Weber Spirit II E-310 3-Burner Liquid Propane Grill, Black

We're so happy with this grill. It's awesome. It cooks food evenly across the entire surface of the grill. Easy to use. Very attractive and modern looking. We almost bought the original Spirit as it is Wirecutter's current recommendation, but then realized this new one has been released... At the time we purchased it there were not many reviews, but we took a chance and we love it. Why not have the latest technology?We also contemplated getting the Genesis until we saw it in a store and realized it was too big for our space. If you are contemplating getting the Genesis, take a look at it first at a store. It is HUGE. More grill then most people need or have space for...This seems like the perfect marriage of the original (well-loved) Spirit and the Genesis -- compact and stylish, with a modern look and current technology.It's the nicest grill we've ever owned.Pros:- Compact design that still has a large grilling area.- Easy ignition -- no scary "poof" of fire like previous grills we've owned.- Easy access to propane tank.- Grills evenly across entire grilling area. (I test my meat with a thermometer and am amazed at how consistent the temperatures are across the entire grill.)- Heats up very fast - to 500+ in about 5 min.- Cleans very easily- Modern looking- I-Grill compatible- Propane gauge so you can see how much you have left. (Note, the i-grill app tells you exactly how much you have left...)Cons:- We have not noted any so far, aside from a packaging/shipping problem (a dented leg) which Weber resolved very quickly for us (they overnighted a replacement).AccessoriesThe accessories are great too -- we got the utensils which hang conveniently on the side and are dishwasher safe; the propane tank cover; and the 7139 Grill Cover which is the correct cover for this grill. We also got the i-grill 3, which is fun and effective.Overall, we can't say enough about this grill. I'm amazed at how much better it is than previous grills we've owned, and for not much more money. Highly recommend.

I needed a new small-to-mid-sized LP gas grill. I wanted something simple, with no frills like side burners or sear elements, but high quality. I decided on the Spirit II E-310, after reading the reviews on wirecutter.com and americastestkitchen.com, the two sites I trust most. This model was the top choice on both sites.At first, assembly was a bit daunting, just because of the sheer number of parts. But the assembly manual is excellent, though it's almost entirely non-verbal. The assembly process itself was quite easy, largely because every single part fit precisely--no mis-aligned screw holes, no pieces that had to be forced together. A particularly nice touch is that all the nuts are spot welded to the frame members, so you only have to worry about getting the right bolts in the holes. All that was required was a Phillips screwdriver and a 7/16 wrench.Once together the grill exudes quality in its look and feel. Everything is sturdy and solid and the controls are smooth.But, of course, the proof is in the grilling. And it excels there. It preheats quickly and, in about ten minutes, it's hot enough to sear food beautifully. Then drop the temperature right to where you want it, or switch to indirect heat and it responds quickly and precisely. I haven't been able to test things exhaustively yet, but it seems to have very even heat in all places on the grill, perhaps very slightly hotter at the rear.All in all, I'm fully satisfied. It is exactly what I was looking for.

Easy to assemble, sturdy, and constructed of quality materials.

Growing up in the 90's, I can remember my parents having the go to standard Weber Kettle charcoal grill. They had it forever it seemed so my standards are pretty high when it comes to grills. Now that I own my own place, it was time to make a purchase. Especially now that COVID-19 is keeping us all at home for the foreseeable future.I chose this grill because it was easily the number one grill in this size category. I will absolutely tell you that this grill is excellent. For one, I can tell this grill was built to last. If you go to your typical store, you'll see shiny aluminum grills that seem attractive, but they'll either rust out, won't distribute heat well, tough to assemble, etc. This grill was easy enough to assemble on my own. I only needed help with one part, but honestly you could do it yourself if you had to but it was just a precaution. The grill came together in a matter of maybe 2-3 hours. The instructions were really good except for Weber including the 210 grill instructions with the 310. If I hadn't done research, I would have not known about the 210 model and it would have thrown me off. I was like "why is this here and where is this bag?" The 210 and 310 are very similar except for the number of burners.Anyway, the pieces used like the screws were almost a plastic texture or well painted, but I had a hard time finding any spots on the grill that I would have to worry about rusting.Maybe this is more for a griller, but I'm not sure why I need a foil tray inside of another tray just to capture fat and oil. Why can't I just use the tray itself? Maybe for easier disposal but it seems like I would need to buy more of those eventually.