Weber Spirit vs Genesis: Entry Level VS Mid-Range Gas Grills Gas Grill Throwdown

A lot of decisions will be cost/profit based rather than feature/value based. I find that the E/S-210 to be extremely good cooking machines. As more of a collector than a rehabber, I would see this adding value to a nice ivory or maybe red or blue 3-burner char broil performance Spirit II. I was moving it and broke a knob; Weber sent me a replacement… Even when choosing a griller, the type of material should be a key factor to have in mind. You should avoid situations where you often replace them with a new one.

The size of the cooking surface was large – this is a two burner barbecue suitable for cooking for around four people. The warranty of products speaks a lot about what product to go for. The Spirit II E-310 has a longer warranty that runs for ten years, unlike the Weber Spirit E-310, a warranty of two years.

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. Surprisingly, however, there is no read out on the iGrill 3 itself. You need to use the app even when you’re standing at the grill.

I had to use a wrench & vise grips to get some of them on tight because those nuts were well tight. Ill is your entry to the Weber family and to everyday grilling. The compact open-cart design and the practical folding side table makes it fit even on Blackstone Adventure small spaces, and you have all the basics you need to get familiar with gas grilling. So whether it’s a busy Monday or a relaxed Sunday – invite a couple of friends over, push the ignition and enjoy the special atmosphere that surrounds the grill.

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This feature is normally paired with your smartphone and shows you the temperature in the grill to allow a smooth process in your meat getting ready. We gave the Spirit II high marks for effectively searing chicken, salmon and vegetables. The grill’s folding left side table and the two wheels on its right legs also make it more than capable to move around a backyard. This generally means that the grill comes with a dedicated rotisserie burner; the motor and spit are usually purchased separately. A dedicated rotisserie burner is usually located on the back of the firebox, slightly above the cooking grates; some models use the grill’s main burner.