What sets the Napoleon Prestige P500 Black Gas Grill apart from its competitors is its high level of customization. You get to choose the exact features that you want!
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Napoleon Prestige P500 Black
Specifications
- Four 12,000 BTU stainless steel burners
- 900 square inches of primary grilling space for a total cooking area of 900 square inches
- 48,000 BTU maximum output from the main burners
- 15,000 BTU flush-mounted infrared side burner
- 18,000 BTU rear-mounted infrared rotisserie burner
- Electric (AA-battery) ignition
- Stainless Steel cooking grates
- Constructed of cast aluminum, enameled steel, and stainless steel
- Dual layer hood
- Enclosed cart design
- Sold as Propane or Natural Gas – Not convertible
- Propane tank, cover, and rotisserie kit sold separately
- Made in Canada by Napoleon Grills
- This model is available in Stainless Steel
Full Review – Napoleon Prestige P500 Black Gas Grill
PROS
- Customizable
- Solid Construction
- Full Rotisserie System
- Excellent Burners
CONS
- Infrared Side Burner Losses Some Versatility
- Expensive
Over the years, US-based Weber and Canadian-based Napoleon have been frequently compared. Their product lines tend to overlap in the gas grill category. The two brands share similarities in terms of design and functionality. The Napoleon Prestige 500 matches the size, features, and price of the Weber Genesis II three-burner grill.
Prestige P500 Burner
Napoleon has some unique features. Most gas grills in this price range include a simple side burner, Napoleon’s grills have an infrared searing burner. This special burner can be used to heat a pot or sear a steak. Keep in mind that it can only sear one steak at a time.
Prestige P500 Grates
The grill’s innovative cooking grates feature a wave shape made of stainless steel rods, allowing more metal to make contact with the food. This design might make cleaning a bit more challenging, it does fulfill its promise by producing more defined grill marks on the food.
The Prestige Pro 500 comes with an infrared rotisserie burner, a feature Weber does not offer. Napoleon offers the rotisserie kit as a standard inclusion, delivering increased value for the price. If you’re in the market for a versatile grill, this model is definitely worth considering.
See my article, “Napoleon versus Weber“, for more information.
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