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Apex 36

36-inch hybrid grill with roughly 1,236 sq in of cooking area that runs on wood pellets or 6 built-in propane burners in a single chamber.

$1,899Approx. MSRP
Great forlow-and-slow smokingfeeding a crowdsearing steaksset-and-forget cooksgadget lovers

A good fit for a serious backyard cook who wants gas-and-smoke versatility at a large scale, but the price and reported fit issues make it a poor choice for a beginner or casual griller.

Pros

  • Very large hybrid gas/pellet cooking area suited to entertaining
  • Smokes well and sears effectively thanks to the gas side
  • Double-wall build feels solid overall
  • Loads of cooking room — 1236 sq in feeds a crowd
  • Serious heat (54,000 BTU) — sears fast

Watch-outs

  • Very expensive (near $2,450 at launch)
  • More fit-and-finish complaints than the smaller 24-inch version
  • Igniter reliability has been inconsistent for some owners
  • Premium price ($1,899)

Known niggles

  • Lid can make grinding noises if not lifted from the exact center of the handle
  • Upper warming racks reported to fit poorly and can fall out if angled
  • Gas burners sometimes need manual stick-lighting even after adjusting igniters
TypePellet
FuelDual
FormatFreestanding cart
Approx. MSRP (USD)$1,899
Primary cooking area663 sq in
Total cooking area1236 sq in
Main burners6
Main BTU54,000
Side burnerNo
Hopper capacity30 lb
Build materialStainless steel, double-wall insulated chamber
WiFi / appYes

Specs sourced from the manufacturer / retailer listing. Prices are approximate and drift — check the seller for the current figure.

Camp Chef Apex 36

Features

  • 6 built-in 9,000 BTU propane chamber burners for instant gas mode
  • Switches between wood pellets and propane in the same chamber
  • 30 lb pellet hopper with low-pellet sensor
  • WiFi + Bluetooth controller with 4 color-coded meat probes
  • Double-wall insulated cook chamber
  • Optional 28,000 BTU Sidekick side burner
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