Weber vs Broil King: Which Grill Is More Powerful? -

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Jodie discovered her passion for grilling when she realized how much filler she was able to eliminate from her diet by grilling. So, she began to devote herself to learning more about grilling and mastering her grilling technique. Now, she spends most of her time outdoors grilling non-processed foods and enjoying fresh food on her plate.

Main Differences Between Weber vs Broil King

The main differences between Weber vs Broil King are:

Weber grills use triangular-shaped burners that offer a more consistent heat across the surface of the grill, whereas Broil King grills use tube burners
Weber grills have a larger grilling surface, whereas Broil King grills come equipped with a rotisserie feature and a large warming rack.
Weber grills have porcelain-enameled cast-iron grates, whereas Broil King grills come with classic cast-iron grates.
Weber grills have an even spread of heat across the entire grilling surface, whereas Broil King grills often come equipped with specific cooking areas that are hotter.
Weber offers a more inclusive yet shorter warranty, whereas Broil King offers a longer yet less inclusive warranty
Weber grills mostly come equipped with just 2 caster wheels, whereas Broil King grills often come with 4.
Weber has a much better heat output overall, whereas Broil King uses specific areas for higher heat

Let’s have a look at both Weber and Broil King in more detail.

Weber – In Detail

Weber is one of the biggest BBQ brands out there today. They’ve been going strong for nearly 70 years, and produce a huge range of different grills – from traditional coal-powered grills, all the way through to pellet and gas grills, via home smokers and all sorts of extra grilling accessories.

They’re also behind the iconic Weber Kettle – that classic dome-shaped grill that you can find nearly everywhere. Renowned for their durability and maneuverability, Weber offers a wide range of grills that each offer something different – from bespoke pellet-powered grills through to a traditional charcoal kettle grill, the choices are almost endless.

Type of Grill

As we mentioned earlier, Weber offers several different types of grill that use different sorts of fuel. These include the following:

Wood pellet grills
Propane and natural gas grills
Charcoal grills
Electric grills

Wood Pellet Grills

These grills have been designed by Weber to take their specially-made wood pellets which are made from real wood and often ‘flavored’ with hickory and oak, making your grill experience just that bit more authentic.

The grill series is called SmokeFire and these are without a doubt the top-of-the-range grills offered by Weber – they even feature an in-built computer and thermometer to take you through every step of your grilling experience. Alas, these modern additions come at a price, and you’ll have to fork out for both the grill ($1,000 on average) and the pellets themselves.

Gas Grills

One of the most common types of grill, gas grills gives you much more flexibility and control over heat distribution, which can be great for a quick sizzling steak, but not ideal when it comes to a smokey rack of ribs.

The debate also still rages over whether propane or natural gas is better. Propane is the more popular of the two, as you just need a propane gas bottle and you’re ready to grill. It can be pricey to refill, however, but it could well be worth the money if you’re planning on moving your grill around.

Natural gas is cheaper and more environmentally friendly – but the big downside is that you won’t be able to grill on the move as it were, as you’ll be piped up to the mains gas. Weber offers a wide range of different gas grills, including the Spirit series, the Genesis series, and the Summit series.

Charcoal Grills

This is the classic, the absolute bedrock foundation of all grills. Without charcoal grills, that gorgeous smokey flavour that we have come to associate with barbecues just wouldn’t exist. And when it comes to Weber and the charcoal grill, they know a thing or two.

Their legendary Kettle series is known the world over, which they’ve also expanded out to new ranges including the Master Touch series and the Performer series. You can also get your hands on one of their Smokey Mountain charcoal smokers, if you want that extra flavour hit.

Electric Grills

Some keen grill kings might deride the electric grill as the enemy, but an electric grill certainly has its plus points. If you don’t have that much outside space or only have a balcony, then an electric grill can really help – you can even take it with you out and about.

Weber only makes a few electric grills with their Q-Electric series and the soon-to-be-released Pulse series on offer.

Weber – Features

So now we’ve had a look at the types of grill that Weber offers, let’s have a look at what their grills offer in general.

Cooking Space

Weber grills are renowned for the amount of cooking space they offer on their grills. When combined with the warming rack, a feature of many Weber grills, they can offer sometimes well over 500 square inches of cooking space – enough for the whole family, or even the neighborhood!

Burners

Now, this only really applies to gas-powered grills, rather than charcoal. Weber grills have really well-designed cooking systems in place and depending on what series of grills you go for will depend on how many burners you get. This ranges from 2 burners for the Spirit II gas grill, all the way up to 6 for the mighty Summit gas grill range.

No matter how many burners are present, your Weber grill will be equipped with a combination of their bespoke flavorizer bars (which help reduce grease) and flame tamers, which help avoid flare-ups and aid with heat distribution.

Side Shelves

Any grill king worth his salt will tell you how important a good sturdy side shelf is. They give you a little bit of extra room to prep your food, keep your tools close at hand, and maybe even hold your drink too – grilling is thirsty work, after all!

The larger Weber grills come equipped with good, sturdy, stainless steel folding shelves, which will give you the upper hand when it comes to food prep and serving those famished friends.

Additional Features

Nowadays, grills come equipped with all sorts of extra bits and bobs, and Weber grills are no different. Many of their larger models come with handy hooks for storing your tongs and other implements, sear stations for getting a good bit of grill on those steaks and burgers, and some of them even come equipped with Bluetooth technology which monitors the temperature of your grill and sends the info to your phone, taking your grilling prowess to the future.

I’m not sure Weber is the grill for me – are there any alternatives?

Weber grills aren’t for everyone, that’s for certain. Here are some other brands you can have a look at.

Traeger

Primarily a pellet-based grill, Traeger are the grill kings when it comes to pellet-power. Check out our article Traeger vs Weber Grills Brand Comparison for more info.

Camp Chef

A great range of grills for those on the move or who love the great outdoors.

Char-Broil

Char-Broil offers a huge range of different grills, smokers, and fryers and offers a handy ‘grill finder quiz that tells you what you might be looking for.

Broil King – In Depth

Broil King is the true grandfathers of the grilling world, having been founded way back in 1906. And as you can imagine, with well over 100 years of grilling experience under their belts, they know a thing or two about what makes a good grill!

While they may not be quite as popular as Weber, they still have legions of loyal fans who stay true to their Broil King grills. With such a wealth of history behind them, Broil King has always been at the forefront of new grill technology and offers a range of different grills to meet all price points.