Choosing among BBQ grills & smokers means deciding between a built-in cooking station and a compact grill you can fold away. The 4 Burner w/ Side Burner Propane Gas Grill Outdoor Cooking Stainless Steel BBQ is designed around burners, accessories, and an assembled footprint. The 14-In. x 14-In. Stainless Steel Portable Folding Charcoal BBQ Grill and Outdoor takes the opposite approach with charcoal cooking, flat storage, and a grilling surface described for up to three people. The right pick depends on whether your priority is burner-led cooking or portability.
Quick verdict
Choose the four-burner propane grill for a dedicated outdoor setup with a side burner, automatic ignition, warming rack, thermometer, and frying plate. Choose the portable folding charcoal grill for camping, beach trips, fire-pit use, or compact backyard storage. The listed-price spread is $222.20, so the practical decision is whether the propane grill's additional cooking hardware matches how you plan to cook.
| Grill | Listed price | Cooking format | Footprint or capacity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Burner Propane Gas Grill with Side Burner | USD 279.79 | Propane gas; four burners and a side burner | 45 in. H × 48.2 in. L × 19 in. W assembled |
| 14-In. Portable Folding Charcoal BBQ Grill | USD 57.59 | Charcoal | 196 sq. in. grilling surface; described for up to 3 people |
Where each grill wins
- Dedicated outdoor cooking: The four-burner grill is the clearer fit for meals that benefit from multiple burners, a side burner, and built-in accessories.
- Transport and storage: The portable charcoal grill fits better when folding flat, two height positions, and charcoal fire-pit use are central to the plan.
Product notes
4-Burner Propane Gas Grill with Side Burner
The 4-Burner Propane Gas Grill with Side Burner is the match for a cook who wants several cooking functions in one outdoor station. Four burners, a side burner, push-and-turn integrated automatic ignition, a stainless steel warming rack, and a thermometer support a setup that goes beyond a single cooking grate. The two-sided frying plate also suits meals that extend beyond the enamel cast iron cooking grids. Its concrete limitation is physical footprint: the assembled dimensions are 45 inches high, 48.2 inches long, and 19 inches wide, so it calls for a defined setup area rather than a fold-flat approach. Choose it when burner-led cooking and built-in accessories matter more than compact storage. For beach or campsite cooking, those dimensions make the portable format the more practical match.
14-In. Portable Folding Charcoal BBQ Grill
The 14-In. Portable Folding Charcoal BBQ Grill suits mobile cookouts and modest group meals. Its 196-square-inch grilling surface is described as enough for up to three people, while two height positions give the cook a choice of setup. The grill folds down flat for compact storage and portability, and its described uses include camping, beaches, backyards, and fire-pit gatherings. The limitation is the charcoal format: it follows a different cooking route from the propane grill's push-and-turn ignition and burner arrangement, so it is not the direct fit for someone seeking gas-fired cooking. Choose it when flat storage, charcoal grilling, and a smaller gathering matter more than a multi-burner station.
Final choice by use case
- For burner-led outdoor meals: Choose the 4-Burner Propane Gas Grill with Side Burner. The title-listed propane format, four burners, and side burner directly match this use.
- For camping, beach trips, or fire-pit cooking: Choose the 14-In. Portable Folding Charcoal BBQ Grill. Its description specifically covers those settings and its fold-flat design supports transport.
- For cooking for up to three people: The portable charcoal grill is the more direct match because its 196-square-inch surface is described for that group size.
- For a dedicated grill footprint: The propane model fits if its 45-inch by 48.2-inch by 19-inch assembled dimensions work for your space.
In short, the propane grill is the choice for a multi-burner outdoor station, while the folding charcoal grill is the choice for portability, compact storage, and small-group fire-grilled cooking.
