Weber Master-Touch 26 vs Weber Lumin Electric Grill
Quick take: The Weber Master-Touch 26 offers more cooking space (508 vs 242 sq in).
| Spec | Weber Master-Touch 26 | Weber Lumin Electric Grill |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ~$499 | ~$499 |
| Rating | — | — |
| Type | Charcoal Grill | Electric Grill |
| Cooking Area | 508 sq in | 242 sq in |
| Max Temp | — | 600°F |
| Fuel Type | Charcoal | Electric |
| Build Material | Porcelain-Enameled Steel with Stainless Steel Grate | Porcelain-Enameled Cast Iron grates |
| Hopper Capacity | — | — |
| Burners | — | — |
| WiFi / App | No | No |
| App control | No | No |
| Meat probe | No | No |
| PID controller | No | No |
| Side burner | No | No |
| Rotisserie | No | No |
| Searing | No | Yes |
| Dimensions | 42.9 x 27 x 33 in | 26 x 19 x 12 in closed |
| Weight | 54 lbs | 36.5 lbs |
| Warranty | 10 years bowl and lid, 5 years One-Touch system, 2 years remaining parts | 5 years cookbox, lid and grates, 2 years heating element |
Pros & cons
Weber Master-Touch 26
- ✓508 sq in is 40% more grate than the 22-inch Master-Touch for roughly $200 more
- ✓Hinged stainless grate flips on both sides, so coals can be topped up without lifting food off
- ✓Included Char-Rails hold coals in a defined bank, which makes a two-zone fire repeatable rather than eyeballed
- ✓The extra four inches of diameter is what lets a whole turkey or a full packer sit in a true indirect zone
- ✓Built-in lid thermometer and Tuck-Away lid holder, neither of which the Original Kettle line includes
- ✗The 26-inch bowl is off the main accessory standard — most kettle inserts, baskets and rotisserie rings are sized for the 22
- ✗No cart, side table or work surface at $499, which buys a full cart on the Performer
- ✗Burns noticeably more charcoal than a 22 to hold the same temperature, because the larger bowl has more volume to heat
- ✗Smoke Grey finish is a $30 upcharge over black for no functional difference
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