A short time, Weber
has become the household name for value grills, however, buying one isn't easy.
In this video, you learn about the similarities
and differences between Weber grills in the Genesis II and Summit series.
In the end, you'll know which grill might be right for you.
First, why Weber? First,
both the Genesis II and Summit are designed for the outside
in a way competitively priced grills are not, even on the basic models.
The unit is constructed of hard plastic,
stainless steel and a painted bottom to withstand the elements even
in New England. Both are reliable. Weber we only requires
service less than two percent of the time within the first year.
Let's look at each series and then we'll compare.
Genesis II is their most popular grill series with three or four burner sizes,
with different options at different prices in both sizes. After size, you have a choice
of side burner colors and stainless versus porcelain grates.
Stainless is better for grates because it doesn't chip or rust like porcelain can.
Three years ago, they also changed the internal components
of all Genesis II models and dubbed it the GS4. These upgrades included
a better ignition, along with a second row bars to decrease flare ups, and then centered
the grease collection so it flows more evenly outside the grill.
When Weber added the GS4 upgrades
to the Genesis II, they didn't change the Summit. Summit is still the only
Weber grill made in the U.S. but does not incorporate their GS4 improvements.
It features the older system with only one
row bars, with the grease collection on the side, along with a removable bottom
tray. It uses an older but still effective ignition design.
However, the Summit is Weber's largest and most featured grill at four and six
burners with a smoker, sideburns and rotisserie.
It's designed to compete with professional grills with similar features at
less than half the price.
Also, the series offers a built-in lineup in either four or six burner
configurations designed to be placed in an island, stone or brick.
Summit has the larger six burner and built-ins into for islands,
while the Genesis has the smaller three burner grills.
So let's compare both at four burners and stainless steel.
The Genesis II S-435 is twelve forty nine versus
the Summit S-470 is two thousand seventy nine.
Both have forty eight thousand BTU
for both grills, the output, per say is not the difference.
Both have identical 12,000 BTU sideburns. But this is different.
The S-435 grilling area is six hundred
and forty six square inches, 198 more fold down in a rack
for eight hundred and forty four square inches.
The Summit S-470 grilling area is
468 square inches, which is 112 fold down for a five hundred and eighty square inches.
Interesting, but the less expensive
genesis is 40 percent larger, which is significant.
Summit has a 10,000 BTU infrared burner
on the top. Genesis does not have any burner on the top.
Infrared is a direct, intense heat, whereas gas diffuses heat.
For rotisserie infrared is excellent because you have the direct heat
on the top and the heat from the grill below. The Summit also as a 6,000 BTU
smoker so you can add wood for more flavor.
Genesis does not have a smoker burner.
The S-470 has a ten thousand six hundred BTU sear zone.
Well the S-435 Genesis II has a nine thousand. The difference is not
that significant, mostly because it's just another row of burners for either grill.
The pro grills like Lynx and Hestan use
an infrared for that char and black lines in your food.
You have increased heat
on both the Summit and Genesis, but not the true sear of a pro.
It really depends on how you grill.
They both have the same max output.
Genesis is a larger size in terms of square inches by almost 40 percent,
it's almost 40 percent cheaper, $2,079 versus $1,249. The Summit
allows you to do more on the grill.
You can effectively use rotisserie and have your food cooked evenly.
Yes, you can probably buy an accessory
for Genesis, but will not have the burner in the back for more even cooking.
You can also infuse your food with flavor with the smoker box. So the answer is
it depends.
So do you want the size and affordability with the GS4 improvements
of the Genesis or the ability to cook differently
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