Compare the top 2 bbqs in Australia 2026

For most first home buyers in Australia the Weber Baby Q Premium (Q1200N) at around $399 is the right buy. It cooks for four people, fits a balcony or courtyard, and the porcelain-enamelled lid + cast-iron grill combination is the build quality that explains why Weber has dominated AU BBQ retail for two decades. The single-burner limitation is real, but for the way most households actually BBQ, protein on the grill, side dish in the kitchen, it's not the limitation it sounds like.

If you have a full backyard and host regularly, the Weber Genesis E-325s at about $1,699 is the upgrade that pays off. Three burners + Sear Station means you can grill, indirect-cook, and warm at the same time on one appliance, the difference between BBQ-ing six steaks one at a time vs all six together at the right temperature. The Flavorizer bars genuinely reduce flare-ups, and Weber's 10-year all-components warranty is unmatched at this price.

The price gap between these two is the actual decision. Don't buy the Genesis if you'll use the BBQ less than fortnightly, it's overkill for occasional grillers. Don't settle for the Baby Q if you'll host 8+ people regularly, the single burner becomes the bottleneck.

One honest limitation: both picks are gas. If you specifically want charcoal flavour or a hybrid pellet smoker, that's a separate category with different brands (Beefeater, Ziegler & Brown, Everdure), covered in the body of the full article above.