Best budget 2-burner gas grill: Char-Broil Performance 300

by Joost Nusselder | Last Updated:  May 31, 2022

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Best low-budget gas grill- Char-Broil Performance 300

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My favorite gas grill below $300 is the Char-Broil Performance 300. While simple, it is really functional, and the quality is impressive considering the slightly larger size.

It offers 300 square inches of main cooking area and two burners. Plus you get some great workspace thanks to the two side shelves which fold down when not in use.

You can hide your grilling accessories in the handy cupboard space below the grill.

The grill comes with a removable grease tray in the back of the grill, which makes cleaning relatively simple.

I like the sleek look of the stainless steel lid which incorporates a thermometer to monitor the internal temperature of the grill.

For this kind of money, it is the top choice. It is small-sized and simple but will give you a good few seasons of fun around the flames.

Also read: gas grills don’t need to be expensive if you buy the right one

Pros

  • Size & mobility: 300 square inches of primary cooking space. It is fairly mobile, but not specifically manufactured for being transported
  • Burners: 2 Burners

Cons

  • Accessories & gadgets: No additional accessories, but it is a high-quality product for the price.
  • Warranty: The manufacturers offer a limited warranty.

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Joost Nusselder, the founder of Lakeside Smokers is a content marketer, dad and loves trying out new food with BBQ Smoking (& Japanese food!) at the heart of his passion, and together with his team he's been creating in-depth blog articles since 2016 to help loyal readers with recipes and cooking tips.