Delta Heat vs Blaze Grills: Which Built-In Gas Grill Should You Buy? (2026)
By Matthew Jackson, BBQ Kitchen Pros · We sell, design and install Blaze and AOG grills · Prices checked November 5, 2026
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Our verdict
Choose Blaze if you want the most grill for the money: cast stainless burners, more BTUs per size and a lifetime warranty, from $1,394.10 for the BCM 25. Choose American Outdoor Grill (AOG) if you want a grill built in the USA: AOG is made by RH Peterson Co. in City of Industry, California, in the same factory as Fire Magic, from $2,831.40 for the T-Series 24. Blaze grills are manufactured overseas and assembled in the US. Matched by price, the AOG T-Series competes with the Blaze LTE+, and the AOG L-Series competes with the Blaze LTE Pro.
✓Blaze wins on: price, cast burners at every level, more BTUs at each width, a 40-inch size, a lifetime warranty on grids and valves, and a digital thermometer on the LTE Pro.
✓AOG wins on: made in the USA, Diamond Sear grids, a 24-inch size, eight panel colors, a 6-color LED light bar on the L-Series and 2 years of ignition and electronics coverage instead of 1.
Dealer review · Blaze · 2026
B+
Our rating
The best value in built-in gas grills: cast burners, high BTUs and a lifetime warranty at prices AOG cannot match. Manufactured overseas and assembled in the US.
Build qualityB+
Cooking performanceA-
FeaturesA-
WarrantyA-
Ease of installA
ValueA
BCM, LTE+, LTE Pro, Professional LUX · 25″ to 44″ · 42,000 to 70,000 BTU · 304 stainless · from $1,394.10
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Dealer review · American Outdoor Grill · 2026
B+
Our rating
A grill built in California in the same factory as Fire Magic, with Diamond Sear grids and the most color choices. You pay more per BTU than with Blaze.
Build qualityA-
Cooking performanceB+
FeaturesB+
WarrantyB+
Ease of installA
ValueB
T-Series and L-Series · 24″, 30″, 36″ · 32,000 to 50,000 BTU · 304 stainless · from $2,831.40
In this comparison
Where Blaze and AOG Grills Are Made
AOG is a brand of RH Peterson Co., the company behind Fire Magic and Real Fyre gas logs. AOG grills are engineered, fabricated and assembled in City of Industry, California, in the same factory that builds Fire Magic grills. If you want a gas grill made in the USA, AOG is the one of these two brands that qualifies. See our made in USA grills guide for every American made brand we carry.
Blaze Outdoor Products was founded in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, in 2012. Blaze grills are manufactured overseas and assembled in the US. That is how Blaze keeps prices low while still using 304 stainless steel and cast stainless burners, and it is why our Blaze listings do not carry a made in USA label.
For a deeper look at each brand, read our American Outdoor Grill review and our Blaze grill reviews.
The Lineups Side by Side
AOG makes two built-in series, the T-Series and L-Series, in 24, 30 and 36 inches. Blaze makes four: the BCM (Builder Classic Model) in 25 and 32 inches, the LTE+ and LTE Pro in 32 and 40 inches, and the Professional LUX in 34 and 44 inches. The rows below are drawn to the same scale.
Grills that need no electricity
AOG T
24″
$2,831.40
AOG T
30″
$3,231.90
AOG T
36″
$3,384.90
Blaze BCM
25″
$1,394.10
Blaze BCM
32″
$1,754.10
All five at the same scale. Starting prices for built-in grill heads.
AOG T-Series 30 →AOG T-Series 36 →Blaze BCM 25 →Blaze BCM 32 →
Grills with lights and a rear infrared burner
AOG L
24″
$3,716.10
AOG L
30″
$4,185.00
AOG L
36″
$4,477.50
Blaze LTE+
32″
$2,249.10
Blaze LTE+
40″
$2,699.10
Same scale as the row above. The Blaze LTE Pro uses the same 32 and 40-inch bodies as the LTE+.
AOG L-Series 30 →AOG L-Series 36 →Blaze LTE+ 32 →Blaze LTE+ 40 →
Prices by Size
Starting prices for every built-in gas grill head in both lineups. Blaze sizes run 25, 32 and 40 inches, and AOG sizes run 24, 30 and 36 inches, so each row pairs the closest widths.
Prices on bbqkitchenpros.com, checked November 5, 2026. Blaze also sells the LTE+ with ceramic flame tamers ($2,468.10 at 32 inches), a 316L marine-grade LTE+ 32 ($3,599.10) and the Professional LUX 34 ($3,869.10) and 44 ($4,769.10).
What the price gap means. At 30 to 32 inches, the AOG T-Series costs $1,477.80 more than the Blaze BCM, and both are no-power grills. For the price of an AOG T-Series 30 you can buy a Blaze LTE+ 32 with lights and a rear infrared burner and still have $982.80 left over. What the extra money buys with AOG is a grill made in the USA, Diamond Sear grids and color panel options.
Shop all AOG grills →Shop all Blaze gas grills →
Three Matchups by Price
Comparing series by name puts grills at very different prices side by side. These three matchups compare capacity, size, burner power, features and price at each budget.
1. No Power Needed: AOG T-Series or Blaze BCM
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Who each one is for
Blaze BCM: the lowest price and the most burner power for an island with no outlet. AOG T-Series: an American made grill with Diamond Sear grids, a 36-inch size and color options.
2. Same Budget: AOG T-Series or Blaze LTE+
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Who each one is for
Blaze LTE+: more burners, a rear infrared burner and lights for $685.80 less. AOG T-Series: made in the USA and needs no wiring at all.
3. Full Feature: AOG L-Series or Blaze LTE Pro
Both include a rear infrared burner, a rotisserie kit and lights inside the hood. For a step up again, the Blaze Professional LUX 34 moves to 18,000 BTU cast H-burners and 12mm hexagonal rods, with a rotisserie kit included, from $3,869.10.
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Who each one is for
Blaze LTE Pro: more cooking power and a digital thermometer for less. AOG L-Series: American manufacturing, a 24-inch size and a design you can color match to your island.
Shop AOG L-Series 36 →Shop Blaze LTE Pro 32 →Shop Blaze LTE Pro 40 →Shop Blaze Pro LUX 34 →
Specs and prices from the product listings on bbqkitchenpros.com, checked November 5, 2026. AOG ignition per the AOG press release of April 29, 2026.
Where the Grills Differ
Both brands build their grills from 304 stainless steel and offer built-in and freestanding versions. These are the parts that set them apart.
Burners
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✓What it means for you: Blaze puts out more heat at each width. Both brands cover their burners for life.
Cooking grids
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✓What it means for you: Both sear well. Blaze grids carry a lifetime warranty; AOG grids are covered for 15 years.
Rotisserie
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✓What it means for you: The least expensive way to get a rear infrared burner here is the Blaze LTE+ 32 at $2,249.10. The least expensive way to get the burner and kit together is the Blaze LTE Pro 32 at $3,329.10.
Lights
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✓What it means for you: Blaze knob lights show at a glance which burners are on. The AOG light bar is the only color lighting in this comparison.
Ignition
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✓What it means for you: Both light from the knob. Blaze covers ignition parts for 1 year and AOG for 2.
AOG Panel Colors
In April 2026, AOG added eight custom panel colors for the L-Series and T-Series: Forge Black, Heritage White, Smokehouse Gray, Harbor Teal, Frontier Green, Founders Blue, Torchlight Yellow and Patriot Red. Blaze grills come in stainless steel only. On built-in grill heads, the color panel versions are priced within a few dollars of stainless, such as $4,475.36 for an L-Series 36. On carts they cost $207.00 to $252.90 more.
AOG L-Series 36 built-in in four of the eight panel colors.
Patriot Red →Harbor Teal →Frontier Green →Founders Blue →
Warranty Compared
From the Blaze and AOG warranty terms on our product pages. Blaze requires registration within 30 days and does not cover labor.
Blaze offers longer coverage on the stainless parts, and AOG offers longer coverage on ignition and electronics, the parts most likely to need service on any gas grill.
Freestanding Grills on Carts
Both brands sell every series on a stainless cart, so you can start grilling on a patio now and build an island later. Blaze carts start at $2,023.20 for the BCM 25. AOG carts start at $4,310.10 for the T-Series 24.
Blaze Freestanding Grills
BCM 25 on cart
$2,023.20
BCM 32 on cart
$2,428.20
LTE Pro 32 on cart
$4,048.20
LTE Pro 40 on cart
$4,498.20
Blaze carts shown at the same height so you can compare widths.
BCM 25 cart →BCM 32 cart →LTE+ 32 cart →LTE+ 40 cart →LTE Pro 40 cart →
The LTE+ on a cart is $2,923.20 for 32 inches and $3,418.20 for 40 inches.
AOG Freestanding Grills
AOG T-Series carts, shown at the same height. No electricity needed.
T-Series 24 cart →T-Series 30 cart →T-Series 36 cart →
AOG L-Series carts, shown at the same height. Rotisserie kit and LED light bar included.
L-Series 24 cart →L-Series 30 cart →L-Series 36 cart →
Cutouts and Installation
Cutouts in inches, from the product listings on bbqkitchenpros.com.
The two brands do not share cutouts. Blaze grills need a deeper opening, 21 1/4 inches compared with 19 1/2 for AOG, so a Blaze will not drop into an existing AOG opening without rework. If your countertop overhangs the cabinet, AOG also needs a wider notch for the control panel: 28 1/2, 34 1/2 or 40 3/4 inches. In a combustible island, plan for an insulating liner or jacket: AOG liners start at $944.01 for the 24, and Blaze insulated jackets start at $539.10 for the 25.
Which Should You Buy?
Blaze BCM
The lowest price for a built-in with cast burners and a lifetime warranty, from $1,394.10. No power needed.
Blaze LTE+
Lights and a rear infrared burner from $2,249.10, less than any AOG grill.
Blaze LTE Pro
Rotisserie kit, digital thermometer and 70,000 BTU at 40 inches from $3,689.10.
AOG T-Series
A grill made in the USA with no power needed, in 24, 30 or 36 inches, from $2,831.40.
AOG L-Series
Made in the USA with rotisserie, hood lights, an LED light bar and eight panel colors, from $3,716.10.
Still comparing?
See how AOG stacks up against its sister brand in our AOG vs Fire Magic comparison, or compare Blaze series in Blaze LTE+ vs BCM.
Pros and Cons
Blaze
Pros
- ✓Lowest prices of the two brands
- ✓Cast stainless burners on every model
- ✓More BTU at each width
- ✓Lifetime warranty on grids, valves and stainless parts
- ✓Sizes up to 40 inches, or 44 with the Professional LUX
Cons
- •Manufactured overseas, assembled in the US
- •Ignition and electronics covered for 1 year
- •Stainless only, no color options
- •LTE+ rotisserie kit costs extra
American Outdoor Grill
Pros
- ✓Made in the USA, in the same factory as Fire Magic
- ✓Diamond Sear grids
- ✓Eight panel colors
- ✓L-Series includes rotisserie, hood lights and a LED light bar
- ✓2 years on ignition and electronics
Cons
- •Costs more at every size
- •Tubular burners and 50,000 BTU maximum
- •Grids covered for 15 years and valves for 10
- •No size above 36 inches
Ready to shop?
For the most features for the money, start with the Blaze LTE+ 32 or LTE Pro 40. For an American made grill, start with the AOG L-Series 36. No outlet at the island? Look at the Blaze BCM or AOG T-Series.
Questions Owners Ask
Are Blaze grills made in the USA?
No. Blaze grills are manufactured overseas and assembled in the US. Blaze Outdoor Products was founded in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, in 2012.
Who makes AOG grills?
AOG grills are made by RH Peterson Co. in City of Industry, California, in the same factory that builds Fire Magic grills.
Is Blaze or AOG better?
Blaze gives you more burner power and a longer warranty on stainless parts for less money. AOG gives you a grill made in the USA, Diamond Sear grids, color panel options and longer coverage on ignition and electronics.
Which is cheaper, Blaze or AOG?
Blaze. The Blaze BCM 25 starts at $1,394.10 and the AOG T-Series 24 starts at $2,831.40. At about the same price as an AOG T-Series, Blaze sells the LTE+ with lights and a rear infrared burner.
Do Blaze grills come with a rotisserie kit?
The LTE Pro and Professional LUX include one. The LTE+ has the rear infrared burner, but the kit is sold separately for $239 (32 inches) or $249 (40 inches). The BCM has no rear burner.
Do Blaze and AOG grills need electricity?
The AOG T-Series and Blaze BCM need no power. The AOG L-Series needs a 120V, 20 amp circuit, and the Blaze LTE+ and LTE Pro need a 110V plug for their lights.
Can a Blaze grill replace an AOG grill in the same cutout?
Not without changes. Blaze cutouts are 21 1/4 inches deep and AOG cutouts are 19 1/2 inches deep, and the widths differ at every size.
What colors do AOG grills come in?
Stainless steel or eight panel colors: Forge Black, Heritage White, Smokehouse Gray, Harbor Teal, Frontier Green, Founders Blue, Torchlight Yellow and Patriot Red. Blaze grills come in stainless only.
What is the difference between the Blaze LTE+ and LTE Pro?
Both have 4 or 5 cast burners at 14,000 BTU each and a 10,000 BTU rear infrared burner. The LTE Pro adds 12mm hexagonal grids, a digital control panel, a multipurpose warming rack and an included rotisserie kit. See our Blaze LTE vs LTE+ guide for the earlier models.
