For example, all models come with porcelain-enameled grates in the E series. However, the S lineup features heavy-duty stainless steel grates. 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 did in 2017. Among the competition in our 2017 test, the Napoleon model in particular had noticeable cool spots toward the front of its grates.
Primary cooking grates made of stainless-steel are generally sturdier than those made of coated steel and resist rust even without a porcelain coating. Evenness performanceEvenness of heating over the grill’s surface at the highest and lowest setting Blackstone Adventure using all main burners plus the evenness after a 10 minute preheat, using thermocouples. With a generous grilling space and features consistent and superior temperature control and is designed to be roomy and self-sufficient at the same time.
But charcoal takes time to light, and you have to be comfortable with moving around coals and fiddling with vents to control the grill’s heat. The Weber Spirit is enhanced by its four wheels for easy movement, whereas the Weber Spirit II has two wheels contributing towards difficult mobility. In both grill series, there are front-mounted knobs for each burner, promoting its easy use.
Typical to grills in the Spirit series, the Spirit E-210 is a perfect entry point to the grilling game for newbies. With a compact frame, and simply excellent features that are easy to work with, this grill is excellent value for money. Wheels in the Spirit series come in a set of 4 that allows the grills to move both back and front, and side to side. More importantly, these wheels can be locked to keep your grill in place. The Spirit II comes in an improved design, with 2 wheels that are bigger and thicker.
Grilling space, a key part of any grill purchase decision, is decent with 424 square inches of cooking area – a touch smaller than the Char-Broil Performance Burner. That equates to about 12 burgers at once on the main grill plus another four on the warmer rack section which offers a further 105 square inches of rack space. So this should be good for most families and even barbecue parties.
Offers all the features that you need for grilling great meals time after time. Firing up the grill could not be easier thanks to that smart ignition which gets you up and warming at the literal touch of a button. Go for the three burner option and Blackstone Adventure you get all that 30,000 BTU-per-hour of power right away meaning very little waiting time to get right up to 500 degrees. The Weber Infinity Ignition has been enhanced and is now covered by a ten year warranty rather than the old two year one.
On paper, it has a lot going for it, but we were disappointed in its performance. It also struggled to hold a steady heat on the barbecue-chicken test. Napoleon’s signature is its wavy grates, and they do look cool—but they’re harder to clean than straight grates. They also leave odd, distorted sear marks if you try to make the classic crosshatch pattern. Assembly was straightforward, and the instruction manual was well-thought-out.