Our outdoor kitchen design experts have helped thousands of customers transform their backyards at no extra cost. 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 Genesis II is powered by stainless steel burners that get more narrow towards the back of the grill. This shape reduces heat in the back, producing more consistent heat across the cooking surface. The burners are lit by a reliable push button infinity ignition and produce around 13,000 BTUs per burner on the weber q 3 burner models, and 12,000 BTUs on the 4 burner models. I reviewed a grill in the LX series, which comes with a few more BTUs of heat and some additional bells and whistles. You can find similar features in other grills or buy them as after-market add-ons, but having them built into the model is a nice touch.
The Genesis II took 10 minutes and 10 seconds for its burgers to finish, just 5 seconds faster than the Char-Broil SmartChef Tru-Infrared. Regardless I prefer Weber’s targeted approach and the iGrill portable bbq software overall. The app is intuitive, cleanly organized and uncluttered. Barbecue enthusiasts will enjoy the handy graph that extrapolates when your meal will be done based on current conditions.
Six convenient built-in tool hooks keep your BBQ tools nearby. There’s been a lot of commentary about how the new lids look shorter than the 2016 models. It felt a bit cheesy to me.Tool hooks are hidden on the end of the left work surface. It took two hands to get both ends of the rack aligned with the brackets in order to lock in place.
Though about half the size of the four-burner Genesis grills, it offers the same robust construction and high-performance design. We parked this compact grill in a corner of our backyard and gave it a thorough workout over the course of about a month. Many gas grills also come in a natural-gas version, usually with a different model number that includes an “N” for natural gas.
Genesis stands behind their product and their customer service is awesome. Weber Genesis II gas grills are covered by a limited manufacturer warranty against defects in material & workmanship for a period of 10-years from the weber genesis 2 original date of purchase. Warranty excludes normal wear and is limited to the original purchaser. Of course, you don’t need this if you are using natural gas, but it is a huge help and a rarity for most propane grills.