Although it tops our list of portable grills, the 31-pound, 3.2 cubic-foot frame of the Q 1200 is best suited to your tailgate, apartment patio, or as part of your RV setup. Like any gas grill, the Weber Q 2200 needs to be cleaned after each use, but it’s incredibly easy to do. Once the grill cooled down a bit after cooking, I used my wire brush to clean food and grease off the grates. Everything came off the porcelain-enameled cast iron easily, especially because the grates were still a bit warm. An improved porcelain enamel finish extends the life of the 189-square-inch cast iron grate for long-term use.
If you’re looking for the most portable grill and don’t need as much cooking space, the Q1200 can fit the bill. If you need more cooking space and are willing to deal with a bit more heft, the Q2200 provides nearly 100 more square inches of cooking space. But weighing grilling performance — the sum total of output power, control, cooking area, and wind resistance — against the minor setbacks related to portability, and this grill is well worth its price tag. Like all Weber products we’ve tested, the popularity of the brand is backed by quality service and sales, with replacement parts being widely available.
Not changed is the 189 square inches of cooking space offered, push button ignition, infinite control burner value, cast aluminum lid and body and a glass-reinforced nylon body. The portable bbq 1200 is our favorite portable grill for efficient meals. An easy-to-read, integrated thermometer helps you accurately track temperature, and fold-out side tables offer plenty of space for your BBQ tools. While its weight and lack of latching lid make it less than ideal for carrying into remote picnic sites, the Weber Q 1200 is the ideal companion for road tripping and car-camping.
They both accept both the 14.1oz and 16.4oz disposable propane bottles. This is far more cost-effective and won’t leave you running out of propane halfway through cooking a meal. Ideal for cooking hotdogs, hamburgers, chicken, steaks, and veggies.
He packed up the grill in the bed of his truck, and while he was surprised at its weight—which is more than 40 pounds—he really liked that it felt sturdy and durable. Using the grill, he was able to cook easily for himself and four coworkers, and they all agreed that the burgers and hot dogs came out great. Like a kid on Christmas, I couldn’t help but try out the weber genesis 2 2200 the day I got it. I had leftover ground beef in the fridge, so I decided to grill up a burger for dinner.
Split grates simplify cleaning and allow the use of optional accessories like a griddle over one side of the burner. The Q 1000 Portable Gas Grill features quick and easy push-button ignition to get the party started as soon as you’re ready. With an MSRP of $269, the weber genesis 2 2200 Gas Grill is definitely one of the more expensive portable gas grills you can buy. However, it’s also one of the largest and most powerful on the market. Given its extremely sturdy construction and large cooking surface, I think it’s a worthwhile purchase for anyone who regularly grills on the go—or those looking for a simple yet capable grill for their yard.