Charbroil ushered in a new generation of temperature controlled gas grill when they released the Cruise gas grill two years ago. Next, we saw Nexgrill join in with their Neevo smart grill, followed by Weber this year with their new Summit gas grill.
Broil King has now released a new iQue Series, which is an update to their Regal line and their built-in Imperial line. iQue allows your to choose a temperature on the controller and the gas grill will regulate the burners for you to keep that temperature. The controller also interfaces with the Broil King app so you can control your cook remotely from your phone.
Infrared Burners
Another trend that we’ve seen emerging is the inclusion of infrared burners on gas grills. The iQue Series features an infrared side burner that can reach temperatures of 1,700° F. That’s perfect for quickly searing your steak, just like your favorite steakhouse.
Regal Line
The Regal has essentially three models the Q 490 Pro IR, Q 590 Pro IR, and the Q690 Pro IR. They all have a black exterior on the cook chamber and on the cart. If you prefer the stainless look to your grill, they has the QS 590 Pro IR and the QS 690 Pro IR, which have the same specs as their non-stainless counterparts.
The whole line has built-in grill lights so you can see what your cooking at night. It also comes with a rotisserie kit. You can get any of the grills in either propane or natural gas.
- Regal Q 490 Pro IR – Retails for $2,199 and has 4 burners in addition to the infrared burner and rotisserie burner. It has 500 square inches of cooking space.
- Regal Q 590 Pro IR – Retails for $2,499 and has 5 burners in addition to the infrared burner and rotisserie burner. It has 625 square inches of cooking space.
- Regal Q 690 Pro IR – Retails for $3,299 and the top of the Regal line. It has 6 burners in addition to the infrared burner and rotisserie burner. Two of the burners are in a completely different cooking chamber for the ultimate multi-zone configuration. It has 750 square inches of cooking space.
Imperial Line
If you’re looking for a built-in option for your outdoor kitchen, look to the Imperial line. They follow the same model designations as the Regal line, except all of the Imperial line has a stainless look.
Whether you need cabinets or have an existing setup you want to drop a grill into, Broil King offers both variations. The QS 590i and QS 690i include cabinets and have the same features as their comparable Regal models. The only difference being Broil King claims an additional 3,000 BTUs out of the side burners. The built-in models without cabinets follow the same naming convention, but specify “Built-In”.
- Imperial QS 590 Built-In retails for $2,899
- Imperial QS 690 Built-In retails for $3,599
- Imperial QS 590i retails for $8,399
- Imperial QS 690i retails for $9,599
Other Features
Beyond infrared burners and computer controller temperature, there are some other great features on the new Broil King iQue series.
- LED Knobs that change colors when the grill is pre-heated
- Integrated smoker box for cooking barbecue
- Control knobs that can be used for the burners if you don’t want computer controlled temperatures
- Propane gauge on the display, so you know when it’s time for a refill without running out