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My understanding is that there are only 3 upgrades on the PRO the pro has multicolored leds lights on the knobs, not just blue and red the pro has a slide out propane tank shelf, the 500 just has the standard ring inside. The pro includes a small cutting board and ice tray/bin. Aside from those three features, the only difference is the pro has a little more stainless steel, the sides of the lid are stainless I think, compared to the matt grey (aluminum?) on the 500. I think the lid may also be a smidge taller for more inside clearance on the pro. I think i read the Pro also has a stainless side burner grate instead of cast iron. I just bought the 500. I couldn't justify the an extra $1000 dollars for the pro, especially considering I bought the natural gas version so the slide out propane tank wouldn't even be used. personally I'm going to take that extra $1000 I didn't spend and get the cover, griddle insert and maybe a wireless probe controller, and a lot of meat. Answer from repeal56a on reddit.com
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Prestige PRO 500 RSIB Gas Grill | Napoleon
Prestige PRO 500 RSIB
Grill on the go with TravelQ Pro 285N gas grill—portable, lightweight, stainless steel, perfect for camping. Shop Now
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Prestige PRO™ 500 RSIB - PRO500RSIBNSS-3 | Napoleon
Prestige PRO 500 RSIB
This slick grill is as impressive as its title sounds. The Prestige PRO500 Natural Gas Grill with Infrared Rear and Side Burners is a professional style grill, built with high-quality, high-performa...
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Considering purchasing the Napoleon Prestige Pro 500 RSIB
Absolutely do it. I purchased my Napoleon Prestige Pro 665 RSIB (same grill, just the larger size) about a year ago. I LOOOOOVE it. Still, every time I use it I love it. It gets SO hot (900 degrees), the interior lighting is awesome, the infrared burner is out of control hot and it looks overall great with the illuminated knobs. It did take me half a dozen or so cooks to get the temperature knobs dialed in to where I want them because the Napoleon gets so much hotter than my old CharBroil, so just a heads up on that. I researched the hell out of grills before I bought via Youtube reviews. My favorite for Grill reviews is Embers Fireplace & Outdoor Living. They have several videos comparing Napoleons to other similar grills. Here's one - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0cBuE2JWAew More on reddit.com
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New Grill - Napoleon Prestige Pro 500
It was time to get rid of my old and rusting "stain less" char broil and get something a bit more professional grade. At the end of the day, it came down to the Napoleon Prestige Pro, vs the Weber Summit series. A pretty fair comparison, and after way too many articles and youtube videos, I... More on riverdavesplace.com
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Napoleon Prestige 500 vs Prestige Pro 500
I’m in the market for a propane grill and have narrowed my search to the Napoleon Prestige 500 series. Just stuck between the regular and pro model. More on reddit.com
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Just about perfect, best part of a Napoleon prestige 500
Retired my old Weber gas for a Napoleon and it's been great. Got the sear station too but actually I've been using their charcoal insert a bunch. Great taste profile for foods that need it and can have the last internal burner going for other stuff. Hybrid-fuel dual-zone kind of solution. More on reddit.com
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r/grilling on Reddit: Napoleon Prestige Pro…is Pro worth it?
June 28, 2024 -

I’m about to pull the trigger on a new grill and the Prestige Pro 500 seems like a beast.

At $2500 it certainly isn’t cheap, but I’ve done fairly well buying higher quality to get more use/lifetime out of things.

However, there is always a point where the extra cost has a limited value.

Assuming I can afford the extra $1K, is there a real benefit of the Pro?

Is the step up to the Pro worth it?

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My understanding is that there are only 3 upgrades on the PRO the pro has multicolored leds lights on the knobs, not just blue and red the pro has a slide out propane tank shelf, the 500 just has the standard ring inside. The pro includes a small cutting board and ice tray/bin. Aside from those three features, the only difference is the pro has a little more stainless steel, the sides of the lid are stainless I think, compared to the matt grey (aluminum?) on the 500. I think the lid may also be a smidge taller for more inside clearance on the pro. I think i read the Pro also has a stainless side burner grate instead of cast iron. I just bought the 500. I couldn't justify the an extra $1000 dollars for the pro, especially considering I bought the natural gas version so the slide out propane tank wouldn't even be used. personally I'm going to take that extra $1000 I didn't spend and get the cover, griddle insert and maybe a wireless probe controller, and a lot of meat.
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Fwiw, those Napoleon grills are known for fairly significant uneven heating. Lots of search results here discussing it, like this https://www.reddit.com/r/grilling/comments/rc830r/napoleon_prestige_500_heat_distribution/ Check out the Weber Summit options as well. I went with a E-470 over a decade ago & never looked back. I regularly use the rotisserie (w/ IR burner), sear with the 3 burner 30K BTU sear zone, smoke with it (often low & slow for 8 to 12+ hr cooks). The large side burner is a must have for big pan cooks, like homemade stuffing, etc. I'd highly recommend NG too, never run out of fuel & less expensive to use than propane & charcoal.
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Napoleon Grills, Gas Grills for Sale | Embers Living
Shop Napoleon Grills, Gas Grills & outdoor kitchen essentials at Embers Living. Elevate your grilling experience with Napoleon Grills!
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BBQGuys
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Napoleon Prestige PRO 500 Grill | PRO500RSIBPSS-3 : BBQGuys
High heat infrared side burner ... · The Napoleon Prestige PRO 500 blends quality and performance into one package, and has the features to make every cooking experience exceptional....
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KickAssGrills.com
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Napoleon BIPRO500RBSS-3 Prestige PRO 500 Built-In Gas Grill with Rotisserie – Kickass Grills
Roll-top lid features the space ... Prestige PRO 500 Built-In Gas Grill with Rotisserie delivers high end performance without the price tag of a high end grill....
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BBQ Authority
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Napoleon Prestige PRO 500 Stand Alone/Cart Model Gas Grill with Rear and Side Infrared Burners - PRO500RSIBSS-3 at BBQ-Authority
Napoleon Prestige PRO 500 Stand Alone Gas Grill with Rear and Side Infrared Burners in Stainless Steel
Napoleon's Prestige PRO Series proves that cars aren't the only things that have style and performance in one package. This grill has unbelievable features that other grills don't have. The Prestige PRO is built with high-quality and high-performance, making grilling impressive and easy. The new Prestige Pro 500 introduces LED Color Spectrum Night Light Control Knobs, taking you from just red and blue to whatever color you desire. Not only that, you can even activate a Proximity Lighting Display which will project a hologram of the Napoleon Logo right in front of the grill.
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Napoleon | Prestige PRO 500 Built-in Gas Grill with Infrared Rear Burn - The Outdoor Appliance Store
August 27, 2024 - The Napoleon Prestige PRO 500 Built-in Gas Grill (model BIPRO500RBSS-3) combines top-tier quality with advanced grilling features. Built with high-grade stainless steel, this grill not only looks sleek but is also built for durability.
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Built-In Prestige PRO Gas Grills – Luxury Cooking | Napoleon
June 12, 2025 - Prestige PRO Series Built-In Gas BBQ Grills feature stainless steel construction & chrome accents for durable luxury. Form, function, & easy installation combine in these premium built-in grills.
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Built In - Prestige Pro™ 500 RB - BIPRO500RBPSS-3 - AMS Fireplace
Built In - Prestige Pro™ 500 RB - BIPRO500RBPSS-3
Description · Buying a Built-In Grill Head means that you can have your steak and eat it too. The Napoleon Built-In Prestige PRO™ 500 Grill Head with Infrared Burner provides unparalleled performance and durability without skimping on style. Shining stainless steel construction makes this grill durable while chrome accents gleam with luxury. The LED Spectrum NIGHT LIGHT™ control knobs illuminate the control panel in a color to match your mood, with near endless possibilities. This grill isn't just good-looking; get the most versatile grilling experience, whether you are grilling low and slow o
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River Daves Place
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New Grill - Napoleon Prestige Pro 500 | River Daves Place
March 20, 2024 - Really easy to maintain, clean up, and last a good long while, so the advantage there is much less clean up time, and nothing ever really sticks to them, so a bit better food produced. The bells and whistles are just bells and whistles, things that I like, such as the lighting inside, that make life a bit easier and a smile on my face. In summary, I would say you can realize more value out of the expense with increasing the capabilities of how many different types of meals you can cook well, rather than it being that it cooks a steak that much better than a $500 grill.
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Wickford Appliance
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NAPOLEON BBQ Prestige PRO 500 RSIB with Infrared Side and Rear Burners , Natural Gas, Stainless Steel PRO500RSIBNSS3 | Wickford Appliance
The Prestige PRO 500 Natural Gas Grill with Infrared Rear and Side Burners is a professional style grill, built with high-quality, high-performance features making grilling easy and ...
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Napoleon Prestige PRO 500 Built-in Gas Grill with Infrared Rear Burner & Rotisserie Kit
Napoleon Prestige PRO 500 Built-in Gas Grill with Infrared Rear Burner & Rotisserie Kit
The Prestige Pro 500 Built-In Gas Grill is a high-performance grill designed to take your outdoor cooking to the next level. With its SafetyGlow Night Light feature, you can easily control the grill even in low light conditions. It features four stainless steel burners that offer impressive heat and durability, ensuring your food is cooked perfectly every time. The grill also includes a rear infrared rotisserie burner and kit for slow roasting with restaurant-quality results. The Jetfire ignition system ensures safe and reliable burner lighting, and the dual-level stainless steel sear plates v
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Napoleon Prestige PRO 500 Built-In Propane Gas Grill with Infrared Rear Burner and Rotisserie Kit - BIPRO500RBPSS-3 | BBQGrills.com
Napoleon Prestige PRO 500 Built-In Propane Gas Grill with Infrared Rear Burner and Rotisserie Kit
The Napoleon Prestige PRO 500 blends quality and performance into one package and has the features to make every cooking experience exceptional. This built-in propane gas grill has four stainless steel tube burners that provide up to 48,000 BTUs of cooking power. The grill has stainless steel cooking grates with 500 square inches of main cooking area and 400 square inches of warming area for a total of 900 square inches of cooking area. Easily turn the burners on with flame ignition for a reliable start-up. The stainless steel Wave cooking grids create the trademark Napoleon sear lines. The st
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NAPOLEON Prestige 500 4-Burner Propane Gas Grill in Stainless Steel with Infrared Side and Rear Burners and Rotisserie Kit P500RSIBPSS-3 - The Home Depot
NAPOLEON Prestige 500 4-Burner Propane Gas Grill in Stainless Steel with Infrared Side and Rear Burners and Rotisserie Kit P500RSIBPSS-3
Innovation meets Perfection with the Prestige Series. Every component is meticulously engineered to deliver outstanding results and long-lasting durability. Elevate your grilling experience so you can Do More, Know More, and Experiment More every time you fire it up. The Prestige Series is more than just a grill it's a statement of quality, performance, and style. Take your grilling to the next level with a grill that's engineered to meet the demands of the most discerning chefs. At Napoleon no detail is too small. EVERY. DETAIL. MATTERS.
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