Broil King Baron 440 vs Weber Original Kettle 22

While most grills use single tubes with a single row of flame ports, the Baron 440 uses a dual-tube setup with dual flames. The dual tube design creates more even gas pressure throughout the tube’s length for more even heat distribution.

The four burners, altogether, generate up to 40,000 BTUs of heat, which is more than enough for nearly all grilling needs.

Its cast iron grates lock in heat to help produce excellent grilled meat and add nice-looking grill marks.

Broil King offers ten years of warranty for the stainless steel burners and two years for the rest of the parts. The burners are the most important part of the grill, so the extended warranty gives extra peace of mind.

The included drip pan can collect juices so that later you can make a sauce out of them. Additionally, it minimizes the risk of grease fires.

The tire locks and levelers allow the grill to maintain a leveled surface, even when it's being used on rough or uneven places.

The linear control valves of the grill allow for very high levels of heat control. You can precisely set the heating to the desired values.

The grill has a button operated ignition system, so you don’t need to light the burners manually and risk burning your hands.

The patented Flav-R-Wave heat tent protects the burners from fat drippings that may cause unexpected flare-ups. Instead, it vaporizes the drippings and infuses them back into the meat to enhance the barbecue flavor.

The flame comes out of the sides of the tube burners rather than above it. This provides double the amount of flame and distributes heat more evenly

You can buy an optional rotisserie for roasting chicken or other large pieces of meat. It can hold up to 15 lbs of food, the equivalent of about three medium-sized whole chickens.

The grills dimensions allow it to be stored in cramped areas. The right side of the grill can be folded down to make it even more compact.

The hood is large enough to roast a whole chicken with the optional rotisserie, while still being able to use the main grilling area.

The side burner is located on the left side of the grill and is useful for making side-dishes and sauces.

Considering the fact that this unit costs less than $100, it's surprisingly well-built. All the components, such as the porcelain-enameled bowl, the aluminum legs, the ashtray, or the vents, are corrosion resistant. In fact, plenty of people have used this grill for more than 10 years. Moreover, even if something does break, spare parts are widely available.

The excess ash can be removed by turning a handle under the grill.

Since the vents are also airtight, the grill can be used to smoke meat. This smoked flavor can’t be replicated with a gas or electric grill.

The cleaning system and plastic parts are covered by a five-year service and replacement warranty.

Weber offers a ten-year rust and corrosion warranty for the bowl and lid.

Although the grill comes unassembled, there are only a few parts that need to be put together. The included instructions are clear and understandable.

Since it uses charcoal rather than burners, it allows you to have more control over your cooking, by adjusting the amount of charcoal and its position. However, you will have to overcome a learning curve to achieve the best results.

Since this is one of the most popular grills in the US, nearly every store that sells grills should have spare parts and accessories suitable for this unit.

The grill is made from rust-free materials that don’t wear even over the excessive use. If you protect it from extreme weather conditions and perform regular maintenance, this grill will last many years.