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Weber Genesis S-330
 
Price range:
$969.00 - $1,149.99
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Summary: This Weber has
• 470 Sq. In. of cooking area.
• 3 main burners
• A side burner
• A Natural gas version or Conversion kit available
• Electronic ignitor
• Stainless Steel grates
• No Infrared burner
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Community icon13 people have reviewed this model.
Type: Midsize gas grills
About - Weber Genesis S-330

The Weber Genesis S-330 is part of the gas grill test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, gas grill models like the Genesis S-330 are rated on multiple criteria, such as those listed below.


Preheat performance:
Evaluates the temperature and evenness over the grill's surface after a 10 minute preheat using thermocouples. It also gives an indication how quickly the grill reaches its maximium temperature.

High temp evenness:
Evenness of heating over the grill's surface at the highest setting, using thermocouples.

Low temp evenness:
Evenness of heating over the grill's surface at the lowest setting, using thermocouples

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$800
The Ratings applied to untested model Weber Genesis S-310 come from our tests of model Weber Genesis S-330, which in our judgment is enough alike in its performance, features, and specs that our test results apply to both.
About This Brand

This brand, known for its durability and dependability, went through an entire line and design change in 2007. Weber is known for its quality products in the midpriced to high-priced categories, and grills that feature coated cast-iron and stainless-steel-rod cooking grates and long-warranty stainless-steel burners. (The company offers a natural-gas version for most of its grills.) Weber recently introduced an infrared-searing station on some of its grills, updated its Q line of portable grills, and added colors to its entire lineup. Weber grills are available at many retailers nationwide. Grills range in price from $130 to $3,000. Note that Weber acquired Ducane about four years ago.

Features & Specs - Weber Genesis S-330
info Stainless-steel grates Yes
info Coated-cast-iron grates No
info All or mostly stainless Yes
info Long-warranty burners Yes
info Side burner Yes
info Infrared burner No
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User Reviews - Weber Genesis S-330
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(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)
 
5.0
Best Grill Ever
2/9/2013
Pros
Easy Assembly
Easy To Cleanup
Easy To Use
Even Heat
Great Design
Short Grill Time
Cons
Best Uses
For Self/Couple
Great Searing
Indirect Cooking
Large Gatherings
Small Gatherings
Comment:
I use my grill to cook meat, poultry, seafood and veggies. I even use it for some soups/stews. This grill is the best ever and I have had a few. The even cooking really stands out. Keeping it clean has never been easier. Weber's reputation is upheld with this product. Nothing fancy but reliable and great cooking. If you can afford it, do it. You will not be disappointed.
How long have you owned it:
Three-to-six months
Bottom Line
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.
(1 of 3 customers found this review helpful)
 
2.0
natural gas problematic
11/7/2012
Pros
Short Grill Time
Cons
Poor Flame Quality
Best Uses
For Self/Couple
Comment:
Cannot comment on the quality of the grill because i am having difficulty hooking up to gas. I had a plumber hook up to gas line but when I used the grill it seemed like to much pressure. Could not get the grill temp to go below 450 degrees with only one burner on low. Grill I find operates a 7 water colum inches of pressure and the gas company provides gas at 11 column inches. The grill basically was turned into a blow torch. It will cost me an additional $100 plus to reduce the pressure. I have decided to return and go with another brand. I did call customer service but they were totally clueless.
How long have you owned it:
A month or less
Bottom Line
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
(1 of 3 customers found this review helpful)
 
5.0
CR is so off on reviews
6/22/2012
Pros
Easy Assembly
Easy To Cleanup
Easy To Use
Even Heat
Great Design
Short Grill Time
Cons
Best Uses
For Self/Couple
Great Searing
Indirect Cooking
Large Gatherings
Small Gatherings
Comment:
its just a great deal! works perfect....life is great with a Webber<br /><br />and CR needs to get out of the lab and some real world tests!
How long have you owned it:
More than six months
Bottom Line
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.
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