Buying a Built-In Grill Head means that you can have your steak and eat it too. The Napoleon Built-In Prestige® PRO 500 Propane Gas 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 or searing something scrumptious; you'll know it's a Napoleon with the iconic WAVE™ cooking grids and proximity lighting. Use the integrated infrared rear burner for succulent rotisseried meals. Perfect and professional, the Prestige® PRO 500 Built-in Grill Head is the ideal addition to your outdoor gourmet kitchen.

How The Napoleon Prestige PRO 500 Grill Head Compares To Other Built-In Grill Options

Homeowners building an outdoor kitchen island usually face this question: should I get a basic built-in grill head, this Napoleon Prestige PRO 500, or a full freestanding grill with its own cart?

Here's the honest comparison:

Feature Basic Built-In Grill Head ($1,200-$1,800) Napoleon Prestige PRO 500 Built-In ($2,180.00) Full Freestanding Grill With Cart ($2,000-$3,500)
Total BTUs 40,000-55,000 66,000 BTU 60,000-90,000 BTU
Main Burners 3 stainless burners 4 stainless steel main burners 3-4 stainless burners
Total Cooking Area 500-650 sq. in. 760 sq. in., space for 31 hamburgers 700-900 sq. in.
Cooking Grids Standard stainless steel 9.5 mm stainless steel iconic WAVE cooking grids Standard stainless steel
Rotisserie Not included or optional Infrared rear rotisserie burner included with rotisserie kit Included on higher-end models
Lid Design Standard hinged lid LIFT EASE roll top lid Standard hinged lid
Control Knobs Standard, unlit RGB Spectrum NIGHT LIGHT knobs with SafetyGlow Basic or backlit on premium models
Interior Lighting Not included Interior grill lights and proximity lighting display with Napoleon logo Not typically included
Ignition Battery-powered Battery-free JETFIRE ignition Battery-powered or battery-free
Sear Plates Standard Dual-level stainless steel sear plates Standard
Cart/Base Requires built-in installation only Requires built-in installation into an island Includes its own cart and wheels

Why The Napoleon Prestige PRO 500 Grill Head Is Worth The Investment

This isn't just a built-in grill head, it's engineered specifically for permanent island installation with premium finishing details like RGB Spectrum control knobs and a proximity lighting display, giving homeowners a true built-in centerpiece rather than a stripped-down basic unit.

The Prestige PRO 500 specifically addresses the needs of homeowners installing a dedicated outdoor kitchen island who want serious grilling performance without the cart or wheels of a freestanding unit taking up space in the design.

Style That Doesn't Sacrifice Substance. The RGB Spectrum NIGHT LIGHT control knobs illuminate the control panel in a color to match your mood, while the proximity lighting display with the Napoleon logo and interior grill lights make this grill as much a design feature as a cooking appliance.

Built For Versatile, Serious Grilling

The infrared rear rotisserie burner, included with a rotisserie kit, delivers succulent rotisseried meals alongside standard grilling

Dual-level stainless steel sear plates catch and vaporize food drippings, protecting the burners and keeping the grill cleaner

The 9.5 mm thick stainless steel WAVE cooking grids are virtually maintenance free and produce exceptional sear marks

Engineered For Convenient Island Use

The LIFT EASE roll top lid design makes opening and closing the grill smooth and easy during use

Battery-free JETFIRE ignition lights burners instantly with a fail-safe jet of flame

Interior grill lights make it easy to see what you're cooking during evening use

Real Savings

A built-in design eliminates the redundant cost of a cart and wheels you won't use once installed in an island

A lifetime limited warranty protects the investment far longer than standard grill warranties

The included rotisserie kit avoids the cost of purchasing rotisserie equipment separately

Free shipping and no sales tax through Summit Forge Supply keeps the total cost down compared to buying elsewhere and paying tax and freight separately

The Bottom Line Homeowners building a dedicated outdoor kitchen island can't get the same premium grilling performance and finishing details from a basic built-in grill head. The Napoleon Prestige PRO 500 is built with 66,000 BTUs, WAVE cooking grids, and standout lighting details, so it delivers a true centerpiece for a permanent outdoor kitchen. For anyone designing a serious built-in outdoor cooking space, this is the grill head built to anchor it.

Key Features

  • 66,000 BTU's
  • 4 Stainless Steel Main Burners
  • 760 in² Total Cooking Area
  • RGB Spectrum NIGHT LIGHT™ Knobs with SafetyGlow
  • 9.5 mm Stainless Steel Iconic WAVE™ Cooking Grids
  • Interior Grill Lights
  • LIFT EASE™ Roll Top Lid
  • JETFIRE™ Ignition System
  • Infrared Rear Rotiserie burner
  • Dual-Level Stainless Steel Sear Plates
  • Proximity Lighting Display with Napoleon Logo
  • Included Rotisserie

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