Weber Spirit E-210 vs Weber Slate 22" Rust-Resistant Tabletop Griddle
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Quick take: The Weber Slate 22" Rust-Resistant Tabletop Griddle costs $70 less; the Weber Spirit E-210 offers more cooking space (450 vs 352 sq in).
| Spec | Weber Spirit E-210 | Weber Slate 22" Rust-Resistant Tabletop Griddle |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ~$399 | ~$329 |
| Rating | 4.5★ (2,487) | — |
| Type | Gas Grill | Griddle |
| Cooking Area | 450 sq in | 352 sq in |
| Max Temp | 550°F | — |
| Fuel Type | Propane/Natural Gas | Propane/Natural Gas |
| Build Material | Porcelain-enameled steel cookbox and lid | Case-Hardened Pre-Seasoned Carbon Steel |
| Hopper Capacity | — | — |
| Burners | 2 | 2 |
| 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 | No |
| Dimensions | 48.3 x 26.6 x 46.2 in | 37 x 22.7 x 9.9 in closed |
| Weight | 90 lbs | 53.5 lbs |
| Warranty | 10 years (cookbox/lid), 5 years grates | 5 years |
Pros & cons
Weber Spirit E-210
- ✓Weber build quality and parts availability keep it running essentially forever
- ✓Perfect footprint for small patios, decks, and townhomes
- ✓Flavorizer bars minimize flare-ups and add real grilled flavor
- ✓Snap-Jet individual burner ignition is fast and dependable
- ✓Even heat across the 360 sq in primary grate
- ✓Strong resale value - used Spirits sell for a premium
- ✓10-year no-rust-through cookbox warranty
- ✗26,600 BTU is modest - searing requires a long preheat
- ✗Two burners make indirect-heat cooking cramped
- ✗No side burner or sear station at this trim
- ✗Costs about double a Char-Broil or Nexgrill of the same size
Weber Slate 22" Rust-Resistant Tabletop Griddle
- ✓Rust-resistant case-hardened plate removes the single biggest ongoing chore of griddle ownership
- ✓Arrives pre-seasoned and ready to cook, unlike bare carbon-steel competitors
- ✓Two independently controlled burners on a tabletop unit gives a real hot and cool side
- ✓Five-year warranty across cookbox, cooktop and burners, where Blackstone gives one
- ✓352 sq in is more cooking surface than Blackstone's 22-inch tabletop at a similar footprint
- ✗53.5 lbs is heavy for a tabletop unit and needs a sturdy table
- ✗$329 is roughly double a comparable Blackstone 22-inch tabletop
- ✗Needs a table — there is no stand in the box
- ✗Rust-resistant is not rust-proof; the warranty explicitly excludes rust on the cooktop