Thus, you can easily tackle all kinds of meat and can even give searing a try. You can call the Q2200 portable if you want but there are no lid latches on the grill, it is a pain to carry and the optional folding cart is incredibly flimsy. Both grills are solidly built but with very different materials.
weber charcoal grill1400 has been designed with all the best materials to prevent rusting, increase durability, better heat retention, and lower maintenance. Such that, the body is made from lightweight cast-aluminum, the cooking grates have been porcelain-coated, and the nylon frame has glass reinforcement. The construction of the grill makes it tough as well as stylish.
After all, if portability is what you are after, you also want to keep things simple. The pared down design is also great for an easier grilling experience, particularly for newbies. I also like that there is a built in thermometer – a hood mounted thermometer, in fact. As with most of these, you do have to be wary of them – they tend to be off by a few degrees in either direction. You will have no problem getting up to 500 Fahrenheit degrees, something that you can expect with larger grills.
For extra protection, the electric cable is about six-foot-long, and it has been grounded to prevent fires. Along with all this, the grill also includes aluminum liner for maximum heat retention. In fact, some of its weight can actually be forgiven due to how well constructed this gas grill is.
Added to this, it comes fully assembled and features infinite burner control for easier maintenance of the grill’s temperature. The Weber Q portable gas grill was invented when Weber realized that many people were moving into the city where they wouldn’t have large backyards. Typically, people moved into apartments and all they had was a balcony for outdoor space. These small portable grills make for a great substitute in limited space as an alternative to a full-size grill. Portable grills are also great for bringing tailgating, to the beach, picnic areas, or campsites.
People are delighted that such a compact grill has serious high heat grilling ability. It has enough of cooking space for a small family and its temperatures are high enough to tackle almost any kind of BBQing that you can imagine. It is also really easy to use and a lot of fun to work with as well. Even as a seasoned BBQ cook, I am still excited by the electronic ignition on this gas grill. If you have ever tried to manually start a fire, even on an electric grill, then you know what a hassle it can be.
The X-Cursion has two burners while the 285 has three burners. The 285 also has two side tables, while the X-Cursion only has one. Moreover, you even get a sliding weber genesis 2 removable catch pan to collect excess grease from the slanted grease plate. This pan is placed at a distance from the heating element for safety as well.
To begin with, the main structure is made from heat resistant reinforced nylon. Then, you have the cast aluminum lid that holds up just as well. Despite its large frame, the Q 1200 only sports 189 square inches of grill space. While this measurement objectively lands in the middle of the grills we tested, it tends to be plenty of room for most travel-cooking needs.
The Weber Q is also a fun house-warming or wedding gift, or a great additional grill for any avid back yard bbq hero. Travel on or off the beaten path, camp in the woods or near the shore. Explore the world with big taste and your Q 1200 portable gas grill by your side.