# Char-Broil Pro Series 3-Burner Gas Grill and Griddle

- Category: Gas Barbecue Grills
- Ranking appearance: Also considered (not ranked)
- Updated: 2026-08-02
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The Char-Broil Pro Series 3-Burner is a flexible gas grill with an included full griddle and optional charcoal conversion, rewarding cooks who value format changes enough to accept extra weight and cleanup.

## Verdict

It is an appealing flexible choice when a full griddle will see frequent use; choose a conventional gas grill instead if rapid cleanup and effortless temperature management matter more than conversion options.

## Review

The included griddle is more than a token accessory: it turns the full cooking surface into a practical flat top for breakfast, smash burgers, or chopped vegetables. Optional Gas2Coal trays add a third mode for buyers willing to manage charcoal. In Food & Wine's exact-model test, the grill delivered consistent heat, kept flare-ups under control, and released food cleanly, which gives the convertible idea a stronger foundation than marketing alone.

Versatility adds friction. The grill ran hot during testing, and the griddle had a hotter central area that calls for active food placement. Char-Broil's Amplifire plates help manage direct flame but collect cooking residue, so cleaning involves more than brushing a grate. This is also a substantial three-burner appliance that will not be pleasant to move often. It works best for households that will use the different surfaces regularly, not buyers who only want the easiest route to weeknight grilling.

## Why we considered it

Char-Broil's three-in-one design supplies a full-size gas grate and included griddle, with optional charcoal trays, while exact-model independent testing found consistent heat and controlled flare-ups.

## Why it missed the ranked list

The grill ran hot in testing, its infrared plates add cleaning work, and its 151-pound convertible design is less straightforward than the strongest conventional gas-grill recommendations.

The Pro Series 3-Burner is one of the more interesting value-oriented alternatives, but its extra weight, hotter control profile, and maintenance demands keep the better-balanced conventional grills ahead of it.

## What stands out

- A full griddle is included rather than sold separately
- Optional trays enable charcoal cooking
- Independent testing found consistent heat with limited flare-ups

## Tradeoffs

- Hot-running behavior needs practice
- Amplifire plates and the griddle add cleanup steps
- Heavy 151-pound build for a three-burner model

## Best for

- Griddle fans who also want a conventional grate
- Households that value multiple cooking formats over simplicity

## Not for

- Low-maintenance shoppers
- Cooks who prefer gentler, highly forgiving temperature control

## Key product facts

- **Model 463365124 includes a full griddle and can accept optional Gas2Coal trays, while its detailed specification table lists 412 square inches of primary grate space and a 160-square-inch warming rack.** The exact manufacturer page defines the included and optional cooking modes and publishes the detailed cooking areas, while the exact-model manual confirms conversion and operating procedures.
- **Independent testing found consistent heat, little flare-up trouble, and easy food release, but also found that the grill ran hot and the griddle developed a hotter area near its center.** Food & Wine tested this exact model in grill and griddle use and reported both its successful cooking behavior and the heat-control limitations observed during the same assessment.

## Sources

- [Pro Series 3-Burner Gas Grill and Griddle, model 463365124](https://www.charbroil.com/products/pro-series-3-burner-gas-grill-and-griddle-463365124) — Char-Broil; accessed 2026-08-02. Current exact-model page confirming dimensions, weight, burner output, detailed grate areas, included griddle, optional Gas2Coal compatibility, Amplifire system, warranty schedule, direct-stock status, and image provenance.
- [Char-Broil Pro Series Model 463365124 Product Guide](https://media.tractorsupply.com/is/content/TractorSupplyCompany/tsc/product/2/42/32/13/2423213_Man1.pdf) — Char-Broil; accessed 2026-08-02. Exact-model manufacturer product guide hosted by an authorized retailer, covering assembly, gas-grill operation, griddle installation, maintenance, safety, and component identification.
- [The Best Gas Grills, According to Our Tests](https://www.foodandwine.com/best-gas-grills-6891773) — Food & Wine; accessed 2026-08-02. Independent exact-model test naming it the value choice and reporting consistent heat, restrained flare-ups, easy release, hot-running behavior, a griddle hot area, and residue cleanup on the infrared plates.

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