Blaze Professional LUX 34-Inch 3-Burner Built-In Gas Grill vs Weber Summit SB38 S Built-In Gas Grill
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Quick take: The Blaze Professional LUX 34-Inch 3-Burner Built-In Gas Grill costs $300 less; the Blaze Professional LUX 34-Inch 3-Burner Built-In Gas Grill offers more cooking space (816 vs 681 sq in).
| Spec | Blaze Professional LUX 34-Inch 3-Burner Built-In Gas Grill | Weber Summit SB38 S Built-In Gas Grill |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ~$4,099 | ~$4,399 |
| Rating | — | — |
| Type | Gas Grill | Gas Grill |
| Cooking Area | 816 sq in | 681 sq in |
| Max Temp | — | — |
| Fuel Type | Propane/Natural Gas | Propane/Natural Gas |
| Build Material | 304 Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel |
| Hopper Capacity | — | — |
| Burners | 3 | 5 |
| WiFi / App | No | No |
| App control | No | No |
| Meat probe | No | No |
| PID controller | No | No |
| Side burner | No | No |
| Rotisserie | Yes | Yes |
| Searing | No | Yes |
| Dimensions | 34 x 28.75 x 24.25 in | 41 x 31.5 x 53.38 in |
| Weight | — | 240 lbs |
| Warranty | Lifetime on burners, grates, body, flame tamers and valves; 1 year ignition, electronics and lighting | 15 years cookbox and lid; 10 years burners, grates and flavorizer bars; 5 years remaining parts |
Pros & cons
Blaze Professional LUX 34-Inch 3-Burner Built-In Gas Grill
- ✓H-burners at 18,000 BTU each spread flame further across the grate than tube burners, which is the real reason this line exists
- ✓12mm hexagonal rods hold far more thermal mass than the 9mm rods on the LTE+ and sear noticeably harder
- ✓Rotisserie kit and waterproof motor are in the box, not a $300 add-on
- ✓816 sq in in a 34-inch head is more cooking surface than most 36-inch competitors deliver
- ✓Same lifetime warranty as the entry BCM, so the money buys hardware rather than coverage
- ✓Deeper 28.75 inch firebox fits a full rib rack front to back
- ✗Three burners means coarser zone control than the four-burner LTE+ despite costing nearly twice as much
- ✗Needs a larger 32-1/4 inch cutout, so it is not a drop-in replacement for a 32-inch Blaze island
- ✗Head only at this price — cart, doors, side burner and island are all separate
- ✗No digital control, probe or connectivity of any kind at a $4,000 price point
Weber Summit SB38 S Built-In Gas Grill
- ✓The top-down infrared broiler is a genuinely different searing mechanism from every rear-burner rival here and browns the whole surface at once
- ✓Weber parts and service are available everywhere, which is the single biggest practical advantage over Blaze, Bull, Coyote and Summerset
- ✓Rotisserie and smoker box are both included rather than accessories
- ✓240 lbs of stainless cookbox holds heat like the premium built-ins costing more
- ✓NIGHTVISION lighting and soft-close cabinet doors are unusually finished details for a built-in
- ✗No side burner at all, where nearly every rival at this price offers one as at least an option
- ✗Warranty tops out at 15 years on the cookbox; Blaze, Bull and Summerset all offer lifetime coverage on burners and body for less money
- ✗$4,399 buys a 34-inch Blaze Professional LUX with heavier 12mm grates and a lifetime warranty
- ✗Weber does not publish the cutout dimensions on the product page — they are in the separate installation guide
- ✗Five burners across 38 inches is fine, but the primary surface is smaller than the Bull Brahma's for more money