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Another option that gives you the ability to control your grill via a smartphone app, this Nexgrill pick is a pellet option our editors were fans of after testing. The app gives you the ability to set and manage temperatures for the grill, but you can still use the control panel on the side of the grill if you so choose.

The sturdy construction of the pellet grill was another plus for us. And the front fold-down shelf creates a large, useful surface for plates and utensils when it's down.

If you’ve got limited space for your grill, the Weber Spirit II is a smart buy. The shelves on the side don’t make it easy to roll around, but it won’t take up much surface area on your patio. The cast-iron grid sits above large inverted V-shaped deflectors to keep drippings off the burners, and generously sized stainless-steel side shelves give you an ample surface for food prep.

We also found the assembly to be straightforward during testing. It’s a traditional gas grill that we’re excited to see fall under $100.

Blackstone’s flat-top grill is a portable option, making it great for beach cookouts, tailgates, and car camping. It's on the small side, with a 22-inch grill surface, but it's enough space to accommodate a steak or burgers on one end and veggies on the other.

There's a draining hole in the back of the cooktop for grease management, similar to the rest of Blackstone’s lineup. While it's a portable option, it still weighs 38 pounds, so keep that in mind.

This grill was a “sleeper” in our tests for a few reasons: First, we found it easy to grill with direct or indirect heat. We were also able to quickly and easily raise and lower the charcoal tray. Sure, it’s a heavier pick, considering it’s meant to be portable, weighing nearly 50 pounds—but you can’t beat the cast-iron grill grates that give your burgers, meats, and more that signature charcoal, smoky flavor.

A hybrid grill and smoker, this Traeger pick can connect to WiFi and digital thermostat temperature controls, bringing the grill into the 21st century of smart connectivity. It’s a pricey piece, but for hosts looking to feed a crowd, it’s the best of the best.

It has a massive 885 square-inch cooking surface and a large 20-pound pellet hopper, so you can smoke for a full day without refilling. Monitoring the grill’s internal temps and food temps on your phone means you can enjoy the cookout even while you’re on grill duty.

A Kamado grill is a versatile outdoor oven that functions as a grill, of course, but also as a smoker, roaster, or even a pizza oven. This 22-inch pick has two-level grates and is on a rolling cart, so you can move it around as needed.

The grill has a built-in charcoal basket and fire box, which can be removed for easy cleaning. Plus, foldable side shelves give you a good amount of prep space, too.

The user-friendly assembly was a major selling point for us during our testing of this grill. It’s an ideal pick for the everyday griller, with three versatile and easy-to-use cooking zones. Cooking throughout was mostly even, and we were impressed with the build quality of the grill.

Even though it looks like a picnic basket, this portable grill is an editor-favorite. It took less than a minute for us to set up the three pieces, and it's just as easy to pack up. It has a single 9,000-BTU burner fueled by a 16-ounce propane canister (which conveniently stores in the base).

For smaller foods like hot dogs, burgers, or sausages, the small grill does the trick. It’s convenient to turn on and off throughout an afternoon or evening of cooking.