The Weber Genesis II does not score well for high heat due to a low maximum BTU output, when compared to other grills in the same class. Every Genesis ll is available in black, and the E-315 is also available in copper. I love that the E-330 series grills are also available in copper, crimson and smoke.
The lids feel heavy and sturdy, the handles strong and secure. The new tapered burners that provide consistent gas flow from front to back for even heat distribution. To my eye, the lids appear just a short and squat in-person as they do in photos. A member of The Virtual Weber Bulletin Boardreports that the grate to lid height is 1″ shorter than 2016 models.
Grills that end in the number 5 have a cabinet-style design, while the number 0 designates an open-cart model. For example, the E-330 is cart-style, while the E-335 features closed cabinets. With those weaknesses and—–have a seat—–the $1,400 price tag on the three-burner model, I just can’t recommend it. Results might vary slightly between the two-, four-, or six-burner models, but even still, it’s just too much money to spend on something so surprisingly underpowered.
GS4 consists of Infinity Ignition, tapered-quadrangle shaped burners, and a redesigned grease removal system. The Genesis II E-310’s deep grate saves space on your porch or deck and still allows you to cook a lot of food. Although the E-310 has three stainless steel burners, you can buy other Weber Genesis II models with up to six burners. While the numbers don’t point to any discernible difference, the burners on the updated model are more powerful overall.
One of the questionable decisions made with the previous Genesis II was the complete elimination of sear burners. Many gas grills cannot effectively produce intense searing temps and need additional sear burners to get that truly mouth watering steakhouse sizzle. With its shiny black enameled exterior with chrome accents, the Weber Genesis II E-210 looks handsome and solidly constructed. The built-in thermometer in the lid is large and easy to read.
Still, it didn’t take more than 10 minutes for the grill to reach 500 degrees for our flatbreads. Grill companies are starting to get the hang of better searing capabilities, even adding little “sear burners” for the task. Weber’s leaning in that general direction with High+, but the burners are almost six inches from the top of the grill grate, which is simply too far away to get a hard sear. I could get a better, more even sear in my cast-iron pan sitting on the grill’s side burner.
In addition, some of these grates are reversible between the thin side or a wide side. You can use the thin side for fish or other delicate meats and the portable bbq wider side for steaks and similar cuts. These transfer heat very well and maintain sturdiness and rigidity even after many different cookout sessions.
The new design was intended to make the flame pattern more even as the gas flowed from the front to the back of the burner tube. You’ll notice a single push-button igniter on the Genesis II series, with an igniter on each individual knob (featuring easy-press design) on the Genesis II LX series. The LX series also boasts an ambient light and high-heat option on each unique knob, a luxurious set of features that also serves to set the LX series apart. You can weber q likely see the difference between these two sets of images—the old burners became more easily clogged, as well as suffering from uneven temperatures from the front of the grill to the back. The most common issue was a hotter front of the grill than the back as a result of the gas pressure not reaching the back of the grill. The new Genesis II burners solve both issues with a tapered design and larger, protruded openings to address these concerns with aplomb.
I’m liking the look of the twin stainless steel side shelves, too as it feels like something from a professional kitchen. Weber has used high-quality materials throughout like porcelain-enameled cast iron, and stainless steel. With this grill, Weber has taken all the features people love about gas grills and ‘premiumized’ them. This brings us to the LX grill with the largest cooking surface, the six-burner Weber Genesis II LX S-640. It costs $2,000 and scores almost as well as the four-burner model above, although its temperature range wasn’t as wide. At 6 feet long, it takes up about as much space as a couch.