Gas Grill

Pros: Cooking with a gas model, whether it’s propane or natural gas, is much less time-consuming than using a charcoal grill. “You can light the grill with a push of a button and be ready to cook in about 10 minutes—including the preheating time,” says George Rassas, product manager for Weber-Stephen Products. Rassas adds that the fire is much easier to control, allowing more precision when it comes to grilling temperatures—great for searing steaks and other meats. Plus, wind and cold weather don’t affect the flame.

Cons: Gas grills tend to be the most pricey.

Our pick: Weber Summit E-450 Gas Grill, www.weber.com. $1,949.