New grill needed - but which one to choose?

2021-03-09 11:56:30

I'm bringing up the topic again. I'm currently looking at which gas grill I would like. Important to me are 4 burners, sizzle zone, preferably all black. What do the experts think about this? Rösle BBQ-Station Videro G4-S VARIO+ black, 2021 model

Seems okay at first, although I couldn't see a picture of the burner area. Only marketing photos from the outside. How do you manage to operate four burners with only three controls? The viewing window would bother me unless you want to clean and polish it after every use. I would also wonder how it is constructed; possibly the grill has no double-walled lids to accommodate the window, which should be standard (by far) in this price range. An alternative might be the Napoleon Rogue, which is available in "all black".

2021-03-09 11:57:43

I've been using the VIdero G4-S for about 1.5 years. If I see it correctly, it only differs from your model in the following points:
- My side panels are not foldable
- I don't have a Vario grill grate system
- Therefore, the Vario grill grate holder is also missing

I'm basically satisfied with it, I paid about €480 for it at Porta's summer clearance sale in 2019.

I don't want to miss the cooking zone on the right side panel. However, I find it has too little power for searing onions or the like. But for simmering something lightly, the regulation is too inaccurate for me as well. On the lowest level, a big pot of chili boiled so hard that I was afraid it would burn if I didn't stir constantly.

The grilling area itself is fine, the power is sufficient for me as well.

I have not used the Sizzle Zone even once, although I like to prepare steaks. I've always done them on the main grilling area and haven't missed anything. I would probably even skip it on the next grill.

The workmanship was good so far, but I haven't seen it since I put it into the carport together with the cover in autumn.
The last time we grilled in the carport was in November, since then it has been standing there. Hope it’s doing well... ;)

One of the most important things for me was that the large 11kg gas bottle fits into the model, which is not possible with many other manufacturers in this price range.
I always found it terribly annoying and unsightly with our old grill when the bottle always stood next to or behind it.

At Grillfürst your model costs €829 including the cover, for that money I would definitely look around elsewhere. However, I don't know how much you would pay for it.

You correctly recognized the differences. My dad also has yours, but unfortunately hasn't grilled once since he bought it in August *facepalm*
I really like the foldable side panels, they save space.
I can't really say about the cast iron grates, whether the normal one has them.

Well, the budget... I look at things first and then think about what I'm willing to spend. That's actually beyond my pain threshold, but I like to look a bit beyond it :-)

I also looked at Napoleon...
Napoleon Rogue 525 - all black, with side burner, special model 2020

costs more, whether there's any added value honestly I don't know.

Which alternatives would you suggest in the segment around €800?

2021-03-09 11:59:02

Compare it with the Burnhard Big Fred DeLuxe - it should be equipped roughly the same but comes cheaper at 650€ (incl. [Abdeckhaube]).

We got the tip from a friend and the reviews for this grill are also good. We don't have it ourselves yet - but after my husband almost burned down our cheap grill by now, we will probably go for the Big Fred this year.

We just can't afford the fancy [Flammkraft].

2021-03-09 12:02:34

Compare it with the Burnhard Big Fred DeLuxe - it should be roughly equipped the same but comes at a more affordable 650€ (including cover).

We got the tip from a friend and the reviews for this grill are also good. We don’t have it ourselves yet - but after my husband nearly burned down our cheap grill, it will probably be the Big Fred for us this year as well.

We just can’t afford the stylish Flammkraft....

I wanted that one too, but unfortunately the Special Edition in Black is no longer available. And I am very skeptical about stainless steel, I think it eventually doesn’t look nice anymore in the long run and requires a lot of maintenance. Or am I mistaken?

2021-03-09 12:20:52

I've had the VIdero G4-S in use for about 1.5 years. If I see it correctly, it only differs from your model in the following points:
- My side panels are not foldable
- I don't have a Vario grill grate system
- Therefore, the Vario grill grate holder is missing as well

I'm basically satisfied with it, I paid around €480 for it at Porta during the summer clearance sale 2019.

I wouldn't want to miss the cooking area on the right side panel anymore. However, when it comes to searing onions or similar, there's not enough power. And for gently simmering something, the regulation is too inaccurate for me. On the lowest setting, a large pot of chili boiled so strongly for me that I was afraid it would burn if I didn't stir constantly.

The grilling area itself is fine, and the performance is enough for me.

I've never used the sizzle zone even once, although I like to prepare steaks. I've always done them on the main grilling area and didn't miss anything. With the next grill, I'd probably forgo it altogether.

The workmanship was good so far, although I haven't seen it since I drove it into the carport in autumn with the cover on.
The last time we grilled in the carport was in November; since then it's been standing there. Hope it's doing okay... ;)

One of the most important things for me was that the model could also fit the large 11kg gas bottle, which many other manufacturers don't allow in this price range.
I always found it terribly annoying and unsightly with our old grill when the bottle always stood next to/behind it.

At Grillfürst, your model costs €829 including the cover; for that money I would definitely look elsewhere. I don't know, though, what you would pay for it.

Everything identical, also bought there 1.5 years ago. Overall very satisfied. The lid insulation could be a bit better, loses too much heat in cold temperatures. The glass almost never needs cleaning.

The sizzle zone is awesome, I always use it for steaks. They come out amazing on it. Never without again.

2021-03-09 12:21:09

I really can’t give you a recommendation. I’m not into it enough and only inform myself when I need something new.
But I found Napoleon and Broil-King quite interesting.
By now, I would rather look for something simple, without any bells and whistles, but with better craftsmanship.
Last year, I bought the Broil-King Royal 320 for my parents.
It has power without end, and the housing is made of aluminum cast, supposed to be nearly indestructible.

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