Weber Spirit E-210 vs Weber Traveler
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Quick take: The Weber Spirit E-210 offers more cooking space (450 vs 320 sq in).
| Spec | Weber Spirit E-210 | Weber Traveler |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ~$399 | ~$399 |
| Rating | 4.5★ (2,487) | 4.4★ (61) |
| Type | Gas Grill | Gas Grill |
| Cooking Area | 450 sq in | 320 sq in |
| Max Temp | 550°F | — |
| Fuel Type | Propane/Natural Gas | Propane/Natural Gas |
| Build Material | Porcelain-enameled steel cookbox and lid | Porcelain-Enameled Cast Iron Grates / Porcelain-Enameled Lid |
| Hopper Capacity | — | — |
| Burners | 2 | 1 |
| 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 | 43.6 x 23 x 37.2 in |
| Weight | 90 lbs | 49 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 Traveler
- ✓320 sq in is roughly double the grate area of most tabletop portables
- ✓Folds and rolls upright on its own wheels, so it does not need lifting into a vehicle
- ✓Porcelain-enameled cast-iron grate rather than the thin wire grate typical of portables
- ✓Runs on a 1 lb canister or, with the adapter, a 20 lb tank
- ✓Stable stand built in — no table required, unlike the Q series without its cart
- ✗13,000 BTU over 320 sq in is low heat density; it is slow to preheat and slow to recover
- ✗Single burner means no true two-zone cooking
- ✗49 lbs is heavy for a portable — fine to roll, awkward to lift into a truck bed alone
- ✗5-year cookbox warranty, half the Spirit line's coverage
- ✗Only 61 reviews on Weber's store; the rating is thin for a model this widely sold