Which Weber should I buy?| Spirit vs Genesis II vs Summit gas grill

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There is a lot of information to digest in this video. Essentially the idea is, is that weber gas grills offers way too many product combinations, with almost 100 combinations. Essentially they have 3 families of gas grills. They have the spirit series, the genesis series and the summit series. The spirit series is their most low end BBQ and is typically what you are going to find in most big box stores across the nation. You will then find that the Weber Genesis is their mid tier grill, this model is their best seller and for good reason, its packed with feature and still is an affordably priced grill as well. Then there is the summit series which is the most expensive in the lineup. Let me tell you which one I like the best.
The Spirit series- There a lot of grills in this line up, and to be honest there isn’t much to like, its. Super basic grill with no features. It does have a great warranty however, really the only reason to buy this grill is if your on a budget, or if your tight on space and need a small grill.
The genesis grill to be me is my favorite grill, its packed with upgrades, still has a 10 year warranty and is still modestly priced..! There is a lot to like about this grill.
The summit series is the most expensive in the series, however even though it is the nicest I would say that it is my least favorite of the bunch, If price was no issue of course I would take this grill, but it is. So I must say it simply isn’t worth double the price. I would way rather spend half the price save my money and get nearly as good of a grill with the weber genesis.
Hope that helps. Don’t forger if your in the Denver Colorado area visit our showroom today.
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[@MrPhoenix1800]

I bought a spirit 310 in 2014 still have it, still cooks great. I’ve left that grill out in the sun in AZ for 4 years still looks great surprisingly, just put it back under my patio cause it’s earned its spot there. Only thing I’ve ever replaced on it was gas line, and the three gas burners which Weber sent to me for free no questions asked. So to me I will keep buying Weber actually I have a sear wood smoker coming Tuesday from them.

[@itsmekenlai]

Thanks for the comparison and especially your candid assessment of the lineup. It’s just good to hear honest opinion rather than just sales push for higher model with higher prices.

[@embersliving]

Thanks for watching!

[@ChuckButts-qc4dd]

I absolutely love my Weber Genesis 335 stainless! This is my 3rd Weber in 35 years. It does everything I could ask in a grill. It’s a 2019. I recently bought the full griddle which has turned it into both a grill and griddle. Simply the best.

[@joebenigno8916]

Great comparison and explanation of why the Genesis II is so good for the money. And Yes I'm subscribed I was looking at the Genesis II and a few others. I decided early on that the price of the Weber Summit and Napoleon Prestige was more than I wanted to go. Thanks for doing these review and comparison videos

[@embersliving]

Yeah the genesis really is the sweet spot

[@dougtube9870]

Excellent breakdown. Thanks for making my choice easier.

[@embersliving]

Glad it was helpful!

[@jimrummer2691]

Great review with honest feedback. I really appreciate this as I am in the market for a new grill and this informative review has helped a ton.

[@embersliving]

thanks for watching!

[@gavinward687]

Great review and explanation! The Genesis will be my next grill. Love the dance moves too 😂

[@embersliving]

Thanks!

[@DM-bx1zv]

Great review! Lol at the Hitch reference 🙂. I have to remind myself of the same from time to time!

[@embersliving]

lol

[@denaroraflames]

This is so helpful. Keep up the good work.

[@embersliving]

no

[@edwardhutt1214]

Great review, and very helpful to get your personal assessment rather than just cataloguing features.

[@embersliving]

thanks so much glad we could be of help!

[@donwoodward7944]

Great video. Had a Genesis for 12 years. The frame finally rotted out. Got a Spirit S-315 which is smaller, but really nice. Stainless steel, tank is enclosed in the cabinet, 3 burner. $600 including tax and shipping. Entertaining less people these days so I am good!

[@kathleenross2540]

I just bought a Spirit E330 and the tank is in an enclosed cabinet. It has a a sear bar and side burner. $575.

[@embersliving]

thanks for the feedback

[@thepinkdiamonds8370]

I have the Genesis ll 325 and have been very happy with it. The spirit series does have a model with a sear station. It was retailing in my area for $699.99, which includes stainless steel grates. I payed $799.99 for my 325 series grill.

[@embersliving]

Wow that’s a good deal!

[@janicehooper6595]

Thanks for an informative review, I was looking around and starting to wonder if I should start shopping for something new. I was just going over my Spirit E310 (the 3 burner) and it seems like it might be around the base Genesis model. 5 years ago it was a little over 500.00. It has served me well on my condo balcony and with at least 3 days a week usage its a tough little bbq. I wish I had the room to get the larger models so I could go into smoking meat and using a rotisserie. I will probably replace the flavorizers (again) because as you stated, the porcelain did crack/chip because I ended up with rust. I will probably get the 10 years of use out of that warranty but for something as small pricewise, I didn't even think to go through the warranty process. Great review again!!

[@embersliving]

thanks for the feedback

[@huckinator]

I love my genesis. I have the genesis 2-e335. That extra burner for searing comes in handy, more than I thought it would. I love to use my weber performer when I have the extra time to cook or for when I’m doing cookouts for the family. However, the every day after school or work cooking, I fire up the genesis. Weber is the best and you really can’t go wrong, though!

[@embersliving]

yeah they are all pretty awesome

[@nyflo718]

I'll explain this to you quicker than this video...ahem....do you want to spend $500, $1000 or $2000 on a grill

[@embersliving]

well put

[@Merck088]

Very helpful breakdown

[@embersliving]

glad to help!

[@MrHuska-tr7zj]

This is a great video. My wife and I decided to finally get a Weber grill. Should we buy a Spirit or Genesis?Not knowing what to buy, this video helped in the decision to purchase the Weber Genesis II S-335. Luckily, we got a fantastic deal at a year end clearance price. Retail was $1079. Clearance price was $539.50 at Lowes. Purchasing this was a no-brainer. Unbelievable deal! Can't wait to unbox this and get to cooking!

[@embersliving]

awesome

[@hwanjung8230]

What month did you get it on clearance?

[@elizabethmell1531]

Great video! Thanks!!

[@embersliving]

No problem!

[@marijkeschellenbach2680]

Very informative and non-biased, at least in my opinion. It would help to give some BTU info and whether a rotissary is available. Thanks for a great video.

[@embersliving]

thanks for watching

[@hleigh842]

One comment, as you get older (when you are 80 yrs old) it becomes difficult to reach under and back to remove and replace the propane tank. The Spirit II 210 allows you to reach into a much more open and easily access the propane tank for exchanges. Also, on the coast line of Florida it is much easier to roll the Spirit into the garage during a hurricane as compared to the larger models. For me, the propane tank access limits all of the weber products down to the Spirit.

[@embersliving]

good feedback

[@fyremanjef]

Nice video. Good no BS review. Thanks

[@embersliving]

Thank you! We try to give you the best most honest reviews! Thanks for watching.

[@smokedya420]

im very happy with genesis se 335. it came with stainless steel grates and light. it gets very hot and is easy to deal with

[@embersliving]

mike awesome choice!

[@smokedya420]

@@embersliving watching your videos helped me choose between napolean and weber. i felt they were similar but weber was cheaper with the stainless grates and you always say how weber stands by product.

[@Lighthawk_Demon]

I remember we had a Weber charcoal grill when I was a child in the 70's! Maybe I'm just feeling nostalgic, but there was just something about them back then. The family would get together for the cookout, the kids would be playing in the yard, the women would be preparing side dishes and gossiping in the kitchen, your dad and uncle(s) would be drinking a beer standing around trying to get the charcoal piled and lit just right ... "You need to make a pyramid out them" "No. You want a ring of them to slow cook" "Just dump it in and light it!" "You're using too much fluid!" "You're not using enough fluid!!" 😄 Good times .... I love Weber grills, but ...Personally, I don't even see the reason to have the mechanism on the side that holds the propane tank and gives you an estimate on how much gas you have or have left. It just seems like a gimmicky thing to have. If you can afford the Spirit II (which is what I have now) then you can afford to spring a few extra bucks and get a more accurate gauge to hook between the tank and the grill. That's what I did. However, I would LOVE to have the Summit with the built in gas monitor and all its other "bells and whistles". I can't AFFORD it ...But I'd love to HAVE it. 😁 Thanks for going over them with us. I may just save and upgrade to a Genesis next Summer!

[@embersliving]

That's awesome. The Webe brand is an american classic for sure. I'm glad you liked the video. Thank you LightHawk Demon

[@viper2148]

I bought my Genesis Silver C in 2005, and just replaced the burners and ignitor (about $50 for both), about 5 years ago I upgraded the flavorizer bars to stainless (about $30). ZERO rust anywhere. I'll probably keep it for another 15-20 years. If I were in the market I'd probably get the new Genesis II. Slightly larger than what I have, but similar in quality. Higher end Summits look okay. Lower end ones, not so much.

[@embersliving]

nice

[@silieale]

Excellent video

[@embersliving]

Thank you

[@assono4873]

Cool video!!! Thanks!!! however, I might ask a Jolly question for you :-) AT THE SAME PRICE… at the same price…. which BBQ would you take between the last two “smart grilling” models: spirit EPS-325S (with sear station) and Genesis EX-315 (no sear station)?

[@embersliving]

I personally wouldn't spring for a smart grill by weber currently until its improved. You can check out my video on it

[@pete6705]

Like the looks of the blue Genesis. I’ve never used a side burner in my life though. Hope I can option that out

[@embersliving]

its pretty cool

[@Hallowsaw]

Yeah i tried to use it on my nexgrill 4 burner and even on the lowest setting it was still too hot for cooking sides. I could see it being used for a searing station and then using the inside to could the rest of the way.

[@sjvader2003]

I’ve had my Spirit E210 for almost 20 years. Recently I was thinking about upgrading my grill, but instead I decided to give my grill an overhaul and replace the burn tubes, stabilizers and ingnitor switch. I recently bought a smoker, so now I just need to decide if o want to upgrade to a genesis or keep the Spirit and get a griddle

[@embersliving]

Do the griddle then you have a full outdoor kitchen! 2023 Weber griddle review here : kzbin.info/www/bejne/baPJlmt5prpgrck

[@Stuff7164]

"Aluminum tub" = I believe Weber refers to this as the "cook box". Great video!

[@embersliving]

Cool, thanks!

[@Starwarsgames66]

I wish Weber had a two burner summit series with all the bells and whistle‘s. Just because I don’t have a ton of room doesn’t mean I don’t want the highest luxury features, I just don’t have the room to accommodate a grill that has all that!

[@embersliving]

Yeah that's a good idea actually! Weber should definitely do that! Thanks for watching.

[@Bretattech]

They have the Genesis ll LX S-240. It's got a lot of summit style in a small package

[@AdamConstantine]

Genesis II s345 comes with stainless grated and Weber temp probes! Costco!

[@embersliving]

Thanks for the tip!

[@BigRedDogATL]

What are your thoughts on the difference in the 9mm Stainless grates that come on the Genesis II SE models and the 7mm Stainless grates that come on the Genesis II S models? Will I notice any difference with the smaller 7mm grates?

[@embersliving]

not a huge difference

[@luboskocman]

Hello, did the overlap situation change with new smart grills in 2022 in your opinion? The Spirit EPX 335 has searing, smart features looks really cool, price also looks way better than Genesis with same features. The 2022 genesis lineup is bit pricey. I'm in Europe and here the old Genesis 335 is in the 1600 USD price range, the newer one is almost 2000. Thank oyu

[@embersliving]

so we will have new videos on this, make sure to subscribe, they will be posted as soon as they show up

[@redgar6467]

Thanks. Starting search now. Question on warranty, isn’t spirit not all 10 years?

[@embersliving]

yes

[@paulvdanker222]

i have right now summit e470 before that i owned a genesis e330 very great griil they stole it before that i owned a genesis silver a love this review this men is so right

[@embersliving]

thanks!

[@TK.919]

Great video! One question I've been curious for a while. Which side of Weber cast iron grate is the correct side to use, or is it reversible?

[@embersliving]

Personally I would say you could technically use both sides. I dont see a huge advantage to that however. I would do pointy side up, for better searing

[@TheGodYouWishYouKnew]

They are reversible. I find the flat side easier to use, especially for burgers.

[@janicehooper6595]

I have had mine for 5 years and I just figured out today that you can use the flat side. I used it for the first time last night for burgers and it was way easier. Cleaning it was much easier also.

[@TheGodYouWishYouKnew]

@@_-0_x_-_p_0-_ flat side good for burgers and asparagus, other side good to sear steaks and chops

[@TheGodYouWishYouKnew]

@@_-0_x_-_p_0-_ I think you get a little better sear with the other side because the fire is able to hit the steaks better but the difference is not great (or grate if you prefer lol).

[@fablan3308]

I've got an old summit Weber 450 model in my garage 2016 I want to change the burners they are a bit rust How long are they on the new summit

[@embersliving]

the warranty?

[@Yang1]

another quality honest review!

[@embersliving]

thanks so much make sure to subscribe!

[@BIGGIEBAG-XL]

Can you give your opinion/advice on the Spirit ii Sp-335? It looks very similar to a genesis just slightly less btu’s (and smaller obviously), but I figured i’d ask someone who actually knows what they’re talking about! Looking forward to hearing your advice. Thank you!

[@embersliving]

yeah when you get to that level, they start to get pretty close, if you happen to get a good deal on it I would do it, otherwise full price. I would still do the genesis

[@markk.7531]

Spirit sp 335 is not too big it has the side burner which I liked cheaper than the genesis but just as good👍

[@boysherman]

I am deciding between the 335 and 435. Is the extra size worth it? Also which 435 comes with standard Stainless steel cooking grates?

[@embersliving]

any of the ones with SS hoods.. I think so its not that much more but gives you a lot of extra real estate

[@smokedya420]

the letter tells you the difference. s is stainless hood and grates, e is enamel cast iron grates and enamel hood, and se is enamel hood and thicker stainless grates and a hood light

[@YouMadeMeLawn]

Consider this when buying a new grill to help you decide which one is best for you... How often do you plan on cooking on it? How many people are you cooking for? Do you need more or less grill surface? Do you need more or less burners? Caster wheels don’t roll well over rocks. How big or small of a storage area do you have? Ask yourself these questions before you go buying something too big or too small.

[@embersliving]

good advice

[@dustinpomeroy8817]

Do they not make a fully loaded 335 se ?it seems either I can get the color I want with a side burner and no doors or no side burner with a cabinet ,wtf sense does that make .I want one in smoke or copper but I want doors and the sear and side burners,can I not get that as an option?

[@embersliving]

yeah some of their SKU's are weird

[@dustinpomeroy8817]

@@embersliving thanks for the reply,I'm I to assume that this model is not available in those colors with the the side burner and sear and a cabinet?

[@19donnie77]

Can you get SS grates for the spirit models?

[@embersliving]

yeah you have to order them though

[@jocat12345]

What are your thoughts on the spirit vs spirit ii e-210 models? The cabinet seems nicer on the original spirit

[@yoshshmenge294]

I've had the Spirit II e 210 for a few seasons now. Fine bbq and it's easy to move around on my deck with two larger wheels instead of four small casters on the cabinet style. It's just personal preference.

[@embersliving]

thanks for the feedback

[@parvanguenadiev1718]

Do any of these Weber’s have horizontal burners? It looks like all the models have vertical ones

[@embersliving]

no all vertical

[@parvanguenadiev1718]

@@embersliving that’s horrible. The Weber spirit I have now is vertical and better for making ribs with indirect heat

[@kimsac1]

I like that blue Weber

[@embersliving]

its pretty solid

[@claibst]

My Weber handle light filled with water and doesn't work anymore. Guess leaving the cover off was my mistake.

[@embersliving]

ha true

[@blakemayer9643]

Weber Genesis II or Coyote C 28? What would you do?

[@embersliving]

hmm probably coyote the burners are better. We can get you one if you want?

[@blakemayer9643]

Embers Fireplaces & Outdoor Living how much for each ? Does genesis have more cool features? I was under impression coyote would be a ton better than a Weber. Not the case? Should I go Weber? How much are each

[@paulvdanker222]

i did seen the new summit for 2024 totally over the top i never seen someone like that before wow its like the the new s class from mercedes wow

[@markk.7531]

Spirit sp 335 with side burner is perfect for me

[@embersliving]

ok

[@ValueRobot]

I thought the tubs (at least on the Genesis series) were cast iron, not aluminum.

[@embersliving]

no aluminum, if it was cast iron it would rust out

[@winddealer1]

I believe the Q Series is more affordable with the Q3200 dual burner.

[@embersliving]

true

[@jmm1817]

Spirit does come with 3 burners as well. I looked at the spirit 315 at home depot the reviews on that were really really good. I prefer to have 4 wheels on the bottom so you don't have to lift one side to move it. Also I think putting that propane inside of a little cubby with the door might be taxing on the back I haven't decided yet. Is any perspective I would appreciate it thank you for posting

[@embersliving]

4 wheels are nice

[@mattc825]

The spirit will last a long time. I like the spirit model with cabinet for the tank rather than what you're showing here. Having the tank visible is an eyesore IMHO.

[@embersliving]

I agree!

[@clemme4]

In denmark the genesis 335 is around 2000 $ the summit is around 4000.

[@embersliving]

wow

[@clemme4]

@@embersliving i just bought the genesis e-325s for around 1000 $ brand new and that was a good deal. Normal price is around 1500 $. 😮 So prices Are around double here in denmark.

[@bcarss1970]

You should have added that the double wall of the Genesis retains heat better.

[@embersliving]

true

[@bcarss1970]

@@embersliving I am looking at these currently. My Ken more is about 7 years old and has a similar lid.I am seriously thinking about rebuilding it for about $150 as the box, lid, etc are in great shape

[@tedbrayton]

Yoir warranty information is wrong. My Spirit is just under three years old and they would not replace my failed ignition kit under warranty. The paint is heavily peeling under the hood, not covered by warranty. My flavorizer bars rusted thru in two years

[@embersliving]

aw man

[@macdogge]

Great video! In sweden the summit starts at 4 thousand USD. The 335 starts at about 2,2 thousand usd. Id might get one shipped from the US, didnt know that it was so much cheaper.

[@embersliving]

that I am not sure on

[@minnesotajack1]

Pricing “At the time of this video”…. Ahhh the good ol’ days

[@embersliving]

I feel ya! Thanks for watching. We have an updated review video of the new 2024 Weber Summit here if you are curious. The NEW 2024 Weber Summit Gas Grill Review!! - kzbin.info/www/bejne/fYOwfquQaZd8fM0

[@Synonomous]

Comparing the different series that aren't loaded the same is not super helpful. Why have the Genesis and Summit with a bunch of add-ons and the Spirit with none? Why not compare similarly featured grills? For example: The SP-335 Spirit has been out since 2018 and has three burners, a side burner, sear station, four wheels and enclosed cabinet including SS grills for $999 CDN. The Genesis S-335 with those add-ons is $1659 CDN as of June 2022. Prices from Home Depot. Yeah, the Genesis has a bit more grill size (513 sq in vs 424) and BTUs (39,000 vs 32,000) plus the ten year warranty isn't applicable to all parts on the Spirit (figured you might have mentioned that as it's quite a big deal) but the Genesis is just not worth more than a 60% increase for my needs. The extra bars underneath the flavour bars on the Genesis and Summit wasn't mentioned either. I grill 3-4 times a week and find the Spirit SP-335 is ideal. Also, when you say things like 'whatever you call it, I think, or I dunno', it kinda takes away from your ability to look knowledgeable. Just sayin'. Thanks!

[@embersliving]

thank you for the feedback

[@orion000]

I just got the E-310 spirit for 400.00. I thought it was a good deal. I like the fact the propane tank is inside and I like the door. Looks clean.

[@embersliving]

dang good deal too

[@orion000]

@@embersliving thank you, I like to think so too, 433 with tax. Great vid BTW maybe after a few years I’ll get a genesis. First grill was today and it did fairly well considering the windy cold evening, pretty impressed. Take care

[@scottbacci8933]

lol great way to analyze the answer

[@embersliving]

haha

[@dougprentice1363]

I think ill stick with my weber kettle.

[@elleryfamilia8291]

I want a Spirit-sized grill with Summit materials.

[@embersliving]

we do hear that now and then

[@georgeartley3860]

what is the full model

[@georgeartley3860]

on the geniuses

[@embersliving]

@@georgeartley3860 Check out our new genesis videos !

[@alderusdmc]

I thought Weber's kettle grills and Q grills were the most affordable on the market.

[@embersliving]

that im not sure on

[@simonpeterdalangpan9761]

The BEST Model is the E330 Spirit II. Period. It Has everything you needs including a side burner and a double lined Lid not found on any other Spirit series.

[@embersliving]

not a bad way to go

[@cstppvi8564]

Thanks for the review...seem like you want to sell the Napoleon...stop seliing Weber than...

[@embersliving]

We like both

[@moc7323]

You don’t need that much choice buying a grill / bbq .. it’s great but not needed .

[@embersliving]

some people are crazy about it lol

[@jorangel87]

Spirit isn’t low budget it’s still $500 and I only need it cause me and the wife use it daily I can purchase 100 of those summits but I don’t need drone thing that big. You make me seem broke saying it’s for budgeting lol.

[@embersliving]

thanks for the feedback

[@convilcali]

The spirit is the outdoor easy bake oven for little girls 👧 😒😒😒

[@chrisgast]

I have a Weber, but it's charcoal.

[@embersliving]

nice!

[@andyjohnson9714]

There ARE genesis 2 with 2 burners

[@embersliving]

good to know

[@Hallowsaw]

Philosophically? That is what we are going with?

[@embersliving]

yes

[@charlesbarden2680]

All of your grates are up-side-down per Weber.

[@embersliving]

good to know

[@chrisah1]

My answer would be Napoleon...

[@embersliving]

I feel the same!

[@daviddelprince4156]

summit alli i need

[@embersliving]

good choice

[@danielbrowniel]

Who buys a grill with the idea that they only want it to last 2 years? what?? lol

[@embersliving]

thats why you buy a good product once!

[@discoveryman59]

Do yourself a favor and buy a Napoleon!!

[@embersliving]

We like that energy! Thanks for watching.

[@NaYawkr]

WARNING : Never Buy a Weber Stainless Steel grill, they simply rust like everything else. If you install wood siding on your house using 304 grade Stainless steel nails, there will shortly be a Black IRON STAIN running down from every nail. To avoid that use only 316 Grade Stainless Steel nails. WEBER uses only 304 grade or lower, in their products and NEVER does Weber use 316 grade stainless.

[@embersliving]

good feedback

[@grheryford]

Is this factual?

[@justsoyouknow9299]

wish they were not built in China

[@embersliving]

yes

[@justsoyouknow9299]

@@embersliving can you recommend a comparably priced grill made in the US or Canada ?

[@pagodad2036]

Some of the genesis models are made in USA and some are made in China is what I found out through Weber. You can find out on the side of the box.

[@justsoyouknow9299]

@@pagodad2036 dang, I did not know that!!

[@FXMAN66]

Keep that little flimsy shelf on the spirit in mind of you are using that shelf to lift and move your grill. Not as big of a deal on the two burning but may become on issue on the 3 burner. I prefer this model of the two burner over the Spirit E-210 with four wheels. That little rim around the bottom catches too much water and is prone to rust. This two wheel is much better IMHO when you are limited on space. great little grill for the $$

[@embersliving]

Thanks for watching!