As we are not allowed to use gas or charcoal grills on our balcony, I purchased the Weber 1400 Electric grill. I was concerned that an electric grill would not produce the heat that I like for grilling steak. I have been surprised that this grill does get hot enough to sear steak to my satisfaction. Just preheat per instructions and you will be pleased. Also grill make easy clean up as well. obviously I would prefer to have my Weber Performer charcoal I use at home, but  this is a good replacement.