Head-to-head · Best Portable Grills Under $200

Coleman RoadTrip 285 vs Cuisinart CGG-180 Petit Gourmet

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

The short answer

Coleman RoadTrip 285 comes out ahead by a narrow margin (4.5 vs 4.3). The gap is mostly about tailgaters, parking-lot parties, and camp cooks who feed 4-6 people and want roll-it-from-the-trunk portability — read the strengths below before deciding.

Coleman RoadTrip 285

Higher ratedRanked #2 in Best Portable Grills Under $200

Coleman RoadTrip 285

4.5

$200

The RoadTrip 285 is the stand-up portable grill with the biggest cooking surface in this lineup. Three independently-adjustable burners (20,000 BTUs total) and 285 sq-in cooking area handle tailgate-sized crowds in ways the Weber Q1200 and Cuisinart CGG-180 can't. The fold-out stand with wheels is the differentiator — you roll this from the trunk to the cooking spot. Trade-offs: bulkier when set up, less premium build than the Weber, and the three-burner heat needs zone management.

Strengths

— 285 sq-in cooking area — largest in this round-up
— Three independently adjustable burners for zone cooking
— 20,000 BTUs total output — most powerful pick here

Watch-outs

— Bulkier than tabletop competitors when set up (30+ inches tall)
— Stand and wheels add 50+ lb to the rolled package
— Build quality is functional rather than premium — Weber Q1200's castings are heavier

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Cuisinart CGG-180 Petit Gourmet

Ranked #5 in Best Portable Grills Under $200

Cuisinart CGG-180 Petit Gourmet

4.3

$100

The CGG-180 is the budget tabletop pick. At under $100 it's half the price of the Weber Q1200 and Coleman RoadTrip 285. The VersaStand telescoping legs are the standout feature — flip them out and it becomes a stand-up grill; tuck them in and it's a tabletop. The compromises are predictable: lowest BTUs (5,500), smallest cooking area (150 sq-in), and Cuisinart's lighter overall build. For 1-2 person grills at the beach or a small balcony, it's the right value pick.

Strengths

— Cheapest pick in this round-up — frequently under $100
— VersaStand telescoping legs convert from tabletop to floor-stand mode
— Porcelain-enameled cooking grate with 150 sq-in surface

Watch-outs

— 5,500 BTU output is the lowest in this round-up — slowest heating
— 150 sq-in is the smallest cooking surface here
— VersaStand legs feel light and can wobble on uneven ground

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How they stack up

Coleman RoadTrip 285

Largest cooking area and highest BTU output. Beats the Weber Q1200, Cuisinart CGG-180, Char-Broil Grill2Go X200, and Coleman RoadTrip 225 on raw size and power. Heavier and bulkier than every other pick. Same brand as the RoadTrip 225 but bigger across every spec.

Cuisinart CGG-180 Petit Gourmet

Cheapest pick and lowest-BTU grill in this lineup. Smallest cooking area; lightest weight. Less power than the Weber Q1200, Char-Broil Grill2Go X200, and both Coleman RoadTrip variants. The VersaStand telescoping legs are unique here — no other pick converts tabletop/stand without separate stand purchase.

Specs side-by-side

Spec	Coleman RoadTrip 285	Cuisinart CGG-180 Petit Gourmet
Burners	3 (independently adjustable)	1
Total BTUs	20,000	5,500
Cooking Area	285 sq-in	150 sq-in
Stand	Quick-fold with wheels	VersaStand telescoping legs
Ignition	InstaStart push-button	Twist-to-start electric
Grates	Porcelain-enameled cast iron	Porcelain-enameled steel
Weight	47 lb	17 lb
Side Tables	Yes (2 included)	—
Warranty	—	3-year

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