Weber Summit FS38 E vs Bull Brahma 38-Inch 5-Burner Drop-In Grill Head
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Quick take: The Weber Summit FS38 E costs $40 less; the Bull Brahma 38-Inch 5-Burner Drop-In Grill Head offers more cooking space (720 vs 681 sq in).
| Spec | Weber Summit FS38 E | Bull Brahma 38-Inch 5-Burner Drop-In Grill Head |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ~$3,899 | ~$3,939 |
| Rating | — | — |
| Type | Gas Grill | Gas Grill |
| Cooking Area | 681 sq in | 720 sq in |
| Max Temp | — | — |
| Fuel Type | Propane/Natural Gas | Propane/Natural Gas |
| Build Material | Stainless Steel Burners / Porcelain-Enameled Lid / Cast Iron Grates | 304 Stainless Steel |
| Hopper Capacity | — | — |
| Burners | 5 | 5 |
| WiFi / App | No | No |
| App control | No | No |
| Meat probe | No | No |
| PID controller | No | No |
| Side burner | Yes | No |
| Rotisserie | Yes | Yes |
| Searing | Yes | No |
| Dimensions | 70.7 x 27 x 52.5 in | 39.75 x 25.25 x 21.25 in |
| Weight | 247 lbs | 184 lbs |
| Warranty | 15 years | Lifetime on cast stainless burners, insert assembly and grates; 3 years on flame tamers and warming rack; 1 year on lighting, valves and gauge |
Pros & cons
Weber Summit FS38 E
- ✓Top-down infrared broiler sears from above, which browns without the flare-ups a bottom sear burner causes
- ✓Rotisserie kit and smoker box are included standard — on most competitors both are paid accessories
- ✓15-year cookbox and lid warranty is the longest Weber offers
- ✓Enclosed stainless cabinet with the LP tank hidden inside, and it converts to natural gas as a separate SKU
- ✓93,000 BTU across five independently controlled burners gives real multi-zone flexibility
- ✗No WiFi, app control or meat probe at $3,899 — those require the Smart FS38X at $5,199
- ✗247 lbs and 70.7 in wide needs a large patio and freight-style delivery
- ✗The price sits within a few hundred dollars of entry-level built-in grills that will outlast it
- ✗Porcelain-enameled lid rather than the full stainless of the FS38 S one step up
Bull Brahma 38-Inch 5-Burner Drop-In Grill Head
- ✓Five burners give genuinely fine zone control — you can hold a low zone and a screaming zone simultaneously
- ✓720 sq in primary is a full 25 percent more usable grate than the Angus for a third more money
- ✓Cast stainless burners carry Bull's lifetime warranty
- ✓Infrared back burner plus a 223 sq in warming rack handles rotisserie and holding at the same time
- ✓Halogen interior lighting rather than the dimmer LED strips common at this size
- ✗Rotisserie kit is no longer bundled — budget for it separately, and ignore older reviews that say otherwise
- ✗184 lb head is a genuine installation problem; plan on three people or a lift
- ✗No dedicated sear burner despite the price; searing relies on the main burners
- ✗1-year coverage on the entire lighting system at a near-$4,000 price
- ✗Head only, and a 38-inch island costs meaningfully more than a 30-inch one