Since then Weber, like many others, has outsourced manufacturing of more product lines. Things change, but we believe Weber’s commitment to quality and innovation has not. Heat Flux is the BTU per square inch and is a more useful measure of how much heat a grill delivers than BTU alone. Weber’s “Fuel Gauge” for LP tanks is actually a scale that provides a rough estimate of how much fuel is in the tank by weight. Our bread test showed the heat was pretty even across SX-335, with a slight drop off on the sides and front.
The usual assortment of extras, including two side tables, six hooks for organization, and two all-weather wheels with locking casters are also included. The Spirit II E-310 also exhibited the most consistent heat across the entire cooking surface in the 2018 test, just as the original Spirit had done in 2017. Among the competition weber genesis 2 in our 2017 test, the Napoleon model in particular had noticeable cool spots toward the front of its grates. 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.
If the burners or ignition fail anytime in the first 10 years, Weber will issue you with a free replacement. Likewise, if any components are damaged when they arrive, contact the company and they’ll be glad to rectify the situation. For the Genesis II grills, Weber introduced the new E2i ignition system. The principle is largely the same, but we find the newer models to be more efficient and reliable overall.
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. Or it can cook a complete meal for five or six people. For instance, you can sear steak or fish on one side of the grill and cook vegetables on lower heat on the other.
Since then, both of these product lines have seen several advancements which we will cover. In 2022 Weber launched the brand new line weber charcoal grill of Genesis grills, removing the II designation. You could get better, but you would be paying thousands more for such a grill.
Webers are not cheap, but when you consider that they last decades, the price is easy to justify. Many some cheap grills fall apart after three years or so. SX-335 comes with a handle light that turns on automatically when you lift the lid, a nice plus for grilling at night.
This is where things get quite different from the two model lines. The Spirit grill line offers a 10-year limited warranty while the Genesis II offers a 10-year full warranty. Now let me say that the Weber Genesis is a good grill. Truth is, today’s Weber Genesis isn’t what it once was. It is a Weber after all that does still say something.