Master Cook Portable Gas Grill vs Royal Gourmet PD1300

Buy the Royal Gourmet PD1300 for flat-top cooking: three separately controlled burners, 319 sq in of griddle space and about 26,400 BTUs cook burgers, eggs and bacon for a group. The Master Cook is a small open-grate gas grill with 218 sq in and 10,000 BTUs, so it suits one or two people who want grill marks and a light, compact unit. Owners rate the Royal Gourmet higher (4.4 from 39 ratings versus 4.1 from 348), but the Master Cook has far more reviews behind its score. The Royal Gourmet is heavier at about 30 lb and needs assembly; the Master Cook is about 11 lb and ready to stand.

• Choose the Master Cook if you want a light, simple open-grate grill for two people and you don't need a griddle surface.
• Choose the Royal Gourmet PD1300 if you cook for a group and want a flat-top with three separate heat zones.