Weber Gas Grills Compared: Which Model Fits Your Backyard?

Burners are the tubes that carry the gas flame under the grates. More burners means a bigger grill and more control, because you can light one side and leave the other off for gentle, indirect cooking. Propane comes in the portable tanks you exchange at a store, while natural gas grills connect to a gas line from your house. You must buy the version that matches your fuel; the two are not interchangeable out of the box. A sear zone is an area that gets extra hot for grill marks on steaks. Flavorizer Bars are Weber’s angled metal bars above the burners that catch drippings, sizzle them into smoke for flavor and guide grease away to prevent flare-ups.

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Weber® Genesis E-325 Gas Grill for Outdoor Cooking, Natural Gas, Black

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Weber Genesis E-325 Gas Grill

Best for: Homes with a natural gas line

Pros

• PureBlu tapered burners
• Extra-large sear zone
• Cast-iron grates
• Weber Crafted compatible

Cons

• Natural gas only
• Listing text also mentions S-315

The Weber Genesis E-325 Gas Grill runs on natural gas and has three main burners. It uses Weber’s PureBlu burners, which the listing says have a tapered design for a consistent flame and even heat, with raised flame openings so food debris falls away instead of clogging the ports. An extra-large sear zone provides room for several steaks and burgers at once.

The grates are porcelain-enameled cast iron, with Flavorizer Bars underneath. A pull-out grease tray under the cookbox makes cleanup simple, and the grates work with the Weber Crafted frame kit and grillware, sold separately, such as a pizza stone, griddle, dual-sided sear grate and Dutch oven. There is a warming rack and side tables. The grill is 57.7 inches wide. Note that the description refers to a “Genesis S-315,” while the title and specs say E-325; the listing does not explain the difference, so confirm the model on the box.

This is the pick for a household with a natural gas hookup that wants a larger, more capable grill. If you are on propane, look at the Spirit models instead.

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Weber® Spirit® E-210 Gas Grill, Outdoor Cooking, Small Propane Grill, Black

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Weber Spirit E-210 Gas Grill

Best for: Couples and small patios

Pros

• Compact two-burner size
• Snap-Jet one-hand ignition
• Cabinet hides propane tank
• 10-year limited warranty

Cons

• No sear zone
• Smallest cart grill here

The Weber Spirit E-210 Gas Grill is a compact two-burner propane grill, 48.3 inches wide. Snap-Jet Ignition lets you light each burner with one hand by pressing and turning the knob. The porcelain-enameled cast-iron grates hold heat evenly, and stainless steel Flavorizer Bars sit underneath.

It has a cast-aluminum cook box that resists rust and peeling, four tool hooks, a cabinet with a door to hide the propane tank, all-weather wheels, a pull-out grease tray with large drip pan, a warming rack and hammertone side tables. Weber Works side rails take snap-on accessories sold separately. The listing gives 19,000 BTUs of heating power and a 10-year limited warranty.

This suits couples, apartments with a patio and first-time grillers who want a real Weber without a big footprint. If you like cooking with charcoal too, see our Weber charcoal grill 22 inch guide.

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Weber Spirit® EX‑325 Smart Gas Grill, Outdoor Cooking, Propane Grill, Black

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Weber Spirit EX‑325 Smart Gas Grill

Best for: Tech-minded cooks who hate guessing doneness

Pros

• Wi-Fi digital thermometer
• Weber Connect app alerts
• Boost Burner sear zone
• Food probe included

Cons

• One probe only
• Propane only

The Weber Spirit EX‑325 Smart Gas Grill is a three-burner propane grill with built-in smarts. A Wi-Fi enabled digital thermometer shows grill and probe temperatures on a screen, and it pairs with the Weber Connect app so you can check food temperatures from your phone and get alerts when the grill is preheated, when it is time to flip and when food is done. One wired food probe is included.

Two red Boost Burner knobs deliver 40% more power in what Weber calls the largest Sear Zone in its class. The Weber Works side table accepts drop-in accessories and the side rails take snap-on accessories, both sold separately. It weighs 83 pounds, is 48.3 inches wide and has a 10-year limited warranty.

This is a great gift for a new griller who worries about undercooking chicken or overcooking steak. It gives way to the E-425 if you need four burners for bigger crowds.

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Weber® Spirit® E‑425C Gas Grill, Outdoor Cooking, Natural Gas Grill, Black

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Weber Spirit E‑425C Gas Grill

Best for: Big families on natural gas

Pros

• Four burners with sear zone
• Locking swivel casters
• Aluminum frame
• 10-year limited warranty

Cons

• Natural gas only
• 103 pounds

The Weber Spirit E‑425C Gas Grill is a four-burner natural gas grill with the same Boost Burner sear zone as the EX-325. Heavy-duty locking casters swivel for easy moving and lock the grill in place while cooking. Snap-Jet Ignition lights each burner with one hand, and the porcelain-enameled cast-iron grates retain heat.

It has an aluminum frame, a powder-coated finish, a Weber Works side table and side rails for accessories, and a 10-year limited warranty. It measures 51.8 inches wide and weighs 103 pounds.

Choose it if you have a natural gas line and host large family meals. It is the natural gas counterpart to the propane Spirit E-425 below.

Best for: Tailgaters, campers and RV weekends

Pros

• Fits most SUVs at 40 in
• One-hand fold and auto lid lock
• Fits 12 burgers

Cons

• Feeds up to 4 people
• No side tables listed

The Weber Traveler Portable Gas Grill is a propane grill designed to travel. At 40 inches wide folded, it fits in most SUVs. A one-hand lever raises and lowers it, the lid locks automatically when folded, and durable wheels roll over rough terrain from trunk to trail.

The cooking grate fits 12 burgers or 15 sausages and feeds up to 4 people, according to the listing. It has porcelain-enameled cast-iron grates, a wide temperature range for searing or roasting, and push-button ignition. For more small-size choices, see our Weber portable propane grill roundup.

This is the gift for campers, tailgaters and RV owners. It gives way to the Spirit models as a main backyard grill for larger families.

Best for: Families hosting regular propane cookouts

Pros

• Four burners and sear zone
• Weber Crafted compatible
• Cast-aluminum cook box
• Four tool hooks

Cons

• 5 pounds
• BTU figure seems low in listing

The Weber Spirit E-425 Gas Grill is a four-burner propane grill with Boost Burners that deliver 40% more power in the sear zone. It has Snap-Jet Ignition, porcelain-enameled cast-iron grates, a cast-aluminum cook box, stainless steel Flavorizer Bars and four tool hooks.

It works with the Weber Crafted frame kit and grillware, sold separately, to turn the grill into a pizza oven, wok station or Dutch oven setup. It weighs 102.5 pounds, is 51.8 inches wide and has a 10-year limited warranty. The specs list 19,000 BTUs, the same figure as the two-burner E-210, which seems low for four burners, so treat it with caution. For care tips, our Weber grill grate guide explains how to keep cast iron in good shape.

This is the all-round family grill for propane users who cook for a crowd most weekends.