Napoleon Infrared Side Burner vs Freestyle 365: Australian Format Comparison

The Napoleon Built-In 700 Series Single Infrared Burner and the Napoleon Freestyle 365 serve different purposes. One is a separate built-in cooking component for an outdoor-kitchen project; the other is a complete freestanding three-burner LPG BBQ.

Infrared burner: a component, not a complete BBQ

The 10-inch built-in infrared burner is designed to add a dedicated high-heat cooking zone beside a compatible outdoor kitchen. It requires its own cut-out, fuel connection and installation planning.

Freestyle 365: a complete freestanding grill

The Freestyle 365 is a complete cart-style LPG BBQ with three main burners, its own cooking area, storage and side shelves. It is intended for buyers who want a standalone backyard grill rather than a custom built-in project.

Project complexity

The side burner makes sense when you are already designing an outdoor kitchen and want another cooking zone. The Freestyle makes sense when you want a simpler freestanding setup with no cabinetry project.

Cooking role

The infrared burner is supplementary. It can support searing or other side-burner tasks, but it does not replace the main grill. The Freestyle 365 handles the main BBQ role by itself.

Which should you choose?

Choose the infrared burner only as part of a built-in outdoor-kitchen plan. Choose the Freestyle 365 if you need a complete freestanding BBQ.

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