Gas grills heat up and cool down quickly, making them convenient for weekday meals.  Charcoal grill, often a mess, gives the unique charbroiled taste to the food cooked, but the mess.

No wonder gas grills greatly outsell charcoal grills as they are easy to use. But gas grills do not heat as much as charcoal grills - 400 and 600 degrees Fahrenhei versus upwards of 700 degrees with charcoal grill. There are new kinds of gas grills called sear grills, which use infrared heating to have charcoal type feel but they are high maintenance.

The best gas grill: Weber Spirit E-210 (compact, spacious, has features found on expensive models, great price)

The best gas grill upgrade: Weber Spirit E-310 (three-burners)

The best portable gas grills: Weber Q 1200 (will suit needs of two people)