Buying guide
Napoleon Rogue PRO-S 525
vs Prestige 500
Choose your grill by cooking space, equipment and warranty.
The short answer
Which Napoleon grill should you choose?
Start with Rogue PRO-S 525 if…
You want a well-equipped four-burner grill in a narrower cart. Rogue PRO-S 525 gives you stainless-steel grids and infrared cooking stations, with the option to add a rotisserie kit later.
Explore Rogue PRO-S 525Choose Prestige 500 if…
You expect to cook on a rotisserie regularly and value the included kit, roll-top lid and longer coverage on key components. Prestige 500 puts more of that ownership package in the box.
Explore Prestige 500We compare the current stainless-steel propane Rogue PRO-S 525 and standard Prestige 500, both with infrared side and rear burners. Prestige Connected and Prestige PRO have different equipment.
Two ways to build the meal
See the cooking stations and cart layout.
Both grills let you sear at the infrared side station while food on the main surface cooks over a gentler burner. The open-lid views also show the warming-rack position, cabinet access and space around each cooking area.
Rogue PRO-S 525
The folding side shelf helps reduce the stored footprint when the grill is cool and not in use.
Prestige 500
The roll-top lid opens within a lower overall height, and the warming rack stows away when you want it out of the way.
See how the Rogue PRO-S cooking stations and cart work together.
Compare what matters
Cooking space, equipment and dimensions.
Both have four main burners and similar primary cooking space. The useful differences are the supplied equipment, grid construction, cart footprint and warranty.
| Buying decision | Rogue PRO-S 525 | Prestige 500 |
|---|---|---|
| Main cooking surface, width × depth | 28.75 × 18 in | 28 × 17.75 in |
| Main burners | Four stainless-steel burners | Four stainless-steel burners |
| Stainless-steel WAVE grids | 7.5 mm | 8.5 mm |
| Infrared cooking equipment | Side searing burner and rear burner; rotisserie kit sold separately | Side searing burner and rear burner; heavy-duty rotisserie kit included |
| Overall width × depth | 60 × 25 in | 65.5 × 26 in |
| Height with lid open | 63 in | 58 in |
| Coverage on stainless grids and tube burners | 15 years limited | Lifetime limited |
Compare the complete setup
Budget for the grill and the equipment you will use together. For Rogue PRO-S 525, include the compatible rotisserie kit in that total if spit-roasting is on your list. The shopping cards below show the live prices of the two grill configurations.
The Hearth Outpost view
Our take, and what owners say.
Rogue PRO-S 525
Ratings cover the broader Napoleon Rogue family.
We would keep the Rogue PRO-S 525 on the shortlist when patio width and the total purchase budget matter most. Its cart is narrower, while the main cooking surface remains generous. For someone who mainly grills directly and only occasionally wants to spit-roast, we would choose the cooking accessories individually rather than pay for a package they may rarely use.
What owners say
Owners praise cooking results, quick warm-up and useful patio sizing. Some describe a sticky thermometer, ignition trouble or difficulty reaching support. Scratched deliveries and assembly disappointments also appear, making an early parts check and careful setup worthwhile.
Prestige 500
Ratings cover the broader Napoleon Prestige family.
We would spend more on the Prestige 500 when rotisserie cooking is part of the routine and the grill will be a long-term fixture on the patio. The included kit and longer coverage on major components strengthen that case. We would first make sure the wider cart leaves comfortable working room; more equipment is only useful when the setup suits your space.
What owners say
Owners praise quick heating and satisfying cooking results. Searing, rotisserie cooking and useful lighting add to the appeal on equipped models. Assembly, cart fittings and replacement parts also come up, so check the delivered hardware and choose the configuration around the features you will actually use.
Fit and fuel
Measure the space you cook in, not just the parking spot.
Allow room to work
The Prestige cart is 5.5 inches wider in this comparison. Picture someone using the side burner, opening the cabinet and standing beside the grill with a tray. The Rogue’s folding side shelf can help with storage, but a stored footprint is not the space needed while cooking.
Check the lid and the surroundings
The Prestige needs less vertical height with its lid open, despite its wider cart. Overall dimensions are not safety clearances. Use the matching manual for overhead restrictions, combustible clearances and the position of nearby structures.
Choose the fuel before the finish
The configurations linked here use propane. Natural-gas versions are separate purchases. Choose the grill for the supply available at your patio; do not assume a propane model can simply be converted later. These are freestanding cart grills, not built-in grill heads.
Included versus optional
What comes with each grill?
Rogue PRO-S 525
- Four-burner main cooking system with stainless-steel WAVE grids
- Infrared side searing burner and infrared rear burner
- Warming rack, cart and folding side-shelf design
The rotisserie kit is a separate accessory. Choose the kit listed for this current Rogue model if you plan to use the rear burner for spit-roasting.
Prestige 500
- Four-burner main cooking system with thicker stainless-steel WAVE grids
- Infrared side searing burner and infrared rear burner
- Heavy-duty rotisserie kit
- Stow-away warming rack, cart and roll-top lid
The rotisserie kit is supplied with this configuration. A fitted cover and other cooking accessories are separate additions.
Choose accessories for the exact grill configuration. A nominal width alone does not establish compatibility; the product page identifies the available options.
Shop the ranges
Continue with the exact configuration.
The cards below match the stainless-steel propane configurations compared here. Prices update from the selected grills; choose a different fuel or finish on the product page if needed.
Warranty and product documents
Rogue PRO-S 525
Coverage differs by component. The table below follows the warranty supplied with this model.
- Hood
- 15 Years
- Stainless Steel Lid
- 15 Years
- Porcelain Enamel Lid
- 15 Years
Prestige 500
Lifetime coverage on the listed structural parts, stainless grids and tube burners; other components have separate terms.
- Hood
- Lifetime
- Stainless Steel Lid
- Lifetime
- Porcelain Enamel Lid
- Lifetime
Before you order
Before ordering: fuel, fit and delivery.
Let’s choose around the way you cook.
Tell us what you grill, which fuel you have and how much patio space is available. We can help compare the two configurations and the accessories worth adding.
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Common questions
Napoleon Rogue PRO-S 525 and Prestige 500 FAQs.
Do both grills include a rotisserie?
Both have a rear infrared burner. The Prestige 500 includes the heavy-duty rotisserie kit; the Rogue PRO-S 525 does not include the kit as standard equipment.
What warranty comes with each grill?
The current Rogue manual provides 15-year limited coverage on the listed grill components. Prestige adds lifetime coverage on several major components, including stainless-steel cooking grids and tube burners. The full documents explain the terms for each.
Can these cart grills become built-in grills?
Choose a purpose-designed built-in model for an island project. The measurements here describe freestanding carts and do not establish an island cutout or built-in installation approval.