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If your portable grill budget is under $150, these are the two grills everyone recommends. The Char-Broil Grill2Go uses propane and TRU-Infrared for fast, even cooking. The Weber Go-Anywhere is the iconic compact charcoal kettle. Two very different approaches to grab-and-go grilling.
Quick Verdict
Buy the Char-Broil Grill2Go ($129) if you want fast propane convenience and even cooking via TRU-Infrared. Buy the Weber Go-Anywhere ($79) if you want classic charcoal flavor in the most compact, durable format.
The Contenders
Char-Broil Grill2Go X200
$129
Quick-trip cooks who want propane convenience and TRU-Infrared even heat in a portable
Check PriceWeber Go-Anywhere Charcoal
$79
Charcoal purists who want the cheapest, most durable Weber grill ever made
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Setup & Speed
Winner: Char-BroilChar-Broil wins. Twist the propane, light, cook in 5 minutes. The Weber requires lighting charcoal — 15-20 minutes minimum before grates are hot.
Flavor
Winner: WeberWeber wins. Real charcoal flavor that propane can't replicate. The TRU-Infrared on the Char-Broil cooks evenly but produces gas-grill flavor.
Durability
Winner: WeberWeber wins decisively. Porcelain-enameled steel that lasts decades. The Char-Broil's plastic and lighter steel parts wear out in 3-5 years.
Portability
Winner: TieTie. Both are around 14-15 lbs and fit easily in a car trunk. The Weber has a built-in lid latch handle; the Char-Broil has a more car-seat-friendly box shape.
Value
Winner: WeberWeber wins. $50 cheaper and lasts twice as long. Pure dollars-per-year, the Weber is the obvious smarter buy.
Final Verdict
Buy the Char-Broil Grill2Go if you want propane convenience and quick cooks. Buy the Weber Go-Anywhere if you want classic charcoal flavor and the most durable cheap grill ever made.
Buying Advice
Tailgating with friends and want food fast? Char-Broil. Camping where you want to cook real charcoal flavor and don't mind the wait? Weber. Both are great at sub-$130.
