Napoleon LEX605RSBINSS Natural Gas Grill

I ended up buying it from Home Depot because they had a bonus of cast iron grills for the same price or less than the specialty store.

The Summit line is Weber's only one manufactured in the States and the Prestige Pro grills are the only few manufactured by Napoleon in Canada.

The LEX/Mirage 485RB three-burner gas grill is a sweet-looking cooker, built solid, with a few nice extras thrown in. It's stainless steel construction all around, including the main tube burners.

Weber Vs. Napoleon Grill

When I was researching grills I wanted one that would, of course, make amazing meals, but also last a long time. All product reviews are for informational purposes only and are the opinions of the editorial team at We encourage all consumers to conduct their own research before purchasing products and is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to We also link to other products where we receive a commission.

You will pay more than $1,000 if you buy cheaper grills over the exact same time. Well one thing for sure they get the full story from me and I'll guarantee they won't be buying a Napoleon product by Wolf Steel Limited out of Barrie Ontario. The Napoleon Prestige P500RSIB is a very nice high end cart mounted gas grill at an affordable price, competitive with Weber Summit, Saber's all stainless models and Broil King's Imperial Series, but it is not the top of the line Napoleon. I finally decided that the rain soaked original cover was retaining more moisture than if I just left grill uncovered - so now is uncovered.

Napoleon will provide replacement parts at 50 percent of the current retail price for an additional five (5) years on the stainless steel burners and sear plates. But the charcoal is easy to light: all you have to do is remove one of the deflector plates and fire up the gas burner under it, and it is great for searing. You can grill up to 30 burgers over the main burners, up to 8 burgers over the infrared side burner. An integrated wood-chip smoker box with a dedicated burner essentially turns this grill into a smoker.

A Review Of Napoleon Vs Weber Gas Grills

These articles give you important info about different cookers, things to look for, things to avoid, and checklists. I was really impressed with the temperature control of this grill, much better than my previous grill. The space the Mirage provides for primary grilling is a little below average, but the infrared burners help make up for it. We were able to fit 20 burgers on the grill at once, which is plenty for most occasions. What I mind is paying for stainless steel cabinet with bad grill when I actually care only about cooking performance. Overall I would say I've been very satisfied with the grill as I've never had to put a dime into it….yet. The materials they source to make the gas grills from is of the highest quality to ensure longevity from the finished product.

The removable drip tray is stainless, but it's thinner than the rest of the grill. The greatest benefit of a portable grill is that you can bring it anywhere you go. Napoleon's LEX 485rsib with infrared side burner and rear burners propane grill has everything you need for an outdoor kitchen experience. Napoleon makes gas grilling simple — just a push of a button and the electronic ignition instantly fires up!

The remainder appears to be ferritic stainless, which is going to corrode at grill temperatures, but it should be limited to a thin layer on the surface and should not disintegrate the way mild steel grills do. Unless you're prepared to spend several thousand dollars on a stainless grill, this is to be expected. Most grills come with one of two types of burner configurations either conventional or infrared. You could easily walk past this plain little grill in favor of a big shiny model that was made cheap to sell cheap and carries a one-year warranty—but if you're shopping in this price range, you would do well to stop and take a look. With the ability to easily grill directly, or indirectly over heat that you control, the Rogue offers endless possibilities for tasty treats.

I love the Weber product, but the Napoleon build and features in my opinion clearly outclassed the Weber, at least on that line of products. You can even convert the natural gas into a charcoal grill if you want with the sold-separately charcoal tray. Sear incredible steaks over high heat on the SIZZLE ZONE bottom burners, and grill for your whole neighborhood, you can fit up to 50 hamburgers in total on this gigantic grill. The LEX grills are also available as built-in models , which are nice, affordable options for your outdoor kitchen. A cart model grill by Napoleon with the capabilities of a full outdoor kitchen. There is definite discoloration on many parts of the grill (which is all SS by the way).

So now we are back to seriously looking at the Weber gas grill that everybody seem to be more or less happy with. Another major bonus is that the side burner can be ready to use in seconds, allowing you to whip up a quick meal without firing up the entire grill. I've currently got a 6 burner stainless beast of a Coleman that I've replaced heat tents and other minor parts over the years, but can no longer obtain parts to keep it going after more than a dozen years.

If you don't have a lot of space, but still want a upper-end grill with powerful burners, the Napoleon Prestige has a lot of features that larger grills have while being much more space-efficient. If you're looking for a grill that does it all at a fraction of the price, you'll love the Lex/Mirage 485. Side burner Side burner A side burner, which resembles a gas-stove burner and has its own heat control, is handy if you want to cook vegetables or sauce without leaving the grill. I really thought I would not leave Weber after all the great meals my old grill helped me make.

I looked up the Weber Genesis CEP330 and I see it has a sear station burner on it, so you might be able to get that same flavour from it. I haven't got to try it on a Weber, yet. The Sizzle Zone is an infra red ceramic burner with thousands of tiny ports in, so the ceramic heats up to 1800f in 30 seconds making it perfect for searing meats and locking juices in. The Built in models cover a variety of budgets and are available to use with bottled propane or from a natural gas supply. Each LEX Grill is tested to the highest standards in Canada, the United States and Europe. And very timely that I stumbled across it. I am about to push the button on a Napoleon Built-In.

I converted to NG when I moved to the Okanagan in 2005 and again grilled year round with it locked in ice and snow on my deck - love the mid lid hinge for when I couldn't move the grill. This could be because many grill companies, including Napoleon, have cut down on thicker materials to reduce the weight of the grills. This prevents stress on the materials, increasing the longevity of your grill further. Although Napoleon sightings are somewhat rare south of the Canadian border, this company produces quality products and is essentially Canada's answer to Weber. They replaced the burners under warranty but I had to pay for all the other parts. I think it would be safe to say that the Napoleon is a very high maintenance grill.

We are North America's largest privately owned manufacturer of quality wood and gas fireplaces (inserts and stoves), gourmet gas and charcoal grills, outdoor living products and waterfalls. I brined it for a couple of hours, seared it on the side burner, then put it on the grill until it hit 145 inside. Infrared cooking is energy efficient and produces tasty results quickly, searing meat more effectively than conventional gas and charcoal grilling while preserving juices. Their Cast Series 24025 is one of their most popular grills and may be the best-built gasser you'll find in this price range.

Time after time Napoleon® has led the way with new and innovative patented technology: luxurious Gourmet Gas Grills, exclusive Infra-red grilling experience and some of North America's most advanced state-of-the-art technology. I have made chicken, fish, and ribs on this grill and everything has been great. The porcelainized warming rack adds another 110 square inches which means that this grill packs serious cooking area into a space saving design that features fold down stainless steel side shelves. It also gives an indication how quickly the grill reaches its maximum temperature.