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Best Grills & Griddles in 2026

8 grills & griddles researched and scored, from $93.96 to $2,199. Ranked by ViperScore, updated Sept 2026. 6 already have a full video review live on YouTube.

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8Products
88Top score
6Videos live
Quick picks

Our grills & griddles picks at a glance

Best overallTraeger Woodridge ProTraeger Woodridge Pro
88/100 · $1,149.99
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Best valueWeber Spirit E-325Weber Spirit E-325
86/100 · $499.00
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Premium pickKamado Joe Classic IIIKamado Joe Classic III
86/100 · $2,199.00
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Ranked by ViperScore8 products
#1
Drew · Premium

Traeger Woodridge Pro

$1,149.99
amazon.com live, Sept 28 2026
88

970 sq in total cooking area across two racks; WiFIRE app control with digital pellet sensor; Super Smoke Mode, up to 500°F, 24-lb hopper. Features leads the card at 95; Value is the softest number at 78.

#2
Katie · Charcoal kamado

Big Green Egg

From $1,199.99
biggreenegg.com, Sept 2026
86
Strong Buy
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#3
Katie · Charcoal kamado

Kamado Joe Classic III

$2,199.00
amazon.com live, Sept 28 2026
86
#4
Katie · Gas

Weber Genesis E-325

$849.00
amazon.com live, Sept 28 2026
86
#5
Drew · Gas

Weber Spirit E-325

$499.00
amazon.com live, Sept 28 2026
86
#6
Drew · Portable/tailgate

Weber Traveler Compact

$299.00
amazon.com live, Sept 28 2026
85
#7
Katie · Budget/entry, high social/shareability

Blackstone 22" Tabletop Griddle with Hood

$178.99
amazon.com live, Sept 28 2026
84
#8
Drew · Portable/tailgate

Weber Go-Anywhere Charcoal Grill

$93.96
amazon.com live, Sept 28 2026
84
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Side by side

All 8 grills & griddles, side by side

RankProductViperScoreVerdictPriceVideo
#1Traeger Woodridge Pro88Strong Buy$1,149.99▶ WatchAmazon ↗
#2Big Green Egg86Strong BuyFrom $1,199.99—Buy ↗
#3Kamado Joe Classic III86Strong Buy$2,199.00▶ WatchAmazon ↗
#4Weber Genesis E-32586Strong Buy$849.00▶ WatchAmazon ↗
#5Weber Spirit E-32586Strong Buy$499.00▶ WatchAmazon ↗
#6Weber Traveler Compact85Strong Buy$299.00▶ WatchAmazon ↗
#7Blackstone 22" Tabletop Griddle with Hood84Good Buy$178.99—Amazon ↗
#8Weber Go-Anywhere Charcoal Grill84Good Buy$93.96▶ WatchAmazon ↗
FAQ

Grills & Griddles: questions buyers ask

What is the best grills & griddles in 2026?

Traeger Woodridge Pro is our #1 pick of the 8 grills & griddles we scored, with a ViperScore of 88/100 (Strong Buy) at $1,149.99. Big Green Egg (86) is the closest alternative.

What is the best budget grills & griddles pick?

Weber Go-Anywhere Charcoal Grill at $93.96 scores 84/100, the highest-scoring option we found at that price.

Which grills & griddles pick is the best value?

Weber Spirit E-325 (86/100, $499.00) gives the most score for the money among the lower-priced half of the list.

What is the best premium pick?

If budget is not the limit, Kamado Joe Classic III (86/100, $2,199.00) is the top-scoring option at the high end.

How does ProductViper rank grills & griddles?

Every product gets one 0–100 ViperScore from six weighted factors: value 25%, quality 20%, features 15%, reliability 15%, owner satisfaction 15% and warranty 10%, using live Amazon ratings and review volume, spec sheets and warranty terms. It is research-based, not paid placement.

How we rank

One rubric, six factors, one score

Every product on this page was scored on the same six weighted factors and the weighted total is its ViperScore. 95+ is a Top Pick, 90–94 a Viper Pick, 85–89 a Strong Buy, 80–84 a Good Buy, 75–79 Fair Buy. Full methodology →

  • 25%Value
  • 20%Quality
  • 15%Features
  • 15%Reliability
  • 15%Satisfaction
  • 10%Warranty