Weber Q220 gas grill review: Great value for money, but may leave you wanting more

The Weber Q220 Gas Grill falls somewhere between the Q320 and the Q100, smaller than the former, larger than the latter. It’s even priced accordingly: $219 for the Q220, while the Q320 and Q100 are priced at $359 and $133 respectively (all figures from Amazon). The Weber Q220 is therefore a moderately powerful, moderately priced grill that can do multiple jobs. It offers a great combination of power and portability and is ideal for those who have some grilling experience, but aren’t confident enough to invest in a large grill.

A look at the tech specs first: This grill measures 32.5″ x 18″ x 17.5″ and weighs 41 pounds. It offers 12,000 BTUs per hour of power and has 280 square inches of cooking area (compared to 462 on the Q320). .and 189 square inches of Q100).

The grill is made of cast iron with a fiberglass reinforced nylon frame. It features a cast aluminum lid with a built-in thermometer. Lighting the grill is easy with the electric ignition. An infinitely adjustable heat regulator makes it easy to control the temperature. The cooking grate is porcelain enameled cast iron and the single burner is stainless steel. Two work tables that can be stored and stored inside the grill complete the package.

Weber has long been a name synonymous with grilling and barbecue. Weber grills, charcoal or gas, are appreciated by their owners and treated as long-term investments. Many cling to their grills for decades. Few companies have as much respect within a group of consumers.

The Weber Q series – Q100, 220, 300/320, etc. – are the latest in a line of powerful and versatile gas grills. That said, there is not enough information available to determine the functional differences between the different models, especially for the layman. Sure, the Q100 has 8,500 BTUs of power, while the Weber Q220 offers 12,000 BTUs. But what does this difference really amount to once you get to the grilling nuts?

The difference largely has to do with portability, power, and the intangible quality of “prestige.” The Q100, which is the entry-level model, is a very small, portable grill that works great for beginners and outdoor camping trips. The Q300/320 are the bigger cousins ​​with innovative design features (stationary cart comes to mind) and plenty of power that can make any grilling task easy.

The Q220 sits comfortably in the middle. It has the right power to brown any type of meat and a grill area large enough to prepare a meal for 5-6 people simultaneously. However, if you find yourself cooking up a backyard barbecue for the neighborhood, you’ll find the Weber Q220 woefully underpowered. At the same time, this model has some portability that the 320/300 models don’t, though at 41 pounds, it’s not exactly light.

One last difference is “prestige”. Many competitive grills tend to treat their grills more like prize horses than the kitchen appliances they’re meant to be. Every barbecue forum is packed with people showing off their gear. The perceived prestige of a Q320 is definitely much higher than that of the 220 or 100; these are often dismissed as “beginner” grills.

Whether the Q220 is right for you will depend entirely on what you want your grill to do. It’s powerful enough to grill any type of meat, big enough for a family of six, and portable enough for easy storage. However, it will leave the user thinking that perhaps it could be “a little more”: more power and more space. If you’re comfortable stuck in this middle ground, this is the perfect grill for you. Otherwise, you’re much better off buying the higher-end Q320 model or settling for the much lower Q100.

So, to recap:

advantage
– Properly powered: 12,000 BTUs per hour.
– Large enough space: 280 m2. inches.
– Great value for money.
– Robust construction.
-Weber quality.
– Great customer service.
– 5 year limited warranty.

Cons
– Might leave you wanting a little more.

generalthis is an excellent grill on its own, but when compared to its larger cousins, you may wish you had spent $100 more on the larger models.