Weber charcoal grills are legendary, but their gas grills are faster, more accurate, and more convenient, and Weber’s Flavorizer bars give that rich, smoky flavor you love in charcoal. If you’re in the market for a Weber gas grill, choosing from the different series and models can get a bit confusing. Here is an overview of Weber gas grills, and our top pick for the best grill for the money.
About Weber Grill Model Names
Generally speaking, Weber grill model numbers have either an “E” or an “S” followed by a 3-digit number. For models with an E, they have porcelain-enameled lids, cooking grates, and Flavorizer bars. For models with an S, they have stainless steel lids, Flavorizer bars, and often cooking grates as well. SE and SP models have combinations of steel, porcelain, and enamel components.
Weber Genesis II Series Gas Grills
The Weber Genesis II series grills are Weber’s “standard” backyard barbecue gas grills. The Genesis II grills have the upgraded GS4 grilling system, which is a comprehensive gas grill system, providing upgraded E2i infinity ignitors, unique tapered burners that provide even heat distribution, an upgraded grease management system, and upgraded Flavorizer bars. Genesis II grills are compatible with the Weber iGrill system.
For Genesis II model names, models that are even numbers (310, 330, 410) have an open cart design, while the model number that adds 5 (315, 335) is identical, but with a closed cabinet cart design: the grills and features are otherwise identical.
Overview of Weber Genesis II Models
All Genesis II models have:
- Visible fuel gauge
- A tuck-away warming rack
- Side tables
- Durable all-weather wheels with 2 locking casters
- iGrill compatibility
- Lid thermometer
- Infinite control burner valves
- Stainless steel lid deflectors
- Genesis II E-310 (also available in stainless steel, and with natural gas)
- Main burner BTU per hour input: 39,000
- Total cooking area: Primary area of 513 square inches, warming rack 156, total 669 square inches cooking space
- 3 stainless steel burners
- 6 tool hooks
Genesis II E-330 (also available in natural gas)
- Main burner BTU per hour input: 39,000
- Sear station BTU input: 9,000
- Side burner BTU input: 12,000
- Total cooking area: Primary area of 513 square inches, warming rack 156, total 669 square inches cooking space
- 3 stainless steel burners
- 6 tool hooks
- Genesis II E-410 (also available in natural gas)
- Main burner BTU per hour input: 48,000
- Total cooking area: Primary area of 646 square inches, warming rack 198, total 844 square inches cooking space
- 4 stainless steel burners
- 6 tool hooks
Genesis II E-435 (also available in stainless steel, and with natural gas)
- Main burner BTU per hour input: 48,000
- Sear station BTU input: 9,000
- Side burner BTU input: 12,000
- Total cooking area: Primary area of 646 square inches, warming rack 198, total 844 square inches cooking space
- 4 stainless steel burners
- 6 tool hooks
Genesis II Series Top Pick
The Genesis II E-330 costs a bit more than the E-310, but gives you all the convenience of a side burner and the all-important sear station. They add so much versatility to a grill, enabling you to cook almost any food, and entire meals, from your grill, and multi-task with ease. For those who grill frequently, or who often are cooking on an indoor stovetop and an outdoor grill at the same time, it’s a feature well worth paying extra for.
Weber Spirit Series Gas Grills
The Weber Spirit line of gas grills are designed to be compact and beginner-friendly, perfect for small spaces and smaller gatherings. Models have two or three burners, with compact and folding side tables to keep the footprint small. In the basic Spirit models, the propane tank is housed in a closed cabinet beneath the grill, with a built-in tank scale and indicator, while Spirit II models have an open-cart design that is designed to work with an external tank and tank scale. Weber Spirit II gas grills have the GS4 grilling system and are compatible with the Weber iGrill system.
Overview of Spirit Models
All Spirit models have:
- Built-in lid thermometer
- Infinite control burner valves
- A front-access grease tray with catch pan
- Wheels with two swivel caster and two locking casters
- Tool hooks
- Spirit E-210
- Made of: Porcelain-enameled lid, cooking grates, Flavorizer bars, painted steel door
- Fuel gauge
- Infinite control burner valves
- Main burner BTU input: 26,500
- Total cooking area: 360 primary cooking area, 90 warming area, total of 450 square inches
- 2 stainless steel burners
- 2 stainless steel fold-down side tables
Spirit E-310 (also available in a natural gas version)
- Made of: Porcelain-enameled lid, cooking grates, Flavorizer bars, painted steel door
- Fuel gauge
- Main burner BTU input: 32,000
- Total cooking area: 424 primary cooking area, 105 warming area, total of 529 square inches
- 3 stainless steel burners
- 2 stainless steel side tables
Spirit E-330
- Made of: Porcelain-enameled lid, cooking grates, Flavorizer bars, painted steel door
- Dedicated high-heat searing station
- Side burner can also be used as a table surface
- Fuel gauge
- Main burner BTU input: 32,000
- Sear station BTU input: 7,500
- Side burner BTU input: 12,000
- Total cooking area: 424 primary cooking area, 105 warming area, total of 529 square inches
- 3 stainless steel burners
- 2 Stainless steel side tables
Spirit S-315 (also available in a natural gas version)
- Made of: Porcelain-enameled cooking grates, stainless steel lid and lid handle, stainless steel Flavorizer bars, stainless steel door
- Fuel gauge
- Main burner BTU input: 32,000
- Total cooking area: 424 primary cooking area, 105 warming area, total of 529 square inches
- 3 stainless steel burners
- 2 stainless steel side tables
Spirit SP-335
- Made of: 7mm solid stainless steel cooking grates, stainless steel lid and lid handle, stainless steel Flavorizer bars, stainless steel door
- Dedicated high-heat searing station
- Side burner can also be used as a table surface
- Main burner BTU input: 32,000
- Sear station BTU input: 7,500
- Side burner BTU input: 12,000
- Total cooking area: 424 primary cooking area, 105 warming area, total of 529 square inches
- 3 stainless steel burners
- 2 stainless steel side tables
Made of: Porcelain-enameled lid, cooking grates, and Flavorizer bars, stainless steel burners
- Built-in lid thermometer
- Fuel gauge
- Infinity ignition
- Main burner BTU input: 26,500
- Total cooking area: 360 primary cooking area, 90 warming area, total of 450 square inches
- 2 stainless steel burners
- 2 Stainless steel side tables, one folds down
- Spirit II E-310 (also available in a natural gas version)
- Made of: Porcelain-enameled lid, cooking grates, and Flavorizer bars, stainless steel burners
- Built-in lid thermometer
- Fuel gauge
- Infinity ignition
- Front access grease tray with catch pan
- Main burner BTU input: 30,000
- Total cooking area: 424 primary cooking area, 105 warming area, total of 529 square inches
- 3 stainless steel burners
- 2 Stainless steel side tables, one folds down
Spirit Series Top Pick
The best grill in the Spirit series is the E-330. It’s the best balance between the balcony-friendly small size of the Spirit grill, with the greater control and versatility provided by 3 burners. The sear station and side burner make this grill incredibly versatile and convenient, adding whole new dimensions to your outdoor cooking.
Weber Summit Series Gas Grills
The Weber Summit Series of gas grills are a premium line, many of them designed to be installed in outdoor kitchens. They have up to 6 burners, searing and simmering stations, smoker boxes, fold-away rotisseries, and all the luxury features. We will omit the built-in models and Summit Grill Center from this post, because they have different considerations than freestanding grills.
Overview of the Weber Summit Gas Grill Models
All Weber Summit gas grills have:
- Snap-Jet individual burner ignition system
- Infinite control burner valves
- Infrared burner
- Tuck-away rotisserie system with a flip-up motor
- Built-in lid thermometer
- Lighted control knobs
- Side burner
- Stainless steel side tables
- Smoker box
- LED fuel gauge
- Front access grease tray with catch pan
Summit E-470 (also available in a steel version, and a natural gas version)
- Made of: Stainless steel Flavorizer bars, 9mm stainless steel rod cooking grates, porcelain-enameled lid, painted steel doors
- Main burner, sear station, smoker box, side burner, rotisserie system
- Main burner BTU input: 48,800
- Total cooking area: 580 square inches
- 4 stainless steel burners
- Summit E-670 (also available in a steel version, and a natural gas version)
- Stainless steel Flavorizer bars, 9mm stainless steel rod cooking grates, porcelain-enameled lid, painted steel doors
- Main burner, sear station, smoker box, side burner, rotisserie system
- Main burner BTU input: 60,000
- Total cooking area: 624 square inches
- 6 stainless steel burners
Summit Series Top Pick
The Summit S-670 is the best freestanding grill in the Summit series. For just a few hundred more dollars than the E-470, you get more cooking space, more burners, and more heat. It doesn’t make sense to invest that much money on a premium grill and not get the very best.
So, Which is the Best Weber Gas Grill for the Money?
The best Weber gas grill with the most value for the money is the Weber Spirit E-330. It has the closed-cabinet design with side tables and a fuel gauge, the Infinite Control Burner Valves, and the porcelain-enameled cast iron cooking grates with the porcelain-enameled lid and Flavorizer bars.
It also has 3 burners, a warming area, a side burner, and a searing station. It’s a gas grill that has all the most important features, in a compact size, all built with Weber quality and the 10 year Weber warranty. There’s a reason the Spirit E-330 is one of Weber’s most popular models, and it’s a great value for the price.