Best Grills under $500

While it might seem like shiny, large, feature-laden gas grills have taken over the backyard barbecue, our battery of tests shows that a higher price tag doesn't guarantee better grilling. Many lower-priced gas grills have at least some stainless trim, along with side burners and other perks once found only on the priciest gas grills.

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