Barbecues
We’ve tested barbecues in a range of sizes and prices to find the best performers that are also easy to use and clean.
We’ve tested barbecues in a range of sizes and prices to find the best performers that are also easy to use and clean.
Don’t let a dodgy barbecue undermine your culinary prowess. Our independent testing scorches the poor performers so you can grill with confidence.
performance (60%)
ease of use (40%)
Our performance assessment is weighted equally between these 4 tests:
Top-scoring barbecues cooked everything evenly throughout, resulting in consistently tender and juicy meat. This also meant the barbecue’s temperature was easy to control, and its heat was evenly distributed across the cooking surface.
This score comprises general ease of cooking (40%) mobility (20%), controls (20%) and cleaning (20%).
We assess:
It’s reasonable to expect a new appliance to remain fault-free for at least the first five years. Our predicted reliability won’t tell you whether the washing machine in your laundry will spring a leak tomorrow, but it does show which brands make models that are less likely to fail.
Satisfaction is important – no appliance should be a source of buyer regret. Appliances with very satisfied owners are more likely to get cleaned regularly and maintained well. Their owners are also more likely to seek repair for faults than look for a quick replacement.
We aim to test brands and models you’re likely to see when you head to the shops, plus some you might not be aware of.
Before we buy anything, we do our research: we visit stores, both online and physical; we talk to experts and consumers; and we ask manufacturers about their range of models. We want to capture new developments in the market and make sure the products we test will be available after we publish our results.
We then compile a list of models and head out to purchase them, just as any consumer would.
We've tested 31 barbecues.
Find the right one for you.
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