Weber Slate 30 vs Weber Smoque
Quick take: The Weber Slate 30 costs $150 less; the Weber Smoque offers more cooking space (594 vs 540 sq in).
| Spec | Weber Slate 30 | Weber Smoque |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ~$649 | ~$799 |
| Rating | 4.6★ (325) | 4.7★ (216) |
| Type | Griddle | Pellet Grill |
| Cooking Area | 540 sq in | 594 sq in |
| Max Temp | 500°F | 500°F |
| Fuel Type | Propane/Natural Gas | Wood Pellets |
| Build Material | Rust-resistant pre-seasoned carbon steel cooktop, steel cart | Porcelain-enameled steel |
| Hopper Capacity | — | 20 lbs |
| Burners | 3 | — |
| WiFi / App | No | Yes |
| App control | No | Yes |
| Meat probe | No | Yes |
| PID controller | No | Yes |
| Side burner | No | No |
| Rotisserie | No | No |
| Searing | Yes | No |
| Dimensions | 70.8 x 23.5 x 39.5 in | 38.75 x 22.5 x 44.5 in |
| Weight | 140 lbs | 102 lbs |
| Warranty | 5 years | 5 years |
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
Weber Smoque
- ✓Noticeably stronger smoke flavor than Traeger equivalents at 180-275F
- ✓Rapid React PID heats up in under 15 minutes and holds tight temps
- ✓Porcelain-enameled construction resists rust far better than painted rivals
- ✓Two probes and Weber Connect app control included at $799
- ✓Quick-release hopper dump makes pellet swaps painless
- ✓Enclosed grease and ash drawer keeps cleanup contained
- ✓5-year warranty beats most sub-$1,000 pellet grills
- ✗No direct-flame sear mode - the Searwood exists for that
- ✗594 sq in fits only one brisket or two rib racks per grate
- ✗Single-position upper rack limits flexibility
- ✗Weber Connect app still has occasional pairing hiccups