Weber BBQ Grill Dealer ~ Gas, Charcoal, Electric, Portable

In 2018 we repeated these tests, with the then-new Weber Spirit II E-310 and our upgrade pick at the time, the Weber Genesis II E-310 (predecessor to our current upgrade pick). When comparing the two materials—without taking anything else into consideration—cast iron holds more heat, so it will leave darker sear marks on your food than stainless steel. But the difference is minimal, especially if you’re not doing a side-by-side comparison of the two. Some folks think cast-iron grates distribute heat better across the grilling surface than stainless steel. But in our research we found that the design and the materials that make up the grilling system (firebox, burners, burner hoods) are what determine heat distribution.

There you'll see the ambient temperature, as observed by its very accurate built-in thermometer, and monitor the temperature of your food via the two included probe thermometers. The app doesn't allow you to alter the flame, one of the few drawbacks to the EX-325S. For an electric grill that weber charcoal grill performs great wherever there is a power outlet, choose the Q 1400 from Weber. This compact but mighty electric grill delivers great flavor and doesn’t require propane or charcoal. Instead, plug the unit into an electrical outlet, adjust the temperature setting, and then get ready to grill.

The large vents on both the base and the lid made it easy to squelch the charcoals without extinguishing them. We only wish that the vent tabs were insulated, as they became impossible to touch with bare hands once the grill was hot. Weber is well-known as the inventor of the charcoal grill (after all, it is part of the company’s weber bbq,weber gas grill logo), so it stands to reason that the company’s charcoal grills would be among the most highly regarded on the market. Look carefully at each description to be sure you get what you're looking for. If you plan to use your grill to flip a few burgers occasionally, stick with a less expensive or smaller gas grill model.