Weber Slate 30 vs Current Model G Electric Griddle
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Quick take: The Weber Slate 30 costs $50 less; the Weber Slate 30 offers more cooking space (540 vs 330 sq in); the Current Model G Electric Griddle reaches a higher max temp (600 vs 500°F).
| Spec | Weber Slate 30 | Current Model G Electric Griddle |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ~$649 | ~$699 |
| Rating | 4.6★ (325) | — |
| Type | Griddle | Griddle |
| Cooking Area | 540 sq in | 330 sq in |
| Max Temp | 500°F | 600°F |
| Fuel Type | Propane/Natural Gas | Electric |
| Build Material | Rust-resistant pre-seasoned carbon steel cooktop, steel cart | Seasoned Steel cooktop, Painted Steel lid |
| Hopper Capacity | — | — |
| Burners | 3 | — |
| WiFi / App | No | Yes |
| App control | No | Yes |
| Meat probe | No | Yes |
| PID controller | No | No |
| Side burner | No | No |
| Rotisserie | No | No |
| Searing | Yes | No |
| Dimensions | 70.8 x 23.5 x 39.5 in | 49 x 24 x 45 in |
| Weight | 140 lbs | 125 lbs |
| Warranty | 5 years | 10 years with registration, 5 years without |
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
Current Model G Electric Griddle
- ✓Set-point temperature control with app feedback, which no knob-controlled gas griddle can match
- ✓No propane tank to store, refill or hide — the whole reason it works in a condo
- ✓Ten-year warranty with registration is by far the longest in the griddle category
- ✓200°F low end allows genuine holding and low-temperature cooking gas griddles cannot reach
- ✓330 sq in of real seasoned steel, so the cooking behaviour matches a conventional griddle
- ✗125 lbs on a cart, so despite being electric it is not moved or stored indoors
- ✗600°F ceiling and electric heat means slower recovery than a 48,000 BTU gas griddle under a heavy load
- ✗Needs a dedicated outdoor circuit; a shared balcony outlet will likely trip
- ✗$699 buys a considerably larger gas griddle if propane is permitted
- ✗Seasoned steel cooktop still needs oiling and rust management despite the premium price