Napoleon Built-In 700 Series 32 vs Tagwood BBQ28SS

These two built-in outdoor-cooking products solve very different briefs. The Napoleon Built-In 700 Series 32 is a built-in gas BBQ designed for an integrated outdoor kitchen. The Tagwood BBQ28SS is a built-in Argentine-style parrilla designed for wood- and charcoal-fired cooking. The useful comparison is therefore gas convenience and control versus live-fire parrilla cooking—not a generic “Product A vs Product B” verdict.

At a glance

Napoleon Built-In 700 Series 32

The Napoleon 700 Series 32-inch Built-In Gas BBQ is part of Outdoorium’s current Australian built-in range. The catalogue includes LPG and natural-gas variants, so the correct fuel configuration needs to be chosen for the installation. Buyers planning a wider Napoleon system can also compare the Napoleon Built-In BBQs and Napoleon Outdoor Kitchens collections.

Tagwood BBQ28SS

The Tagwood BBQ28SS belongs to Outdoorium’s built-in Tagwood parrilla range. It is intended for buyers who specifically want wood- and charcoal-fired Argentine-style cooking. The exact BBQ28SS dimensions, cooking surfaces, included components and installation information should be confirmed from its product page before cabinetry or surrounds are finalised.

Which format suits your project?

Consider the Napoleon Built-In 700 Series 32 when the project brief calls for an integrated gas BBQ and the convenience of a dedicated gas cooking appliance.

Consider the Tagwood BBQ28SS when live fire is the point of the project and the owner wants the fire-management and cooking style of an Argentine parrilla.

Neither format is a universal substitute for the other. The decision should be made before the outdoor-kitchen surround is designed because installation requirements and the way each appliance is used differ substantially.

Planning before ordering

• Confirm the exact product dimensions and installation documentation.
• For Napoleon, confirm the required LPG or natural-gas variant and installation requirements.
• For Tagwood, plan the surround around the exact BBQ28SS dimensions and live-fire installation requirements.
• Confirm clearances, ventilation and surrounding-material requirements from the relevant manufacturer documentation and applicable local requirements.
• Do not design cabinetry from a comparison article alone; use the current product and installation documentation.

Compare the ranges

Browse Napoleon Built-In BBQs for the current gas built-in range, or Tagwood Argentine Parrilla Grills for freestanding, built-in and BEAST live-fire options.