This grill heats up amazingly fast, the temperature  controls precise (for a grill) and it grills evenly. My only regret is I should have selected the black porcelain finish beta use the stainless is difficult to keep looking pristine. The stainless on my last grill (Members Mark) had a better grade of stainless and looked great even after 10 years. this one is difficult to clean. Get the black one, you’ll love it.