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Not everyone has space for a 36-inch griddle. These two are designed for smaller patios, balcony cooking, and people who want flat-top results without a 6-foot footprint. Both are excellent. They serve different cooks.
Quick Verdict
Buy the Blackstone On The Go 22" ($249) if you want a tabletop griddle that's truly portable and storage-friendly. Buy the Camp Chef Flat Top Grill 475 ($449) if you want a mid-size griddle on a cart with the option to swap in standard grill grates.
The Contenders
Blackstone On The Go 22"
$249
Apartment cooks, campers, and tailgaters who want a real flat-top in a tabletop format
Check PriceCamp Chef Flat Top Grill 475
$449
Versatile cooks who want a mid-size griddle on a cart with interchangeable grill grates
Check PriceCategory Breakdown
Cooking Area
Winner: Camp ChefCamp Chef wins. 475 sq in vs the Blackstone's 339 sq in. For families, Camp Chef has the obvious edge.
Portability
Winner: BlackstoneBlackstone wins decisively. 33 lbs and tabletop format vs the Camp Chef's full cart. For travel, the Blackstone is the only realistic choice.
Versatility
Winner: Camp ChefCamp Chef wins. Standard grill grates available as accessories convert it from a griddle to a regular gas grill. The Blackstone is griddle-only.
Build Quality
Winner: TieTie. Both are solid mid-tier builds. The Blackstone feels more focused; the Camp Chef has more parts to potentially fail but also more capability.
Value
Winner: BlackstoneBlackstone wins. $200 cheaper and a more portable format. For dollars-per-burger, Blackstone wins; for dollars-per-square-inch, Camp Chef wins.
Final Verdict
Buy the Blackstone On The Go if you need real portability or a small footprint. Buy the Camp Chef Flat Top Grill 475 if you want a permanent backyard griddle with the option to also run standard grill grates.
Buying Advice
Live in an apartment, RV, or small patio? Blackstone. Have a permanent backyard spot and want one cooker that does both griddle and grill? Camp Chef is genuinely a better do-everything choice.
