Weber Performer 22 vs SnS Grills MasterKettle 22
Quick take: The Weber Performer 22 costs $1 less.
| Spec | Weber Performer 22 | SnS Grills MasterKettle 22 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ~$449 | ~$450 |
| Rating | — | — |
| Type | Charcoal Grill | Charcoal Grill |
| Cooking Area | 363 sq in | 363 sq in |
| Max Temp | — | — |
| Fuel Type | Charcoal | Charcoal |
| Build Material | Porcelain-Enameled Steel on Painted Steel Cart | Porcelain-Enameled Steel with 304 Stainless Grate |
| 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 | 45 x 40.25 x 28 in | 43 x 42 x 25.25 in |
| Weight | 69 lbs | 55 lbs |
| Warranty | 10 years bowl and lid, 5 years One-Touch system, 2 years remaining parts | 10 years porcelain enamel on lid and bowl |
Pros & cons
Weber Performer 22
- ✓A fixed side table and bottom shelf turn a kettle into a workstation — the single biggest usability gap in the Original Kettle line
- ✓Weber Works side rail takes snap-on tool hooks, bins and holders rather than aftermarket clamps
- ✓Hinged cooking grate flips on either side so charcoal can be added mid-cook
- ✓Built-in lid thermometer and Tuck-Away lid holder come standard
- ✓Same 363 sq in grate and 22-inch accessory compatibility as every other 22-inch kettle
- ✗No more cooking area than a $149 Original Kettle 22 — the entire $300 premium is cart, table and hardware
- ✗Weber does not list the gas-assist ignition that defined the earlier Performer Deluxe among this model's features
- ✗At 69 lbs and 40 inches wide it needs real storage space and does not travel
- ✗Painted steel cart is warranted for 2 years against the bowl's 10, and is the part that rusts first on a kettle cart
SnS Grills MasterKettle 22
- ✓Ships with the Slow 'N Sear Deluxe insert, a roughly $115 accessory, so the two-zone setup costs nothing extra
- ✓The insert's water reservoir stabilises low temperatures and adds humidity, which a bare kettle cannot do
- ✓304 stainless cooking grate instead of the plated steel on comparable kettles — it will not flake
- ✓Standard 22-inch bowl, so every other 22-inch kettle accessory still fits
- ✓10-year porcelain enamel warranty on lid and bowl, matching Weber's terms
- ✗$450 is more than a Weber Master-Touch 22 and close to a Performer, for the same 363 sq in
- ✗SnS is a small brand — replacement bowls, lids and hardware are nowhere near as widely stocked as Weber's
- ✗No built-in gas ignition, side table or cart features at a price where the Performer offers all three
- ✗The Slow 'N Sear occupies a large share of the charcoal grate, which cuts usable direct-heat area when searing