Weber Gas BBQs Spirit, Genesis & Summit Barbecues on Sale

With 424 square inches of primary grilling space, the three-burner Spirit II E-310 can easily accommodate 12 large hamburgers, two whole or cut-up chickens, or a large cut for smoking, like brisket. For instance, you can sear steak or fish on one side of the grill and cook vegetables on lower heat on the other. The Weber Genesis E-335 comes with a 12-year warranty, no rust through/burn through, on the cookbox and lid assembly. The stainless steel burner tubes, Flavorizer bars, and cooking grates are covered by a 10-year warranty, the optional Weber CONNECT components are covered for three years, and all other parts are covered for five years.

And just like the Genesis models, both Spirit models have the same bones—burners, side tables, and overall dimensions. The Spirit Smart Grill connects to Wi-Fi, and it lets you monitor the meat probe through the app. But unlike the Genesis Smart Grill, the Spirit Smart Grill doesn’t monitor the fuel level. A grill that is both durable and easy to repair creates much less waste than a cheapo grill that ends up in the garbage. We chose grills with fireboxes made of cast aluminum because the firebox is a major part of the grill, it’s difficult to replace, and aluminum is resistant to rust and corrosion. Cheaper grills have thin enameled steel fireboxes that are prone to damage and holes from rust.

This is Nexgrills flagship grill when it comes to features and build quality. The Q-Series comes in propane, electric and natural gas options at a variety of BTU levels. Its body is rust-proof cast aluminum and its grates are enameled cast iron. There are a few models under the Q line, but prices generally only climb with higher weber portable grill power levels and for options that come with fold-out side tables. The Genesis offers innovative storage in the form of an under-grill cabinet, which also houses the propane tank. There’s a handy side cabinet located under the side burner for grill tools and additional supplies—a slick use of what would otherwise be wasted space.

But, given that the Spirit II is hundreds of dollars cheaper than the Genesis, it’s a heck of a deal for a high-performing and durable gas grill. These grills, which are compact and light enough to load into the trunk of a car for transport to a campground, park, or tailgating event, offer between 200 and 320 square inches of cooking surface. weber bbq,weber gas grill Its line of charcoal grills ranges from its popular Smokey Joe 14-inch grill up to its 22-inch premium charcoal grill. Weber also makes a charcoal kamado grill, which has a ceramic body, and a charcoal smoker. This two-letter alphabetic code is used to represent the model year on some Weber gas grills, using the word “BLAQKSMIXH” as the key.

It was a little rusty, the access door and legs anyway, but appeared to be in excellent condition otherwise. Beginners will quickly be able to learn the correct damper positions in order to achieve a consistent temperature, as we did. We observed off readings and ended up relying on a secondary thermometer. Two aspects we didn't like are the smaller hood can translate to too-high heat when kept closed, and the built-in thermometer was consistently inaccurate. You'll want to make sure you have a second thermometer on-hand and be prepared for a small learning curve. This one doesn’t, nor did any grill in our test group, so you’ll need to buy one separately.

Easily the largest of Weber’s kettle-shaped grills, the Ranch is overkill for all but Weber brand loyalists that need to make more than 40 burgers at a time. It’s a great portable charcoal grill—or even an ideal at-home option for those with limited space for a grill. It’s usually difficult to control temperature with a small charcoal grill, but that’s not the case with the Smokey Joe.

In an attempt to a fair comparison, we’ve lined up products from each category by both the manufacturers that hit the market at the same place. Let’s have a look at how these grills fare against products of their caliber. Whilst it's hard to beat the fun of cooking over charcoal, there are many advantages to a gas BBQ, primarily convenience. You can fire up and be ready to cook on a Gas BBQ from Weber in a matter of minutes.

Since this code scheme was also used for gas grills as early as 2005, it’s likely this code scheme was also used that far back for charcoal grills, too. But the earliest known example I’ve seen is this special edition 18.5? Jim Beam kettle with date code BL from 2012. If you’re looking for a well-built gas grill to sizzle your steaks, the Weber Spirit II E-310 is our top pick for a gas grill.