Char-Broil Gas2Coal Special Edition 3

The Gas2Coal Special Edition 3 is the pick if flavour flexibility is your priority. It's the only option here that switches to real charcoal, via a patented stainless-steel charcoal tray the maker says converts gas-to-charcoal in less than 60 seconds without tools, spreading heat to cut flare-ups. The 3+1 layout adds a ceramic sear burner Char-Broil rates to 900°C — hotter searing than the pure-gas rivals offer — plus an included reversible cast-iron griddle. It's a genuine best-of-both-worlds pick that pairs gas convenience with real charcoal flavour, and sits at the same money as the Weber Spirit. That's why it ranks just below the two premium pure-gas grills rather than above them: the fuel flexibility and searing burner are genuine differentiators, but the warranty is shorter (5 years on burners, 2 years on grates) and charcoal brings ash and clean-up the Webers avoid. Price is indicative; cylinder, regulator and charcoal are extra.