Weber Spirit vs Genesis: Uncover the Perfect Grill
Weber Spirit vs Genesis gas grill lines are compared in the article. The Weber Spirit II E-310 is recommended as the best value gas grill without extra features. The Genesis E-335 is suggested as a good option for those willing to pay more for higher quality and extra functionality. The new Genesis lineup in 2022 includes the top-of-the-line Genesis SPX-435 Smart Gas Grill. Key differences between Spirit and Genesis grills include simplicity and price for Spirit grills, while Genesis grills offer a 13,000 BTU searing burner, enclosed cart, more prep areas, more burners, higher BTU numbers, and the option to add Weber CONNECT Smart Technology. The main Spirit II models discussed are the Spirit II E-210 and E-310. The Spirit II E-210 has 450 square inches of cooking space, two burners emitting 26,500 BTUs, GS4 grilling upgrades, an open-cart design, and two side tables. The Spirit II E-310 has three stainless steel burners emitting 30,000 BTUs, 529 square inches of cooking space, and reversible porcelain-enameled cast-iron cooking grates. The Weber Genesis line offers more models starting with the three-burner E-325 and features like an extra-large searing zone, expandable top cook grate, and extra large prep tables. The article also mentions the option to add accessories from the Weber Crafted Outdoor Kitchen Collection. The Genesis grills have different naming conventions based on features and fuel type, with the first number indicating the number of burners. The article discusses the basic Genesis model, the E-325s, which has three burners and a dedicated sear-zone burner. The comparison also includes the Genesis EX-325S, E-335, E-435, and Summit line models with more quality and versatility. The article mentions iGrill, Weber’s Bluetooth meat thermometer, which can be mounted on a grill and connected to a smartphone app for temperature monitoring. The Weber Spirit and Genesis grills are popular choices for gas grills, with the Spirit line offering more affordable and smaller models, while the Genesis line offers larger grills with advanced features for slightly higher prices. The choice between the two depends on budget and the number of people to be served.
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