Blackstone 22" Tabletop Griddle with Hood vs Blackstone Original 28" Griddle

Buy the 22" tabletop if you cook away from home or have limited patio space; it runs on two burners with 21,000 BTUs and a hood, and owners rate it highly for tailgates and camping. Buy the 28" if it stays in one spot: its 524 sq in cooktop holds about 21 burgers, and the dual side shelves and wheels make it a small backyard workhorse. The 28" is the sturdier, roomier cooker; the 22" is the one you can carry.

• Choose the 22" tabletop griddle if you want a portable flat top for tailgates, camping or a small balcony, and you value the hood and rear grease tray.
• Choose the 28" griddle if it will live on a patio and you need room for a full family cook plus side shelves to stage food.