Buying guides
Buying guides, one product type at a time
Each buying guide covers exactly one type of product and compares a handful of listings on the facts they state.
Gas BBQs
- Best gas BBQs for UK gardensSix three and four burner gas barbecues compared by burner count, stated power in kW, cooking area, weight and the extras each listing names.
- Best large gas BBQs for family partiesSix large gas barbecues for cooking for ten or more, compared by burners, total kW, cooking area, side or sear burners and storage, from listing facts only.
- Best portable gas BBQs for camping and caravansSeven portable gas barbecues compared by weight in kg, burner power, cooking area, packed size and how each one folds or carries for the car or caravan.
- Best small gas BBQs for a patio or small gardenFive compact gas barbecues for patios and courtyards compared by cooking area, burner power, footprint, weight and the stand or side tables included.
- Weber gas BBQs compared: Q, Traveler, Spirit and GenesisSix Weber gas barbecues across the Q, Traveler, Spirit and Genesis series compared by burners, kW, cooking area, weight and storage from each listing.
Charcoal BBQs
- Best charcoal BBQs for UK gardensSeven lidded charcoal barbecues compared by type, grill size, weight, ash handling and vent control, from 57 cm kettles to barrel and cart grills.
- Weber kettle models compared: Original, Master-Touch and PerformerSeven 57 cm Weber kettles compared: Original, Original Premium, Master-Touch, 70th Anniversary and Performer, by grate, ash system, weight and extras.
Smokers and pellet grills
- Best charcoal smokers for low and slowSix charcoal smokers compared: a bullet smoker, offset smokers and smoking-ready kettles, by cooking area, weight, air control and the extras each listing names.
- Best pellet grills for UK gardensSix wood pellet grills compared by temperature range, hopper size, cooking area, weight and controller, with notes on mains power and UK weather.
Electric outdoor grills
- Best electric BBQs for balconies and flatsSix plug-in outdoor grills for balconies and small patios compared by watts, cooking area, weight, top temperature and lid or smoking features.
- Ninja Woodfire grills compared: original, Pro Connect XL and OvenThree Ninja Woodfire models compared, the OG701UK grill, OG901UK Pro Connect XL and the Woodfire Outdoor Oven, by capacity, functions, probe and app control.