Char-Broil Performance 475.
Best budget cart — 4 burners, 36,000 BTU, 475 sq in. Side burner, electronic ignition. Reliable starter grill under $500.
The Verdict.
Gavler Meta-Score
“Buy this if you're a first-time grill buyer or you grill less than once a month. The Performance 475 won't last 15 years like a Genesis, but it will deliver competent backyard cooking for 5-7 years at a quarter of the price — and if you find you grill twice a week, you can upgrade to a Spirit knowing you used the Char-Broil to figure out what features actually matter to you.”
The Gavler Verdict
Where to Buy.
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Price History
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Precision Engineering
4-Burner Layout + Side Burner
Four main burners plus side burner — feature parity with grills costing twice as much.
475 sq in Primary Cooking
Big enough for 18-20 burgers; matches the cooking area of grills in the $700+ range.
Electronic Ignition
Push-button electronic ignition — no batteries to replace, no manual lighting.
Technical Specifications
The Scoreboard
Page-verified hands-on source: Bob Vila's grill testing named it a best-value pick, measuring roughly 450°F surface temp (a modest-sear caveat) while praising the look and cooking-surface size for the money. Bob Vila tested the Char-Broil Performance 4-burner family; the exact SKU 463351521 shares these specs. Single credible hands-on outlet — noted for transparency.
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Global Critique
“There is a bit of a trade-off in power with the Charbroil. At 9,000 BTUs each, the burners were only able to get the cooking surface temperature up to 450 degrees Fahrenheit, which made it harder to achieve a good sear on steaks and burgers. It did, however, do a nice job of evenly heating the cooking surface at lower temperatures.”
“We loved the fact that the Char-Broil looks a lot more expensive than it is. It features all-stainless steel construction, with the exception of the frame, giving it an attractive overall look.”
“While the Char-Broil may not reach quite the level of performance of some of the pricier gas grills out there, the size of its cooking surface and handsome appearance make it an excellent grill for the money.”
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