Weber Lumin Electric Grill vs Ninja Woodfire Pro Connect Premium XL
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Quick take: The Weber Lumin Electric Grill costs $1 less; the Weber Lumin Electric Grill offers more cooking space (242 vs 180 sq in).
| Spec | Weber Lumin Electric Grill | Ninja Woodfire Pro Connect Premium XL |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ~$499 | ~$500 |
| Rating | — | — |
| Type | Electric Grill | Electric Grill |
| Cooking Area | 242 sq in | 180 sq in |
| Max Temp | 600°F | — |
| Fuel Type | Electric | Electric |
| Build Material | Porcelain-Enameled Cast Iron grates | Non-Stick Coated Steel grate |
| Hopper Capacity | — | 1/2 cup pellets |
| Burners | — | — |
| WiFi / App | No | No |
| App control | No | Yes |
| Meat probe | No | Yes |
| PID controller | No | No |
| Side burner | No | No |
| Rotisserie | No | No |
| Searing | Yes | No |
| Dimensions | 26 x 19 x 12 in closed | 23.86 x 22.68 x 17.91 in |
| Weight | 36.5 lbs | 49.2 lbs |
| Warranty | 5 years cookbox, lid and grates, 2 years heating element | 1 year |
Pros & cons
Weber Lumin Electric Grill
- ✓Over 600°F is genuinely rare for a 120 V grill and is the difference between searing and steaming a steak
- ✓Smoke reservoir adds real wood smoke, which no other mainstream electric grill in this class does
- ✓Plugs into an ordinary household outlet on a 6-foot cord — no propane storage, no tank swaps
- ✓Porcelain-enameled cast iron grates carry a five-year warranty, the same as Weber's gas line
- ✗$499 buys a far larger gas grill if fire is permitted where you live
- ✗242 sq in is a two-to-three person grate
- ✗1,560 W draws 13 amps, which will trip a circuit shared with other appliances
- ✗Cord length dictates placement, and outdoor outlets are not universal on balconies
Ninja Woodfire Pro Connect Premium XL
- ✓Dual built-in probes is rare below $1,000 and genuinely changes how two-protein cooks run
- ✓180 sq in is about 30 percent more grate than the base Woodfire for $150
- ✓Real wood smoke from half a cup of pellets on a standard 120 V outlet
- ✓Seven functions, so it doubles as an outdoor air fryer and dehydrator
- ✓Ninja Pro Connect app sends alerts rather than requiring a watched display
- ✗180 sq in is still small for $500 — a gas grill at this price offers three times the grate
- ✗49 lbs, which is heavy enough that it stops being a store-it-indoors appliance
- ✗One-year limited warranty at a $500 price point
- ✗45-inch cord dictates placement and often needs an outdoor-rated extension