Weber Q Series Portable Grill Comparisons

And, to assure complete independence, we buy all the products we test ourselves. Though slightly lacking on space, this grill has ample power to cook up any portable bbq meal you can dream up. Items received as part of a free gift promotion cannot be exchanged unless damaged or defective and for a direct replacement only.

The portable gas grill was invented when Weber realized that many people were moving into the city where they wouldn’t have large backyards. Typically, people moved into apartments and all they had was a balcony for outdoor space. These small portable grills make for a great substitute in limited space as an alternative to a full-size grill.

The control knob, integrated into the regulator unit, is well-defined relative to propane output and easy to adjust. This means that the burner doesn’t need to crank out heat at nearly the same rate as other, less well-insulated grills. For retail purchases returned with a receipt, please return the unused and unopened item, with the original sales receipt, for a full refund or exchange. All returns with a gift receipt will receive a store credit for the amount of the item at the time of purchase.

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Even though these are smaller grills, Weber still made sure that there was some shelf space with two fold-out shelves on both grills. You can have a plate for burgers when they are done sitting on one shelf. You can have a stack of cheese slices on the other shelf too. Our customer service reps are real people offering great service, backed by 8 weeks of hands-on training with all of our products. Email updates from our community of grill masters, food enthusiasts, and lovers of outdoor cooking. Sign up to receive new product news, exclusive offers, grilling tips & recipes, and more from Weber and its affiliates / subsidiaries!

The Q3200 is the only grill out of the Series with a warming rack, something rarely seen in my reviews. Those accustomed to cooking on a full-sized grill know that a warming rack makes a difference to your barbecuing. Either of these grills would be great for those that don’t have the room for a full-size grill but still want the feel of a full-sized gas barbecue.

It’s 11 inches shorter in length, three inches shallower in depth, and is 12 pounds lighter. Our R&D department develops high-quality, fairly priced grilling equipment. I often sell a grill after I’ve finished my reviews, but these two grills I keep for the day that I don’t have to review grills anymore.

The integrated thermometer — available from 150°F to 600°F — allows you to accurately monitor internal temperatures without having to lift the lid and lose critical heat. The regulator is integrated into the body and employs an infinite controller that is easily adjusted between clearly marked low, medium, and high settings. The Q series grills are designed for grilling, although there are cases of people roasting on them, grilling is by far the strength of this series. The cooking grate is made of porcelain enameled cast iron the burners are not inhibited by flavorizer bars so the grate gets direct heat from the flame. Weber creatively created the grates to ensure that any grease or drippings bypass the direct flame.

Portable grills are also great for bringing tailgating, to the beach, picnic areas, or campsites. Weber Q grills feature a lightweight cast aluminum body that’s rust resistant and durable. These grills have a unique, compact design that can be transported virtually anywhere and used in many outdoor situations where a full-size grill would be cumbersome. Though the Weber Q portable grills may be small, they’re powerful and their performance rivals that of many full-size grills.

So, in terms of cooking capacity, if you want to be able to cook more burgers at a time, opt for the Q2200. However, this extra cooking capacity obviously means that the Q2200 is the larger and heavier of the two. You also shouldn’t sleep on the new Weber Traveler which comes with a collapsible cart and more grilling space the even the Q2200.