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We have cooked on 250 grills and scored every one out of 10 in the same six categories. So any grill here can be put beside any other, and the best for you is easy to find.

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Napoleon Rogue 425 propane grill in black with three knobs, a closed lid and both side shelves raised Just testedNapoleon Rogue 425 8.3

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