Overall, the two-burner Spirit II is the same depth and height as the three-burner model, but the E-210 is 4 inches smaller width-wise. That may not seem like much, but if you’re Blackstone Adventure working with a small patio area, every inch counts. Like the E-310, the E-210 has an open-cart design and an easy-access side-mounted hook and gauge for the propane tank.
Located on the propane tank or the grill itself, this reveals at a glance how much propane remains in the tank. An indication of the sturdiness of the gas grill, based on our rigidity test and judgments of our expert testers. Lesley Stockton is a senior staff writer reporting on all things cooking and entertaining for Wirecutter. Her expertise builds on a lifelong career in the culinary world—from a restaurant cook and caterer to a food editor at Martha Stewart.
Our main complaint for just about every grill is the obligatory bi-metal dial thermometer in the hood that gives you a ballpark reading of what the temperature is high above the meat. Since we cook down on the grates, it’s always better to use your own digital thermometer and place a probe at the cooking surface. With their acquisition of iGrill digital thermometers, Weber is addressing this issue. Spirit II is “iGrill3 Ready” with a mounting place on the right side shelf for an optional iGrill 3 digital thermometer. This Bluetooth device enables you to place one digital probe at the cooking surface to dial up the correct oven temp, and one probe in your food to monitor internal meat temp.
As far as BTUs go, the Weber Spirit II E 310 isn’t especially high up there. In fact, it is on the lower side, but I don’t really see that as a bad thing. Sure, higher temperatures are great for searing food, but most meats are cooked on mid to high temperatures and this gas grill is perfectly capable of doing that. This can also work well for low and slow cooking or if you want to cook something over indirect heat. Let’s start of this gas grill review with the things that I like about the design. It boasts a compact, lightweight design that works well for a small family or even a mid-sized one.
And if you want to easily move your natural-gas grill into and out of storage, you’ll also need to buy a quick-disconnect system, which can add another $150 or so. The benefits of natural gas include not having to wrestle propane tanks on and off your grill, always-available fuel , and lower fuel costs . As the family sits down for dinner, or a couple of friends come over for a bite – this three burner grill will do its magic. With the spacious cooking area you can sear steaks on one side while grilling an appetizer on the other, and the convenient open-cart allows you to keep your tools and equipment within reach.
Porcelain-coated cast iron cooking grates that are reversible heat quickly and evenly. 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 residue and evenly distribute heat. Also, these grills come with larger grilling surfaces with side tables and warming racks.
And just like the Genesis models, both Spirit models have the same bones—burners, side tables, and overall dimensions. The Spirit Smart Grill connects to Wi-Fi, and it lets you monitor the meat probe through the app. But unlike the Genesis Smart Grill, the Spirit Smart Grill doesn’t monitor the fuel level. Wirecutter editor Signe Brewster bought the Weber Spirit II E-310 in 2019. It’s her first grill, and she’s loved using it in the summertime.
In the world of gas grills, BTU refers to the maximum heat that a unit is capable of producing. This number is arrived at by adding the maximum heat that each burner in the unit is capable of producing. Currently HQ-based in Palatine Illinois where it started, Weber is still manufacturing the kettle, as well as many gas grills and wood pellet smokers, along with a massive range of accessories. First and foremost, the Spirit ii E-330 is purposely compact in design. It’s easy to move, and for a compact grill it delivers a great amount of cooking space.
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One is a decent grill cover to protect and prolong the life of your grill, because let’s face it there is only so much punishment your grill can take despite its build quality. Take a quick peek at the accessories section of the website, and you’ll be overwhelmed with the length and breadth of grilling gadgets and accessories you can buy for your Weber grill. This Spirit ii E-330 is most likely an upgrade on most people’s grill setup, with many people still sticking to traditional kettles and charcoal BBQ’s. Additionally, you’ve got an added solo side burner for all your saucepan and accompaniment needs, making it a real treat of a unit to cook a complete meal on. So no running back and forth to the kitchen to tie it all together.