The tried and true Weber Cooking System is great at providing even heat distribution and minimizing flare ups. The Genesis II features porcelain-enameled cast iron cooking grids. If you would like to upgrade to the 7mm stainless steel rod cooking grids,the Genesis ll Stainless Lid Models are a great upgrade. The grills also has a tuck-away warming rack, that cleverly folds down when you aren’t using it. Lifting the hood, you get the by now familiar Weber porcelain enamel cast iron grates that give you those lovely thick sear marks on your food. There’s also a stainless steel warming rack, adding additional cooking space.
Of all the E-series models we tested, the E-410 delivered the best heating evenness, which means no matter where you place the food, the cooking temperature is the same. That’s important if you want to grill a batch of burgers and serve them all at once. All of the grills in the Genesis II E series have an open cart, a porcelain-enameled portable bbq lid, and porcelain-coated cast-iron grates. Each has an electronic igniter, a fuel guage, a side table, and a 10-year burner warranty. Weber’s other new addition to the Spirit line, the $700 Spirit SP-335, is basically the S-315 with a built-in side burner and a dedicated high-heat searing area on the grill.
It seems that every appliance review has nothing but glowing comments about almost every product, yet you read customer reviews and they are almost universally bad. Weber’s Smart Grilling Hub is a connectivity accessory that mounts to the side of your grill. The way to “connect” the accessory piece is by downloading the Smart Grilling Hub weber charcoal grill app on your phone. The app is Bluetooth connected and will send alerts to your phone, such as temperature readings for four different meat types. It will light quickly, maintain temperature, and be easier to clean than the Spirit, Summit, and other competitive brands. If you are grilling a couple of items, you still have decent features.
Also, please note that Weber simplified the Genesis line up getting rid of the redundant LX series as well as the 2 and 6 burner models. Our R&D department develops high-quality, fairly priced grilling equipment. Carriers that schedule delivery appointments require you to be home for delivery and provide your signature. The delivery is made with a semi-truck with lift gate services, and the shipment is dropped off at the curb. If you authorize the shipping company to leave the delivery without a signature, BBQGuys can’t be held responsible for damages that occur during delivery. This is the third Weber barbecue I,ve bought over the last 25 years.
Although it is not certified as all-weather, we have tested it outdoors in Chicago weather and it has not delaminated in three years, but there is minor fading. The Good-One Open Range is dramatically different from a traditional offset smoker. Napoleon’s 22″ Pro Cart Charcoal Kettle Grill puts a few spins on the familiar kettle design. In fact, the hinged lid with a handle on the front, spins in a rotary motion 180 degrees. It’s hard to beat a Weber kettle, but Napoleon holds its own and adds some unique features to make the 22″ Pro Cart a viable alternative.