What's this? This is based on performance, features, and convenience. The displayed score is out of a total of 100 points.
Price range:
$969.00 - $1,149.99
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
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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Features and specs may vary
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
Stainless-steel 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.
Stainless-steel grates
Yes
Coated-cast-iron grates The grill's primary cooking grates may be made of porcelain coated cast-iron, which generally sears meats better and keeps grilling temperatures more consistent than grates made of porcelain coated steel. The porcelain coating usually makes such grates easier to clean than other surfaces, and the grates should resist rust as long as their porcelain coating isn't chipped.
Coated-cast-iron grates
No
All or mostly stainless Includes more than just a panel or other trim. Based on our limited tests, nonmagnetic stainless is less likely to corrode.
All or mostly stainless
Yes
Long-warranty burners While burners remain the grill's most-replaced part, most are warranted for only 3 to 5 years. Better burners are covered for 10 years or more.
Long-warranty burners
Yes
Side burner A side burner, which resembles a gas-stove burner and has its own heat control, is handy if you want to cook vegetables or sauce without leaving the grill. A side burner could also be an infrared burner used for searing.
Side burner
Yes
Infrared burner Gas burner that uses infrared technology (ceramic burner, plates and screens, or troughs as some examples) for cooking. An indirect flame is used for cooking food. Burner can be located as the main burner, side burner, rotisserie burner, or any combination of burners.
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.
By gb
from florida
(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.
By blackhammerjammer
from hawaii
(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!
13 people have reviewed this model.
Stainless-steel grates
