Char-Broil · Updated June 2026
Char-Broil Performance FlavorMax 4-Burner (with Side Burner): price, specs & release date
Char-Broil Performance FlavorMax 4-Burner (with Side Burner), released 2025. Every price and spec below is linked to its source and dated — no guesses.
Source: charbroil.com verified ✓ corroborated verify in ledger
The Char-Broil Performance FlavorMax 4-Burner (with Side Burner) is listed at $349 on charbroil.com as of 2026-06-27, #3 cheapest of 22 gas grills (median $799); other retailers may be lower. It earns a Gold Deskmark — 55/100 pay-blind standing, #4 of 22 in class.
Verified Jun 27, 2026 · figures linked to their source in the table below
Cheapest gas grills: Nexgrill 5-Burner with Side Burner — $299
Is the Char-Broil Performance FlavorMax 4-Burner (with Side Burner) a good buy?
At $349, the Char-Broil Performance FlavorMax 4-Burner (with Side Burner) is #3 cheapest of the 22 gas grills we track, where the median is $884. On the spec sheet, its release of 2025 is the highest of the 7, its total btu of 41000 is below the median of the 22, and its primary cooking area sqin of 435 is below the median of the 23. By release date, it is among the newer of the 7 we date.
Evidence of Record
Our dataNo independent lab has measured this product yet. 1 outlet has it on record by mention only, with no hands-on measurements published to weigh its claims against — a gap in the evidence, not a verdict on the product.
Review consensus · sourced & dated
What reviewers say about the Char-Broil Performance FlavorMax 4-Burner (with Side Burner)
Only one whitelisted tester covers this model: Wirecutter (NYT) hands-on tested the Charbroil Performance Series FlavorMax 4-burner and eliminated it in the first round after a dangerous flare-up. No lab measurements were reported for this SKU. No other whitelisted hands-on review (Good Housekeeping, Reviewed, Serious Eats) exists.
Based on 1 review · 1 lab-tested · 2026-05-18
Tested by Wirecutter
Commonly flagged
- Dangerous flare-up / fire hazard: testers had to extinguish a 'raging inferno,' called it 'scary and unsafe,' and cut it in round one
Where reviewers disagree Single-source finding: only Wirecutter tested this exact model, so there is no cross-source corroboration or counterpoint. Wirecutter also did not specify which 4-burner FlavorMax trim (side-burner vs. sear-burner variant) it tested.
The sources (1)
we had to extinguish a raging inferno on the Charbroil Performance Series FlavorMax 4-burner
which was scary and unsafe. For this reason, we eliminated it in the first round.
Specifications
| Price (US) | $349 MSRP, Cart with Side Burner (model 463218125) |
|---|---|
| Brand | Char-Broil |
| Released | 2025 |
| Burners | 4 |
| Total btu | 41000 |
| Primary cooking area sqin | 435 |
| Fuel | propane |
| Material | porcelain-coated cast-iron grates; porcelain-coated steel lid |
| Side burner | Yes |
| Ignition type | Electronic ignition |
Source: charbroil.com (verified 2026-06-19) · corroborated by charbroil.com. Re-verified directly from charbroil.com (model 463218125): 4 main burners 30,000 BTU + 11,000 BTU side burner = 41,000 BTU total, 435 sq in primary, 130 sq in warming rack, electronic ignition, porcelain-coated cast-iron grates, side burner present. MSRP $349 (page currently shows $274.99 sale / out of stock).
Is the Char-Broil Performance FlavorMax 4-Burner (with Side Burner) worth it vs cheaper gas grills?
Char-Broil Performance FlavorMax 4-Burner (with Side Burner) against its closest cheaper and pricier gas grills on the specs that matter — every value sourced. See all 22 ranked
| Product | Price | Burners | Total btu | Primary cooking area sqin | Fuel | Material |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Char-Broil Performance FlavorMax 4-Burner (with Side Burner) this | $349 | 4 | 41000 | 435 | propane | porcelain-coated cast-iron grates; porcelain-coated steel lid |
| Weber Q2200 | $329 | 1 | 12000 | 280 | propane | porcelain-enameled cast-iron grates; cast aluminum lid and body |
| Weber Traveler | $449 | 1 | 13000 | 320 | propane | porcelain-enameled cast-iron grates; powder-coated aluminum frame |
Frequently asked questions
What do reviewers say about the Char-Broil Performance FlavorMax 4-Burner (with Side Burner)?
Only one whitelisted tester covers this model: Wirecutter (NYT) hands-on tested the Charbroil Performance Series FlavorMax 4-burner and eliminated it in the first round after a dangerous flare-up. No lab measurements were reported for this SKU. No other whitelisted hands-on review (Good Housekeeping, Reviewed, Serious Eats) exists. Flagged: Dangerous flare-up / fire hazard: testers had to extinguish a 'raging inferno,' called it 'scary and unsafe,' and cut it in round one. (From 1 tester review, 1 lab-tested.)
How much does the Char-Broil Performance FlavorMax 4-Burner (with Side Burner) cost?
The Char-Broil Performance FlavorMax 4-Burner (with Side Burner) has a US price of $349 (MSRP, Cart with Side Burner (model 463218125)), as of 2026-06-19.
How does the Char-Broil Performance FlavorMax 4-Burner (with Side Burner) compare on price?
At $349, the Char-Broil Performance FlavorMax 4-Burner (with Side Burner) is #3 cheapest of the 22 gas grills we track, where the median is $884.
When was the Char-Broil Performance FlavorMax 4-Burner (with Side Burner) released?
The Char-Broil Performance FlavorMax 4-Burner (with Side Burner) was released 2025.
What are the Char-Broil Performance FlavorMax 4-Burner (with Side Burner)'s key specs?
Char-Broil Performance FlavorMax 4-Burner (with Side Burner) (Char-Broil): burners 4, total btu 41000, primary cooking area sqin 435, fuel propane, material porcelain-coated cast-iron grates; porcelain-coated steel lid. Full sourced spec sheet verified 2026-06-19.
Price of record: $349 at charbroil.com, 2026-06-27. Other retailers may be lower — check the current price:
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