Weber Kettle Master Touch vs Weber Kettle Premium -- Which Is The Better Value?

[@berryhillbbq3977]

Always nice to see an in depth comparison between models especially for those who don't have access to check out both. The side-by-side is great. You're making me wish I had put some extra dollars toward the higher end one, but I still love my copper premium. She puts in work! Thanks for sharing your thoughts.

[@jimmyv9068]

Was going to buy one too! Except they want a premium price, for coated steel grates. My WSM has SS + you can make it into a better Master Touch with a little know how. Don't waste your money. Get the cheaper one and bigger wheels if you need it taller

[@mannycaballero]

Looking at these with today's prices 😔

[@Conky88]

Welcome to bidenomics 101.

[@MrGallonofpcp]

Have some hope dude. I recently bought a Kettle Premium for $99 at home depot because someone put a price tag meant for the jumbo joe on it and I'm the only one who realized it. I cook on it every weekend and some week days when I can.

[@richardgonzalez5484]

Looking at this with todays prices in 2024 🫠

[@lokpikr999]

The little extras on the Master Touch are nice, but I’m perfectly satisfied with my Kettle Premium.

[@BUSHFLIX]

You sold me on the Master Touch! Seems like no big deal to do a simple video comparing the two, but how rare it is to have a no nonsense breakdown from someone who knows exactly what they're talking about. Thank you!

[@NoOne-fe3gc]

Ah yes, very important video. We all need to be able to justify to our wives why we have so many bbqs/smokers.

[@CookingWithRy]

You will clearly enjoy my 'Kettle # 3' video :)

[@ezrabrooks12]

Marcos//// I NEVER HAVE TO JUSTIFY ANYTHING!!!!! IF I GET SOMETHING,SHE GETS SOMETHING!!!! EVEN STEVEN!!!!!

[@motorcityb8551]

@@ezrabrooks12 You man you

[@jared5021]

Justifying a second kettle was easy. Finding a wife that just says OK when you want to order a Lang is priceless. My wife is awesome!

[@sgtshak2806]

The real task is to plead for permission for the Master Touch and then actually buy and sneak home the Charcoal Summit. I am lucky enough to have a wife who loves to smoke & BBQ so we have both. Add an Arteflame griddle and you're in heaven. Of course along with the Bandit rotisserie and a few other of the Weber accessories.

[@ScooterD35]

Great review! The “P” vents were first introduced on the Weber Summit Charcoal and as of late 2019, they are standard on the Premium, Master Touch and Performer Kettles. Weber Performer models also have the lid bale and the GBS (Gourmet Barbecue System) grates and the Premium and Deluxe models also come with the charcoal baskets. Accessories for the GBS include a wok, griddle, sear grate, chicken roaster and a pizza stone. The warming rack is exclusive to the Master Touch.

[@RockDog645]

I’m waiting for them to add the P vents to the 26 inch kettle. It’s the only thing keeping me from getting one right now. So far, my inquiries to Weber, both on the phone and on the website have gone completely unanswered 😐😐

[@mlzz805]

@@RockDog645 did Weber get back to you? I want the 26, but am willing to wait if they update it with the newer vents soon.

[@tgarry100]

Rock Dog: I got a 26” Kettle and love it. Unlike my 22” (with those great P vents) I don’t miss them on the 26”. Ever single cook I’ve done on the 26” has the bottom vents wide open. The larger size needs that air, and the top daisy is perfectly fine for making adjustments. The 26” is so much bigger and so fun to cook on, you won’t think twice about P vents once you get it. I just wish it came in colors other than black.

[@RockDog645]

ml zz nope, crickets! Even if the answer is that they don’t plan on adding them anytime soon, I’d at least like to know. Smh

[@RockDog645]

tgarry100 thanks for your input. Were any of those cooks with the bottom vents wide open in the low and slow range (225-275)? Based on my experience with my 22 inch (old model, no P vents), that would be surprising to me.

[@Panoz57]

I started with the Premium a few years ago and love it. This year I purchased the Master Touch to have a second kettle (two locations). The Master Touch is well worth the extra price. The lid bale is worth the difference to me all by itself. I always struggle with that hook on the lid of the Premium.The other great thing about the cooking grate is the removable circle grate in the middle. On the Premium I need to set the charcoal baskets on bricks so that the charcoal is immediately under the grate. I do this to sear steaks. With the Master touch I just set that removable circle grate directly on top of the two charcoal basket in the bottom of the grill to sear my steak. When it is time to replace the cooking grate again on the Premium, I will definitely upgrade to the gourmet system grate.

[@bshadrix1]

Thanks fir sharing! My wife just got me the master touch. Didn't think I needed it. Based on my my experience and your video, I'm very glad she splurged.

[@CookingWithRy]

I really love mine :)

[@eguess6103]

Just got home with a Weber Copper Premium, the box still sealed, and was looking for directions to assemble it. Glad I stumbled across your KZbin, Ry. I'm headed back to get this one. Thanks!

[@crxvtec0069]

I watched this a few times and really soaked in all of the details and little touches and you convinced me to return my newly purchased premium to spend a little more for the master touch. I hadn’t even opened the premium still new in box just got it one day ago! Thank you for convincing me and showing me there is a much better option for not much more money. Also I’m really tall about 6’3” so having just that little bit of added height will help! Thank you 🙏🏻

[@CookingWithRy]

I’m much shorter than you and the extra height is so nice 👍

[@ianc1097]

Got my Master Touch 5 years ago. It has sat outside without a cover all that time. It has been covered in snow and rain and it has zero rust. The only damage it has is on the lid where I dropped it. I also have the rotisserie for it. I have cooked Christmas dinner on it, slow cooked pulled pork. Slow cooked chilli. I’ve made cakes, brownies and bread. I would say that I’ve only cooked burgers on it maybe 3 times. I love it and if my wife ever kicks me out it will be the first thing I take. 😂. I have combined it with a wood burning pizza oven for the complete and perfect outdoor kitchen. Oh, the only charcoal I will buy is Weber’s own. Briquettes for slow cooking and lumpwood for anything hot and fast. I’ve tried so many other, cheaper brands and they just don’t ever work as well.

[@hardcorehunter7162]

The overlooked pro with the Premium is that it gets much better sale prices. I grabbed mine at a lowes for $120 with a free chimney starter during their inventory shift into winter. The Master Touch rarely drops below $200. Though you still are getting nearly $100 worth of extras on the master.

[@diegoflores1181]

I just got my Master Touch for $120 and am so happy with it!

[@Dave-rq1uk]

This video convinced me. I’m getting the master touch! Thank you!!

[@fritzschoch8345]

3 or 4 cooks in I'm already wishing I'd bought a) a bigger Weber and b) a higher end one. Originally it was 18 in. base model Weber vs. a Char Griller Acorn and I took the kettle over the kamado. No reason not to, it can do everything the kamado can do for less money and that mindset still remains. However for what I've spent adding char-baskets, a hinged grill grate, meat probes to measure both ambient grill temps as well as food temps, as well as a bunch of other crap I wish I'd just bought once/cried once and taken the Master Touch. To me the additional cooking space alone is worth the extra cash. Then additional features are just a bonus.

[@crystalmethking]

I don't want or need a weber kettle, but I still watched the whole video! Very informative, great work!

[@jorgefernandohinojosajurad4735]

I got as a gift a Master Touch just two days ago !!! I so happy with it !!!! Cool channel !!!

[@pbenga]

Great video. Just bought a used Master Touch for $85 from Facebook market. Comes with everything and even a cover.

[@ChadMorgan709]

I still run a black 22" weber kettle original. In saying that I've modified it and upgraded it so much over the years that it would have been far cheaper for me to buy a premium, but it was fun to " make it my own".

[@outdoor044]

I got the Webber with the table on the side and gas light to start charcoal. I got it probably 10 years ago for my birthday and that thing has been great. The table is so handy for setting grilling stuff on. It's not even covered and it hardly shows any degradation after all these years. It is out of the sun though.

[@sidney341]

Thanks for this Ry. Just bought my very first Weber and it’s a master touch. A big upgrade from my $50 barrel grill that I was smoking on that would only hold one temp and leak alotta smoke!

[@JGill0124]

The lid holder, ash catcher and the cool touch handles on the vent were enough for me to buy the master touch. I didn’t even know about the height difference. So happy with my purchase.

[@SamuraiMujuru]

What's this? A video that is both informative AND concise?! Told me everything i was hoping to find out, thankee sai!

[@nickwakeman8022]

The lid holder is what will probably sell me. I have 4 kettles -- at my parents' house, my house and 2 at my wife's family beach house. I think all three have a dent on the lip of the lid where I've either missed the hook or they got knocked off and fell. The bottom vent isn't a bigger seller. I pretty much leave mine wide open and control the flow with the top vent. Plus the two older ones don't really turn anymore. Maybe do a video on care and maintenance. Yours sure look a lot cleaner than any of mine. Thanks for all your doing.

[@davidb9547]

I bought a new Master touch almost a month ago. Boy howdy do I love the vent change. My old kettle was great and was well wore out. The new vents make holding 250° easy as apple cranberry pie. 🤙✌🤟🖖

[@CookingWithRy]

Mmmmm...pie :)

[@fluphenazine1879]

I just bought a master touch yesterday. I was a bit worried as some negative reviews about Chinese Parts. I got it up to 600F to break it in. I was very happy with the one I got. Worked better than expected. I grilled/smoked 6 whole rainbow trout with a bunch of veggies. So good that I am going to grill up some chicken today!! IMO the Master Touch is worth the extra money.

[@davidrussell631]

I snagged a MT on clearance a while back and ended up selling it fairly quick since I’m only 5’9”. I found the height of my 22” premium made it easier to roll around easier due to the lower center of gravity, and of course, it fits upside down in more makes and models of automobiles. (My Premium is my front porch kettle, and really easy to pick up and move to the back patio if I need to.) You’re absolutely right, though. Although I rarely used the warming rack, the accessories do make the MT more bang for the buck. I didn’t care for the grate, though, because it didn’t hang from the grill with the center, was harder to keep clean, and the high heat from my Vortex burned the plating off the center just like the lighter plated grate. You can remove the center for Vortex cooking, but then you lose a substantial amount of cooking space compared to a conventional grate and you also then have a big hole to drop items into lol. My 26” came with a stainless grate and baskets, and I really don’t know why they don’t sell the same grill downsized in a 22”. I really like the new vent holes. That was cool to see.

[@eddiechapa1]

I purchased my Weber Master Touch grill about a month and coincidentally I purchase the exact same color. I've been really happy with it. I've cooked everything from burgers and ribs to a even a brisket on it. It's been a great purchase. My next grill purchase is going to be a 26' Weber!!

[@JeffandHansel]

I really want a copper kettle, but the Master Touch is the best bang for your buck kettle out there; at least if you're buying new. Thanks for the comparison, much appreciated.

[@Marksman2013]

Hey man, checking in from the UK here. I picked up a weber master touch recently and have been getting great results using it for smoking, largely in part to the videos you do on the weber kettles. Just wanted to say thanks really, for all the great videos you've done so far and, hopefully, the videos you continue to make. Living in England it’s fairly difficult to buy the sorts of cuts you guys in America can get with ease for smoking… St. Louis ribs, pork butts, whole briskets etc. but having watched a lot of your videos I was prepared to spend the money to special order them in and have seen nothing but great results! Hope you keep up the great work man, much appreciated!

[@CookingWithRy]

Thanks so much! I appreciate the kind words :)

[@ptcclatlptcclatl1683]

Ry, the gourmet cooking system is what I bought to use the vortex with. There is plenty of room for 25+ wings and you dont kill your normal grate. Having the lid catch ring limits where I can put the lid, so I'm fine with the hook. Love the color. You cook so much meat when you cook I sware your cooking for the whole neighborhood. Pls keep up the GRATE vid's!

[@WhatWeDoChannel]

You have no idea how much I enjoyed that! I got a Weber Kettle Premium about a month ago, and I’m here to tell you the vents on new Premiums have the exact same P shaped profile as the master touch!!! I didn’t even know Master touch existed when I got my premium, I did buy those charcoal holders and a wood fired pizza kit (video in the works) but otherwise I’m good to go! I never knew how awesome barbecuing could be, I feel like you can do any style of BBQ on a Weber kettle, your videos have helped me a lot! Klaus

[@CookingWithRy]

I'm glad to hear they added those to the Premium. I wish they had them when I got mine :)

[@splitfinger7719]

Got a master touch last weekend. First cook was amazing.

[@ElcomeSoft]

6 months ago, I had never grilled and my extended family had never grilled. I bought a Weber Compact Kettle because 1) Weber are well respected and 2) it was the cheapest Weber going so I'd not be crying if I used it a couple of times and decided it wasn't for me. Now, I want a Slow'N'Sear and none of them fit my compact kettle so upgrading was my next solution, and both of these are on my radar. Unfortunately, they're both 2-3 times more expensive in the UK than the prices I heard you quoting, and the difference between the two is £100-150. I'm leaning towards stepping up to the Master Touch, simply because I cannot for the life of me master the lid hook and when you are still gaining experience in heat management, trying to juggle that and be as fast as you can is not great. Thank you for the video.

[@AR-yx5wg]

Just bought my MT yesterday! I already put it together!!! I went to my local Home Dept but they were out of the Premiums. I saw your video and comments, MT model it is then!!! Went to another Home Depot and found the MT. Guess it was meant to be!

[@UnkleAL1962]

Now I'm excited. When I decided to take the plunge and get my copper premium 2 years ago (price still $165) I noted the Master touch had the warming rack and the heavier grill top, but I still was not sure I was going to enjoy switching to charcoal cooking so I took the cheaper one. NOW I want the Master Touch because I have totally enjoyed my copper model so much and can actually get the temperature I want if I care about that. It's kinda like going from a Crown Vic to a Lincoln (in the old days), but I still want one! Thanks for the review (and of course your great recipes!)

[@OrionsAnvil]

I just got my first Weber after using a homemade barrel grill for 20 years. Been learning alot from your vids, thank you. My first cook was a brisket that came out amazing . Anyway, I bought a Blue premium from Lowes but it seems more like a mix between the master touch and premium. It has the gourmet grill, the master touch "p" vents and the removable ash catcher. As far as I can tell it just doesn't have the lid holder, coal baskets, and the vent handle. And it was actually cheaper than the copper premium at $152. It didn't say Lowes or anything on it but I wonder if its a special item for them. I'll probably get another one to build a table for and keep one mobile. Going to convert my old barrel grill to an offser reverse flow smoker too ;) thanks for the great content.

[@szinski]

Thanks for this review. I own a Weber Genesis gas grill for quick meals, a Traeger Ironwood for smoking meats, and I'm in the market for a charcoal grill for the best flavor (I absolutely love burgers grilled over Kingsford mesquite). Your video sealed the deal over which Kettle I'm going to buy (the Master Touch, obviously).

[@CC-hs7st]

I've had my Genesis gold for 18 years, still going strong. Bought the kettle and have found that I like cooking on it more now. Much different but manageable, but you have to stay on top of it when cooking steaks or chicken thighs. Flavor can't be beat though, well worth it to me.

[@arjay1140]

Great review, but $219?!....I miss living in the US. Try way over $500 here in Aus and they go for anywhere between $200-400 second hand.

[@amg863]

In the UK it's worth £313 and we don't get the little rack accessory. That's not very nice

[@ronzufelt1428]

Love mine. I've had it about 2 yrs. and I have an electric smoker and haven't used it over a year.

[@charlietemple8090]

After reading some reviews, I am going with the weber kettle premium. The lid holder on the Mastertouch has some negatives as it scratches the enamel on the lid. Also the center piece of the Mastertouch has complaints about cooking burgers...they don't slide smoothly on the grate. Just not worth the extra cost, then the cost of buying the accessories...imo

[@randyschwaggins]

Picked up a MasterTouch today for £275...very reasonable compared to a lot of other bbq cookers these days!

[@adashofjokester2026]

I have never owned a charcoal grill, but I am really interested in the Weber Master Touch. Great video, thanks!

[@Julian-zc9vm]

Taken all together, all the small extras on the master touch makes it better overall and DEFINITELY worth the extra $50 than the premium. The extra height, better lid vent handle, heavier grill rack with a center cutout, a warming rack, a lid holder, the briquette baskets, and lastly, better bottom vents with notches.

[@Automage45]

I got the master touch about a year ago and mine has a prep table attached to the side and under it a spot to hold your charcoal and smoking chips. I love my grill!

[@eeyorebill04]

That’s a Performer not a MasterTouch

[@Automage45]

Kevin Gentsch ooo thanks for the clarification. Great freaking grill still

[@GrillTopExperience]

The extra height is worth every penny! Whichever one you get, make sure it's one of these two. The one without the ash can makes me nervous since its pretty dry here. 🔥

[@Old-Mad-Tom]

I’ve been waffling back and forth now for a few years but they are quite a bit more expensive up here in Canada. My old basic model will probably outlive me anyway and it still does everything I want it to. lol 😉👍🏻🇨🇦😁

[@alecky1972]

Same here! I can't believe the price difference, I bought a master touch last yr for €300 and I got a good deal, they retail at €340 here in Ireland. That's approx $370 us.

[@odom2142]

The premium model is the best value overall IMO. The only things about the MT I’d use would be the lid holder and the extra standing height.

[@deans6571]

I have the Master Touch - bought it about 3 years ago. It’s obviously different for different markets (I’m in the United Kingdom) - as the U.K. version didn’t (when I bought it at least) come with a warming rack + the vents in the bowl are an oval shape and not a ‘P’ shape. Still a great bbq grilling system though. 👍🏼👍🏼

[@scottjames8498]

I have an iron grate in my premium. You can not beat them but around $100. Great video!

[@garycluse7096]

In Austraila we pay $599 for the master touch premium. With rare options to get any colour other than black

[@Kevinw4040]

Supply chain issues I guess. The Mater Touch is now 275$ on Amazon for just the black.

[@BrokenGoth]

Thank you for sharing this! I was looking for a comparison between these two and you really did a nice job with your run through. Although the price has shot up $100 (ugh) I’m going for the master.

[@PAPATexas]

I do like the blue color. Good info video, the Master Touch seems to be worth the money. The one thing I'm not happy with is that Weber changed the position of all their lid handles.

[@gardini100]

I have used the master Touch for 3 years now and it is perfect, but I might get the Performer as a sidekick for wings, dogs, steaks, and let the master do the long term cooking and smoking

[@jeffreyfwagner]

Here I am cooking tonight on my old 1986 Weber. I would have to struggle to convince myself to replace it. But I did like the video. Food for thought.

[@CookingWithRy]

Nothing wrong with a classic :)

[@jamesl.winter5552]

Thanks Ry. I just bought a master touch Saturday and also the cast steel crater grate and vortex. I have had two fire in it to break it in and ti get use to adjusting the air flow for temp. Next a smoked stake! Thanks for your previous help.🙃

[@craigczaplinski5793]

I recently subscribed to your channel and I love your video reviews. I'm so tired of clicking on a video that compares one product to another with a robotic voice telling me just specifications that I can find on the manufacturer's website with no knowledge of the product at all. Yet these people are smart enough to post a link, usually Amazon, so they can earn a commission. This is the true ugliness of today's Affiliate Marketing.... really sad.

[@ziggyr9746]

That’s what I bought a couple of months ago was the master touch system.... she is a beautiful grill I’m very happy with my purchase and I would recommend it to anybody

[@reloadersjournal]

Thanks for the review. This is a great video for anyone that's trying to decide if the Master Touch or the Premium is the right grill for them. We were looking at both of these models on the Weber website yesterday. We ordered the Premium because we knew that we weren't going to use the added accessories that are included with the Master Touch. I just looked at the Premium on the Weber website and noticed that it now has the same "P" vents as the Master Touch.

[@CookingWithRy]

Yes that’s a great addition to the Premium 👍

[@Stoop_Kidd]

the new premiums have the P style venting, I just picked one up a few weeks ago.

[@CookingWithRy]

Yeah that's nice that it's been added to the newer ones :)

[@dhdawdy]

Very helpful and informative. Thanks!

[@fukuuu]

Thanks for the straightforward comparison between these two grills. I now know which grill I'm getting!

[@CC-hs7st]

Got the premium from Amazon warehouse for 159.99, to get back into charcoal grilling. In hindsight enjoying it the way I am I probably would go with the master touch. Don't really need the center circle, but grill baskets and lid holder plus extra height would be nice. Heavier gauge steel also is a plus. My premium kettle does have the p shaped vents in the kettle.

[@Kevinw4040]

That’s a great price howd you find that sale?

[@CC-hs7st]

@@Kevinw4040 The price on these grills jumped up big time since Feb when I got mine. I think I went right to Amazon warehouse and bought it in like new condition for 159. Also bought charcoal baskets, and cover same way and saved 5 bucks on baskets and 4 on a 20 dollar cover.. Both purchases had damage to boxes, but products were perfectly fine. Sometimes when you look at an item on Amazon it'll have other buying choices, like new is usually box damage. Never tried the lower condition items. I paid 159, got the baskets and a non Weber cover for the regular price. Good luck, must be grilling season they jacked up the prices.

[@accidentallyfasting5768]

I smoke on a copper premium. If I bought now, I'd go master touch hands down now that I know it comes with that upper deck. I had to buy one for mine and you still don't get the gourmet rack. I guess I did replace my grate with cast iron and love it.

[@jasoncarter942]

The master touch being taller is the main reason i got mine over the premium ohhh and the deep oceab blue color is another reason lol. I love my master touch well worth the $219.

[@tdub6609]

I bought the red version of the kettle, which is a weird in between of the two. It has the extra height, rubber handle on the lid vent, and lid holder on the side, but has the standard grate and did not come with charcoal baskets. By far my favorite cooker.

[@CookingWithRy]

That red one is sweet!

[@randythegreat1288]

I bought a copper weber kettle not to long ago and it has the P shaped notch vents. I'm guessing they're going to do that to all of them? We shall see. Great video!!

[@jsutty7530]

My copper kettle has them too...love this thing...just today smoked a pork but for 8 hours

[@brittsbackyardbbqngrill]

No kettle like a Weber and I love my Master Touch....I had a Premium and the M.T.. I and had a hinge on the Premium , wind came in quick and flip. 6 burgers and a new flower pot later all I have is the M.T. I'm going 1 step futher as I am mounting the M.T. to a SS table. My next Weber is the Premium Deluxe because of the table and 4 points on the ground. My fav color is BLUE and guess what color Weber just added to the Premium line up????? Happy Dance = Blue... Cool Vid. I have told you before, you as much or more than anyone has taught me to think outside the box. More so on the Weber....

[@TheDawgfathasBBQ]

Great info Ry! I'm looking to pick up a new kettle and this was perfect information... 👊👊👊

[@CookingWithRy]

Glad you found it helpful 👍

[@galandonato6731]

Great video. Sealed the deal for me.

[@Chavez787]

Bought the Kettle Premium from Home Depot yesterday (haven’t opened it). Gonna return it and get the Kettle Master Touch.

[@SmokinJoesPitBBQ]

I'd go for the master touch for that price. Thanks for doing this side by side comparison.👍🏼

[@CookingWithRy]

It's a good value for sure :)

[@Jay-rd8sq]

Super helpful video! I was looking on amazon for a grill and couldn't find the differences between the two.

[@rooster_saucer]

perfect timing! my kettle got busted in a backyard gaming accident, definitely going to upgrade to that new one! just wish it came in copper.. maybe i’ll get the smoke.. 🤔

[@muthergoose4084]

details please on this so called "accident".

[@K3Flyguy]

Also in the spirit of a public safety announcement, please list the kind and amounts of liquid refreshments were involved! Lolol made my day with your post!

[@Moondoggy1941]

Horrible timing I just bought a blue Performer Deluxe from Crate and Barrel for 350 dollars today, I did not know that the blue was available from other retailers other than Crate and Barrel. Too funny

[@stephenramsey2575]

Hey man love your videos. I know you’ve had a kettle premium for awhile. I just got a copper Premium yesterday and when I was assembling it I was floored/delighted to see that my Premium came with the P shaped vents and the markings on the damper. They must have updated that recently because I haven’t seen those features in any other videos with the premium in it.

[@CookingWithRy]

I’ve heard that from other people that they’ve added the P vents. Good move by Weber 👍

[@stephenramsey2575]

Cooking With Ry yup I wouldn’t have even noticed the difference if it weren’t for your video, so thanks now I’m extra excited since I’m going to be using it primarily as a smoker. Now all I have to do is grab a slow n sear and I’ll be set

[@AnthSchaef73]

I have a Master Touch that is about 3 years old and the bottom vent holes on mine are straight slots. I’m going to add the marks on the outside of the damper as it doesn’t have those either.

[@dmb3428]

I came close to buying the master touch locally but the blue color version was the only one available which didnt thrill me, Ive been eyeing the copper color for a while now and purchased the premium ...which btw has the P shaped air vents in the charcoal bowl and the holes marking the ash cleaning blades position near the lever... I got the charcoal baskets for $20 at lowes and a premium weber cover , the only thing I will miss is the lid holder...that alone is a nice feature to have and I may eventually get it and retrofit it on mine

[@tomevans5458]

I love the height difference. That 3 extra inches helps out with a bad back. All the other features are a big plus. I have an older Mastertouch and it is my favorite grill. I'm fortunate to own a lot of different grills and people always ask me what they should buy. I tell them if I could only have 1 grill, it would be the Weber Mastertouch BBQ grill.

[@CookingWithRy]

Totally agree!

[@garylethbridge6220]

Great review. I bought the 70 th anniversary model and it is awesome. I never had a charcoal bbq before so I'm just learning how to cook on it , but going well so far.

[@tysu6783]

Great video! That's why my kettles are vintage ..so much character...my ' 77 ebony ...' 86 chocolate '80 go anywhere...even my non vintage 2009 18 inch kettle ... are just built nicely...

[@CookingWithRy]

Love those classics :)

[@lightman500]

Well Ry, you did it. I just bought the Master Touch Kettle because of your review. I've been grilling for 25 years on a gas grill, but I want to switch over and do some smoking. I watch your videos intently to learn smoking techniques. I like your presentation style and info you convey...a very friendly and open way. Kudos! BTW... I just watched your video on deviled eggs and it's the exact same recipe that my mom taught me!

[@CookingWithRy]

Awesome! Enjoy that new kettle. And moms sure did know best :)

[@jennitro]

My grill recently rusted through on the bottom and I've been thinking of pickup up a Weber. Thanks for the info!

[@SJamo88]

Just picked up a Master Touch on sale here in Australia. Was only $20 more than the Premium and seemed like an absolute no-brainer in store, but even more-so after watching this video!

[@CookingWithRy]

Great deal!

[@thescottishhammer7570]

I initially wanted a Master Touch, but Lowes just had a sale on their blue Premiums at $89 so I jumped all over that. Out the door for under $100 and so it's a Premium for me!!

[@CookingWithRy]

That's a great deal!

[@GaryJahman]

Our local hardware supply store had some Original Weber Kettle Premium for very cheap so I bought it. And I am using it almost everyday haha

[@alexkouzarides3161]

Great video, thanks Ry. Recently got a Master Touch Premium and love it, except for the hinged lid that doesn't close properly at the front. Going to have to mod the springs as others have done, or just keep using it the old way. Otherwise it's great - the diffuser plate is also a great addition. Thanks again!

[@univenpecalipre]

Hi , is the master touch premium you mention a different model that the master touch? If so, what are the differences? Thanks 👍

[@vaettra1589]

My Weber Master touch didn't come with a warmning rack, here in Sweden. I would really have liked that. It's ~43 dollars to buy separate.

[@fenderguitar9204]

This man is the uncle I’ve never had

[@CookingWithRy]

Nephew!

[@jonathantaylor5666]

I recently upgraded from the base line weber kettle to the master touch and it's worlds better. I know have the ash catcher. A thermometer, although I typically use my thermopro when I need to regulate temperatures for offset smoking style. A very thick, heavy well made grate that has the circle cut out for very versatile cooking setups and the height difference. Overall I love the upgrade

[@farva37]

Master touch is well worth the value. I wanted the grey master touch... but I cheaped it out and got the green premium.

[@NotAnotherGrill]

Thoughtful comparison especially the price breakdown which I never fully took into consideration. For me, the height comparison is very noticeable on the MasterTouch and I do love the rollback lid.

[@CookingWithRy]

Yeah the lid thing I wasn't sold on until I used it. Now I love it :)

[@Bamakettles]

Nice comparison! I just ordered my ivory master touch......will have to get up the nerve to get it dirty. Great video!

[@jameskennedy552]

I wanted the weber master touch. I loved the blue color and the extra features for not a lot more money would have been cool and worth it for me. But since none of the stores I went to or online seemed to have the Master Touch in Blue. We ended up ordering the Regular Weber Kettle Premium in Green. I am still excited to get it and maybe over time I can upgrade to a few of those extras the Master Touch has. I Don't think the metal grates or the high difference will be all that much of a problem but we will see as I get used to using it. I am excited to get it and set up my little outdoor grilling station/kitchen.

[@CookingWithRy]

You’ll love that premium 👍

[@jameskennedy552]

@@CookingWithRy Thanks for the Reply I am super excited to get it :)

[@RockStonerGamer]

Thanks for the help man, I was looking at these models on webers website, same color even lol, this video helped me decide on the master touch because of all the extra features it had. :)

[@lowelldavis3019]

I just got a Master Touch from a guy here in NC, barely used for $60! LOL Amazing and threw in a cover!

[@CookingWithRy]

Great deal!

[@jasonscotthensley]

I just got the blue master touch last week of May! Love it and I love the new shape of the lower vent and the heavy duty grate.

[@Buford_T_Justice1]

I got a weber kettle premium about a year ago and the lower vent system has the markings and extra notch on the holes. I think that’s a standard thing on the kettles now.

[@CookingWithRy]

They must have made a quick change in that. Nice!

[@RockDog645]

Except on the 26 incher

[@Baylissae30]

Never comment but this video was absolutely perfect and so well explained. Thank you!

[@CookingWithRy]

Thank you :)

[@alirubitreal]

I think they have updated the premium line, I have the premium one and it comes with the marks for the vents, everything else is as you have said on the video, great content you put out there!

[@CookingWithRy]

Yeah I just heard that from people today. Glad they added that!

[@mlzz805]

The newer Premiums now have the P shaped vents too. I hope they upgrade the 26" kettle with them soon.

[@CookingWithRy]

That would be a smart move 👍

[@rwelsh1829]

Yea bought my premium in April it has the P on there took me a bit to adjust my temps for smoking. The biggest difference I like about the P shape is it helps clean the bottom a little better especially if you got big chunks of charcoal that fall through.

[@lynndollar1013]

This was much appreciated. I'm thinking of replacing my 1999 Weber Kettle. The bottom is about to burn out. I've been thinking about a Performer. But this review makes me think the Master Touch would be what I need. Why did you not go with the Weber Performer ?

[@CookingWithRy]

I don't really have the need for the table, but that's a nice thing to have if you see a use for it :)