Are infrared grills like Char-Broil's Amplifire better?

Reviewers are split. Community testers praise infrared for reducing flare-ups and locking in moisture, and several long-time owners call their Char-Broil the best grill they've used. But high-trust threads also flag uneven heating with all burners on and grates that clog and are tedious to clean, so it's a feature with real trade-offs rather than a clear upgrade.