Lately, more customers have been asking us about portable, versatile gas grills. Some want to explore the outdoors without planning every meal around restaurants and cafés. Others imagine a day with family or friends, sharing a warm meal they have prepared together in a favourite outdoor spot. And some are looking for an outdoor cooking option when an unexpected power cut leaves their usual kitchen appliances unavailable.
Different reasons, but often the same questions: How do I choose? What do the specifications actually mean? And which features will make a difference when I use the grill?
This time, we are taking a closer look at one of our most frequently requested ranges: O-GRILL.
Start with the day you want to have
Before comparing numbers, picture where your grill will go.
Will it spend most evenings on your terrace, with an occasional trip to the campsite? Will you regularly pack it into a car already full of bags, outdoor furniture and children’s belongings? Do you usually cook a few portions, or does someone always bring an extra friend?
These everyday details matter more than choosing the largest model.
The O-GRILL range gives you three options: the 500, 600 and 900. All three use gas and feature a porcelain-coated cast-iron cooking grate. Their most useful differences come down to how much food fits on the surface, how much space there is beneath the lid, and how much you want to carry.
O-GRILL 500: when you want to take it along more often
The O-GRILL 500 is the smallest and lightest of the three. It makes sense for people who want a grill that fits more easily into their plans—and their car.
Think of a weekend away for two, a picnic with a small family, or a simple outdoor supper after a day of exploring. You do not necessarily need a large cooking surface for those moments. You need enough space for your usual meal and a setup you are happy to bring with you.
Its cooking area is 1,065 cm². That number describes the usable grilling surface, rather than the overall size of the appliance. In practical terms, a smaller surface means you may cook in batches when more people join you: vegetables first, then meat, or a second round of burgers while everyone enjoys the first.
At approximately 8.8 kg, the 500 is portable in the sense of carrying it from your car to your cooking spot. It is still a substantial grill, so it is better suited to car trips and camping than travelling on foot with a light backpack.
Our recommendation: choose the 500 if smaller packing requirements, a lower purchase cost and everyday convenience matter most to you.
O-GRILL 600: more room for everyone’s meal
Perhaps your idea of a relaxed meal involves less cooking in batches and more sitting down together.
That is where the O-GRILL 600 becomes appealing. Its 1,450 cm² cooking surface is approximately 36% larger than the 500’s. You have more room to arrange different ingredients alongside one another—useful when one person wants vegetables, another prefers sausages, and someone else is waiting for a burger.
The benefit is not a fixed number of portions. A few large steaks take up space very differently from small skewers. The real advantage is having more flexibility when preparing your usual meal.
The 600 also has a built-in lid thermometer. This helps you monitor the temperature beneath the closed lid, although it does not measure the temperature inside the food.
With a lower-profile lid and a listed weight of approximately 10.5 kg, it offers a practical balance between cooking space and portability.
Our recommendation: choose the 600 if you regularly cook for family or friends and want a generous surface without needing extra height beneath the lid.
O-GRILL 900: the difference is above the grate
It is easy to assume that the largest model number means a larger cooking surface. In this case, that is not what separates the two bigger grills.
The O-GRILL 900 has the same 1,450 cm² cooking surface as the 600. Its main advantage is a taller lid.
Why does that matter? Taller ingredients need clearance. If you want to explore cooking larger pieces of food beneath a closed lid, that additional space can be useful. The manufacturer specifically highlights the extra room for larger joints.
If your usual menu consists mainly of burgers, skewers and sliced vegetables, the lower lid of the 600 may already meet your needs. If you want more room above the grate, the 900 gives you that flexibility.
The listed weight is approximately 11 kg, only slightly more than the 600. However, the taller shape is still worth considering when planning where it will fit during transport.
A higher lid does not automatically create the separate cooking zones of a large multi-burner barbecue. Cooking methods and accessories should always suit the particular grill.
Our recommendation: choose the 900 because you will use its extra lid space, rather than simply because it is the largest model in the range.
What do the power figures tell you?
Grill specifications often feature kilowatts prominently, but a higher number does not automatically mean a better meal.
For propane, the manufacturer lists approximately 2.7 kW for the 500 and 3.2 kW for the 600 and 900. The larger models also have a larger surface to heat.
Think of power as one part of the design. The cooking surface, heat distribution, weather, preheating and the way you use the lid all affect the cooking experience.
Nor does the power figure tell you exactly what dinner will cost in gas. Actual fuel use depends on the heat setting and how long you cook. We would not promise a particular fuel saving without comparable test results.
Can it help you spend less on days away?
For some households, the strongest financial benefit is having another choice at mealtimes.
A day out does not always need to include a restaurant stop. With ingredients packed in suitable chilled storage and a permitted outdoor place to cook, you can prepare a meal around your own schedule and budget.
Imagine occasionally replacing a €60 meal out with €25 spent on ingredients and cooking fuel. That would leave a difference of €35 on that occasion. These are illustrative figures, rather than a promise: your actual saving depends on where you travel, what you cook and how you would otherwise eat.
The initial cost matters too. Include any gas equipment, carrying bag, support table or other accessories you need when comparing options.
The strongest value usually comes from regular use. A grill that serves you at home and on trips may be more worthwhile than a larger appliance that rarely leaves storage.
More flexibility when plans change
There is also a practical reason people consider gas cooking: it offers an option that does not rely on an electrical socket.
During a power cut, an outdoor gas grill can help you prepare a hot meal if conditions outside are safe and you have the correct fuel and connections available.
This does not make it suitable for use inside the home. O-GRILL gas grills are for outdoor use only—never inside a room, tent, vehicle or garage. During severe weather, do not cook outside until it is safe to do so.
For holidays and day trips, check the rules at your destination as well. A portable gas grill does not mean cooking is permitted everywhere, particularly during periods of elevated fire risk.
A little preparation makes that flexibility genuinely useful: check the gas supply before leaving, choose a stable and suitable cooking location, and allow time for the grill to cool before packing it away.
A reviewer’s perspective
Danish journalist and photographer Bjarne Søby described an earlier O-Grill 900T with the words:
“O-Grillen er smart, og gennemtænkt.”
Translated into English: “The O-Grill is clever and well thought out.”
His review in Fantastiske Ferier, published on 30 May 2017, explored the grill during a trip. It is a useful historical perspective on the design, although it concerns the earlier 900T rather than a test of every model sold today.
Which one would we suggest?
Our advice is to choose around your usual meal and your usual journey.
Choose the O-GRILL 500 if you want the smallest and lightest option, usually prepare smaller meals, and value easier packing.
Choose the O-GRILL 600 if you want more cooking space for family and friends, while keeping the lower-profile lid.
Choose the O-GRILL 900 if the same generous cooking surface plus extra lid clearance suits the food you want to prepare.
Before ordering, check the exact version’s gas connection and included accessories. Regional versions can differ, and a compatible setup is just as important as choosing the right size.
The best choice is the grill you will be pleased to take along—not just for a special holiday, but for an ordinary afternoon that becomes a shared meal outdoors.
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