Shop backyard barbecues for under $500

With the weather warming up, people are preparing to participate in the classic Aussie summer pastime affectionately known as the backyard barbie.

If you're in the market for a BBQ or hoping to find a deal on an upgrade, we've rounded up the barbecues and grills under $500 so you don't blow the budget and still have enough money for a top cut steak.

NOTE: Prices are accurate at time of publishing.

Weber Q 2000N Gas Barbecue 

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Price: $391.20 (was $489)

The Weber Q 2000N Gas Barbecue has removable side tables to prep your food and a cooking area large enough to fit up to 12 burger patties.

Grillz Portable Electric Barbecue Grill

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Price: $112.95 (was $129.95)

The Grillz Portable Barbecue features a ribbed grill and flat plate that heats up in three minutes. Offering a healthier way to BBQ it's also flame-less, oil-less and smoke-less.

Gasmate Odyssey Electric Portable Barbecue Grill 

Now selling on Amazon

Price: $299 

Do away with the gas bottle and enjoy your sausage sizzle with the electric Gasmate Odyssey Barbecue Grill.  

Billabong Portable Charcoal Kettle Barbecue 

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Price: $39.95 (was $59.95) 

Despite being one of the cheapest options on the market, this Billabong Kettle Barbecue still packs a punch with its enamelled fire bowl and lockable hood for cooking roasts. One buyer says it's a "great size for one or two people."

Grillz Offset 2-in-1 Portable Charcoal Barbecue Grill and Smoker 

Buy today for $135.95

Price: $135.95

This Grillz steel barbecue lets you grill and smoke your meat while its chimney design enhances a smokey flavour. Its built-in thermometer allows for easier temperature control and its air outlets create greater ventilation and airflow. 

Weber Go Anywhere Charcoal Barbecue Grill 

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Price: $149.95

Offering "hibachi style cooking" when out and about, the Weber Go Anywhere Charcoal Barbecue Grill offers enough cooking space to feed the family. It also has a porcelain-enamel lid for greater heat retention and a tuck-n-carry portability system that locks its legs over the lid.

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Nexgrill Entertainer 6-Burner Barbecue 

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Price: $489 (was $699) 

Ticking all the boxes for a backyard barbecue, the Nexgrill Entertainer has a large cooking space with a cast iron grill, hotplate and side burner. One buyer says it's "Great value for money compared to other BBQs in its price range."

Napoleon Rodeo Charcoal Barbecue 

Now selling at The BBQ Store

Price: $449 

Designed for grilling, smoking and roasting, this Napoleon barbecue is what the brand calls "a traditional charcoal grill that can feed a big crowd." It uses a built-in heat diffuser and the Pro Air Control system for added airflow and even cooking.

Gasmate Orbitor Portable Barbecue

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Price: $149 

Thanks to its fold-out legs, the Gasmate Orbitor Barbecue can be taken on your next adventure to create a feast on the go. It has a stainless steel burner for improved heat distribution across the grill and hotplate and a temperature gauge for roasting.

Weber Baby Q 1000N Gas Barbecue

Available at The Good GuysAvailable on Amazon

Price: $369

It's one of the smaller barbecues in the Weber range, but the Baby Q is still large enough to cook up to nine burger patties. It reaches up to 315°C and is built with a dome lid.

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