On a cold day with ambient temperatures in the upper 30°F range and all three burners on the low setting, Spirit II registered temps of about 410°F in front and 440°F in back. With all burners on High, temps were about 600°F front and 680°F back. For 2018, Weber sticks to the basics with a revamped version of their popular, full-size, entry-level Spirit gas grill line.
But other than those minor variations, it looks like the S-315 would perform about the same as our pick—and wouldn’t be worth the higher price. Porcelain-coated cast iron cooking grates are easy to clean and help spread heat evenly across the cooking surface. The grill’s primary cooking grates may be made of bare cast iron, which generally sears meats well and keeps grilling temperatures consistent. Bare cast iron, however, must be kept oiled to prevent rusting. Such grates are also usually more difficult to clean than other surfaces. The upper warming rack adds 90 square inches of cooking surface to the E-210, making the total grate area 450 square inches.
However, this gas grill is still sleek and elegant enough not to look out of place in the most elegant outdoor kitchen. Borrowing a lot from its previous Genesis series, Weber designed the Spirit series in a way that favors simplicity, practicality, and portability over anything else. The grills in this new series are even more uncomplicated than those in the Genesis series, though, as they feature fewer control knobs. What is more, the control knobs they do have are now concentrated in the front of the unit.
Available in both gas and charcoal options, this is the premium line of offering. An introductory line of offering, the grills under this series comes with the iconic GS4 grilling, ignition, 10-year warranty, and flavorizer bars that prevent flare-ups. The characteristic feature of these grills is their affordability, intelligent design and size options. Weber-Stephen weber spirit 2 is one of the oldest and most respected manufacturers of BBQ equipment and related accessories in the world. Weber grills and smokerscook beautifully and have great features that are clever, effective and easy to use. Even in this crowded marketplace, many consumers are still willing to pay more for the Weber name and they are rarely disappointed.
If you’re an occasional griller or you enjoy getting hands-on with your cooking, charcoal is an economical choice that, with a bit of practice, produces great results. Use the side tables to keep platters, seasonings, and tools within arm’s reach while the food is cooking. Hang your essential grilling tools on the hooks for easy access and organization of your backyard workspace. The design of this grill is streamlined and straightforward, making an emphasis on functionality and ease of use rather than looks.
The double doors feel substantial, and they swivel smoothly in their hinges. However, we’re bummed that Weber decided to move the propane tank hook and gauge from the side to under the firebox inside the cart. We can only imagine the crawling and contorting one must do to hook a full tank of liquid propane in that small cabinet. The Genesis E-325s has a bigger right-hand side table—23 inches wide by 17¾ inches long—than the previous version. That’s enough space to hold a half baking sheet, with room to spare.