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Both grills sit at the top of their respective brand lineups under $3,000. The Weber Summit E-670 throws everything at you — six burners, sear station, smoker burner, rotisserie. The Napoleon Prestige 500 counters with stainless construction, infrared rear burner, and Napoleon's wave-pattern grates. Which premium gas grill wins?
Quick Verdict
Buy the Weber Summit E-670 ($2,799) if you want maximum versatility with six burners, smoker box, and rotisserie included. Buy the Napoleon Prestige 500 ($1,799) if you want premium stainless build and infrared searing at a much lower price.
The Contenders
Weber Summit E-670
$2,799
Cooks who want every premium feature in one grill plus Weber's parts ecosystem
Check PriceNapoleon Prestige 500 RSIB
$1,799
Buyers who want premium stainless construction and infrared rear burner at a sharper price
Check PriceCategory Breakdown
Build Quality
Winner: NapoleonNapoleon wins narrowly. More 304 stainless throughout the cart. Weber Summit is excellent but mixes coated steel in the cabinet.
Versatility
Winner: WeberWeber wins decisively. Six burners + sear station + smoker box + rotisserie is more cooking modes than any other gas grill in this price range.
Searing Performance
Winner: NapoleonNapoleon wins. The infrared rear burner hits 1,800°F+ for steakhouse sears. Weber's sear station is excellent but doesn't match infrared.
Parts & Long-Term Support
Winner: WeberWeber wins decisively. Summit parts are everywhere for decades. Napoleon parts are available but harder to find locally.
Value
Winner: NapoleonNapoleon wins decisively. $1,000 less for premium stainless and infrared. The Weber's premium goes to features that not every cook will use.
Final Verdict
Buy the Weber Summit E-670 if you want every premium feature in one grill and value Weber's parts ecosystem. Buy the Napoleon Prestige 500 if you want premium stainless and true infrared searing at $1,000 less.
Buying Advice
If you grill steaks weekly, the Napoleon's infrared rear burner is a real upgrade. If you cook a wide variety of meats and want a smoker box and rotisserie included, the Summit is the only grill that does it all in one package.
