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Weber Genesis II LX E340 review

Weber Genesis II LX E340

CHOICE Expert Rating

83%
What is the CHOICE Expert Rating?
Good points

Good Points

  • Very good cooking performance result.
  • Comprehensive instructions with recipes plus cooking guides and methods.
  • Gas BBQ basics DVD provided.
  • Precise and detailed assembly instructions, very easy to assemble.
  • Side panels can protect food from drafts.
  • Light on hood handle can be positioned at different angles and directs light onto the hotplate.
  • Fairly easy to manoeuvre.
  • Controls angled upwards for easier viewing.
  • Illuminated controls.
  • LED fuel gauge at front of BBQ lets you see how much fuel is left in tank.
  • 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 one table at front.
  • High+ setting gives an extra boost of heat and power.
Bad points

Bad Points

  • Hood is fairly heavy.
  • Stainless steel on exterior requires extra effort to clean.
  • Chargrill is divided into 2 pieces and can be difficult to clean in a domestic sink.
  • Requires considerable effort to lift and remove a gas bottle onto side hook.
  • Hood can become dangerously hot.
  • Side tables do not have handles.

Type

Category
Backyard
Fuel type
Gas
Gas type
LPG

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Test results

CHOICE Expert Rating
83%
Cooking performance score
89%
Ease of use score
74%
Evenness score
85%
Evenness with high fat cooking score
90%
Evenness with pita bread score
Not tested
Low temperature score
80%
Heat recovery score
Not tested
Roasting score
100%
Cleaning score
70%
External temperatures after 60min (controls / handle / hood / side tables)
30°C / 31°C / 73°C / 38°C
Gas consumption (kg/hr)
0.81

Sustainability

Reliability score
88%
Satisfaction score
90%
Warranty
Not collected

Related products

Availability
Discontinued model

Cost

Price
$1,999.00
Running costs over 5 years
$654.00

Specifications

Number of burners
3
Hotplate grill material
Porcelain-coated cast iron
Flame diffuser material
Stainless steel
Burner material
Stainless steel
Ignition type
Infinity electronic
Dimensions (cm, H x W x D)
124 x 146 x 72
Weight (kg)
N/A
Total cooking area (m2)
0.26
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
1
Chargrill

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