Char-Broil Performance TRU-Infrared 500 3-Burner Liquid Propane Gas Grill

Last updated: June 23, 2020


Char-Broil Performance TRU-Infrared 500 3-Burner Liquid Propane Gas Grill

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Product Details

In our analysis of 113 expert reviews, the Char-Broil Performance Gas Grill placed 20th when we looked at the top 21 products in the category. For the full ranking, see below.

From The Manufacturer

The Char-Broil Performance TRU-Infrared 500 is a 3-burner gas grill featuring Char-Broil’s TRU-Infrared cooking system. The TRU-Infrared technology provides better performance with greater temperature range and control. Features a 500-square inch cooking surface, one 10,000 BTU side burner, a fixed stainless steel side shelf, and a cabinet with stainless steel doors which hide the propane tank and allow for additional storage. Sits on four casters for increased mobility- two of which lock- to keep the grill in place while in use. Measures 56.7-inches wide x 45.5-inches high x 23.4-inches deep.

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Julie Chernoff is a long-time member of Les Dames d’Escoffier (past president of the Chicago Chapter, and current co-chair of the LDEI Legacy Awards Committee), the Association of Food Journalists (AFJ) and the International Association of Culinary Professionals.

Chernoff is the dining editor of Better, a lifestyle website and print magazine. Her journalism started in the test kitchens of Weight Watchers Magazine. She holds a BA in English from Yale University and is a graduate of the California Culinary Academy. She has spent the last few decades styling, photographing, teaching, developing recipes, editing, thinking and writing about food.

Expert Reviews


What reviewers liked

Spacious cooking area, consistent heat and an affordable price are a hard combination to beat.
This is a very large but basic gas grill from Char-Broil. With six burners and a side burner, you get a giant, full feature grill. The heat output is good and this grill will cook pretty well.
This grill cooks steak and chicken well. Controls and ignition are easy to use and side burner included.
This gas grill offers user-friendly features for an affordable price, such as the swing-away warming rack, 3 burners, and 500 square inches of cooking space. We love the even results thanks to the brand's TRU-Infrared system.

What reviewers didn't like

The grill feels a bit cheap, but that’s to be expected at this price point.
Unfortunately, it won't cook well for long. The burners on this unit are thin, low-grade stainless steel that should last for about two to three years. Most of the internal components are of the same quality. I would say that the biggest problem with this grill is the size.
This has no tool holders, does not heat evenly and minor flare-ups occurred while cooking.
A bit challenging to assemble. Build doesn't feel quite as durable as previous generation Char-Broil grills or pricier gas-powered options.
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