Top 9 Best Napoleon Grills Reviews 2022

For every family or friends, it is always good to have fun together. What is better to have fun than to have an outdoor picnic. Of course, an outdoor picnic cannot be complete without grilled hamburgers. However, if this is your first time to do it, you’ll definitely need a new set of grill.

Napoleon is a known brand already on the market for grills and so far they have been offering a great selection of propane and natural gas powered grills. So today, we are going to talk about the 9 Best Napoleon Grill Reviews 2022.

In this amazing article, you will find out each grill’s features, its advantages and disadvantages, and see if it is the right one for your needs. However, if you somehow are in a rush and needed to buy a grill already, be sure to check out this quick comparison table below. I hope it helps you out. Otherwise, read along.

Napoleon Grill Reviews

1. Napoleon BIPRO665RBNSS-3 Burner Stainless Steel Built-in Prestige PRO 665 Natural Gas Grill Head with Infrared Rear B

Starting off our list with the Napoleon Prestige Pro 665 RB. This one in particular is part of the Prestige Pro Series of products that Napoleon Grills offered. They are designed entirely for many advanced enthusiast and professionals who loves to grill. However, lets check out what the Prestige Pro 665 RB has to offer.

Firstly, the design and build quality. It is made out durable stainless steel which can withstand most situations if you placed it outside. On the lid itself, there is a temperature gauge on the center and the company’s logo on the edge. The front side of the grill has around 8-control knobs which controls the burners. These have built-in LED lights (with programmable RGB colors) which is very interesting and useful at night.

Moving onto the internal features of this grill. The total cooking area has a massive measurement of around 1000 sq. in. (665 sq. in. main area & 335 sq. in. warming rack). The cooking grid is a stainless steel Iconic Wave that properly grips the food and dissipates the heat. They are heated by 5 natural-gas powered stainless steel main burners with two rear burners, giving you a total of 7-burners. Overall BTU’s are good with a total measurement of 86,000 which is powerful enough to quickly heat the grids.

One interesting feature to have here is that there is a tray where you can place wood chips for smoking. This means that the Prestige Pro 665 RB is capable of not just grilling, but also smoking and roasting. There is LED lights inside the grill that are located on both ends of the lid, incredibly useful when grilling at night.

Although the Prestige Pro 665 RB has excellent features that lives up the ‘Pro’, there are some minor issues or disadvantages that are worth noting. First of all, the grill is no doubt a built-in which means that installation is required which can be a big hassle for many as some may need to use the grill already out of the box. Other than that, the grill is big and heavy.

With the price, it is incredibly pricey. However if you are looking for a grill that has great build quality and high-end advanced features, this is a great investment grill for you. This is a grill that is gear towards the professional and enthusiast.

PROS	CONS
+ Powerful BTU performance + Large Cooking Area + Advanced Features + Uses Natural Gas	– Difficult Installation – Big and Heavy – Expensive

2. Napoleon P665RSIBNSS Prestige 665 Infrared Side and Rear Burners, Stainless Steel Natural Gas Grill

Moving on to our next grill that is also part of the Prestige Pro series. The Prestige Pro 665 RSIB is quite similar to its Built-In Grill counterpart except that it is a freestanding grill. Let’s check it out.

Starting with the physical design and build-quality. The Prestige Pro 665 is towering huge. It still maintains most of the features you find on the built-in counterpart like RGB lighting control knobs and temperature gauge. Aside from the grill itself, there are additional shelves on each side that can also be used as a side burner. At the bottom of the grill, there is a shelf which you can use to store items and load up the natural or propane gas tank. In this particular model, it uses propane gas. A propane gas is OK for many but for some, natural gas is the way to go.

Build-Quality is great, it is made out heavy stainless-steel like the built-in counterpart. What I really like about this grill is that there are four wheels which you can use to move around the grill. This is great to have but due to the sheer size it, it is a little hassle to move it around.

Moving to the internal features where things can get a different. The Prestige Pro 665 has a total cooking area of around 1140 sq. in. which is bigger than its counterpart. It is likely due to the addition of dual side burners. There are a total of 8-natural gas powered stainless steel burners (5 on the main, 1 on the rear and the two side burners). They have an excellent BTU’s measurement of around 99,000 which is more than enough unless you really need to cook fast.

What sets this one part from the line is that it has a JETFIRE Ignition System. What it essentially means is that it has a ceramic base for the electrode where the spark comes out. This creates an easier and safer way of starting up your grill.

Likewise, the Napoleon Prestige Pro 665 is an excellent. With the price tag, this is a big investment. However if you are a professional or an enthusiast that want to have a grill that has high-end pro features and large cooking area, then this grill may be for you.

PROS	CONS
+ Powerful BTU performance + Large Cooking Area + Advanced Features + Dual Side Burners + JETFIRE Ignition System	– Big and Heavy – Expensive – Uses propane gas instead of natural gas

3. Napoleon PRO665RSIBPSS-3 Prestige PRO 665 Propane Gas Grill

Moving on to our next grill which is the Napoleon Prestige 665 RSIB. This one is part of Napoleon Prestige Series (not to be confused with the Prestige Pro series) which has advanced features in a more affordable price. Let see what the Prestige 665 is capable off.

Starting with the physical design of the grill. It is a freestanding grill instead of a built-in one. This is much better to use since there is not much installation to required. On the cover of the grill, there is a built-in temperature gauge and on the sides are two side shelves. Normally, these don’t have side burners unlike others but there is an option to add one. On the front of the grill, there are 5 control knobs which are also has RGB lighting (programmable colors). Moving to the underside of the grill, there is a dual cabinet door where you can store your cooking equipment and attach the gas tank. For the Prestige 665, this can be configured either in propane or natural gas. There are 4 wheels on the bottom of the grill which helps out in portability.

Onto the internal features, the Prestige 665 has a Stainless Steel Iconic WAVE Cooking grids with a total cooking area of 1000 sq. in. which is more than enough for many people. The cooking area is using It is heated by 5-stainless steel burners that has a respectable cooking power or BTU’s of 60,000. They also have been equipped with JETFIRE Ignition System.

Overall, the Napoleon Prestige 665 RSIB is a great grill, has durable build-quality and features that are worth taking a look at. If these features does meet your needs, then this grill may be for you.

PROS	CONS
+ Price + Advanced Features + Build-Quality and Design + JETFIRE Ignition System	– No Rear or Side Burners – Big & Heavy

4. Napoleon Grills Built-in Prestige 500 with Infrared Rear Burner Natural Gas Grill

For this particular section, I’m going to combine both the Napoleon Prestige 500 RB and Napoleon Prestige 500 Non-RB Built-In Grills since they are very similar to each other albeit with slight differences. Let’s get to it.

Starting with the physical appearance and build-quality. This is without a doubt, a built-in grill rather than a freestanding one. It makes it compact but it does require installation in order for it to work. Like every other grills in the Prestige and the Prestige Pro series, it is made out of durable stainless steel that is meant to withstand outdoor conditions when left outside. On the top of the lid, there is a temperature gauge which is useful to have.

Now, the differences between the RB and the Non-RB in terms of physical design lies in the control knobs. The RB one has 5-knobs which has RGB lighting while the Non-RB has none. The lighting is useful to have if you constantly grill at night.

Moving to the internal features of the grill. Both the RB and Non-RB grills has a total cooking area of around 760 sq. in. which is good enough. Like every Prestige grills, it is equipped with Stainless Steel Iconic WAVE grids which gives that signature Napoleon sear marks. The area is incredibly heated by 5-burners (4-Main Burners & 1-Rear Burner) that are equipped with JETFIRE Ignition System. The cooking power is good enough, having 66,00 BTU’s. It is so far works well but not as high as the ones found in the Prestige-Pro series. Both the RB and Non-RB can be configured with natural gas but the RB only has a propane-gas configuration.

Overall, the Prestige 500 RB and Non-RB grills will fit well for many people. If you are looking for a medium-sized built-in grill with features like JETFIRE Ignition System, Iconic WAVE grids and efficient burners without breaking the bank, this one is no doubt a good grill to consider.

PROS	CONS
+ Great & Efficient Performer + Iconic WAVE Grids + JETFIRE Ignition System + Good size cooking area	– Requires Installation – No LED Knobs (Non-RB)

5. Napoleon P500RBNSS-3 Steel Prestige 500 Natural Gas Grill 

Moving on to our next grill which is the Napoleon Prestige 500 RB Freestanding Grill. Again, this the same to the previous Prestige 500 RB Built-In albeit in some physical differences. Let’s get to it.

Starting with the physical design and build-quality. The Prestige 500 RB has obviously increased in size and weight compared to its built-in counterpart. Surprisingly enough, this makes it more sturdy. It still retain the same physical features like the temperature gauge on the lid and the control knobs with programmable RGB color lights.

However, on the right side of the grill, there are two side shelves that can be handy when placing in dishes. These side shelves unfortunately does not have side burners. Down at the bottom of the grill, there is a storage compartment where you can place in your cooking equipment and also to attach in the gas fuel. In this case, a natural-gas tank will power it up. There are also 4 wheels at the bottom which can help in moving the grill around.

In terms of internal features, it is about the same as its built-in counterpart. Overall, if you like the Prestige 500 RB Built-in grill but does not have the space for installation. The better alternative is none other than the freestanding version.

PROS	CONS
+ Great & Efficient Performer + Iconic WAVE Grids + JETFIRE Ignition System + Good size cooking area	– Big and Heavy – No Side Burners

See also:

• 4 Best Natural Gas Grills Under 500
• Top 5 Best Natural Gas Grills Under 1000

6. Napoleon LEX 485 BBQ Grill, Stainless Steel, Propane Gas – LEX485RSIBPSS-1

Next up on our list is the Napoleon LEX 485 6-Burner grill. This one in particular is part of the Napoleon LEX series (which is also high-end series of grills along with the Prestige and the Prestige Pro series). Let’s find out what this grill is capable off.

Let’s begin with the physical design and build-quality. The Napoleon LEX 485 6-Burner retains that Napoleon style grill in terms of overall appearance for that matter. Made with durable stainless steel with some ceramic components around such as the corners of the side shelves. Starting with the lid of the grill, there is a temperature gauge with the signature Napoleon “LEX” logo below.

Moving to the front of the grill, there are 6-control knobs which can be used to control the heat coming from the burners. Unlike the knobs found in the Prestige Pro and Prestige series, this one only has 1-color led lights built-in instead of the RGB ones. Personally, I don’t really mind this feature but having lights on the knobs gives you ease of use when grilling at night. Fortunately, there are two included side shelves that one of them has a side-burner while the other one is an integrated ice bucket.

Onward to our next section which is the internal specs of this grill. First of all, the cooking area is large with a measurement of around 815 sq. in. and these are equipped with the iconic WAVE grids. They are heated with 6-propane gas powered (4-Main Burners, 1-Rear Burner, and 1-Side Burner). The performance is great so far in terms of evenly distributing the heat. The cooking power is great too with a total cooking power or BTU’s of 74,000. They also have an interesting feature

Overall, the Napoleon LEX 485 is a great grill. Although the size of the cooking area is a little smaller than the ones found in the Prestige series, it is still a great buy. If you are looking for a freestanding grill that is big in size but not too small. Then this one may be for you.

PROS	CONS
+ Great Performer & Distributes Heat Evenly + Stainless Steel Build-Quality + LED Control Knobs	– Big and heavy – Uses Propane Gas

7. Napoleon LEX485PSS-1 LEX485PSS1 Propane Gas Grill

Next one is the Napoleon LEX 485 4-Burner version. This is basically the smaller brother to the 6-Burner version which is still a great buy overall. Let’s start off with the physical appearance.

The Napoleon LEX 485 4-Burner is almost the same as its bigger brother apart from some changes like reduced number of control knobs, no side burners or coolers, and the lack of wheels at the bottom. Altough they still retained that LED control knobs.

Moving to its internal specs and the LEX 485 4-Burner is a great performer. It also share some similar features with its 6-Burner counterpart like the WAVE grids and heat control. The total cooking space is around 675 sq. in. which is evenly heated by 4-propane gas powered burners. They have a good cooking power of around 48,000 BTU’s which is reasonable enough for a grill this size.

Overall, if you are going for the 6-Burner version or the 4-Burner one, you can’t go wrong with either. The only differences you are going to look at is the size and physical features. If size does matter to you, get the 4-Burner one for a smaller and compact one.

PROS	CONS
+ Great Performer & Distributes Heat Evenly + Stainless Steel Build-Quality + LED Control Knobs	– Big and Heavy – No Side Burners – No Bottom Wheels

8. Napoleon LEX605RSBIPSS Propane Gas Grill

Next up on our list is one of the largest. The Napoleon LEX 605 is big one within the LEX series and it does pack in a ton of features. Let’s take a look.

Starting with the physical design. The top of the lid is almost the same as the LEX 485 with the temperature gauge and the LEX logo underneath it. On the front, we have 6 control knobs that have LED lights built into them; very efficient to have when grilling at night. On the sides of the grill, we have two side shelves which one of them is a side burner and the other is an integrated ice bucket and cutting board area.

Down to the cabinet of the grill where you can place in your cooking equipment and load the gas tank. In this case however, we used propane-gas instead of natural-gas. Oddly enough, there is a divider that separates these two areas which is a nice touch but not necessarily needed. Lastly, there are 4 stands at the bottom of the grill instead of wheels. It gives a more stable cooking area since this is a big grill overall.

Moving to the internal features of the LEX 605. The cooking area is right for its size with a measurement of around 990 sq. in. of space. These are equipped with Napoleon’s Iconic WAVE grids. On this grill, we have around 6-Burners in total (4-Main Burners, 1-Rear Burner and 1-Side Burner) and they all have a combined cooking power of around 90,500 BTU’s which is exceptionally great. JETFIRE Ignition System can be found inside this grill that helps users start the grill in a safe and easy manner. Overall performance is good enough, the heat distributes evenly thus grilling is a breeze without frustration.

Overall, the Napoleon LEX 605 grill is great to consider if you are looking for a grill that is large but still has advanced features that can be found in the Prestige and Prestige Pro line in a slightly smaller but affordable one.

PROS	CONS
+ Great & Distributes Heat Evenly + Iconic WAVE Grids + JETFIRE Ignition System + Good size cooking area	– Big and Heavy – No Bottom Wheels

9. Napoleon TravelQ 285X Portable Gas Grill

Last on our list is no doubt, the most portable one of all on this list. The Napoleon TravelQ 285X is a portable gas grill that is part of their TravelQ series which is meant for outdoor use anytime and anywhere. Let’s see what this grill is capable of.

Starting with the internal features first, the cooking area is rather small with a measurement of around 285 sq. in. (which is understandable given that this is a portable grill but for some, it may be letdown). The cooking area is equipped with the Iconic WAVE cooking grids except that it is made of Porcelain. Although porcelain is great to have, it does have a bit of shortcomings like it is rather harder to clean it up than stainless steel.

There are two burners built-in to the grill which has a cooking power of around 12,000 BTU’s which is more than enough in this small size. Surprisingly, it is equipped with JETFIRE Ignition System.

Moving to the Physical features. The grill is obviously smaller than the rest of the grills. On the top of lid, there is a temperature gauge. One thing to note is that the lid can be configured to a color of your own choice. The colors are either blue or red. Turning our way to the front of the grill, there are two control knobs (they does not have LED lights whatsoever) and the iconic Napoleon logo.

On the sides of the grill, there are two, mini-side shelves which is a surprise to be even included. The whole grill can be folded into a more compact and portable size. There are two large wheels right on the back so that you can pull it like a luggage.

Overall, this is the 2-burner gas grill that your would take if you are mostly on the go. It is made well and performs great for its size. So if you are looking for a grill that is portable and compact but does not compromises greatly on features, then the Napoleon TravelQ 285X is a great one for you.

PROS	CONS
+ Portable and Compact + JETFIRE Ignition System + Iconic WAVE Cooking Grids + Excellent Performance	– Small Cooking Area – Requires Propane-Gas to cook instead of Charcoal. – Difficult to clean.

Buyer’s Guide

So these are the 9 Best Napoleon Grills that you can get right now in 2022. They are great for different purposes and needs. But even though this true, maybe you would still like to see more options that may suit your needs. If that’s the case, there is a helpful guide down below that I would like you to take a look at. Hopefully that may help you out in choosing the right grill for your required needs.

Before buying a grill, it is best to know what are the types of grills that the market offers. These types of grills depend on what you need and where you want to use it. There are usually 5-Types of grills which are:

• Gas Grills– Requires a Liquid Propane Gas Tank for it to cook your food. It is great for fast grilling for dishes.

• Charcoal Grills– This is a more traditional grilling style with a smoky flavor. It is great for smoking and grilling. It is slower than a Gas Grill to start up but it is worth the wait.

• Electric Grills– Electric Grills are more suitable if you live in the city where it is prohibited to use a traditional charcoal nor gas grills. Some of them do come portable.

• Portable Grills– If you love to travel but want to have grilled food on-demand, portable grills are great. They are small, lightweight and are easy to use. Some models can be powered by either gas or charcoal. The only problem is that you won’t be able to cook a large amount of food at the same time.

• Pellet Grills – These type of grill is the new addition. Pellet grills or pellet smokers combined the features of charcoal grills, gas grills and kitchen ovens. They draw their fuel from wood pellets while being maintained by electronic control panel.

The next one on your list is to figure out what size of grill you need? You can determine this through its cooking area. The cooking area is expressed in square inches (sq. in.). If you are cooking for yourself or with a small household, a great grill can have a 100-400 sq. in. of cooking space will suffice while a medium-sized household can be comfortable with a grill of around 400-500 sq. in. of cooking space.

Large families or restaurants should be looking for a grill that has a cooking space of around 550-650 sq. in.which makes it comfortable with cooking many dishes all at the same time.

Wrapping it up

And that’s about it! These are the 9 Best Napoleon Grills 2022. These grills are amazing performers. They do have unique features within each other and will serve well in many people depending on their needs. For professionals and high-end enthusiast or simply wanting the best of the best, the Prestige Pro and Prestige Series is the perfect match. For a more affordable one yet still maintain a handful of features found in the higher end, the LEX series is great. If you simply travel and still wants to have a bite on grilled foods on the go, the TravelQ series is nice.

In terms of overall winner, the Prestige 500 Freestanding Grill is great! It got many features found in the Prestige Pro line while still maintaining a small yet affordable grill that fits many people. Although it has a much smaller BTU’s and lesser number of burners, it is still a choice. Once again, these are the 9 Best Napoleon Grill Reviews 2022.

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