Grills under $500

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55 grills under $500 from Z Grills, Weber, Royal Gourmet and more. Most cost $411 to $499, and half cost less than $449.

Top brands: Weber (4)Royal Gourmet (4)

Pit Boss

Pellet, Under 300 sq in

+Battery powered for use without an outlet

+Portable design for moving between locations

+Smoker function for low and slow cooking

−Under 300 sq in cooking space is small

$434.35-21%List: ~~$549.99~~

as of 11/04/2026 00:40 PST - Details

Oklahoma Joe's

Charcoal, Under 300 sq in

+Heavy-duty charcoal drum smoker design

+Compact 284 sq in cooking area for small cooks

+Doubles as a smoker and grill

−Smaller cooking area than full-size grills

$446.33-11%List: ~~$499.99~~

as of 11/04/2026 00:31 PST - Details

NinjaSpec score 8.7

Under 300 sq in

+Smoker function included in the grill

+Smart connected grill with app-based control

+Seven-in-one grill and smoker functionality

−Cooking area is under 300 square inches

$499.99

as of 11/04/2026 00:27 PST - Details

Kamado Joe

Charcoal

+Portable 13.5 inch ceramic grill

+Includes a grill stand

+Stainless steel cooking grate

−Smaller cooking area than full-size kamado grills

$429.00-14%List: ~~$499.99~~

as of 11/03/2026 23:42 PST - Details

Weber

Gas, Propane

+Portable design for travel and camping use

+Propane gas fuel for quick heat-up

+Temperature range of 250 to 700°F

−Portable grill without a stand

$449.00

as of 11/04/2026 07:41 PST - Details

Traeger

Pellet, 300 to 499 sq in

+Portable design with foldable legs

+Wood pellet fuel for smoke-flavored cooking

+300 square inches of cooking space

−Smaller 300 square inch cooking area

$499.95

as of 11/04/2026 06:36 PST - Details

Vevor

Pellet, 500 to 799 sq in

+Wood pellet fuel for smoky flavor

+Includes a meat probe for doneness checks

+Includes a smoker function

−Maximum temperature listed at 500 degrees F

$413.57

as of 11/04/2026 07:36 PST - Details

Weber

Charcoal

+26-inch cooking size for larger gatherings

+One-Touch cleaning system simplifies ash removal

+Tuck-away lid holder keeps the lid off the grill during cooking

$499.00

as of 11/04/2026 07:41 PST - Details

TraegerSpec score 7.9

2 burners, 500 to 799 sq in

+504 square inches of flat cooking surface

+Two burners for multiple heat zones

+Edge-to-edge heat across the griddle

$499.99

as of 11/04/2026 06:36 PST - Details

Captiva DesignsSpec score 8.4

Gas, Propane, 5 or more burners, 500 to 799 sq in

+Six burners for multi-zone cooking

+Side burner for extra cooking capacity

+Stainless steel build

−Large footprint for limited spaces

$481.63-34%List: ~~$729.99~~

as of 11/04/2026 14:41 PST - Details

Weber

Gas, Propane, 2 burners

−2 burners: 13 of the 17 here have more burners

$449.00-18%List: ~~$549.00~~

as of 11/04/2026 07:41 PST - Details

Kamado Joe

Charcoal

+13.5 inch cooking size for small meals

+Charcoal fuel for smoky flavor

+Comes with a cover

−Smaller cooking area than full-size kamado grills

$458.70-17%List: ~~$554.98~~

as of 11/03/2026 23:42 PST - Details

Z Grills

Pellet, 300 to 499 sq in

+Foldable shelf and side tables add workspace

+Pellet fuel for wood-fired smoke flavor

+PID V3.0 controller for temperature control

−Mid-size 459 sq in cooking area limits large batches

$419.00-11%List: ~~$469.00~~

as of 11/04/2026 08:42 PST - Details

Sophia & William

Charcoal, 800 sq in or more

+Cooking area of 1015 sq in

+Includes an offset smoker

+Charcoal fuel for smoky flavor

−Charcoal requires more tending than gas

$419.99-5%Was: ~~$442.09~~

as of 11/04/2026 04:38 PST - Details

LaudlifeSpec score 8.4

Gas, Propane, 5 or more burners, 500 to 799 sq in

+Large 702 sq in cooking area for big gatherings

+Five burners for cooking several foods at once

+Griddle included for cooking a wider range of foods

$469.99-15%List: ~~$549.99~~

as of 11/03/2026 23:51 PST - Details

Napoleon

Gas, Propane, 2 burners

−2 burners: 13 of the 17 here have more burners

$441.14-8%List: ~~$479.00~~

as of 11/04/2026 00:20 PST - Details

Coleman

Gas, Propane, 3 burners

+Three burners for more cooking space and zones

+Propane fuel for quick, convenient starts

+Instastart ignition for fast lighting

−Green finish only

$418.99

as of 11/04/2026 15:41 PST - Details

Royal Gourmet

Gas, Propane, 5 or more burners

+Six burners for multi-zone cooking

+74,000 BTU total cooking power

+Side burner for extra cooking

−Large footprint needs significant outdoor space

$499.99

as of 11/04/2026 01:37 PST - Details

Royal Gourmet

Gas, Propane, 5 or more burners

+Eight burners for large cooking capacity

+104,000 BTU output for high heat

+Includes a cover for protection

−Large footprint needs significant outdoor space

$497.99

as of 11/04/2026 01:37 PST - Details

Royal GourmetSpec score 8.2

2 burners, 800 sq in or more

+Dual fuel design runs on gas or charcoal

+Large cooking area of 800 sq in or more

+Includes an offset smoker for smoking food

−Heavy combo unit that is hard to move

−Two fuel types add setup and cleanup steps

$403.99

as of 11/04/2026 01:37 PST - Details

LouaorisSpec score 8.4

Gas, Propane, 5 or more burners, 500 to 799 sq in

+Eight burners for many separate cooking zones

+Foldable side table adds prep space

+755 sq in cooking area for large batches

−Eight burners makes it larger than typical grills

$449.88

as of 11/04/2026 00:03 PST - Details

Char-Griller

Charcoal, 300 to 499 sq in

+Kamado design with triple-wall insulated steel body

+Cast iron cooking grates included

+Charcoal fuel for smoky flavor

−Kamado-style grills take longer to heat than open grills

$449.99

as of 11/04/2026 15:36 PST - Details

Nice Cooker

Gas, Propane, 5 or more burners

+Gas-fueled grill with propane for quick heat

+Five or more burners for cooking multiple foods at once

+Includes a griddle for cooking beyond grilling

−Requires propane tank supply to operate

$499.99

as of 11/04/2026 00:24 PST - Details

Fuego

Gas, Propane

+Runs on propane for portable outdoor cooking

+Hinged lid for covered cooking

+Gas fuel for quick heat-up and simple temperature control

−Needs a propane tank refill or swap during use

$499.00

as of 11/03/2026 23:02 PST - Details

Traeger

Pellet

+Portable design for taking the grill to other locations

+Includes a smoker function for slow cooking

+Pellet fuel for wood-fired flavor

−Tabletop design offers less cooking area than full-size grills

$419.99

as of 11/04/2026 06:36 PST - Details

Z Grills

Pellet, 500 to 799 sq in

+697 sq in cooking area for large batches

+Eight cooking functions in one unit

+Pellet fuel for wood-fired smoke flavor

−Heavy at 28 lbs for moving around

$449.00

as of 11/04/2026 08:42 PST - Details

Char-Griller

Charcoal

+Kamado design for heat retention

+Charcoal fuel for smoky flavor

+Includes Smokin' Ceramic Smoking Stone

−Kamado-style grills take longer to heat than open grills

$439.97

as of 11/04/2026 15:36 PST - Details

Generic

Gas

+360 degree rotation for even cooking

+Vertical design suits kebabs and meats

+Gas fuel type

−Designed mainly for kebabs and rotisserie-style cooking

$406.99

as of 11/04/2026 09:41 PST - Details

Compare specs

Fuel	Spec score	Price
Pellet	n/a	$434.35 as of 11/04/2026 00:40 PST - Details
Charcoal	n/a	$446.33 as of 11/04/2026 00:31 PST - Details
	8.7	$499.99 as of 11/04/2026 00:27 PST - Details
Charcoal	n/a	$429.00 as of 11/03/2026 23:42 PST - Details
Gas	n/a	$449.00 as of 11/04/2026 07:41 PST - Details
Pellet	n/a	$499.95 as of 11/04/2026 06:36 PST - Details
Pellet	n/a	$413.57 as of 11/04/2026 07:36 PST - Details
Charcoal	n/a	$499.00 as of 11/04/2026 07:41 PST - Details
	7.9	$499.99 as of 11/04/2026 06:36 PST - Details
Gas	8.4	$481.63 as of 11/04/2026 14:41 PST - Details

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