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Char-Broil Grill2Go X200 vs Cuisinart CGG-180 Petit Gourmet

Which is the better buy? Side-by-side on rating, price, strengths, and watch-outs — with the published ratings we averaged to get there.

The short answer

Char-Broil Grill2Go X200 comes out ahead by a clear margin (4.4 vs 4.0). The gap is mostly about Tailgaters and campers who want steakhouse searing heat and one-hand portability and mostly cook burgers, steaks, and dogs rather than low-and-slow poultry. — read the strengths below before deciding.

Char-Broil Grill2Go X200
Higher ratedRanked #1 in Best Portable Grills Under $200
Char-Broil Grill2Go X200
$166as of Jun 7

The Grill2Go X200 is the searing specialist of the under-$200 field. Its TRU-Infrared system runs a single 9,500 BTU burner through a perforated radiant plate, eliminating flare-ups and pumping out steakhouse-grade heat from a 22-pound cast-aluminum body that latches shut and carries with one hand. The trade-off is real: even the lowest setting runs hot, so low-and-slow chicken and ribs are a struggle, and cleanup after a greasy cook is fiddly. For burgers, dogs, and seared red meat at a tailgate or campsite, nothing here is more capable for the money.

Strengths
  • — TRU-Infrared radiant plate eliminates flare-ups and delivers intense, even searing heat
  • — Heavy cast-aluminum lid and firebox resist rust and retain heat far better than thin steel
  • — At 22 lbs with dual latches and large handles, it is among the most genuinely portable gas grills tested
Watch-outs
  • — Even the lowest setting is too hot for poultry and vegetables that need gentle cooking
  • — Difficult to clean after a greasy cook because of the infrared plate design
  • — OutdoorGearLab docked it heavily on temperature control (3 of 10)
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Cuisinart CGG-180 Petit Gourmet
Ranked #5 in Best Portable Grills Under $200
Cuisinart CGG-180 Petit Gourmet
$149.99as of Jun 7

The Petit Gourmet is the ultralight solo-and-pair option, built for maximum portability over cooking capacity. At 17 pounds with integrated VersaStand legs that fold away, it is among the easiest grills to carry one-handed, and its single 5,500 BTU burner cooks evenly for two or three people at a tailgate or picnic. The plastic legs and finicky lid latch undercut its durability for daily use, and it does not grill very hot, but as a grab-and-go grill near $100 it nails its narrow job.

Strengths
  • — Extremely light at 17 lbs and easy to carry one-handed, among the most portable grills tested
  • — Integrated VersaStand legs fold and tuck away for compact transport
  • — Cooks evenly across its 145 sq in grate for two to three people
Watch-outs
  • — Lid latch is flimsy and becomes finicky, prone to unlatching while carrying
  • — Plastic legs lack stability on uneven terrain and raise durability concerns for daily use
  • — Only 5,500 BTU, so it does not grill especially hot
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How they stack up

Char-Broil Grill2Go X200

Runs far hotter and sears better than the Cuisinart CGG-306 or the Coleman RoadTrip 225, but those two offer real low-temperature control that the X200 lacks. It is more portable than every gas option here except the smaller Cuisinart CGG-180 Petit Gourmet, and unlike the charcoal Weber Go-Anywhere it lights instantly with no coals to manage.

Cuisinart CGG-180 Petit Gourmet

The smallest and lightest gas grill here, with far less power and grate area than the two-burner Cuisinart CGG-306 or Coleman RoadTrip 225. It cannot sear like the Char-Broil Grill2Go X200 and offers less cooking room than the charcoal Weber Go-Anywhere, but it is the easiest of the group to carry by hand.

Specs side-by-side

SpecChar-Broil Grill2Go X200Cuisinart CGG-180 Petit Gourmet
FuelPropane (1 lb or 20 lb with hose)Propane (1 lb canister)
BTU Output9,500 BTU5,500 BTU
Cooking Area187 sq in145 sq in
Burners1 (TRU-Infrared)1
Weight22 lbs17 lbs
Dimensions23.5 x 15 x 14 in—
Grate MaterialStainless steelPorcelain-enameled cast iron
IgnitionPush-button electronicTwist-start electronic
Legs—Integrated folding VersaStand
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