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Weber Genesis II E315 review

Weber Genesis II E315

CHOICE Expert Rating

82%
What is the CHOICE Expert Rating?
Good points

Good Points

  • Very good cooking performance result.
  • Thermometer in hood is accurate.
  • Gas bottle can hang from side hook. Gauge on hook gives approximate indication of gas left in bottle.
  • Comprehensive instructions with recipes plus cooking guides and methods.
  • Assembly instructions are very good.
  • Precise and detailed assembly instructions, very easy to assemble.
  • BBQ can be used with the iGrill 3 (sold separately), which is a Bluetooth thermometer which monitors food from beginning to end and notifies the user once it has reached the perfect temperature to serve. Works with the iGrill app which can be installed on your smart phone, tablet or watch.
  • 3 tool hooks on each side table.
  • Controls angled upwards for easy viewing.
  • Cast iron hotplate supplied.
Bad points

Bad Points

  • Hood is fairly heavy.
  • Stainless steel control panel and side tables requires extra attention.
  • Gas bottle can be hung from hook on side of BBQ, considerable effort required to lift.
  • Hood can become dangerously hot.
  • Chargrill is divided into 2 pieces and can be difficult to clean in a domestic sink.
  • Hotplate supplied is very heavy can replace a chargrill plate, OK to clean, may require soaking.
  • Stainless steel side tables scratch easily.

Type

Category
Backyard
Fuel type
Gas
Gas type
LPG

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Test results

CHOICE Expert Rating
82%
Cooking performance score
89%
Ease of use score
72%
Evenness score
85%
Evenness with high fat cooking score
85%
Evenness with pita bread score
Not tested
Low temperature score
100%
Heat recovery score
Not tested
Roasting score
85%
Cleaning score
65%
External temperatures after 60min (controls / handle / hood / side tables)
32°C / 27°C / 87°C / 37°C
Gas consumption (kg/hr)
0.82

Sustainability

Reliability score
88%
Satisfaction score
90%
Warranty
Not collected

Related products

Availability
Discontinued model

Cost

Price
$1,599.00
Running costs over 5 years
$658.00

Specifications

Number of burners
3
Hotplate grill material
Porcelain-enamelled cast iron
Flame diffuser material
Stainless steel
Burner material
Stainless steel
Ignition type
Infinity electronic
Dimensions (cm, H x W x D)
120 x 143 x 69
Weight (kg)
N/A
Total cooking area (m2)
0.43
Website
weber.com

Features

Warming rack
Reversible cooking plate
Side burner
Back burner for rotisserie
Viewing window
Side tray / folding
/
Storage cupboard
Natural gas option
Hotplate
Optional extra
Chargrill

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