Which is better for a small balcony?

The Weber Q 1200. It is 41″ wide, 15.5″ high and 16.5″ deep, and it runs on small propane cylinders, so it fits where a 105-lb cart grill will not.

Which grills more food at once?

The Char-Broil. It has 435 sq. in. of primary space, 565 sq. in. total with the warming rack, and room for about 25 burgers. The Q 1200 is a one- or two-person grill.

Is the Char-Broil worth the extra over the Q 1200?

If you cook for a family, yes. Four burners, a side burner and sear burners do things the single-burner Q 1200 cannot. The Char-Broil's lowest daily price was $249.00 on 2026-11-01; no price was given for the Q 1200.

Which has better searing?

The Char-Broil. Its 30,000 BTU main burners plus integrated sear burners reach higher heat for browning. The Q 1200 has one burner and no sear zone.

Can I take either grill camping?

The Q 1200, yes. It is compact and runs on disposable propane cylinders. The Char-Broil weighs 105 lbs and rolls on 7-inch wheels, so it stays in the yard.

Which is more reliable?

The Q 1200 has the stronger track record: 4.6 out of 5 from 7,100 ratings versus 4.2 from 229 for the Char-Broil. The Char-Broil carries a 2-year limited warranty.

Weber Q 1200 Gas Grill vs Char-Broil Performance Series 4-Burner Gas Grill

Buy the Weber Q 1200 for small spaces, balconies, tailgates and one or two people; buy the Char-Broil Performance Series for backyard cooking for a family or a crowd. The Char-Broil has four burners, 565 sq. in. total cooking area and a side burner, while the Q 1200 is a single-burner portable that runs on small propane cylinders. On price, the Char-Broil's lowest daily price was $249.00 on 2026-11-01, against a high of $279.99 on 2026-11-06; no price was given for the Weber Q 1200.

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