Equipment Review: Best Gas Grills Under $500 & Our Testing Winner
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We tested six gas grills priced under $500 to find the best grill:
Weber Spirit E-310 Gas Grill
Char-Broil Commercial Series 4-Burner Gas Grill
Dyna-Glo 5-Burner Propane Gas Grill with Side Burner and Rotisserie Burner
Nexgrill 4 Burner Liquid Propane Gas Grill
Broil King Baron 440
KitchenAid 3 Burner Gas Grill & Side Burner
It doesn’t matter how powerful a grill is. If it can’t distribute and hold the heat where you want it, your food will suffer.
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WINNING TRAITS OF A GOOD GAS GRILL
- Extra flame tamer bars between burners to help spread out heat
- Cast-iron grates, which transfer heat best
- Well-built cookbox with tight-sealing lid and few vents
- Lid that shuts tightly to retain heat and opens wide so smoke isn’t directed toward your face
- Large-capacity cooking grate so food is not crowded
- Sturdy construction
WHAT WE EXAMINED
BURNERS: Gas grills heat via perforated tubes called burners that emit flames when ignited. Grills are described by their number of burners, though we found that this did not correlate with performance or capacity.
GRATES: The grill grates are made of either cast iron or stainless steel.
SIZE OF MAIN COOKING GRATE AND HEAT OUTPUT: Manufacturers typically list the combined total square inches, including warming racks and side burners. More usefully, we list the dimensions of the main cooking grate and how many 4-inch burgers each can fit. Similarly, we only list the BTU (British Thermal Units-a measure of heat output per hour) numbers of the main burner.
FEATURES: Some grills offer more extra features than others.
GRILLING: We grilled hamburgers and steaks over direct heat, looking for distinct grill marks, well-browned crusts, and moist interiors. We mapped the heat pattern of each grill by covering its preheated surface with white bread slices and examining the toast.
INDIRECT COOKING: We prepared pulled pork, keeping the grill at 300 degrees for more than 4 hours. Thermocouples confirmed whether lid thermometers were accurate. We rated the pork on smoky flavor and tender, moist texture.
DESIGN: Grills received higher marks if their designs made it easier to set them up and cook.
DURABILITY: Models that were hard to roll; lost wheels, doors, or other parts; or showed greater wear and tear received lower scores.
CLEANUP: We rated whether grates were easy to scrub clean and whether grills had secure, large grease trays and catch pans that were easy to reach.
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thank you for actually reviewing grills, not just pasting commercials together!
Best explanation of how grills should work and what makes a good grill.Thank you.
I has just explained most of that to the Mrs, but she’ll get a better comprehension with the examples illustrating the terms than my hand-swinging gestures! This onlyfalls short of the mark for me:
1st: I want to compare grills between $500 and $1000
2nd: I think this would be hard to quantify, but grills, even nice ones like this, tend to rust and warranties don’t cover that - the makers want them to be replaced after their short warranties expire. Body panels, wheels and mounting plates, doors, hinges, the covers (lids?) and their pivot mechanisms, not to mention - oh I shall, the heat spreaders and burn tubes, firebox components, lids again…are all of the parts available completely, and outside of China?
My point is, why spend ~$400 to $500 on a grill whose life is carefully calculated to be 1 to 3 years? Why not* get a $250 grill and partially cover the excessive vents with heavy aluminum foil (yes foil comes in thicker grades.) ok, that voids any warranty, haha, on a 1 year warrany, and it may make the grill much hotter so adjust cooking times and dial settings lower.
* Do NOT ever do this: you’d risk fire, explosion and earthquake!! No kidding!
It’s time for an update 2023 or 2024.
Ya think
Someone is from south Louisiana!
@@schex9 Mais Ouais, Chère !
so happy to see the winner is the grill I just purchased at target, assembled and season end mark down $349.00 happy camper
second Weber over many many years they do last!
Dan LaChappelle Dang... that is cheap!
That's a great deal.
Watch for end of model sales. I bought my E310 floor model for $250 at HD. The latest model didnt have a door, the tank is visible and only 2 wheels.
@@chieflouie2821 Make sure you register it online with Weber so you get your 10 year warranty. Great deal! Btw, I always tell people that if you are just buy a grill to do some hotdogs and hamburgers, any grill is fine, because grills have horrible resell value (even Webers). So don't expect to get a good chunk of your money back if you try to sell it (yes even Webers). However, we don't buy Webers just for simple Grilling. We buy Webers to do real versatile grilling. We buy Webers to keep!!!
My first Weber gas grill blew away in a tornado or I'd still have it
Have had my Weber for 20 years...still going strong with no problems!
Unfortunately if you purchased a new Weber outside of the summit series, you won’t get anywhere near 20 years of usage.
That's the grill I have. Been using 3 burner Webers for 10 years now and I love em.
I'm not here to talk about brands, but I've cooked with small (3 burner) BBQs, medium (4 burners), and large (6+ burners) BBQs, in the end I always ended up saying the smaller ones cooked better. You just have more control over the heat & cooking pattern. Large cooking areas are obviously fun for big parties, but if you can afford it, the best is to have a small one for when you just cook for your family, and a bigger one for parties.
thank you I was just thinking the same
This channel is fantastic, and I attribute my lack of productivity at work this monday directly on you.
Just bought a Weber Genesis E-310. Replaced the grates with Grill Grates®. Cooked Italian sausages the other day and marinated chicken breasts tonight. Best of those two I've ever made. Sausages cooked evenly and the chicken was so moist and delicious. Up next--burgers and steaks. My thoughts on the Genesis and the Grill Grates? Grilling perfection.
In a previous home I had the 310 S. It had a sear station to one side and worked flawlessly. I currently use a Broil King Signet 300. $100 less. Equal build quality and for my purpose, just as good. I also own a Green Mountain Grill for smoking and a PK grill for searing as well. Sous vide is a great tool to add.
I have had the same weber for 15+ years. Parts are easy to replace per their website -a huge consideration.
Awesome video! Short, sweet, and to the point. No one by one comparison, just a single conclusion overview of what is the best! Love it!
i have a 2001 Weber Genesis Silver. Original burner! Weber still uses the same firebox. cant beat it
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Correct! One time WEBER, and you never need to buy another again grill in your life...
I’ve got one also. Always been stored in my garage. That being said, the metal box around the igniter is pretty much gone. I have some chipping and peeling under the lid. And the right side is hotter than the left. Possibly because the ignition box is gone and there’s more of a flame on that right side. All in all it’s been great! But I think it’s time for a new one.
I loved webers smokers and it all made sense but buying their gas grills I just didn't see the difference until this video. Thank you for not making this a commercial and doing a very good explanation. Very well done.
As a previous Traeger+ user, I can honestly say that switching to Asmoke has been a game-changer in my grilling experience. What sets Asmoke apart is the versatility - from grilling, smoking, roasting, baking, and more, it offers an impressive range of cooking options. The precise temperature control, thanks to the FlameTech patent, makes grilling more efficient. I was pleasantly surprised by the unique smoky flavor that the various wood pellets added to my food. Additionally, the convenience of a rechargeable battery offering up to 10 hours of runtime is a major plus, allowing me to grill anywhere, anytime. The app is user-friendly, making remote temperature adjustment and food temperature monitoring a breeze. All in all, Asmoke has truly revolutionized the way I grill. #Asmoke
I just recently cooked a big pork roast for the family on the weber spirit E-310 and wow did it perform a treat as the crackling and meat turned out just superb and that was my first outing with this new bbq but i kept it out of the northerly winds blowing off the Sydney beach where I live and I'm sure that helped do the job
I have +25 yr old webber silver which is very similar to this. Still looks and works great.
This lady has earn herself a subscriber
SIRA063 lol I would say
Second that. She’s pretty darn good and to the point! What a pro!
You are correct and I don't subscribe to many. I do to cowboy Kent Rollins also.
Its not her channel, shes an employee.
"this lady"
uh huh
When are you guys going to do another gas grill test there are so many new ones out there with so much new improvement features you guys do a great video
I have had this grill for years and love it to bits. Use to grill on shitty char broils which broke every ten seconds but the weber can take a beating and still come out on top.
I have a nexgrill. It heats unevenly front to back and drains grease poorly due to it being flat around the pan opening. Thanks for this vid. I now know what to look for better next time I need to buy. I do give credit to the nexgrills rustproofing. 4 years outside in ma with no cover and zero rust.
I went griddle top grill. Got the Members Mark Peo Series griddle for $299 delivered free to my door. You won’t find a higher quality made grill for the value anywhere with any brand. Great purchase!
Just bought the Weber Spirit II E310 with improved vaporizer bars, and GS4 engine,
I bought this Webber grill 3 yrs ago!! I did my homework and researched and came to my own conclusion. I love this grill! Everything ATK said about it is true, believe it or not. I'm a faithful ATK viewer and I swear by their recommendations.
+Marsha Border I've been cross-shopping smaller grills ever since they started showing up in stores this spring, and I was about 90% sure I was going to end up with the Spirit 210 for many the reasons this video mentioned. Just waiting for SOME kind of sale...
I have been rebuilding and salving grills and can tell a good one from a bad one but you just brought my education up to a new level. Thanks you are great!
Thank you! I've been trying to decide on a grille for a couple of months, struggling through Consumer Reports reviews are don't really address how things actually cook, and poorly-made videos by fan boys for certain brands. Your video finally showed exactly how you tested the grilles, and what the results were. Since I don't cook red meat very often, I don't care about sear marks - I want consistent cooking for chicken, veggies and fish...the Weber Spirit E-310 will be the one I purchase.
Thank you for that explanation. I just bought a Signateur 5 burner Grill at Costco. I'll give it some time before I make a final decision. It's got one very large flavor bar. I now know what to look for so, thank you.
I'm looking to buy the same grill, would appreciate some feedback.
Thanks!
Been using the same CharBroil Masterflame 8000 since 1995. I just replace the grate, burner, and vaporizer shield every few years. It works best with ceramic briquettes as it was designed for. I will continue to use it until I can't get parts anymore. It's been THAT good. I think the secret to even temperature is the ceramic briquettes. They reflect heat in every direction. I don't know why they stopped using them, but you can put them in any gas grill and get better results.
Awesome review! I love that you used a scientific process and seemed to come to an unbiased conclusion. Thank you for the information.
U saved me 50+ years of family advice in what and why to buy.
Well done - I really appreciate it when folks provide realistic details and facts around how these do and don't work.
Another great review, thanks. I hope you can do one for the higher end gas grills, I'm thinking the Weber Genesis is the top grill.
Weber should applaud you senorita!! I had a different Gas grill in my cart for p/u. I literally removed it from order and purchased the Weber. Thank you for a VERY informative video!!!
It's a Weber, what did you expect? I've had my Weber Grill for over 12 years and it still works great! Boy do you get what you pay for this world!
Hell yeah! I've never gone back!
@Tony Brown Its only overpriced if you are just an occasional hamburger and hotdog type of person (or vegan alternative) . Maybe you grill 1-2 times a year. But some of us grill a lot more than that and we like to mix it up like slow roasting a whole bird on rotisserie over a Thanksgiving.
Expensive grills are nice, but you can get great results from cheaper grills. You just have to know how to use them. You can make improvements to a cheap grill for little money. Closing off some of those heat and smoke robbing vents is easy with heavy duty foil. Foil is great for closing gaps. "Flavor diffusers" are typically made of cheap crap metal which don't last for very long. Have some real ones made at a fab shop - they have tons of scrap that will work and they last forever. My massive CharBroil has been serving me for 25 years now. I paid $110 back then. I can cook 8 big T-bones at once. The biggest issue is finding quality grates big enough when I need a replacement. It cooks great food and I know it like a best friend. I have thought about a replacement though...but it's hard to let go.
well done. direct, simple, easy to understand. I like her style. Thanks!
Well, look at that. I got the right grill. I do love that thing, and it is so efficient on gas! My parents got their genesis e-330 like 6 years ago and it has been amazing so I figured I would follow suit and get another Webber.
The current version of the E-310 is now $630! Thanks 2022!! :)
Thank you for your. Lecture on what we should look for in a grill
Because of that wonderful review my partner and I bought a Weber eo210. We weren’t aware about the burners and the vent issue. It’s smaller but cooks wonderful too. Thank you for teaching me something new :)
This is the best video about grilling ever created
Subscribed!
Based on this review, I bought an old school (used ) Weber with front to back burners. Thanks. You are brilliant!
my first two grills were Charbroils that I reconditioned myself and they were always flimsy and parts burnt up quickly. My Weber seems a lot more durable.
I just got rid of a 4 burner Stainless Charbroil Commercial Series - I had it for 10 years replacing the internals 4 or 5 times. It never really cooked well, hot spots, burgers and steaks were burnt on the outside and rare on the inside. I could not justify the price tags of the better brands.but finally took the dive before seeing this video. My Spirit E-310 is set to arrive on Friday, can't wait!
This is really very informative and I now know something about flavorizer bars and its use.
Best explanation and testing , great work. i have a gas grill and has an extra burner above grates in the back and dont know whats for:
Thank you. Great review. Very informative. I just bought Weber Spirit II E-210. I love it! Big ups to you and your team for helping me with my decision. Your reviews were right on the money. I highly recommend anyone considering buying a grill to buy this one.
The E-210 II was the second-place winner in the most-recent test; they wrote, "All the updated features in the three-burner Weber Spirit II are also found in the new two-burner version, the E-210. While this model’s cookbox and wingspan are a bit smaller overall, its cooking grate is just 2 inches narrower and has the same depth as on the three-burner model. That means a similar-size grate has one fewer burner, which makes this model a bit underpowered by comparison. However, we were able to accomplish all the same cooking tasks as on the larger three-burner grill with good results. While we prefer the greater firepower of the larger model, the two-burner option is less expensive by $100 and a bit more compact if space is at a premium."
i just had my E310 spirit grill delivered yesterday. it seems i have made a good decision on its purchase.
GERALD MILLER hows it been since?
@@Allstin the one thing i don't like is when you raise the hood the temperature drops pretty fast. i have to turn things over fast or baste them quickly.it takes 20 to 30 minutes to heat up too. i may buy a charcoal grill later.
gerald miller didn’t realize those downsides, bummer. I was hoping for a propane grill in the 300ish range. Like the spirit 210 series (which is slightly above). But we’ll see!
Came here knowing I just needed to buy a grill for my husband knowing nothing about them....I now feel like a pro at bbq grills . Thank you!
one video and found all answers ..thank you vmuch..
Thanks for the thorough review. The Weber is a good choice, but I recommend the Vermont Castings three-burner grill. Mine has the features of the Weber, and after close to 20 years the only “repair” I have had to do is to replace the flavorizers and drip pan. It still looks great (blue enamel lid), has the original grates and burners ... and the igniter still works! By the way, I’d advise against buying any grill at a big box store.
why do you advise against the big box stores ?
my dad has that blue-enameled VC. But he got it at a home depot, probably around 20 years ago.
Nice review but.... I have a cheapie grill with hot spots in a few places. I love this as I'm able to move thicker and thinner pieces of meat around among those spots to get them all done at the same time.
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Very in-depth educational video I'm just starting 2 Grill will gas grills and need to know as much as I can. I'm subscribing because you never know I like the way they did it without a whole lot of house music playing in the background and they showed some little examples and stuff like that not bad
Just a tip -- spend the extra money for a Weber Genesis. Made in the USA, you can count on good service for 20 years, or more. The Spirit models are Weber's budget models, made in China. I have multiple Weber grills. The oldest I bought in 1995. Weber's customer service is second to none. I can still get parts for my 22-year-old Weber grill.
surprisingly I have used this grill at a friends house. I found that it cooked food much better than my own gas webber. I would like to add that I mostly use gas grills as im in it for the quick direct cook of things. You should do some research into replacement parts. Especially the grill grate and the heat diffusers. These things rust out quickly and you either have to pay as much as the whole grill costs or they dont make something that fits.
I have been assembling barbecues for Home Depot for 10 years. When I bought a barbecue, I bought a Weber. No regrets.
Fantastic thorough review. We have a 10+ year old Weber Genesis still going strong.
I had a Weber gas grill. those flavor bars can get burnt on grease build up on them which creates lots of problems Primarily low heat and due to the fact that it also has low BTU output it is difficult to self clean. How ever I purchased a Weber Performance Charcoal grill approximately 8 years ago it has gas ignition and takes the same amount of time to heat up as a gas grill. It the best grill on the market period in my opinion. Weber customer service is also 1st rate .
You can replace them.
I almost made the mistake with a Trager, bought a Weber 410 Genesis instead and glad I did.
Weber uses an aluminum fire box that is thick and sturdy construction while the others use a ceramic coated steel that will rust out over time. Weber also costs more.
Great video and test metrics, but You really should release the results of the tests for each grill so users can pick the one that has the most value to them (instead of just announcing the 'best one'), because the price difference in these grills is significant (some costing almost 300% more than others).
I'm so glad to have seen this video after ordering the Weber Spirit E-310 last night with much indecision. I've been using cheaper grills and have never really been happy with the outcome. Anxiously awaiting its delivery on Friday!
hows ur weber spirit e310 so far happy?
@@janmichaelsuarez2996 I love it. I could never get my previous grills as hot as this Weber.
GO WEBER!!! I have 4 grills from weber now and I love every single one of them!!! The quality is just ridiculous!!! Solid and don't rust!
An absolutely brilliant Video. I learned so much! I'm going to try the bread trick. I think my BBQ has too many vents; I'm going to check that also. Keep up the good work.
It is really appreciated down here in NZ.
Ive used sections of crunched up aluminum foil and shoved it in my vents before. works perfect for heat or smoke retention
Excellent presentation, Very helpful. I'm sure your quite the cook as well. Keep the great videos coming. informative and well researched.
Cant over state how much I love this channel!!
Great video! Clear, concise and helpful. Thumbs up 👍🏼
Love your videos, excellent explanation,... Thank you
Can you please do a video on Induction cook top??
ATK is the best at giving you the information about products and what to look for. Where else are you going to get this information. I thought the information about the number vents was extremely interesting. Who knew that the number of flames tamers was so important.
Thanks for all the information!
Watch Craigslist for used gas grills. The better built grills, like Weber, may require a bit of elbow grease to clean up, but will have more life in them, used, then something from Dyna-Glo.
If you watch really closely, you might even be able to get one for nothing! I have two grills, need to sell the little one, both Webers and both were free. The Weber Genesis Silver is the predecessor to ATM's favorite above. Mine is 16 years old and more solid than the two year old Dyna-Glo it replaced. I'm into this little Weber for about $150 including new burners, new drip trays, a can of BBQ paint, a cover, and some seriously upgraded grates from grillgrate.com. I paid $200 for that Dyna-Glo and it lasted about two years. I've had that now 16 year old Weber for 4 years and it's still a great grill and as solid as it was when I got which was as solid as it was when it was originally purchased!
My new free grill is a Weber Summit S-670. It is in perfect condition, is only about 2 years old, and is currently for sale for about $2500 at some of the big box stores. I'm into it for the gas to go get it, some degreaser, and some disposable drip tray liners. I may upgrade the grates to the same ones I did the little Weber in the not to distant future but it's working beautifully.
And, including the garbage Dyna-Glo, I've spent less that $500 on grills over the last 5 years.
I know what you mean. My neighbor threw away his 6 burner Charbroil grill. The grease pan was rusted out and some burners didn’t work. I bought replacement parts online. It runs like new now.
I have an infra red Grillmaster and in my opinion, gas grills suck. So I have a $550 gas grill, a Black stone griddle and The Big Green Egg. I have used the gas grill at least 4 times in the past two years. Has a nice cover though.
I've owned that Weber for 5 years now. Still going strong.
I LIKE THIS LADY! Best video on the internet as of me typing this. Don't know if what she said is correct,
thanks so much for this video I love Webber grills but never owned a really good quality one and now I can but I live in Canada and while YOUR grills are under $500 mine maybe 6-700$
Great review and well thought out testing!
This video is for the discontinued Weber Spirit which was replaced several years ago by the Spirit II.
Bought one at Target a few days ago for $225+tax (yes, 50% off at victor ny target...). It was an impulse buy because it seemed like a good price without doing research. This video reaffirmed my decision and I'm excited to put this thing together and start using it!
Hi folks at AM Test Kitchen.
I really love your videos.
But i need an update of this review.
Can you please update with a new video for 2022? Please
That's a great review. The price however is out of my league.
I can appreciate that, though as a longtime Weber owner, I would like to say, if you can, that you should consider taking a little time to save up for one, because they really are well built, easy to maintain and will easily last 10 years, if not more. 🙂
In 2021 they are now 569 but I got one for the sale price of 519.
I had just explained most of that to the Mrs in conversation about how propane grills work, but she’ll get a better comprehension with the examples illustrating the terms than from my hand-swinging gestures! This review only falls short of the mark for me:
1st: I want to compare grills between $500 and $1000
2nd: grills, even nice ones like this, tend to rust and warranties don’t cover that - the makers want them to be replaced after their short warranties expire. Body panels, wheels and mounting plates, doors, hinges, the covers (lids?) and their pivot mechanisms, not to mention - oh I shall, the heat spreaders and burn tubes, firebox components, lids again…are all of the parts available completely, and outside of China? I think this would be hard to quantify, especially because it would a year or more and ATK would have to act like ‘any user’ instead of the venerable organization. ‘Any user’ hears, ‘Sorry bud, you’re S.O.L.!’ a lot in pursuing a remedy when obsolescence is Designed In!
My point is, why spend ~$400 to $500 on a grill whose life is carefully calculated to be 1 to 3 years? Why not* get a $250 grill and partially cover the excessive vents with heavy aluminum foil (yes foil comes in thicker grades.) ok, that voids any warranty, haha, on a 1 year warrany, and it may make the grill much hotter so adjust cooking times and dial settings lower.
* Do NOT ever do this: you’d risk fire, explosion and earthquake!! No kidding!
What about Napoleon Grills? Have you tested those? Those seem to be well made and give weber a run for their money, I have noticed that weber grills have been feeling flimsy and cheap, this is why I have stay away from them lately. I am looking for a grill that will last me a good 10-20 years, of course I will have to change some parts, but I just want something durable. Just not a weber.
ERVARGAS NYC these were all under $500, don't think any napoleon grill is under $500.
Damn, straight to the point this, Lady is amazing, so detailed. I'm Sold. You have earned a new sub.
excellent video! I'm gonna look on your videos for a more recent one for newer grills, but excellent job with this one! :)
Excellent, informative review. Thank you ATK
Finally someone who knows what they video title says and best bbq information
Excellent review. I don't have the Weber that you recommend but perhaps I'll look out for one. I do have a Costco grill and I'm thinking of modifying the airflow (it probably just needs a bit of aluminum foil and some silicon to close down some holes).
Only problem is the cabinet construction. Due to the "lip" around the bottom, above the covered wheels, moisture and water collect there and eventually rust the entire bottom out. Such a shame. Small design change would have made this grill last years outdoors. Got 3 out of mine. Grills were replaced free of charge after 1.5 years and flavor bars only last about a season. I live in FL so a season is the whole year.
the wife got me a Spirit II E310 grill for Xmas based on a review of grills that she read. winner!
Finally bought a Weber around 5 years ago. My only regret is not getting one sooner.
This exact same model in Spain will cost you 848.053749 USD converted euro to dollar as of today 11/04/2017. Amazing how much gets put on top as profit lol.
Or government tax / tariff on imports.
you have a 21% VAT + tariffs, USA 0%,
We have the $1000 Webber and it's falling apart and doesn't cook evenly. When you open the lid all the heat is lost and it takes a while to get cooking again. The doors are falling off. Well it's been used around 50 times now and it has to be moved 50 feet to the cooking location so that might have something to do with why it fell apart.
I love these review, high quality
The only problem is that Weber puts all their money in the cookbox. I bought this exact Weber Spirit and despite keeping it clean and covering it after each use, the steel walls of the pedestal rotted out in 4 years. Complete junk. How's this for irony? I stuck with Weber and bought the Genesis 3-burner with stainless grates and no enclosed steel pedestal. So far, so good. Also, it seems covering it may be worse as it traps moisture. It's better to leave it exposed to the elements and periodically clean it and wax non heated areas as necessary.
At $499 the Webber is at the very extreme most for a $500 max griller. I would like to know just how much you paid for each of all the other grillers you tested. You do realize you only get what you pay for most of the time. I myself use a pretty cheap Professional dual fuel griller and get top works from it. Its also a three burner gas front to back. The professional griller only cost $350 and is a little on the light scale... but efficient. Is it possible that the cause of great cooking isn't so much the actual construction or cost...but with the simplicity of the 3 burner back to front gas. The charcoal burner side of the Professional is very good also. The lower and raising of the charcoal makes a great difference to. My previous Griller was the E310 and I found it and the Professional dual fuel to be on equal par but worlds apart in price and structure. My Webber was stolen and I couldn't find another here in Mexico to replace it, so this is why I changed to the Professional in the first place.
there are reports of Weber using cheaper material and lower quality in the past few years since they were bought out , sinless 430 instead of 309 or something like that and some less durable, wondering if 3 years later the new models are still holding up? consumer report still has Weber on top , but nexgen from homdedepot is very close under it for 300-400$ 6 burners etc
Just learnt more about grills in 6:36 than in 35 years of existence
great video! most grill reviews have only pics and description
These people are so professional!
weber makes bad ass grills i just love them
I don't need a grill, have no place to put it, and rarely make burgers and stakes, but boy I wanna buy this grill now.