Choosing between gas and charcoal comes down to the kind of outdoor cooking you want to do. The 4 Burner Propane Gas Grill with Infrared Sear Side Burner centers on a gas-powered cart format and an infrared sear side burner. The Barrel Charcoal Grill puts its emphasis on a larger 500-square-inch charcoal cooking area, adjustable charcoal-pan control, and a side shelf.
Quick verdict
Pick the 4 Burner Propane Gas Grill with Infrared Sear Side Burner when a gas fuel system and the title-listed infrared sear side burner matter most to your setup. Choose the Barrel Charcoal Grill when you want the larger stated cooking surface and charcoal cooking system. Its listed price is USD 138.99, while the propane grill is listed at USD 389.93; the two listed prices are USD 250.94 apart.
At a glance
| Feature | 4 Burner Propane Gas Grill | Barrel Charcoal Grill |
|---|---|---|
| Listed price | USD 389.93 | USD 138.99 |
| Fuel type | Gas | Charcoal |
| Cooking surface area | 354 square inches | 500 square inches |
| Cooking system | Grill | Charcoal |
| Configuration | Cart | Cart |
| Notable title or description detail | Infrared sear side burner | Side shelf; lid-mounted thermometer; adjustable charcoal pan |
| Frame material | Alloy steel | Metal |
Both listed grills are new, cart-configured models with powder-coated finishes. The deciding differences are therefore fuel type, stated cooking area, and their distinct cooking features.
Where each grill wins
Choose the propane grill for gas cooking and the infrared sear side burner
The 4 Burner Propane Gas Grill is the focused choice for shoppers who specifically want a gas grill. Its title calls out four burners and an infrared sear side burner, giving it a different cooking-tool mix from the charcoal barrel grill. At 354 square inches, its stated cooking surface is smaller, but its gas fuel type may be the central deciding factor for cooks who have already chosen gas over charcoal. The silver finish, alloy-steel frame, stainless-steel handle, and cart configuration round out the listed build details.
Choose the barrel grill for larger charcoal cooking space
The Barrel Charcoal Grill has 500 square inches of stated cooking surface, which is 146 square inches more than the propane grill. It uses a charcoal cooking system and adds a side shelf in the title. Its description also specifies porcelain-enameled steel wire grates, a chrome-plated warming rack, a lid-mounted thermometer gauge, and a four-level height-adjustable charcoal pan. That combination suits a shopper looking for charcoal cooking with hands-on heat adjustment and more room on the main cooking area.
Product notes
4 Burner Propane Gas Grill with Infrared Sear Side Burner
Choose this grill if your priority is a gas-powered cart grill with a title-listed infrared sear side burner. The four-burner configuration in the title gives it a clear appeal for someone seeking a multi-burner propane format rather than a charcoal barrel design. It is listed at USD 389.93 and has a stated 354-square-inch cooking surface. The silver grill also lists an alloy-steel frame, powder-coated finish, and stainless-steel handle. Its limitation in this matchup is cooking area: the 354-square-inch figure is smaller than the barrel grill's 500 square inches. It is also the higher-priced choice of the two listed options, so the gas system and infrared side burner should be features you actively want.
Barrel Charcoal Grill, Large Charcoal Grills with Side Shelf, Outdoor BBQ Grill
The Barrel Charcoal Grill is the better fit for cooks who want charcoal as the cooking system and prefer the larger stated 500-square-inch cooking area. The side shelf provides an additional work surface named right in the title, while the description adds a warming rack, thermometer gauge, and four-level adjustable charcoal pan for controlling charcoal height. Its listed price is USD 138.99, and it has a black, powder-coated metal cart design. The tradeoff is fundamental: this is a charcoal grill, not a gas grill, and it does not carry the propane model's infrared sear side burner in its title. Choose it for the charcoal format and larger surface, not as a substitute for a gas setup.
Final choice by use case
- For a gas cart grill with an infrared sear side burner: choose the 4 Burner Propane Gas Grill at USD 389.93.
- For charcoal cooking, a side shelf, and 500 square inches of cooking space: choose the Barrel Charcoal Grill at USD 138.99.
- For the larger stated grill surface: the Barrel Charcoal Grill leads by 146 square inches.
- For a four-burner propane format: the 4 Burner Propane Gas Grill is the direct match.
