Napoleon Prestige 500 vs Prestige PRO Gas Grill (Which one should I get?)

[@johnmaurer3097]

I bought my 500 3 years ago and it’s an absolute joy. This is a great honest video - when I was comparing 500 to Pro and learned the heating elements are the exact same, it was a no brainer to get the 500. This class cooks incredibly hot and very consistent. It’s at the point you can set a timer and walk away there’s no need to check on things or flip repeatedly and wonder how well it’s cooking. It does its job perfectly I love it.

[@embersliving]

Very nice!

[@victordouglas33]

You are right, I work for Napoleon in Barrie Canada, and they are made in Canada. The so called ice bucket is great to take in the house put your prepared meat in it and take it out when it’s time to cook.

[@embersliving]

Oh nice that is a great use for it!

[@carlstephenson8901]

We live on the East coast in SE VA. Bought the Prestige 500 8/22 when we bought our house after many years with a Weber. Love the Napoleon. I grill year round. I like it much better than the weber. I use the Searing burner a lot. One of the best features. HIGHLY recommended!

[@embersliving]

Thanks for the comment!

[@williamking8085]

Thanks!

[@embersliving]

Thank you William!

[@jeffwhite8282]

My wife just got me the Pro for my birthday. This review was fantastic! Can't wait to put mine together and start cooking!! Thanks!

[@mikenb11_51]

Another very good video with good & valuable information! I went through the dilemma a couple of years ago whether or not to splurge for the 'Pro' vs the 500. In the end, I went with the 500, as it was easier to sell the idea to my wife. Although my Prestige 500 might last 20 years (it is built like a tank), I know myself well enough to say that I'll probably replace it within the next 5-8 years.

[@insanegixxerdude486]

I bought the prestige pro 500 rsib back in 2012. It’s been 12 years and the only thing I had to replace was the battery igniter and the unit is stays outdoors uncovered in all weather here in Canada 🇨🇦 paid $2400 back then. The grill is still here and the store I bought it from is long gone. I will be refreshing a few items on it for about $400 cad and it’ll be like new for another 12 years.

[@embersliving]

Yeah the Napoleons are great!

[@marksullivan3424]

Love my Prestige Pro 500!!! I’ve had it for 5 years now and it works just like new I didn’t want something made in China…specifically was looking at models made in the USA/Canada I do take it apart every year though and give it a good deep clean, including using the tiny little drill bit to drill out the small holes in the burner tubes. 0000 Steel Wool is your best friend when detailing a BBQ 👍

[@embersliving]

Nice!!

[@kevinbreese5739]

LMAO, we bought our Weber Genesis Gold in 2005 when we bought our house. We are just now having to replace it almost 20 years later, and this grill was left outside, UNCOVERED 24/7 in all 20 of those years here on Long Island, NY where we see all 3 seasons. It still looks great on the outside, we never replaced any parts and just did the occasional basic 5-minute exterior cleaning. That grill and those flavorizer bars cooked countless amazing meals for us. If you are taking your grill apart every year for a deep cleaning, I think you need to value your time more, unless you actually do it for enjoyment.

[@djmikefury1]

Prestige Pro 665 is an awesome grill - we love it

[@embersliving]

oh yeah

[@JSLEnterprises]

If anyone is looking to buy a Pro, Just get the regular Prestige 500 RSIB-3, just buy the SS upper deck and sear plate (~$170 CAD), and outside of not having the chrome edges of the firebox, you now have a Prestige Pro 500 (in regards to the actual grilling and not the aesthetics that do nothing) The regular Prestige 500 RSIB only comes with a chrome plated Steel upper deck, and a cast iron Searing station grate. There's also a mod that you can make, using the same slit and screw mounting spot of the bar in the lower cart. That bar has no structural benefit. The only reason it's there is to prevent having 2 propane tanks underneath (if you have the propane model), its completely unneccessary if you have the NG version. In regards to people looking at the Pro model and want to spend money, it would be better if they got the phantom with the cast stainless steel grill surfaces (whole other level)

[@embersliving]

Not bad advice!! I like your user expereience! Thanks so much for watching and leaving a comment. More Napoleon videos coming soon! IF youre interested in golf content check out our other channel @embersgolf on youtube.

[@lp4ever26]

Thanks so much for your reviews. I bought a Napoleon grill based on your advice. Thanks again and keep informing the masses.

[@embersliving]

No problem! Thanks for watching.

[@cartergarnon6299]

Another great video and spot on as always. In my opinion it’s really Phantom versus Pro, or Prestige vs box store. We’re talking about lifetime here. In the big scheme of things, it literally costs 10 cents more per month for a Phantom or Pro, and it won’t be 4 years later when the Pro/Phantom envy creeps in, it’ll be 4 weeks later…or even just the next time you walk back into the store. Do the side job, make the extra sale, work the overtime, file the extra TPS report. Be a Pro, earn the Pro. Or I guess swindle some money and then buy the Phantom 😂

[@embersliving]

Phantom!!!

[@allswellinendwell6957]

I have the 500. After 2 years of upstate NY use it's doing great. I try to cover it, but sometimes the snow and rain comes faster than it cools off. The side burner is fine. I wish it had the front rail and interior lighting. Otherwise yeah, spot on. My next grill will be a built in dedicated outdoor kitchen type.

[@embersliving]

Thanks for your input! The 500 is still a solid grill. The built in will be sweet!

[@Tyman18191]

A video on the Napoleon lex 485 vs prestige/ pro 500 differences would be sweet! Thanks for the video, appreciate the hard work.

[@embersliving]

I dont think we have the lex in the showroom

[@conditionsunknown9384]

Can I buy and add the "Napoleon LED light" (the 1 that flashes Napoleon on the ground) and install it on my Phantom ?

[@embersliving]

I'm not sure!! I have not seen one, but you could contact Napoleon and see.

[@Freabyrd]

Thanks for my Napoleon prestige 500, purchased the other day! Great b-day gift! Keep cranking out the videos.

[@Intoxacajun]

Thanx! Great video of comparison between the two! Money to blow, go with the pro. Myself I not feeling the cooler on the side of the grill. Burner would have been more useful for me. Or another sear station 😂 Looking at Napoleon because my next grill has to have one! For my money I'd go with the regular.

[@embersliving]

I think thats a good choice.

[@musicman9901]

This might be kind of niche' but I would like to see a comparison on the Napoleon Prestige Pro vs the Heston or any other top of the line, full-featured grill. What I'd like to see is how a steak seared and cooked on the Napoleon compares to one seared and cooked on one of the big boys. My reasoning is that the Napoleon seems to be a great all-arounder and sort of where the really serious bbqs start but I want to see if the extra money spent on top of the line makes that much difference in the end product and ease of use. Probably going to be getting a Napoleon but I want to see what I'd be missing out on by not saving for one of the top grills. When the Napoleon has such a killer warranty and is likely to last many many years, I really would have to see a big difference in the finished steak, especially since the top stuff is 2-3x the price of a Napoleon.

[@wave640]

Man, awesome reviews. I'm torn actually between the Phantom 500 and Prestige Pro 500 ... basically on the Phantom, are those sweet stainless cast grill plates and upgraded warming rack superior to the Pro's stainless cooking plates? Maybe a bit better? I'm leaning towards the Phantom, but I do like the lighting on the Pro, and if the plates are close I'll prob go Pro.

[@StephanieHussey-kk9mw]

The one thing i would say is that the grids is just one piece and I don't seem to be able to get two grids which makes using some of the accessories tricky. Let me know if I am wrong and you can get two grids

[@ay_yal5217]

Is the higher quality rotisserie motor compatible with the standard 500?

[@embersliving]

I think you can repalce it you will have to check the napoleon website.

[@etmccaus]

It'd be awesome if they developed an accessory kit to add the interior lights to a "mere" Prestige. That's the one bit that turns my head - the other features feel as if the grill was accidentally delivered to the SEMA show.

[@BRUINSS]

The cooking grate are 9.5mm thick not 9mm👍 and yes they're made in Canada, Barrie, Ontario

[@Michael-vg5tl]

Still going back and forth on the Prestige Pro 500 and Weber S-470, but leaning Napoleon! It’s so nice and seems comparable to Weber quality(I’ve had a Genesis for years, which will be going to the cottage:) )

[@embersliving]

Don’t be fooled. Modern day Weber is nothing like the old days. Go Napoleon all day long

[@marylounorth7750]

I watched probably 80% of your videos where I learned about the difference between SOB vs Napoleon Prestige and Pro. Your videos explained why the difference between SOB and Napoleon. Then I watched videos for Prestige vs Prestige Pro. Everything I learned was from your videos. I never knew the difference in the heating level of so many other models. That sold me! My list became shorter. I can't wait to grill and cook on our purchase! Awaiting the Prestige Pro "Mac-daddy" as you refer to it, which I chose for specific reasons after months of research. No one gives the information you give. We will have a learning curve without a doubt but I'm ready to get back to grilling outside. Thank you Trevor for all your videos with honest detail on differences.👍

[@embersliving]

Thank you Mary

[@chadialhajkadour7198]

Two years ago I bought my prestige 500, I didn't know about the pro prior to delivery (that's on me), back then it was about $800 extra, and my thoughts were: I wish I knew. But now it's $1200, so I don't know

[@embersliving]

haha dang

[@chadialhajkadour7198]

@@embersliving you know guys, it's not only $1200 difference, I bought the 500 for $1250 and the pro at the time was about $1950, now it's $2700 more than double what I've paid, based on this math it doesn't worth it 😁

[@michaelelias1016]

Another great video that really explains the differences between these two models. One question, Napoleon markets these with an "infrared" rear burner but it is actually a tube burner. What are your thoughts with regard to that rear burner? Thx again!

[@embersliving]

I havent seen the rear burner yet

[@victordouglas3279]

It seems to be more of a “ look at me” image buyer. The real choice is buy a Rouge as a starter or a Prestige for performance grill. Napoleon hates when people call their products Barbecues and not grills.

[@jhaas68865]

The thing that turned me off the Pro was having to be plugged in for normal use. Where I have it I can run a cord for the rotisserie when needed but the batteries work fine. As far as the lights $15 dollars at Walmart and handle light attached. Will be upgrading the sear grate to stainless soon because it will rust. My father in law bought the pro version. He has a big house and location that an outlet nearby so it works for him. He just has the grill vs I have a grill and a pellet smoker so only want to worry about one thing plugged in. The cart itself I have mixed feelings about. I love the doors on the pro with the soft close but hate the built in shelf. For the items I store in like the tray liners I like having the open cart. Have other miscellaneous items that just don’t fit right in his. Your comment about buying a long life grill is spot on for both. When we bought our house I got a grill of Facebook for $40 just to start grilling until I could afford this. My plan was to buy it once and your videos convinced my wife to get this because we could always get one of those grills that will rust in two years for a quarter of the price. For what I make this is a high end grill and love it. Now for my father in law I think he bought the pro to have the better model because their budget would be more towards your high end grills and making an outdoor kitchen.

[@embersliving]

Thats an epic upgrade from a 40$ grill!

[@scottgorman7166]

I have a Jenair since 1989...it is a tank except I Bbq all the time and its burning up however still works. After this review Im going for the PRO. You forgot to mention the pull out gas shelf and the 4 forks for the rotisserie. What is your shipping to AZ, your 12 hours away driving. Good review

[@embersliving]

Prestige Pro is an great unit! We ship out to AZ. Can you call the store at [phone] and one of our salesman will help you

[@MiirTube]

I just got the P500 Phantom yesterday, got to say It's amazing. :)

[@embersliving]

Nice! I love the matte on those!

[@bigboyhf]

I’m looking at that right now. How do you like it so far?

[@MiirTube]

@@bigboyhf love it more than my old kamado bigjoe, its great. :)

[@josephjoe9088]

Great video. Does either have a Griddle plate add on ? Thanks a lot

[@embersliving]

Yes there is an accessory.

[@josephjoe9088]

@@embersliving Thank you. I wish I was in the Colorado area, I would be getting one. I live in MD

[@BRUINSS]

I have the pro 665 no regrets at all you get what you pay for 👍

[@motion1100]

Love your Honesty ….currently looking for a grill to replace my Weber Summit after 14 years

[@NN-tk7uw]

This video is what I needed! Both models have some darker looking side panels. Are they powder coated metal? They look a bit like plastic.

[@EssexLadOutdoors]

Great channel. I’m watching from the UK. I’m torn between getting a 665 pro, or a kamado joe big 3. If you could only have one, what would you go for?

[@embersliving]

If only had 1 id go with the 665 just for the convenience of gas grilling.

[@user-qp7qu7hl1q]

Just bought a 500. Someone was telling me that it’s hard to get parts and the customer service isn’t very good in Napoleon. Can you confirm otherwise please and thank you

[@embersliving]

That is false. I usally email them and get a responce within a day .

[@user-qp7qu7hl1q]

Fantastic thank you for confirming. I’m very excited to install and use the grill. Thanks again

[@DomBogey94]

can you upgrade from 7 to 9mm cooking grates on the regular prestige?

[@embersliving]

I think they might have some replacements on their website you should go check it out .

[@davidbryett9320]

Hi l watched your videos, great I bought the 500 pro love it ,I live in Ontario Canada one hour and half from Barrie.

[@embersliving]

Thats the way to go!

[@AJ-by6pd]

I have the napoleon phantom prestige and I love it. I think it’s better than the prestige pro. I think I only paid $1500 for it. It’s like $2k now.

[@MiirTube]

I just bought one for 3k with some addons, incl taxes.

[@AJ-by6pd]

@@MiirTube wow, it really has increased in price. When I got mine they gave me two free accessories and a bbq cover.

[@benk373]

I got 1 in the UK. Mine on the box and in the manual says made in china? Is it the same for you guys? Also only a Ltd warranty? Life on some parts but 10 years on some 5 on others? Bit pissed of when it arrived as I thought I was buying something made in Canada and didn't realise I was spending 2.5k for a China made grill? We will see how it lasts in time but I will take care of it either way at this price point.

[@AJ-by6pd]

@@benk373 no, mine was made in Canada.

[@benk373]

That's so bad then seems we uk get them from China but Still the premium price for a Chinese product and lesser warranty!

[@pattybals]

Can you put the cast stainless grates that come on the Phantom model, on the Prestige Pro 500?

[@embersliving]

yes

[@benk373]

Love these napoleon videos. Im in uk and dont know if we have different versions or distributions than USA and Canada but i recently bought the p500 phantom(love it by the way)but i was a little bit pissed off when it arrived to find out mine is not covered by bumper to bumber life time warrantie but intead a limited lifetime? Life on some of the parts and 10 years on the rest?? Then i realised all over box said "made in china" yeah i thought all prestige where made in USA or Canada? Id like to know is this the same situation as you guys out there or is this new news to you? Also i understand a while back there was a colour issue with the matt black lids so now USA have a different satin black lid and do you think all these factors and that these are made in china have down graded the warranties on these phantom model's? Many thanks look forward to hearing any comments and if the china build means we have a lesser product??

[@MSLSC718]

QUESTION: Is it normal the the rear Infrared burner looks burned (from left) and transitions to silver stainless (to the right)?....prestige pro 500 (stainless steel/chrome left bbq here) GREAT VIDEO😊

[@embersliving]

Thank you

[@NN-tk7uw]

Does the taller lid on the PRO require more rear clearance? We will be getting the built-in version of one of these two models. Thanks.

[@dwh5123]

Id much rather have a side burner for stir fry instead of the built in cooler with cutting board

[@embersliving]

Same!

[@e-train6402]

Can I replace the 7mm grates with the 9mm on the 500? Thanks

[@embersliving]

I believe so

[@jj4996]

what type of battery pack does it take and how long does it last?

[@jeremyrebel8931]

Wondering if the pro grates that are 9mm fit in the regular prestige 500 that is 7mm? So when mine get to the point I want to replace them is it possible to upgrade?

[@embersliving]

I think they fit

[@ernstmogensen]

Thanks for sharing this video. I'm going to buy the Prestige 500 very soon. Greetings from Denmark. 👍

[@embersliving]

Great choice! Thanks for watching.

[@horatio71]

Hi, really like your reviews and based on that have bought the 500 pro. One question do you know if there is a matching insert for a deep fryer instead of the ice bucket. i know Napoleon does not manufacture one, but do you know of a 3rd company making one that would fit well? Many thanks and all the best from the UK, John

[@whydoihavetodothis44]

Since you have by far the most vids on the Napoleon Prestige Grills on youtube and, lead directly to my purchase of one, could you use your influence to get them to update the beyond useless install manual. It is a series of a handful of pics with a legend that they never explain and zero words. A 2K grill should come with more than a $3 install guide.

[@embersliving]

Dang sorry you struggled with that

[@BY-ib9ew]

Completely agree on the just buy the better one cause you are going to be sad every time you use the cheaper one

[@embersliving]

Yup buy the good one once!

[@JRoell231]

How can you review a grill without lighting it.

[@embersliving]

We do all the time

[@peterphelps7969]

What mic are you using Trevor?

[@knockaroundguy226]

Almost got the prestige pro but got a coyote s

[@embersliving]

Oh dang solid

[@JC-dc9oz]

how do you clean the sear burner part from all the grease that drips down ?

[@darrenhutton321]

Good question. Please answer this?

[@JC-dc9oz]

@@darrenhutton321 I was told that it pretty much cleans itself, it gets hot enough to burn off all the crud

[@lits5984]

The prestige phantom, hands down the best!! 😂

[@embersliving]

that is a great one

[@amangine]

Agreed - it also is slightly better than the pro since you get cast stainless steel grates - both on the inside and the side-burner. So you don't have to spend the full $1200 to get that. Also, another consideration for the conclusion should probably be how close your nearest power outlet is.

[@Budeast]

What about Phantom?

[@embersliving]

Very nice

[@FirstLast-et3sw]

After 10 years I’m regretting spending so much money on a Prestige 500. Drip tray needs to be replaced, one igniter isn’t working which requires the entire front manifold, side ignitor tubes also rusted out and I need 2 knobs. It’s a $600 bill. Oh, the Lifetime Warranty is marketing BS. Other than the tub and hood nothing is guaranteed for life. I won’t be buying Napoleon every again.

[@embersliving]

you didnt contact napoleon ??

[@FirstLast-et3sw]

@@embersliving I did. Too bad so sad. $145 for the entire manifold and $245 for the drip tray. Last year my cover tore and they sent me a free cover no questions asked. This year they said I’m lucky the drip tray lasted so long. Apparently it’s a consumable part.

[@cosmin42]

So a $1200 extra to have , only the front door cabinet in SS, all 3 sides are exactly like in the lower price ones , that makes a lot of sense . I'm glad i chose Prestige Pro 500 RSIB , but not all the parts in that grill are that high quality . The most annoying part is the plastic "chrome painted" at the bottom of the ignitors , that looks like shit and is visible and obvious that is plastic painted ,i;m very curious to see how much that steel part of the cabinet will last until is going to rust and fall apart , the rotisserie motor also very cheap on 500 RSIB . So this is my honest opinion , don't listen all this paid and sponsored KZbin reviewers , they are honest like car dealers .

[@embersliving]

Good thing we are not paid or sponsored!

[@embersliving]

It’s insulting to be called that, and to say our videos are skewed because of “sponsorship”. Didn’t build this channel on dishonest reviews

[@kam7056]

❤🔥

[@embersliving]

yup

[@MIHfishing]

15 year warranty

[@embersliving]

Nice!

[@CharlesMoorer-s9c]

You need to get your mom a newer grill bro !!!

[@embersliving]

Lol!!

[@ariea.devalois1564]

I hate Stainless Steel. Blinding out in the sun.

[@embersliving]

yeah it gets really hot too

[@kevinbreese5739]

NO WAY is it worth the upgrade for almost double the price, and that won't change in 3-4 years, lol.

[@embersliving]

Right

[@chrissurovic3543]

1,500 dollar grill,,,,,, wonky doors lol,,,,

[@embersliving]

ha

[@kodyadams5561]

THE PRO IS A REALLY BEAUTIFUL GRILL BUT ITS NOT WORTH $2,700 PLUS TAX. NAPOLEON NEEDS TO BRING THIS PRICE DOWN TO $2,100-2,200 . THAN THEY WOULD BE SOLD OUT BY THE THOUSANDS. TOO MUCH MARK UP PROFIT ON A PRICE OF $2,700 . 😢😢

[@embersliving]

Thanks for watching!

[@Matrix-kv3lg]

Пользуюсь Weber Pulse 2000 и очень доволен им. Сейчас присматриваюсь к газовому грилю. Что посоветуете Napoleon 500 или Broil King Regal 590? Привет из России.

[@embersliving]

Ok

[@Matrix-kv3lg]

@@embersliving что «ok”?