Are griddle combos worth it over a standard grill grate?

Verified-purchase reviewers like griddle and grill-griddle combos for breakfast foods, smash burgers, and one-surface versatility. The trade-offs reviewers flag are weight, seasoning maintenance, and—on budget combos—uneven heat and thin metal. If you mostly cook breakfast and burgers, a flat top like the Blackstone 22-inch is well-liked; if you want grill marks and searing, a grate-based unit is the better fit.