Weber Genesis E-415 vs Weber Searwood XL 600
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Quick take: The Weber Searwood XL 600 offers more cooking space (972 vs 646 sq in).
| Spec | Weber Genesis E-415 | Weber Searwood XL 600 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ~$1,199 | ~$1,199 |
| Rating | 4.4★ (582) | — |
| Type | Gas Grill | Pellet Grill |
| Cooking Area | 646 sq in | 972 sq in |
| Max Temp | — | 600°F |
| Fuel Type | Propane/Natural Gas | Wood Pellets |
| Build Material | Porcelain-Enameled Cast Iron Grates / Painted Steel Cabinet | Porcelain-Enameled Steel |
| Hopper Capacity | — | 20 lb |
| Burners | 4 | — |
| WiFi / App | No | Yes |
| App control | No | Yes |
| Meat probe | No | Yes |
| PID controller | No | Yes |
| Side burner | No | No |
| Rotisserie | No | No |
| Searing | No | Yes |
| Dimensions | 64.5 x 27 x 48.1 in | 50.5 x 23 x 45.75 in |
| Weight | 175 lbs | 158 lbs |
| Warranty | 12 years | 5 years cook box, 3 years electrical |
Pros & cons
Weber Genesis E-415
- ✓820 sq in of total cooking space is the most of any sub-$1,500 Weber in the freestanding line
- ✓Enclosed cabinet hides the propane tank and adds usable storage the Spirit carts lack
- ✓Tapered PureBlu burner tubes raise the gas ports above falling debris, which is the usual cause of uneven lighting
- ✓12-year cookbox warranty and 10 years on burners, grates and Flavorizer bars
- ✓Weber Crafted compatible, so the grate can be swapped for a griddle, pizza stone or wok
- ✗No Sear Zone — the cheaper 3-burner Genesis EX-325W actually gets hotter in one spot
- ✗48,000 BTU spread over four burners is lower heat density than the 3-burner models
- ✗No side burner, WiFi, or meat probe at $1,199
- ✗175 lbs and 64.5 in wide; assembly is genuinely a two-person job
- ✗Painted steel doors rather than stainless, which is what the $100-dearer S-415 buys you
Weber Searwood XL 600
- ✓DirectFlame sear zone runs the full width of the grate rather than a corner patch, so a whole rack of steaks sears at once
- ✓600°F ceiling is 100–150°F above most pellet grills at this price and is what lets it work as a one-grill setup
- ✓Removable top rack opens 11.5 in of vertical clearance for a turkey or standing rib roast
- ✓Hopper fuel gauge reports pellet level to the app and pushes a low-fuel alert, so overnight cooks do not need a flashlight check
- ✓Cast-iron grates and porcelain-enameled lid, both a step up from the plated steel common at $1,199
- ✓Weber Connect firmware is updated over WiFi, and Weber's service network is the widest of any grill brand
- ✗20 lb hopper is the same as the smaller Searwood 600 despite 60% more grate area, so big loads need a mid-cook refill
- ✗Warranty is 5 years on the cook box and only 3 on electrical components — short next to Traeger's 10-year Woodridge cover
- ✗158 lbs and 50 inches wide; this is a grill you place once, not one you move around a deck
- ✗No Super Smoke-style low-temperature smoke boost, and Searwood smoke output at 180–225°F is modest
- ✗$1,199 puts it against the Traeger Ironwood and Recteq Flagship 1600, both of which bring more insulation