Head-to-head · Best Portable Grills Under $200

Char-Broil Grill2Go X200 vs Weber Go-Anywhere Charcoal

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 narrow margin (4.4 vs 4.3). 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.

Higher ratedRanked #1 in Best Portable Grills Under $200

Char-Broil Grill2Go X200

4.4

$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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Ranked #3 in Best Portable Grills Under $200

Weber Go-Anywhere Charcoal

4.3

$89.98as of Jun 7

The Go-Anywhere is the charcoal classic of the portable world and the smart-money flavor pick under $200. Its rectangular 140-square-inch box holds temperature with the consistency Weber is known for, the porcelain-enameled steel resists rust and warping, and at under 15 pounds with locking legs it packs into a backseat footwell. You give up gas convenience for coal management and a long preheat, and the nylon handles run hot, but for genuine charcoal flavor at around $90 it is unbeatable value.

Strengths

— Consistent, controllable charcoal heat with dual airflow dampers for real temperature management
— Porcelain-enameled steel body resists rust and warping far better than foldable budget charcoal grills
— At 14.9 lbs with legs that lock over the lid for transport, it is genuinely packable

Watch-outs

— Requires charcoal, lighting time, and ash cleanup that gas grills avoid
— Glass-reinforced nylon handles get very hot during cooking
— Small 140 sq in grate is the least cooking room in this lineup

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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.

Weber Go-Anywhere Charcoal

The only charcoal grill in this lineup, trading the instant ignition of the Char-Broil Grill2Go X200, Cuisinart CGG-306, and Coleman RoadTrip 225 for genuine smoke flavor. It is lighter and cheaper than every gas option here, including the compact Cuisinart CGG-180 Petit Gourmet, but its 140 sq in grate is the smallest of the group.

Specs side-by-side

Spec	Char-Broil Grill2Go X200	Weber Go-Anywhere Charcoal
Fuel	Propane (1 lb or 20 lb with hose)	Charcoal
BTU Output	9,500 BTU	—
Cooking Area	187 sq in	140 sq in
Burners	1 (TRU-Infrared)	—
Weight	22 lbs	14.9 lbs
Dimensions	23.5 x 15 x 14 in	21 x 12.2 x 14.5 in (packed)
Grate Material	Stainless steel	Plated steel (2-piece)
Ignition	Push-button electronic	—
Body Material	—	Porcelain-enameled steel
Airflow	—	Dual adjustable dampers
Transport	—	Locking legs over lid

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