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Matador Spark 4 Burner Gas BBQ GB0641 review

Matador Spark 4 Burner Gas BBQ GB0641

CHOICE Expert Rating

72%
What is the CHOICE Expert Rating?
Good points

Good Points

  • Good open access to food.
  • Smoke is less likely to be directed into your face.
  • BBQ has large side burner with a retractable lid.
  • Hood is stable.
  • Utensil hooks, paper towel holder and bottle opener at the front of the BBQ.
  • Cupboard in the trolley, storage for a gas bottle plus a shelf for storage.
  • 4 independent, lockable wheels. OK to manoeuvre.
  • Separate ignition for all dials.
  • Separate button to turn on dial lights.
  • Burners are labelled eg burner 1.
  • Controls have positive positioning on high.
  • Side burner control is smaller than other dials and sits closer to side burner.
  • Exterior of the BBQ is easy to clean. Has a brushed surface and less likely to show grease and residue.
  • Control panel and hood handle has a smooth enamel surface and is easy to wipe clean.
  • Very good assembly instructions. Hardware pack is well organised.
  • 5 year warranty.
Bad points

Bad Points

  • Fairly heavy BBQ, no handles on side tables.
  • Restricted viewing of labelling, need to bend down to view.
  • Difficult to position control dial accurately as there is no marking on the dial that allows user to know exactly which setting it is positioned on.
  • Thermometer in hood is not accurate.
  • Hood can become dangerously hot.
  • Some cracks and crevices to trap grease but fairly good access to all areas.
  • Viewing window can discolour overtime.
  • Aluminium lining inside hood can stain easily.
  • Large cooking plates, difficult to clean in a domestic sink.
  • No assembly tools provided.

Type

Category
Backyard
Fuel type
Gas
Gas type
LPG

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Test results

CHOICE Expert Rating
72%
Cooking performance score
73%
Ease of use score
70%
Evenness score
75%
Evenness with high fat cooking score
70%
Evenness with pita bread score
70%
Low temperature score
90%
Heat recovery score
80%
Roasting score
55%
Cleaning score
70%
External temperatures after 60min (controls / handle / hood / side tables)
49 / 33 / 96 / 57
Gas consumption (kg/hr)
1.17

Sustainability

Reliability score
Not available
Satisfaction score
Not available
Warranty
5

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Availability
Tested model

Cost

Price
$649.00
Running costs over 5 years
$936.00

Specifications

Number of burners
4
Hotplate grill material
Satin enamel cast iron cooking surface
Flame diffuser material
Stainless steel
Burner material
Stainless steel
Ignition type
Auto Ignition
Dimensions (cm, H x W x D)
120 x 167 x 62
Weight (kg)
N/A
Total cooking area (m2)
0.36
Website
matadorbbqs.com.au

Features

Warming rack
Reversible cooking plate
Side burner
Back burner for rotisserie
Viewing window
Side tray / folding
/
Storage cupboard
Yes (with a shelf)
Natural gas option
Hotplate
1
Chargrill

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