If you’re on the hunt for a built-in grill to put into your future outdoor kitchen… it’s highly likely that in your research, you have come across two popular brands: Blaze and Coyote Outdoor Living.
In many respects, both brands appear to have a lot of similarities. So naturally, you may ask: “Which brand is better?”
As an outdoor kitchen manufacturer that has partnered with Coyote Outdoor Living, we have a deep and intimate knowledge of their product offering. There are also many occasions where we have incorporated Blaze grills into our outdoor kitchens at a customer’s request, so we do have personal experience with Blaze as well. And while it may seem that this article is inherently biased because we have a partnership with Coyote, rest assured we have done our best to eliminate bias. This article is designed to provide the facts about each appliance brand, so you can make the best decision for your outdoor kitchen project.
In this article, you will learn about how Blaze and Coyote grills compare on cost, durability, warranty, burner type, product selection, and reviews. By the end, you should have a good idea of which brand may best suit your needs.
Cost / Price
Blaze Grills Cost
At the time of writing, Blaze will start at $1,890.86 MSRP for a 25” built-in grill, and top out at $6,867.50 MSRP for a 44” built-in grill in their professional line.
Coyote Grills Cost
A 30” built-in grill from Coyote will start out at $1,599.00 MSRP… and the price range caps out at $4,949.00 MSRP for their 50” hybrid propane and charcoal grill offering.
Winner
Coyote. While the overall price range is similar, you will get more “bang for your buck” from Coyote when comparing similar models apples-to-apples.
Durability & Materials
Blaze Grills Durability & Materials
Across all grill lines (BCM, LTE Pro, Professional Lux, Premium LTE+) all Blaze grills include 304 stainless steel burners and complete 304 stainless steel construction throughout the rest of the grill.
Coyote Grills Durability & Materials
All Coyote grill lines (C-Series, CL-Series, and SL-Series) feature 304 stainless steel cast burners and 304 stainless steel construction throughout the grill.
Winner
Tie. Both Blaze and Coyote use high grade 304 stainless steel in their grill construction, which provides excellent rust and corrosion resistance outdoors.
Warranty
Blaze Grills Warranty
Blaze grills offers a lifetime warranty on all of their grills. This includes coverage for manufacturing defects and workmanship on control valves, cooking grids, stainless steel housing, stainless steel burners, flame tamers, heat zone separators, and all other stainless steel components. Electrical and ignition components are covered for a period of 1 year.
Blaze also offers a multi-user warranty if your grill is going to be used in a commercial setting, such as an apartment complex or hotel. In this scenario, Blaze grills offers a 3 year warranty on the stainless steel grill housing, stainless steel burners, cooking grids, control valves, and manifold assemblies. A 90 day warranty covers all other components.
Coyote Grills Warranty
Coyote also offers a lifetime warranty on their built-in grills. They warrant each product will be free from workmanship defects. For the lifetime of the original purchaser, Coyote covers the stainless steel housing and burners. The cooking grids are covered for a period of 5 years, the flavorizer bars and electric/plastic components for 2 years, and the ignition valves for 1 year.
Winner
Blaze gets a slight edge due to their better lifetime warranty on cooking grids.
Burner Type
Blaze Grills Burner Type
Blaze’s BCM, LTE Pro, and Premium LTE+ lines will come with 304 stainless steel tube burners, and their Professional Lux line will come with cast 304 stainless steel H-burners.
Coyote Grills Burner Type
Coyote’s C-Series will include 304 stainless steel I-burners, and their CL-Series and SL-Series will come with cast 304 stainless steel infinity burners.
Winner
Coyote. While both brands offer tube burners and more powerful cast steel burners, Coyote is more generous with cast burner inclusions throughout their grill lines, more often offering you a better value in this regard.
Product Selection for an Outdoor Kitchen
Blaze Grills Product Selection for an Outdoor Kitchen
In addition to grills, Blaze offers fridges, outdoor ovens, power burners, griddles, side burners, refreshment centers, and storage options to fill out an outdoor kitchen layout.
Coyote Grills Product Selection for an Outdoor Kitchen
In addition to grills, Coyote Outdoor Living offers pizza ovens, griddles, side burners, power burners, refrigerators, sinks, and storage options that can be included in an outdoor kitchen.
Winner
Tie. Both Blaze and Coyote offer a robust selection of appliances that can be included in an outdoor kitchen setup.
Reviews
Blaze Grills Reviews
Currently, Blaze Grills has a 4.1 star rating on Google. Most customers are positive about their experience, and negative reviews cite difficulties with customer service when they experienced a product-related issue.
Coyote Grills Reviews
Currently, Coyote holds a 4.9 star rating on Google. Many reviews cite a positive experience with customer service, in addition to quality of the products. Negative reviews mention product-related issues.
Winner
Coyote. At the time of writing, Coyote holds a higher rating on Google.
Reviews
Now that you’ve gotten to see a head-to-head comparison between Blaze and Coyote grills… hopefully, you’re feeling a bit more clear about which brand is best for you. However, we wouldn’t be surprised if you’re still having trouble deciding! Both brands are evenly matched in most categories, which can make for a tough decision indeed.
So… is Blaze or Coyote better for you?
You should purchase a Blaze grill if:
- You prefer the overall aesthetic of Blaze grills
- A lifetime warranty on cooking grids is valuable to you
- You’re working with an outdoor kitchen supplier that specializes in Blaze appliances
You should purchase a Coyote grill if:
- You prefer the overall aesthetic of Coyote grills
- You prefer the infinity burner design
- You want a high-quality, well-made grill at a better price point
- You’re working with an outdoor kitchen supplier that specializes in Coyote appliances
If you find yourself pulled more into the direction of Coyote… now is a good time to continue familiarizing yourself with the brand and their offering, which this article is designed to do!
Enjoy learning more about Coyote appliances, and we’ll catch you in the next article.
