The best infrared grills, compared.
Top pick: Char-Broil X200 Grill2Go – Top pick in this set: outdoor TRU-Infrared gas grill, 8,000 BTU, 4.3 from 909 reviews, at about £157.97. The low setting still runs very hot. Best value: Klarstein Hannibal – Best value among the other rows that still score at least 50: 2,200 W electric cabinet, 4.3 from 127 reviews, at about £406.19. The written reviews are from Germany. Updated 22.10.2026.
An infrared grill cooks with radiant heat from a hot emitter. In the UK that name covers a gas barbecue with an emitter plate, a portable ceramic gas burner, and an electric element above the food. You buy one for a crust from that heat. A thermometer, a contact grill, or an open-flame gas barbecue is a different purchase. You tell a suitable infrared grill by the heat geometry, the fuel, and a power figure you can check. Propane stays outdoors: not indoors, not in a tent, not under an awning, not in a caravan, and not on a balcony. Electric is an indoor candidate only when the instructions, the plug, and the wattage say so. A standard UK wall socket is treated as about a 3,000 W ceiling. Two wattages against one spec line are a conflict. A lid gauge on a gas grill reads chamber air, not the food. Surface and weight tell you if the body is a picnic grate or a cabinet. That split is in the [electric or gas infrared grill guide](/hub/grills-and-barbecues/infrared-grill/sub/infrared-grill-electric-vs-gas).
An infrared grill cooks with radiant heat from a hot emitter. In the UK that name covers a gas barbecue with an emitter plate, a portable ceramic gas burner, and an electric element above the food.
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Where will you cook?
The Char-Broil X200 Grill2Go, model 140691, is a portable outdoor gas barbecue with a TRU-Infrared emitter, an 8,000 BTU burner, four power levels, a 1,232 cm² grate, and a listed weight of 10.8 kg, at £157.97. amazon.co.uk shows 4.3 from 909 reviews, and the notes treat that as a large United Kingdom review set. Those UK reviewers, and a separate Expert Reviews test, say it still runs very hot on the low setting. Char-Broil's own UK guidance says a closed-lid preheat is 15–20 minutes and that the lid gauge reads chamber air, not the grate. The bullets require a 16.4 ounce disposable propane cylinder, sold separately, and the listing says assembly is required. The spec block also prints 220 V and 2,800 W next to a gas fuel line, so this is not a mains grill. It is the top pick here for garden or boat cooking if the cylinder stays outdoors and you can cook on a hot low setting.
Pros
Cons
Best for: A garden or boat cook who wants a portable propane infrared grate, can keep the cylinder outside, and accepts a low setting that still runs hot.
Less suitable: Indoor, balcony, tent, or caravan cooking, or anyone who needs a gentle low heat or a grill that plugs into the mains.
Specifications
Common questions
What fuel does the listing specify?
Gas. The bullets say a 16.4 ounce disposable liquid propane cylinder, sold separately. The spec block also prints 220 V and 2,800 W, which the listing does not reconcile. This is not a mains grill.
Does it have a temperature gauge?
Yes. The bullets list a lid-mounted temperature gauge. Char-Broil's UK guidance says that gauge reads chamber air, not the grate, and that a closed-lid preheat is 15–20 minutes.
Is assembly required?
Yes. The listing says assembly is required. It does not say the build is tool-free. The propane cylinder is sold separately.
The Klarstein Hannibal, model POV6- Hannibal-S, is an electric cabinet grill listed at £406.19, with 2,200 W, a knob, a timer, a 30 litre capacity, and a dropdown tempered-glass door. The title states infrared CharForce heating, a 200–850°C range, and an 18.5 × 30 cm surface, and the spec weight is 13 kg. amazon.co.uk shows 4.3 from 127 reviews. The written reviews on file are marked Reviewed in Germany, so that star line is the listing aggregate, not a United Kingdom consensus. The listing does not state the timer's range, and the material line is not filled in beyond the title. At 13 kg it is a cabinet rather than a picnic grill. It is the best value row among the other listings that still clear the score floor, because the cheaper electric boxes have no reviews and the Solaire is £734.07.
Pros
Cons
Best for: A flat cook who wants a 2,200 W electric cabinet with a timer and an 18.5 × 30 cm surface, and who will check the plug and the instructions before an indoor cook.
Less suitable: You want United Kingdom owner reviews, a portable picnic grill, or a propane infrared barbecue.
Specifications
Common questions
What power and temperature does this listing state?
The spec block says 2,200 W and electric. The title states 200–850°C, infrared heating, and an 18.5 × 30 cm surface. The 850°C figure is a title claim, not a temperature measured for this page.
Does it have a timer?
Yes. Timer is in the title and in the special-features field. The listing does not state the timer range.
Are the written reviews on file from the UK?
No. They are marked Reviewed in Germany. The 4.3 from 127 figure is the amazon.co.uk listing line, not a United Kingdom consensus.
The Solaire Everywhere, model SOL-EV17A, is a portable outdoor gas infrared grill with one burner, listed at £734.07, with 14,000 BTU, a 155 square inch grate, and a stainless body at 6.8 kg. amazon.co.uk shows 4.1 from 141 reviews. The written reviews on file are marked Reviewed in the United States, so that figure is the listing aggregate, not British owners. Control and a stated peak temperature are absent from the comparison fields, and the listing says assembly is required. The spec block also prints 14,000 watts beside 14,000 BTU, so the power line is not one unit. The cylinder size is not named. It is the lightest gas infrared body in this set, and it stays outdoors with the other propane grills.
Pros
Cons
Best for: An outdoor cook who wants a 6.8 kg stainless gas infrared grill and will pay £734.07 for this listing.
Less suitable: You need UK review text, a stated temperature control, or a mains grill for a kitchen.
Specifications
Common questions
What fuel does the listing specify?
Gas, one burner, 14,000 BTU. The spec block does not name the cylinder size, and it also prints 14,000 watts beside the BTU figure. Camping is not answered beyond outdoor and portable.
Does it need assembly?
Yes. The listing says assembly is required. Control and a stated peak temperature are not in the comparison fields.
Are the written reviews on file from the UK?
No. They are marked Reviewed in the United States. The 4.1 from 141 figure is the amazon.co.uk listing line, not British owners.
The YXYLJOZ infrared broiler is an electric tabletop unit listed at £237.50, with 1,700 W, a 200–800°C knob, and a 0–10 minute timer. The title places it indoors. The bullets claim ten rack positions, with steaks on tiers 1–3, chicken or fish on 4–7, and fruit or vegetables on 8–10, and they claim overheating, overload, and leakage protection. There is no Customer Reviews line, and there are no dimensions, no weight, no voltage, and no plug. Cooking surface and the contents of the box are not stated. Origin is given as China, and the part number is 3rbddq3846. The 800°C figure and the protection lines are seller claims, with no certificate on the listing.
Pros
Cons
Best for: A buyer who wants the ten rack positions in the bullets and will confirm voltage, plug, and size before any indoor cook.
Less suitable: You need owner reviews, a stated weight, or a certificate behind the protection claims.
Specifications
Common questions
What protection does the listing claim?
The bullets claim overheating, overload, and leakage protection. There is no test certificate on the listing. Treat those lines as seller claims.
How many rack positions are listed?
Ten. The bullet assigns steaks to tiers 1–3, chicken or fish to 4–7, and fruit or vegetables to 8–10. Cooking surface, weight, and dimensions are not stated.
Is a UK plug stated?
No. Voltage and plug type are not on the listing. Do not treat the indoor wording in the title as a check of the plug.
The ShaiVrissian steak grill 01, model chu9-1141848, is an 8 kg electric tabletop broiler listed at £189.99, with a claimed stepless band of about 200–800°C and a 0–10 minute timer. The spec block says 1,700 W, while the title says 1,700/3,400 W. There is no Customer Reviews line on the listing, so there is no owner record of heat, smoke, or behaviour on a UK socket. Cooking surface, dimensions, warranty, and plug type are not stated. The bullets name home kitchens and also restaurants, camping, backyards, and buffets, and they do not say whether it needs extraction. The number of items is printed as 20, which does not describe a single grill. The 800°C line is a seller claim, and the 3,400 W title figure is not a reason to treat this as safe on a 13 A plug.
Pros
Cons
Best for: Only a buyer who will verify the plug and treat 1,700 W as the spec figure, not the 3,400 W title line.
Less suitable: Anyone who wants amazon.co.uk reviews, a stated cooking area, or one wattage that matches the title.
Specifications
Common questions
Does the listing say it needs extraction?
The listing asks the question. The bullets and specs do not answer it. They name home kitchens and also restaurants, camping, backyards, and buffets.
Is it for indoor use?
The bullets name home kitchens and also restaurants, camping, backyards, and buffets. There is no plug type and no certificate on the listing. Confirm both before any indoor cook.
How many rack levels are listed?
The bullet says 4/8/10 rack levels and a removable grill rack. The item count is printed as 20, which does not describe a single grill.
The ShaiVrissian steak grill 03 is listed at £232.77 and still carries model chu9-1141848, the same number as the 01 row. The spec block again says 1,700 W against a title of 1,700/3,400 W, and it adds two settings beside the stepless 200–800°C claim and the 0–10 minute timer. There is still no Customer Reviews line. The bullets say the stainless grate is removable, and the included line names that grate, a handle, and a tray, at 8 kg. Dimensions, cooking area, warranty, and plug are not stated. The item count is again printed as 20. You pay £42.78 more than the 01 listing for those two settings, without a review that shows a different cooker.
Pros
Cons
Best for: Only if those two settings are the difference you want from the 01 listing and you can confirm the plug yourself.
Less suitable: You expected a different model from chu9-1141848, or you want reviews before paying more than the 01 row.
Specifications
Common questions
How does this differ from the 01 listing?
The title ends in 03, the price is £232.77, and the spec block adds two settings. The model number is still chu9-1141848, and the spec wattage is still 1,700 W against a 1,700/3,400 W title.
Is the grill grate removable?
Yes. The bullets say the grill rack is removable. The included line names that grate, a handle, and a tray.
Does it say it works without installation?
The bullets say it needs no gas. They do not say the unit is tool-free to assemble, and they do not state a plug or a voltage.
Scores on the six amazon.co.uk infrared grills kept in this set come from the listing star line, the review count, whether the listing matches an infrared grill, and whether the written reviews are from the United Kingdom. They are not a laboratory cook, an EN 498 result, or a conformity assessment. The top pick is the highest score. The best value is the other row with the highest score per pound among rows that still score at least 50. A missing star line does not win by being cheaper. The weights below sum to 100.
Stars
40%Up to 40 points from the amazon.co.uk star line, as stars divided by five and multiplied by 40. No star line scores 0 on this part, and a missing star line also takes a later deduction.
Review volume
20%Up to 20 points from the review count on the listing. No reviews score 0. A count of 1,000 or more scores 20. A count between 200 and 999 scores 16. Smaller bands score less.
Listing fit
25%Up to 25 points when the heat style is an infrared emitter, a ceramic infrared burner, or a top-down electric element, and when power, a control, a cooking surface, and fuel or place of use are stated. A gas listing has to be outdoor. An electric listing scores the place point in full only when voltage or a plug is stated.
Sentiment
15%Up to 15 points from review text. No review text scores 0. Review bodies that are not from the United Kingdom, with no UK complaint theme on file, score 4, and those rows also take a country deduction. A large UK set that still records one recurring heat complaint scores 10.
Choose by heat geometry, fuel, a power figure you can check, and a control you will actually use. A star line from another country is the listing aggregate, not British owners. Prices are the amazon.co.uk lines saved with this comparison. There is no laboratory cook.
An infrared grill is defined by the emitter, not by the word on the title. Three layouts show up in UK searches, and they do not share parts or cooking times. An emitter plate sits under a grate on a gas barbecue. A ceramic burner glows on a portable gas body. An electric element sits above the food in a tabletop box or a cabinet. A thermometer, a contact grill, a charcoal kettle, and a plain three-burner gas barbecue are different products that the same search can return. Leave them out.
A thermometer, a contact grill, a charcoal kettle, and a plain three-burner gas barbecue are not infrared grills. Emitter plate, ceramic gas burner, and electric top heat do not share parts or cooking times.
The gauge reads chamber air. A closed-lid preheat of 15–20 minutes is a warm-up. A low setting can still run very hot. An 800°C seller line is not a measurement from this page.
Do not light a gas infrared grill indoors, in a tent, under an awning, in a caravan, or on a balcony. Shut the cylinder before the control. Piped gas or a conversion kit is Gas Safe work. Do not put water on a grease fire.
An emitter plate, a ceramic gas burner, and an electric element above the food are three different grills. Propane stays outdoors: not indoors, not in a tent, not under an awning, not in a caravan, and not on a balcony. Electric is an indoor candidate only when the instructions, the plug, and one wattage agree. A gas listing that also prints a mains voltage is not a plug-in grill.
About 3,000 W is the ceiling Electrical Safety First gives for a standard UK wall socket. A 1,700/3,400 W title against a 1,700 W spec is a conflict, and a missing plug is a reason to stop. A lid gauge reads air, not the grate. The amazon.co.uk star line is the listing aggregate. American or German review bodies are not British owners, and a listing with no reviews has no owner record of heat or smoke.
Three typical situations, each with a recommendation from this comparison.
You can keep a propane cylinder outside and you will cook on a low setting that still runs hot. The Char-Broil X200 Grill2Go is about £157.97, with 4.3 from 909 reviews, 8,000 BTU, four levels, and a 1,232 cm² grate at 10.8 kg. The cylinder is extra. Skip it indoors, on a balcony, or if you need a gentle low heat.
You want an electric cabinet with a timer and a stated surface, and you will check the plug before an indoor cook. The Klarstein Hannibal is about £406.19, 2,200 W, with a title surface of 18.5 × 30 cm and a listed weight of 13 kg. The listing shows 4.3 from 127 reviews. The written reviews on file are from Germany.
You want a portable outdoor gas infrared grill and you will pay the shelf price on this listing. The Solaire Everywhere is about £734.07, 14,000 BTU, 6.8 kg, with 4.1 from 141 reviews. The written reviews on file are from the United States. Control is not stated, and the spec also prints 14,000 watts.
In this set the top pick is the Char-Broil X200 Grill2Go at about £157.97. It is a portable outdoor gas barbecue with a TRU-Infrared emitter, 8,000 BTU, four levels, a 1,232 cm² grate, and a listed weight of 10.8 kg, with 4.3 from 909 amazon.co.uk reviews. UK reviews and Expert Reviews say the low setting still runs very hot, the propane cylinder is extra, and the spec block also prints 220 V and 2,800 W on a gas listing. The best value is the Klarstein Hannibal at about £406.19. It is a 2,200 W electric cabinet with 4.3 from 127 reviews whose written texts are from Germany. Among the other rows that still score at least 50, its score per pound is ahead of the Solaire Everywhere at about £734.07. The three cheaper electric boxes score under 50 because they have no star line, so a lower price does not take best value. The Solaire is a 6.8 kg outdoor gas infrared grill at 14,000 BTU, with 4.1 from 141 reviews whose texts are from the United States, and its spec also prints 14,000 watts. The YXYLJOZ broiler is about £237.50 with 1,700 W, ten rack positions in the bullets, and no reviews or plug. The two ShaiVrissian listings share model chu9-1141848, a 1,700 W spec against a 1,700/3,400 W title, a printed item count of 20, and no reviews.
Char-Broil X200 Grill2Go
Top pick in this set: outdoor TRU-Infrared gas grill, 8,000 BTU, 4.3 from 909 reviews, at about £157.97. The low setting still runs very hot.
Klarstein Hannibal
Best value among the other rows that still score at least 50: 2,200 W electric cabinet, 4.3 from 127 reviews, at about £406.19. The written reviews are from Germany.
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