is why it's our best overall pick the perch labs crew and I spent three days using each of the grills we tested side-by-side we assembled each of the grills we reviewed and use them to cook common barbecue food including chicken fish steak and burgers the weber spirit excelled at every test we put to it and it was a near universal choice of our reviewing crew as to which one they would buy for themselves this was no surprise since whoever has a reputation for making outstanding grills they've been on the top of the market for decades and the spirit too continues that tradition this grill has a 529 square inch cooking area which is pretty sizable for a grill at this price point you can fit 12 burger patties comfortably on its cast iron grates and that's enough to feed a large family or moderately sized party easily we didn't have any problems flipping our burger patties but we had a bit of trouble with the thin steaks we loved cooking they stuck to the grate more than other products we reviewed however this may not be a problem if you use thicker more hearty steaks than we did we measured the heat consistency of all the grills we reviewed we timed how long it takes for them to preheat at 350 degrees and check back periodically to see how well it maintained its temperature we also timed how long it takes to return to its previous temperature after the lid has been open for one minute the weber spirit scored the highest in all of these tests the weber spirit has a unique way to attach its propane tank it has a nice side mount that you can use this makes sure that it's out of your way and safely secured in place the warranty period on this grill is outstanding you had a full decade of coverage for both burners and parts this is double the length of its closest competitor the charbroiled grill and pro and in our experience the longer the warranty period the longer you can expect your grill to last the weber spirit - is one of the best gas grill you can buy it for under $500 it's solidly constructed provides consistent heat and ample grilling space and delivers a wonderful overall experience and that's why it's our top choice for gas grill you\n"