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Char-Broil Grill2Go X200 vs Weber Go-Anywhere Charcoal

Which is the better buy? Side-by-side on rating, price, strengths, and watch-outs — with the published ratings we averaged to get there.

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The short answer

Char-Broil Grill2Go X200 comes out ahead by a clear margin (4.0 vs 3.6). The gap is mostly about Tailgaters and campers who want steakhouse searing heat and one-hand portability and mostly cook burgers, steaks, and dogs rather than low-and-slow poultry. — read the strengths below before deciding.

Char-Broil Grill2Go X200
Higher ratedRanked #1 in Best Portable Grills Under $200
Char-Broil Grill2Go X200
3 sources2 derived$180as of Aug 1

The Grill2Go X200 is the searing specialist of the under-$200 field. Its TRU-Infrared system runs a single 9,500 BTU burner through a perforated radiant plate, eliminating flare-ups and pumping out steakhouse-grade heat from a 22-pound cast-aluminum body that latches shut and carries with one hand. The trade-off is real: even the lowest setting runs hot, so low-and-slow chicken and ribs are a struggle, and cleanup after a greasy cook is fiddly. For burgers, dogs, and seared red meat at a tailgate or campsite, nothing here is more capable for the money.

Strengths
  • — TRU-Infrared radiant plate eliminates flare-ups and delivers intense, even searing heat
  • — Heavy cast-aluminum lid and firebox resist rust and retain heat far better than thin steel
  • — At 22 lbs with dual latches and large handles, it is among the most genuinely portable gas grills tested
Watch-outs
  • — Even the lowest setting is too hot for poultry and vegetables that need gentle cooking
  • — Difficult to clean after a greasy cook because of the infrared plate design
  • — OutdoorGearLab docked it heavily on temperature control (3 of 10)
$180 · Buy at charbroil.comFull review →
Weber Go-Anywhere Charcoal
Ranked #5 in Best Portable Grills Under $200
Weber Go-Anywhere Charcoal
2 sources1 derived$89.99as of Aug 1

The Go-Anywhere is the charcoal classic of the portable world and the smart-money flavor pick under $200. Its rectangular 140-square-inch box holds temperature with the consistency Weber is known for, the porcelain-enameled steel resists rust and warping, and at under 15 pounds with locking legs it packs into a backseat footwell. You give up gas convenience for coal management and a long preheat, and the nylon handles run hot, but for genuine charcoal flavor at around $90 it is unbeatable value.

Strengths
  • — Consistent, controllable charcoal heat with dual airflow dampers for real temperature management
  • — Porcelain-enameled steel body resists rust and warping far better than foldable budget charcoal grills
  • — At 14.9 lbs with legs that lock over the lid for transport, it is genuinely packable
Watch-outs
  • — Requires charcoal, lighting time, and ash cleanup that gas grills avoid
  • — Glass-reinforced nylon handles get very hot during cooking
  • — Small 140 sq in grate is the least cooking room in this lineup
$89.99 · Check Price on AmazonFull review →

Derived means the reviewer published no score, so one was inferred from their written verdict. Everything else is a number the publisher printed. How we rank.

How they stack up

Char-Broil Grill2Go X200

Runs far hotter and sears better than the Cuisinart CGG-306 or the Coleman RoadTrip 225, but those two offer real low-temperature control that the X200 lacks. It is more portable than every gas option here except the smaller Cuisinart CGG-180 Petit Gourmet, and unlike the charcoal Weber Go-Anywhere it lights instantly with no coals to manage.

Weber Go-Anywhere Charcoal

The only charcoal grill in this lineup, trading the instant ignition of the Char-Broil Grill2Go X200, Cuisinart CGG-306, and Coleman RoadTrip 225 for genuine smoke flavor. It is lighter and cheaper than every gas option here, including the compact Cuisinart CGG-180 Petit Gourmet, but its 140 sq in grate is the smallest of the group.

Specs side-by-side

SpecChar-Broil Grill2Go X200Weber Go-Anywhere Charcoal
FuelPropane (1 lb or 20 lb with hose)Charcoal
BTU Output9,500 BTU—
Cooking Area187 sq in140 sq in
Burners1 (TRU-Infrared)—
Weight22 lbs14.9 lbs
Dimensions23.5 x 15 x 14 in21 x 12.2 x 14.5 in (packed)
Grate MaterialStainless steelPlated steel (2-piece)
IgnitionPush-button electronic—
Body Material—Porcelain-enameled steel
Airflow—Dual adjustable dampers
Transport—Locking legs over lid
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