# Best Gas Grills: the stierproducts tier list - Source: https://stierproducts.com/categories/gas-grills - Last researched: 2026-08-21T08:06:33.568Z - Products ranked: 13 - Method: https://stierproducts.com/methodology - Reuse: Text, rankings, tier assignments, LP values and verdicts are free to quote and reuse with attribution to stierproducts and a link to the source URL (CC BY 4.0: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/). Product photographs are not covered: they belong to their respective owners and are reproduced to illustrate the product being reviewed. Do not redistribute them under this licence. Propane and natural gas grills; charcoal and pellet grills are separate. ## Summary On the stierproducts gas grills board, Weber Genesis Smart EX-325W ranks #1 in S tier, ahead of Weber Spirit E-425 (#2, A tier) and Weber Genesis E-325 (#3, A tier). The board ranks 13 gas grills from S (best) to F (avoid), last researched 21 Aug 2026, drawing on 143 outlet citations across the board. Placed in the bottom tiers as ones to avoid: Weber Spirit E-210 and Weber Spirit II Liquid Propane. ## Ranking | Rank | Product | Brand | Tier | LP | Outlets | Verdict | Page | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 1 | Weber Genesis Smart EX-325W | Weber | S | 957 | 2 | The combination of smart features and established Weber quality makes it a top choice for many. | https://stierproducts.com/products/weber-genesis-smart-ex-325w | | 2 | Weber Spirit E-425 | Weber | A | 845 | 14 | A consistently praised model offering excellent value and reliability that resonates with the community. | https://stierproducts.com/products/weber-spirit-e-425 | | 3 | Weber Genesis E-325 | Weber | A | 675 | 19 | A reliable workhorse, consistently recommended for its balance of price and performance. | https://stierproducts.com/products/weber-genesis-e-325 | | 4 | Weber Summit S-470 | Weber | B | 559 | 3 | The 2026 Consumer Reports best-value gas grill guide lists the Summit S-470 as the best overall value for its high-grade stainless steel construction and large grill surface. | https://stierproducts.com/products/weber-summit-s-470 | | 5 | Weber Spirit E-435 | Weber | B | 521 | 11 | Adds features without compromising durability; solid long-term performance. | https://stierproducts.com/products/weber-spirit-e-435 | | 6 | Fire Magic Aurora A540i | Fire Magic | C | 457 | 5 | Quick burner wear and buggy firmware; short warranty. | https://stierproducts.com/products/fire-magic-aurora-a540i | | 7 | Weber Spirit E-310 | Weber | C | 452 | 13 | Proven long-term durability, excellent warranty, and consistent performance. | https://stierproducts.com/products/weber-spirit-e-310 | | 8 | Napoleon Prestige Pro 665 | Napoleon | C | 434 | 13 | Its premium build and performance place it high on the list for those seeking a step up in grilling experience. | https://stierproducts.com/products/napoleon-prestige-pro-665 | | 9 | Monument Denali 605 | Monument | C | 412 | 22 | Its versatility and strong performance have earned it recognition as a worthwhile investment. | https://stierproducts.com/products/monument-denali-605 | | 10 | Napoleon Rogue 425 | Napoleon | C | 384 | 21 | Provides solid grilling capabilities at a reasonable price point, making it an attractive option for many buyers. | https://stierproducts.com/products/napoleon-rogue-425 | | 11 | Nexgrill 4-Burner Stainless Steel Propane Gas Grill | Nexgrill | C | 371 | 4 | While affordable, recurring concerns about quality and durability hold it back significantly. | https://stierproducts.com/products/nexgrill-4-burner-stainless-steel-propane-gas-grill | | 12 | Weber Spirit E-210 | Weber | D | 230 | 11 | Budget option with good durability for its price. | https://stierproducts.com/products/weber-spirit-e-210 | | 13 | Weber Spirit II Liquid Propane | Weber | F | 143 | 5 | A dependable choice for those seeking a compact and user-friendly grill. | https://stierproducts.com/products/weber-spirit-ii-liquid-propane | ## Flagged as ones to avoid These entered one or more research runs as a product buyers cross-shop but should not buy, rather than as a pick. - Fire Magic Aurora A540i (#6, C tier): flagged by 1 of 4 runs. - Napoleon Prestige Pro 665 (#8, C tier): flagged by 1 of 4 runs. - Nexgrill 4-Burner Stainless Steel Propane Gas Grill (#11, C tier): flagged by 1 of 7 runs. - Weber Spirit E-210 (#12, D tier): flagged by 2 of 4 runs. - Weber Spirit II Liquid Propane (#13, F tier): flagged by 1 of 5 runs. ## Tier meanings - S: Exceptional. Finishes top run after run; capped at 3 slots per category. - A: Excellent. Strongly recommended, beaten only by the very best. - B: Good. A solid choice with real caveats worth knowing. - C: Fair. Acceptable in the right situation, outclassed at its price. - D: Weak. Hard to recommend when better options cost similar money. - F: Avoid. The evidence points you elsewhere. ## How to read this - Each category is researched in four independent runs, one per lens (expert consensus, value, reliability, community pulse). Every run ranks a board of candidates that deliberately includes products buyers cross-shop but should avoid. Placements score on a ranked ladder (LP), and tiers are derived from LP, so no tier is ever assigned by hand. - LP is the product's points on this category's ladder. It is comparable within a category and not across categories. - Outlets is how many distinct outlets are cited for that placement. The per-product page lists each citation, and shows which of their links were fetched and confirmed before publishing. - Nothing is hidden: every product the research placed is on this board.