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Weber Go-Anywhere Charcoal Portable review

Weber Go-Anywhere Charcoal Portable

CHOICE Expert Rating

76%
What is the CHOICE Expert Rating?
Good points

Good Points

  • 20 briquettes is all that is needed to run for approximately 2 hours.
  • Easy to assemble.
  • Good open access to the cooking areas.
  • Portable BBQ is light weight and easy to carry with handles for grip.
  • Vents to seal the BBQ after cooking in order to put out the coals.
  • Unit has two side adjustable vents and two vents in the lid to control the air flow.
  • Very comprehensive instructions with cooking guides and recipes.
  • Angled lid hook inside BBQ lid, with tuck and carry lid lock.
  • 10 years warranty bowl and lid, 5 years plastic components, 2 years all remaining parts.
  • Easy to clean.
Bad points

Bad Points

  • Limited cooking space; only suitable for 2 people.
  • No hotplate plate.
  • No side panels to protect food and flame from drafts.
  • No side burner or side tables.
  • Need to cool down BBQ before transporting.
  • Lid is not attached, just sits on top of BBQ
  • Difficult to add and manipulate briquettes during cooking.
  • May need to invest in a chimney starter which makes lighting charcoal easier.
  • The charcoal may not ignite completely in the time suggested by the manufacturer.

Type

Category
Travel
Fuel type
Charcoal
Gas type
N/A

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Test results

CHOICE Expert Rating
76%
Cooking performance score
80%
Ease of use score
69%
Evenness score
95%
Evenness with high fat cooking score
80%
Evenness with pita bread score
Not tested
Low temperature score
N/A
Heat recovery score
Not tested
Roasting score
65%
Cleaning score
75%
External temperatures after 60min (controls / handle / hood / side tables)
N/A / 62°C / 78°C / 83°C
Gas consumption (kg/hr)
N/A

Sustainability

Reliability score
88%
Satisfaction score
90%
Warranty
Not collected

Related products

Availability
Discontinued model

Cost

Price
$150.00
Running costs over 5 years
$624.00

Specifications

Number of burners
N/A
Hotplate grill material
Heavy-duty plated steel
Flame diffuser material
Heavy-duty plated steel
Burner material
Heavy-duty plated steel
Ignition type
N/A
Dimensions (cm, H x W x D)
39 x 55 x 31
Weight (kg)
5
Total cooking area (m2)
0.09
Website
weber.com

Features

Warming rack
Reversible cooking plate
Side burner
Back burner for rotisserie
Viewing window
Side tray / folding
/
Storage cupboard
N/A
Natural gas option
Hotplate
Chargrill

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