Side-by-side breakdowns of the best brands, outdoor kitchen and backyard products to help you make the right choice.

Not sure which grill, pizza oven, refrigerator, or storage solution is right for your outdoor space? We take the guesswork out of shopping by comparing features, performance, durability, and price across top brands. Whether you’re choosing between Lynx vs. Firemagic, or deciding if a pellet grill is better than a gas grill, we’ve got you covered.

🔹 Gas Grill Showdown – Lynx vs. Firemagic vs. Blaze: Which high-end grill is worth it?
🔹 Pellet Grill Comparison Chart – Traeger, Coyote, and more—who smokes the best?
🔹 Kamado Grill Comparison Chart – Big Green Egg vs. Primo vs. Blaze.
🔹 Built-In Refrigerator Comparisons – Which outdoor fridge keeps drinks the coldest?
🔹 Pizza Oven Face-Off – Wood-fired vs. gas pizza ovens—what’s best for your backyard?

👉 Read expert comparisons and find the best products for your outdoor kitchen!

Bull BBQ vs Competitors featured image showing Blaze, Coyote, and Napoleon logos with fire background
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Bull BBQ vs Blaze, Coyote & Napoleon: Best Built-In Grill Showdown (2025)

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Choosing the right built-in grill? This 2025 comparison pits Bull BBQ against Blaze, Coyote, and Napoleon to see which offers the best value, power, and durability. From BTU output to build quality, we break down side-by-side specs so you can pick the perfect grill for your outdoor kitchen. See which brand earns the crown at Best of Backyard.
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Fire Magic Products including Echelon Diamond Series Grill, Gourmet Griddle, Pizza Oven, and Refrigeration for premium outdoor kitchens
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Discover Fire Magic Products: Luxury Grills, Pizza Ovens, Power Burners, Refrigeration

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Fire Magic’s 2025 lineup covers every luxury outdoor need—Echelon Diamond and Aurora built-in gas grills, 304-steel power burners, gourmet griddles, pizza ovens, refrigerators, ice makers, kegerators and flush-mount storage. All proudly made in the USA, each component pairs Diamond Sear™ grids, hot-surface ignition and LED controls with lifetime burner warranties, creating a cohesive, high-performance backyard culinary suite for discerning hosts.
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Side-by-side comparison of a rusty Blackstone griddle and a premium stainless steel Blaze built-in griddle—showcasing the difference in quality for the best flat top griddle in outdoor kitchens
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Best Flat-Top Griddles 2025: How 304 Stainless Steel Leaves Blackstone Behind in Built-In Outdoor Kitchens

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Choosing a flat-top griddle for a permanent outdoor kitchen? Blackstone’s carbon-steel classics rust, warp, and demand constant seasoning. In 2025, premium 304 stainless-steel models from Blaze, Coyote, Twin Eagles, and Wildfire deliver cleaner heat zones, effortless upkeep, and showpiece looks that match high-end islands. Discover how stainles
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Cast stainless steel burners inside a Blaze grill, featured in a blog comparing the best grill burner type across six models including ceramic and stainless tube burners
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Best Gas Grill Burners: Cast Stainless vs Ceramic Infrared vs Tube (Full Comparison Guide)

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Shopping for a new gas grill? This side-by-side burner comparison breaks down cast stainless, ceramic infrared and standard stainless tube designs, testing BTUs, heat distribution, flare-up control, maintenance and warranty life. Learn which burner type sears steaks fastest, radiates even heat for delicate veg, and stretches your BBQ budget further than ever with our expert-driven data-backed scoring system.
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AOG outdoor kitchen grill setup with side burner and storage drawers next to a backyard waterfall – AOG vs Competitors comparison 2025
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AOG vs Blaze, Napoleon & Coyote: 2025 Grill Showdown for Backyard Dominance

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We pit American Outdoor Grill’s USA-made L- and T-Series against Blaze Professional LUX, Napoleon Prestige PRO and Coyote C-Series to reveal which delivers the best blend of 304 stainless build, BTU muscle, ignition tech and warranty coverage. Discover why AOG’s lifetime-backed Diamond Sear™ grids and Rapid-Light or 120 V starts may trump pricier imports in real-world value for discerning backyard chefs.
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Coyote Grill Reviews – close-up of stainless steel grill cabinet with Coyote logo light projection, showcasing premium outdoor kitchen design.
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Coyote Grill Reviews 2025: Deep-Dive on C-, CL- & SL-Series Gas Grills, 700°F Pellets & Hybrid Charcoal

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Crafted from 304 stainless steel with Infinity Burners™, LED-backlit knobs and spring-assisted hoods, Coyote’s 2025 lineup punches above its price class. Compare C-, CL- and SL-Series gas models, smart pellet grills, hybrid charcoal options and power burners—plus head-to-head results versus Lion, Blaze and GMG—to see why Coyote earns top value marks for outdoor kitchens.
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Coyote Outdoor Living vs Competitors 2025: Coyote vs Lion, Blaze & Green Mountain Who Wins?

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Dive into our 2025 showdown as Coyote’s 304-stainless gas, pellet, charcoal & hybrid grills go head-to-head with Lion, Blaze and Green Mountain. Compare specs, prices and real-world reviews to see why Coyote’s durability, tech features and cooking power put it on top for outdoor kitchens.
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Pepperoni pizza sliding into one of our wood-fired outdoor pizza ovens
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Best Outdoor Pizza Ovens 2025: Wood-Fired vs Gas Compared

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Why Outdoor Pizza Ovens Are a Backyard Must-Have in 2025 A quality outdoor pizza oven turns weeknight dinners into wood-smoked events—and 2025’s models make it easier than ever. From blazing-hot wood-fired pizza ovens that soar past 900 °F to push-button outdoor gas pizza ovens ready in 15 minutes, today’s lineup spans...
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Kamado Joe, Coyote, and Lynx logos with ‘Kamado Grill Comparison’ caption
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Kamado Grill Comparison: Best Kamado Grills from Kamado Joe, Coyote, and Lynx

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Why Kamado Grills Dominate Backyard Cooking in 2025 A kamado grill is more than just a charcoal cooker—it’s a ceramic heat-retaining powerhouse that can sear steaks at 700 °F, hold a steady 225 °F for low-and-slow smoking, and even bake wood-fired pizza. If you’ve been eyeing the category for 2025, you’ll...
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