Apartment rules brought an end to my using my charcoal Weber kettle or even a gas grill. I expected an electric grill to be a slow outdoor oven that would bake a flavorless, thin shoe-leather steak. The Q2400 is FAST!! The cast iron grates capture, retain and transfer heat superbly. I place wood chips in aluminum foil to produce a delicate smoke flavor. I can cook a 1 inch thick NY strip to medium rare with 3 minutes cook time per side with perfect grill marks.  That’s compound butter that you see in the center of the steak.  Juicy and flavorful. Also very easy to clean.