Assembly was a pain, with unclear instructions and multiple fasteners of different sizes and types. And this model’s bizarre design, with a fixed panel running across the front of the grill, means you have to sneak around the back of the thing to replace the tank. Have fun doing that if you plan to keep the grill next to a fence. If you need a cheap grill, spend the extra $20 for the Dyna-Glo. The Genesis II series of gas barbecues range in size from 3 to 4 burner models, with the option of upgraded features, and either a sleek open cart design or grill cabinet.
The redesign of the Flavorizer bars, which protect the burner tubs was, in my opinion, a bit silly. The new Flavorizer bars have a small semi-circle punched out at the base to allow people to see the flames and make sure the burner tubes are lit. The new lineup is objectively impressive, decisively differentiating Weber from its competition portable bbq in terms of quality and versatility. Weber has a deservedly good reputation for backing up their products (10-year warranty — hello!) and offering support to their customers. With 230 reviews on the Consumer Affairs website, they’ve got a 4-out-of-5 rating. Part of your regular maintenance routine will be emptying the grease pan.
With the Genesis II line, Weber has attempted to ramp up the quality of their products. In addition to updating the overall design, they’ve made the burners and ignition systems more efficient. Sit back and relax or focus on preparing side dishes while the Genesis II LX S-340’s GS4 grilling system takes care of the rest. Each burner puts out about 13,000 BTUs each per hour, for a total of 26,000 BTUs, which is consistent with the single-burner output of the three- and four-burner Genesis grills. But the more burners, the more BTUs, and the faster the grill heats up.
Instead of scheduling an appointment, arranging your schedule to be home for the delivery, and signing to confirm receipt, you can sit back and let your items come to you. If you’re home at the time of the drop-off, you can request the driver place your delivery in the garage; if you’re out of the house, the driver will leave it near the garage or doorstep. The three independent burners make this grill so versatile, inviting me to enjoy the ease of use when I am alone but also the capability of preparing larger amounts when my visitors are here.
Likewise, medium power on the Genesis, especially cooking with indirect heat, was much cooler than I expected. This resulted in unacceptably long cooking times even when all its burner knob markings were parked dead center of its dial. All of the various iGrill models link to the Weber mobile app, which lets you monitor the Genesis II wirelessly from a distance of 30 feet.
The Weber Genesis II series represents Weber’s update and replacement of the trusty old Genesis range. The Genesis II range brings new technology and expanded grill sizes to the table. Find a spot to place it in that you are happy with and stick with it. They do well with heat retention but not for portability issues. It also has a propane fuel gauge so that you always know where you stand and when next you will need to fill up, rather than be a victim of the element of surprise. The Weber Genesis II EX-315 Gas Grill has been discontinued.
Like most gas grills, the Genesis II E-310 scores big in this category. The two-tone gray exterior with that enameled black lid definitely looks the part of a premium grill. If it could talk, it would say, “Well, hello there,” where many grills are saying, “Wazzup! ” The bottom line — it looks like a barbecue for a serious griller. Indirect cooking wasn’t quite as good on the larger, four-burner Weber Genesis II LX S-440, $1,600, but preheating, evenness, and cooking at very low and very high temperatures were impressive. • The propane tank has been relocated to the right side of the grill, making it easier to change, and two of the four casters have been replaced by wheels.
Both grills have porcelain-coated cast iron grates and a swing-away warming rack, but Weber has a bit more primary cooking area . Weber offers more BTUs , but Char-Broil adds an infrared heat emitter, which heats objects, not the air around it—a very efficient way to heat food evenly. As you move into a more premium price point, the Weber Genesis II E-435 is a popular premium option. The Spirit line of grills does not have representative products in the same size category.
You can even receive alerts to your phone if you are busy entertaining your guests. Supports questions such as “when will we be ready” type of questions. Ace Rewards members spending $50 or more are eligible to receive free Next Day delivery on in-stock orders. Orders must be placed on days the store is open, before 4pm local time or 2 hours before store closing time, whichever is earlier.