Weber Q100
Though it takes some time to piece -together, each part of this grill — including a cast-aluminum lid and cast-iron grate — is built to last, and to perform: During our test, the 8,500 BTU burner took the grill to searing temperature in a mere five minutes, and 189 square inches of space provides a vast expanse for feeding a crew. The downside: At 30 pounds, it’s the heaviest in our test. [$159; weber.com]
Rating: 8 out of 10