The Grill2Go X200 is the infrared-tech pick. TRU-Infrared (Char-Broil's tech) eliminates flare-ups and gives more even temperatures than conventional gas grills — a real advantage for cooking burgers and chicken evenly without burning. The integrated propane-storage compartment under the lid is a smart portability touch the Weber Q1200 and Coleman RoadTrip 225 don't match. Trade-offs: longer heat-up time and a 1-year warranty.
Strengths
- +TRU-Infrared cooking system — no flare-ups, more even temperature than conventional gas
- +200 sq-in cooking area fits up to 8 burgers
- +Die-cast aluminum construction with stainless steel latches — rugged build
- +9,500 BTU burner — slightly hotter than the Weber Q1200
- +Lid latch design fits three 16.4 oz propane canisters inside for transport
Watch-outs
- −TRU-Infrared takes longer to heat to full temp than open-flame grills
- −Cooking grates are smaller-spaced — small foods like cherry tomatoes can fall through
- −1-year manufacturer warranty — shorter than Weber's 5-year
- −Char-Broil's mid-tier brand support trails Weber's parts network
How it compares
Only infrared-cooking grill in this lineup. Beats the Weber Q1200, Cuisinart CGG-180, and Coleman RoadTrip 225/285 on flare-up prevention and heat evenness. Loses to the Weber Q1200 on warranty (1-yr vs 5-yr) and to the Coleman RoadTrip 285 on cooking area (200 vs 285 sq-in).
Who this is for
At a glance: burger and chicken cooks who hate flare-ups and want infrared evenness in a portable form factor.
Why you’d buy the Char-Broil Grill2Go X200
- TRU-Infrared cooking system — no flare-ups, more even temperature than conventional gas.
- 200 sq-in cooking area fits up to 8 burgers.
- Die-cast aluminum construction with stainless steel latches — rugged build.
Why you’d skip it
- TRU-Infrared takes longer to heat to full temp than open-flame grills.
- Cooking grates are smaller-spaced — small foods like cherry tomatoes can fall through.
- 1-year manufacturer warranty — shorter than Weber's 5-year.
Rating sources
Our 4.4 score is the average of these published ratings. More about methodology.
