Napoleon Grills Prestige Pro 500 Natural Gas Grill, Stainless Steel

Storing the grill when you aren't using it (like during the winter) is also much easier.

The hardy stainless steel wave-patterned cooking grids and burners are built to last against rust and wear, and the sear plates vaporize grease on impact to reduce flare-ups.

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.

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.

Our first review is from the napoleon mirage-m485rsib and you can click on the link or on the picture on the left to read the full review of this propane gas grill with infrared side burner and infrared sear burner. It may come down to getting your hands on the grills themselves and looking at them in person to decide which one will be a better fit for your deck. But, when comparing it to the Napoleon Pro825, the differences were very apparent.

The lid is hinged near the middle, and when open adds hardly any depth to the back of the grill allowing for easy placement in a variety of spaces. The knobs' ergonomic design makes it easy to grill in the dark without squinting to see the temperature settings. The unique iGLOW control knobs glow from behind with futuristic blue LED lights, so you can grill 24 hours a day, rain or shine with the LEX485 grill. After a lengthy conversation with Napoleon it turns out that the parts aren't covered under warranty but are considered maintenance. This experience has sent me off to the Napoleon dealer with the thoughts of a Prestige P500 or P500 Pro, but all these comments and experiences reported by other Napoleon users is putting me off.

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. Such have to have a grill that will sustain the Norwegian weather with rain and snow and easy to clean. They are not as good as they used to be. I know that I am making strong comes here about something that is not that important in your lifes, such as grill. Your Napoleon® grill is designed to excel, offering a cooking experience as gratifying as the wonderful meals you'll create with it. Wearing the latest in durable stainless steel, and pumping out 45,000 total BTU's this grill is hot stuff.

With all these choices available and in combination with the outstanding quality of the napoleon grills there must be a grill for you kind of cooking, grilling and life style available. They manufacture an extensive variety of grills offering the most recent technology patented features and innovative designs to supply mainly the North American market but also export to markets worldwide. The grill grates are very thick and should also hold a lot of heat, but stainless isn't the best metal around for heat transfer.

This Weber bbq has 9mm heavy duty style steal grilling rod, while at the same price range Napoleon has only 7mm. I don't think Weber can't be at the same quality for the shipping and freight expenses. Grill Cooking Power refers to the amount of BTU's (British Thermal Units) a grill can output. Napoleon's LEX485RSIB Gas Grill has everything you need for an outdoor kitchen experience. Constant improvement has given the MHP brand of grills with exceptional longevity of product and a quality product of unsurpassed excellence, passed down thru generations of families. This model has a propane version and a natural gas version, but there is no kit to convert one to the other.

Then research & buy - But Napoleon will be at the top for quality and durability. My Weber lasted almost forever as well but again it was not a box store special. I thought I was getting good product from a reputable company, boy was I was my first and last” Napoleon grill, never again. And completing the range with Natural Gas options and built in heads and furniture so you can make your very own and unique outdoor kitchen and entertaining area.

In.) Measured cooking grid area The main cooking area of the grill rounded to the nearest 5 sq. in. Not including any searing burners in the main cooking area. Napoleon quality and performance go into each grill head so the Napoleon PF600 Built-in Gas Grill Head comes with the highest standard components. Whether you currently own a Weber Kettle or not, this is an economical way to get the best of both worlds. 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. And my friend with the Weber had nothing but good things to say about dealing with Weber.

There are four stainless steel burner shields over the four burners, and there are also three more in between the burners to reduce hot spots and provide more surface for juices to vaporize on. Nice touch but the grill still runs hotter toward the back. Nepolean uses 304 on everything - it's got a great sear station, and a smoker that's much more sensibly positioned allowing for more grill space. To achieve your goal of backyard domination, you absolutely need an accurate digital thermometer , and if you're a data nerd, I encourage you to take a look at the database of ratings and reviews of more than 100 digital thermometers on Get one now and you'll never have to make excuses for over- or underdone meat again.

With all kinds of extras and a great overall grilling experience, the Napoleon Mirage is one of the best grills in its price range. Napoleon is a Canadian company that manufactures a wide variety of grills, smokers, accessories and books. Not all Napoleon BBQ's have these features but please feel free to contact us with any questions on Napoleon BBQ's. Still, for around a hundred bucks, it is what it is. Many cheap gas grills have a warranty of one year or less. You will pay more than $1,000 if you buy cheaper grills over the exact same time. But it's not just the beauty of the 500 that makes it one of the best-selling Napoleon grills - it's the functionality and craftsmanship.

Max is the man in charge of finding the best products for the Equipment Reviews section Max loves barbecue so much that he took his barbecue sauce recipes, had them bottled, and now sells Black Swan Premium, All-Natural Sauces around the world. So don't be fooled - as not all Napoleans are created equally, the same applies to Weber as well. This barbecue grill can use either propane or natural gas as a fuel source, and it features infrared technology on its side and rear burners. Be sure to look at both of these brands when you go shopping for your next gas grill. This prevents stress on the materials, increasing the longevity of your grill further.

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. One of the cooler features on the Prestige is that you have the option of adding a charcoal tray so you can actually grill over charcoal on a gas grill. Buying guide to charcoal grills Still the champ when it comes to flavor and still the best way to sear a steak. I don't recommend anyone to buy a Napoleon Product if you're wise stay clear”!!! If I remember correctly Napoleon only installes 9mm rods on bbqs above the 2000$ ranges.

The roll-top lid is also handy, because it decreases the space the grill takes up. Many grills need a few extra inches of clearance so you can lift the lid all the way up. The lid on this grill rolls forward as it lifts, so it is almost flush with the back of the grill. Napoleon prides itself on taking your grilling experience to the next level and the Rogue Series R425SIBNSS Gas Grill is the perfect way to make your (sear) mark while cooking. Then the professional grill with companies like Viking, Lynx and Wolf were marketed with solid stainless construction and high BTU output. I asked the guy what he sold more of. He sold 1 Weber to over 30 Nepolean in the same period. Stainless steel also helps the grill resistant to rust and wear, and is easy to clean.

BROILMASTER builds the most durable gas grills known to man, and as proof of that we give one of the most comprehensive gas grill warranties known to the business. Primary Cooking Surface Area is the area on the grill that includes all of the main burners. This type of discolouration on the lid and outside is to be expected with these grills even within one season of use. The grill has a sturdy hold once you wheel it to your desired location with four (4) heavy duty casters. I don't recommend anyone to by a Napoleon Product if you're wise stay clear”!!! The Napoleon LEX730RSBIPSS is part of the Gas grill test program at Consumer Reports. Most grills come with one of two types of burner configurations either conventional or infrared.

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. The feature package that this grill offers is one of the best in its price range. Infrared burner Infrared burner Gas burner that uses infrared technology (ceramic burner, plates and screens, or troughs as some examples) for cooking. Overall I would say I've been very satisfied with the grill as I've never had to put a dime into it….yet.