A feature that is absent in the Spirit Series, is the iGrill option available in Spirit II. This is sold separately but uses technology to make your grilling more efficient. The iGrill feature is generally paired with your smartphone and gives you the real-time temperature inside the grill, making it easier to monitor your meat from start to finish. The iGrill is nice but there are better options on the street that we have reviewed.
I also like that the grill has indicators that let you know where exactly to adjust the burner knobs for high, medium and low heat. It also doesn’t have a spot to hide the propane tank like the Spirit II’s competitors. That isn’t necessarily a deal-breaker, but it looks less streamlined since you can easily see the tank versus hiding it behind a couple of doors.
The food tasted great afterward so you can expect similar results from Weber’s built-in smoker box if you fill it up halfway with lighter fluid/water . If you need even more smoke flavor, just light some newspaper underneath that firepot area and let the flames lick up the underside of your grill. You will get tons of acrid smoke in no time which will help to impart a good amount of flavor into your Blackstone Adventure food. Still, it’s a pretty grill that stands out from all of the regular stainless steel cookers. But I wouldn’t get one unless you’re especially keen on its propane scale and optional temperature probe — and nice range of color finishes to choose from. Our testing process involves flipping the burgers six minutes into grilling, and that’s hard with a temperature probe stuck inside each one.
Some of the niche features, like the Spirit II’s propane scale and its optional integration with the iGrill 3 smart temperature probe are really nice extras. Ultimately, though, they aren’t worth spending three hundred dollarsmore ($400 more if you also buy the $100 iGrill 3). The scale isn’t fancy; little red lines let you know the level of your propane tank. It’s definitely helpful if you don’t want to deal with the hassle of hauling the tank to the store knowing there’s a chance you still have some propane left over.
Glad you can turn off one burner when needed for indirect cooking. This can seem like such a simple feature, but it isn’t every day that you find it. And, it doesn’t matter if you grill occassionally or on a frequent basis, being able to tell just how much fuel is in your propane tank is going to make your life a lot easier either way. Once you begin to use this grill, you will realize just how handy it actually is.
The Weber Spirit II E-330 is one of Weber’s budget all-rounders. The Spirit series of grills feature everything you would expect in a grill twice the size but in a compact unit that packs plenty of bang for your buck. Weber Spirit E-310 Gas Grills has three burners with a combined BTU of 30,000 which is right where it needs to be. The unit doesn’t include a side burner, which is unfortunate but not all that uncommon.
Grills with more burners are usually overkill, and two-burner grills can feel cramped. Gas grills cook faster and are easier to use than charcoal grills because you can turn on the flame with the press of a button and control the heat with the turn of a knob. They don’t produce much smoke, and they’re simpler to clean than charcoal grills, since you don’t have to dump any ashes. This is a tough one because, well, there’s no one clear answer.
While it may not be on the same level as high end or newer models, the Weber Spirit II E 310 has plenty to offer in terms of both power as well as grilling opportunities. Of course, a pretty important aspect of any grill is temperature control and maintenance. The temperature gauge is easy to use and is great for ensuring that you choose as precise of a setting as you desire. This feature can be especially useful in colder conditions when you are finding against lower temperatures and wind in starting up your grill. As it is all battery operated, the effort is taken out of your hands.
To a degree, all grills suffer from this problem, because the burners don’t extend all the way to the front of the firebox. But the Spirit II E-310 offered the most consistent heating across the entire grate surface. After 10 minutes, the burgers at the rear were medium-well, and those at the front were medium-rare to medium . On the Napoleon grill, meanwhile, some of the front burgers were nearly raw in the center, while the rear burgers were well-done. In spring 2017, we kicked off this grill guide by putting six gas grills through a battery of tests. We cooked a full grate of burgers on high heat and chicken pieces at a low temperature.
Despite this, you would be surprised to see how many other brands don’t bother with such an important function. Maintaining a grill is not hard, and if you do it right, you can add years to the life of your grill. Of course, you may also have concerns about how each of these fuel choices might impact the environment. There’s no easy answer, but we discuss some of the considerations in the sustainability section below. Experts and our testing confirm this range is where you’ll find the best value, with grills that perform great and can last a decade or more. It’s worth the cost…had our last Weber for 15 years…frame rusted out due to our seaside residence…but grill still worked perfectly.