The Weber Q 320 586002 is part of the gas grill
test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, gas grill
models like the Q 320 586002 are rated on multiple criteria, such as those listed below.
Low temp performance:
Combines the evenness of heating over the grill's surface at the low setting (using thermocouples) and the models ability to cook chicken and fish on the gril at that setting without burning the food.
High temp evenness:
Evenness of heating over the grill's surface at the high setting, using thermocouples.
Convenience:
Evaluates construction and materials, useful accessory burners, ease of use and propensity for flare-up.
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 Q 320 586002
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
No
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
No
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
No
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.
Side burner
No
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.
This grill was easy to assemble out of the box. It takes less than 5 minutes to reach the max temp of 600 degrees with both burners on high. The grill grates have the burner protection built in so there is no need for flavorizer bars. I have no complaints on this grill after 2 months of use.
How long have you owned it:
One-to-three months
Bottom Line
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.
By
JohnWC
from
NB, Canada
(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)
5.0
Love my Weber
6/3/2012
Pros
Durable
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
Small Gatherings
Comment:
The best grill I have ever had. I'm in my 3rd yr and it is as good as the day I bought it ('cept for some burned on grease). 20 lb of propane lasts for months. Don't be fooled by low BTUs, this unit has heat. No side burner, but I always found them useless. I have cooked burgers for 15 in no time.
6 people have reviewed this model.
Stainless-steel grates
