I have both. I prefer charcoal but time don't always allow me to use it so I kept a cheap gas grill for a quick steak or burger. About every 4 years I would get a new one would replace the burners more often than that. The last 2 were 2 burners with a side burner. I love the side burner. My wife got me a really nice one this Christmas. With 4 burners. Love it and will not go back to any less.