If all this was not enough, Q1400 even features aluminum liners to retain heat much better than other grills. A privately-owned American brand, Weber-Stephen Products LLC, was founded in 1952 by George A. Stephen when he invented the first kettle grill. Now, this brand specializes in the manufacture of gas, charcoal, and electric grills with Series being one of their popular grill series. Versatile and increasingly popular, a Weber pellet grill can reach temperatures high enough to grill, sear, smoke and even bake to give you more cooking options.
Unequivocally, the weber q 1200 is a fantastic portable grill, taking the top spot as our favorite. Ease of use and cooking performance are supported by durability, making it a reliable option for even the longest of road trips. Even though its weight may keep you from carrying it into more remote locations, that job is best left to backpacking stoves anyway. Despite a few hot spots here and there, the only exception to the even heat distribution of this grill are the farthest edges of the grill surface.
The Q1200 also comes with an electronic ignition compared to the 1000’s clicky push button. The Weber Q 1200 is an unexpectedly powerful grill, resulting in cook times that were much faster than expected for such a petite barbecue. Like other top models, this is all thanks to a single, U-shaped burner that effectively delivers heat across the range of the grill surface. The grill gets hot enough to get great sear marks and the heavy cast iron grates are excellent at retaining heat.
Using the grill, he was able to cook easily for himself and four coworkers, and they all agreed that the burgers and hot dogs came out great. IGrill 3 app-connected thermometer monitors food from beginning to end, displaying the real-time temperature on your mobile device . I like the optional cart, it helps me use it as a regular grill while retaining the versatility of a portable grill.
If you have a Phillips-head screwdriver and a can-do attitude, you’ll be able to set up the 2200 Grill in a matter of minutes. After pulling the grill and its pieces out of the box, I attached the lid using the included pins and screwed on the grill’s handle and thermometer. The control valve and ignition button simply slip into place, and the ignition even comes with the necessary AAA battery.
Our experts test thousands of products each year using thoughtful test plans that bring out key performance differences between competing products. And, to assure complete independence, we buy all the products we test ourselves. Just real, honest, side-by-side testing and comparison. It just so happened that while I was testing the grill, my boyfriend had an off-site event at work. Instead of just ordering a pizza, he and his coworkers decided to have a parking lot cookout at lunchtime, and I offered to let them use the Weber to test its portability. He packed up the grill in the bed of his truck, and while he was surprised at its weight—which is more than 40 pounds—he really liked that it felt sturdy and durable.