Which Weber grill? (charcoal grill, pancake, garden, consumer)

[hobodbf]

I'm trying to decide between Weber Genesis E330 and and Genesis S330. Not sure if the $150 price difference is worth the S330. Which is better - cast iron vs. stainless steel grates? Thanks for your feedback.

[Dogmama50]

I have the smaller spirit with the black exterior and cast iron grates. I'm happy with the black exterior, shows less of the mess and love the cast iron grates for a hard sear.

[maggie2101]

We have the spirit e-320 in blue with cast iron grates. I've never cooked on a grill with stainless steel grates, but I would like to try it out.

[goldengrain]

Originally Posted by hobodbf

I'm trying to decide between Weber Genesis E330 and and Genesis S330. Not sure if the $150 price difference is worth the S330. Which is better - cast iron vs. stainless steel grates? Thanks for your feedback.

I don't know from grills, but I think cast iron is heavy and can rust and can break more easily. My mom had a large cast iron pancake griddle and I think you had to wait until it got totally cool before washing it. She put water on it too early and it cracked.

I know my stainless steel fry pans can be put under water while still hot and that gets a lot of the grime off. Also, you can clean and rinse them without having to oil them to prevent rust.

I think the stainless steel might save you extra time and effort in cleanup, but I may be wrong.

[elnina]

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I like the stainless steel option. So easy to keep it clean!

[gentlearts]

I would love the Genesis in brown enamel, but alas too pricey for us. I can use three cheaper ones for the next 10 years and still come out ahead.