The best portable grills of 2024, tested and reviewed

PKGO charcoal grill This was a very solid charcoal grill and the only reason it left the main list was because of its heaviness. Although it’s a manageable size, at 35 pounds it’s a bit heavier than a grill I’d personally like to carry. The PKGO is sturdily built and has a very cool dual function where the lid flips open and flips over to the hibachi so you can actually double your cooking surface and have a close-up hibachi charcoal threader if you’re looking for one. If you don’t mind adding a little extra weight to the grill

Everdoor Cube Portable Charcoal Grill: I really like this neat little charcoal grill with the built-in cutting board and prep container. The only thing keeping it off this list is the hefty price tag, but it’s currently on sale for $167 with a 10% coupon on the page. It’s well built, easy to maneuver (under 20 pounds) and if you have extra coin lying around, I say go for it.

Magma Firebox Single Burner: This is another grill I liked, but it’s not portable or affordable. The stove alone weighs 26 pounds and originally cost $200 (although it’s currently on the steep side), but you’ll need to add Top grill attachmentwhich costs $350. This model was designed with boaters in mind, so if you’re cruising, you might give the pricey Magma a closer look.

Giantex countertop propane gas grill: I haven’t had any major problems with this grill. It worked well and got hot and cooked evenly. When compared to the Weber Q and NomadiQ, I simply like the design of these small gas grills better. The Weber Q is sturdier and has handy built-in racks while the NomadiQ is simply the most portable gas grill I’ve ever seen. This is a good grill and well worth the $300 list price.

Char-Broil Portable Gas Grill (Update: Out of stock): This grill is cheap and the product matches the price. It was pretty worn out once I put it together and I didn’t feel like it would last more than a season. For $50, what more could you hope for? If you need something to get you through a weekend or two camping, this should do the trick.

Char-Broil: Char-Broil Deluxe Tabletop Grill: While the aforementioned Char-Broil may serve as a no-nonsense economy grill, this model is too poorly designed and built to waste $70. One of the worst value hotels in the small grill category, stay away from it.

Biolite grill and fire pit: This is a solid option if you want a fire pit that converts to a grill for hanging out at the beach and backyard barbecues. This $300 model worked well, but we found the design to be a little sleek for such an expensive grill.