Weber Traveler vs Weber Lumin Compact Electric Grill
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Quick take: The Weber Traveler offers more cooking space (320 vs 180 sq in).
| Spec | Weber Traveler | Weber Lumin Compact Electric Grill |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ~$399 | ~$399 |
| Rating | 4.4★ (61) | — |
| Type | Gas Grill | Electric Grill |
| Cooking Area | 320 sq in | 180 sq in |
| Max Temp | — | 600°F |
| Fuel Type | Propane/Natural Gas | Electric |
| Build Material | Porcelain-Enameled Cast Iron Grates / Porcelain-Enameled Lid | Porcelain-Enameled Cast Iron grates |
| Hopper Capacity | — | — |
| Burners | 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 | Yes |
| Dimensions | 43.6 x 23 x 37.2 in | 23 x 16.5 x 11 in closed |
| Weight | 49 lbs | 26 lbs |
| Warranty | 5 years | 5 years cookbox, lid and grates, 2 years heating element |
Pros & cons
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
Weber Lumin Compact Electric Grill
- ✓Gives up no heat to the full Lumin — identical 1,560 W element and 600°F+ ceiling
- ✓26 lbs and 23 inches wide, light enough to carry out and store in a closet after every cook
- ✓$100 cheaper than the full Lumin for the same feature set
- ✓Same five-year cookbox and grate warranty as the larger model
- ✓Reversible steam pan and smoking reservoir come in the box rather than as accessories
- ✗180 sq in is small — about four burgers, and awkward for anything with a footprint
- ✗Still draws 13 amps, so the circuit constraint is unchanged from the larger model
- ✗No side tables, so prep space has to come from somewhere else