Weber Slate 30 vs Camp Chef Gridiron 36
Quick take: The Camp Chef Gridiron 36 costs $49 less; the Camp Chef Gridiron 36 offers more cooking space (604 vs 540 sq in).
| Spec | Weber Slate 30 | Camp Chef Gridiron 36 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ~$649 | ~$600 |
| Rating | 4.6★ (325) | — |
| Type | Griddle | Griddle |
| Cooking Area | 540 sq in | 604 sq in |
| Max Temp | 500°F | — |
| Fuel Type | Propane/Natural Gas | Propane/Natural Gas |
| Build Material | Rust-resistant pre-seasoned carbon steel cooktop, steel cart | Pre-Seasoned Steel |
| Hopper Capacity | — | — |
| Burners | 3 | 4 |
| WiFi / App | No | No |
| App control | No | No |
| Meat probe | No | No |
| PID controller | No | No |
| Side burner | No | No |
| Rotisserie | No | No |
| Searing | Yes | No |
| Dimensions | 70.8 x 23.5 x 39.5 in | 64 x 24.5 x 42 in |
| Weight | 140 lbs | 126 lbs |
| Warranty | 5 years | 1 year |
Pros & cons
Weber Slate 30
- ✓Rust-resistant hardened cooktop genuinely reduces upkeep vs bare rolled steel
- ✓Very even heat across all 540 sq in - fewer hot/cold zones than Blackstone
- ✓36,000 BTU across 3 burners preheats fast and holds sear temps over 500F
- ✓Front-corner grease trap is simple and mess-free
- ✓Heavy, rigid cart with side tables, wind guards, and locking casters
- ✓5-year warranty is the best in the griddle category
- ✗Twice the price of a similar-size Blackstone
- ✗Base 1500014 trim lacks the premium model's digital temp display
- ✗Cooktop rust is excluded from the warranty despite the rust-resistant pitch
- ✗Weber Works accessories add up quickly
- ✗Still requires seasoning and oiling like any carbon-steel griddle
Camp Chef Gridiron 36
- ✓Converts between flat-top griddle and grate grilling, which no Blackstone or Weber Slate does
- ✓48,000 BTU across 604 sq in is a higher heat density than the 36-inch Blackstones
- ✓Four independently controlled burners for real zone cooking
- ✓Grease trough is positioned to drain without dragging food through it, a specific fix over older designs
- ✗Dealer-only — Camp Chef's own store lists it as available through local dealers, not direct shipping
- ✗One-year warranty, the same short term as Blackstone
- ✗126 lbs, so it stays where it is put
- ✗Pre-seasoned steel still requires the full rust-management routine
- ✗Renamed from the Flat Top Grill 600, so older reviews and accessory listings use the previous name