A good warranty bolsters my confidence in the quality of their product, as they’re willing to put their money where their mouth is. The second to last model to take a look at for Weber E-210 vs E-310 is the Weber Spirit II E Burner Grill. This grill is arguably one of the best value buys of any grill made by any brand, and it’s one of the overall most popular models in the USA.
For charcoal purists, we recommend the Weber Jumbo Joe 18″. Joe Salvaggio of Big Apple BBQ spent two hours explaining the fundamentals of gas-grill design, function, materials, and maintenance. Joe and his brother Tony have run Big Apple BBQ, one of the New York region’s leading grill shops, for over 30 years. The store carries grills from multiple manufacturers, ranging from $400 backyard portables to five-figure custom built-ins. Because Salvaggio is an independent retailer, he was able to speak freely about what he saw as the relative strengths and weaknesses of various designs.
If you need a cheap grill, spend the extra $20 for the Dyna-Glo. 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. We don’t recommend grills with side burners because we don’t think that extra feature is worth the $100-plus markup. As for the dedicated “searing zone,” we don’t think it’s necessary, since we’ve never had trouble grilling steaks and chops with dark brown crusts on either of our picks. We think you’re better off saving over $200 with the Spirit II E-310.
Such grates are also usually more difficult to clean than other surfaces. More than 30 years later, the Genesis line of gas grills was built based on Spirit grills. With a revolutionary cooking system aimed to reduce flare-ups and messy Blackstone Adventure residue and evenly distribute heat. Also, these grills come with larger grilling surfaces with side tables and warming racks. The aforementioned “GS4” grilling system might be the best reason to invest in one of the Spirit II models.
The series has produced grills that are more modest in size than more advanced models, and stripped of bonus features that can confuse newbies. If you’re looking for an affordable grill, the Techwood Smokeless Grill 1500W Indoor Grill will be appealing. Wood pellet grills and smokers will usually be priced well above other grills, due to the fact that they can give food that desirable smoky taste. Electric grills are able to offer even cooking, but they also give you more control over how much heat you’re using. With some pellet grills and smokers, you’ll get consistent temperatures unless the heat controller unit malfunctions.
Both have excellent porcelain-enamelled cooking grates, and boast similar power capacity (26,500 vs. 30,000 BTUs for the E210 and E310 respectively). If cooking space is important to you, then you might prefer theGenesis. However for my money, theSpiritis a better grill at a lower price.