Basic grilling of steaks, burgers, hot dogs, chicken, ribs and other meats does not necessarily require a big fancy gas grill with lots of accessories. If you are not a fancy grill master and just want a good quality gas grill that will perform well and last you many years, Weber Spirit grills are a perfect choice. Spirit models are made to the same high standards of quality and performance as all other Weber grills. They are smaller, more basic grills, have fewer accessories, and come with very attractive pricing. They are built to last and backed by Weber’s strong 10-year “lid to wheels” warranty.
Spirit grills are among the best in their category of good basic grills. Let’s dive into Weber gas grill reviews focusing on their Spirit E-210 and E-310 models. (You can learn more about Weber’s full grill lineup in our complete guide: Weber Gas Grills – Everything You Need to Know.)
Table of Contents
- Overview: Spirit II Features
- Weber Spirit E-210 (2 Burners)
- Weber Spirit E-310 (3 Burners)
- The S-315 and SP-335 Models
Overview – Spirit II Grill Features
The Spirit II grills were updated in 2018 and come in both open cart and closed cart designs. Here are the features these models share:
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The Weber GS4 grilling system – Ensures consistent, reliable ignition and burners as well as centralized grease management and great cooking performance.
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Porcelain-enameled cast iron cooking grates and Flavorizer bars – For longevity and easy cleanup. Flavorizer bars shield your burners to help reduce flareups and improve your food’s flavor!
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Options in LP and natural gas.
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Several models are available in multiple colors for the enameled lid.
- We can’t mention their 10-year lid-to-wheels warranty enough, especially when it covers entry level models so well! Their parts are all designed to last 10 years, and Weber is good about making replacement parts easily available. For more info, check out Weber’s warranty page.
The Weber Spirit II E-210 – 2-Burner – $399
The Weber Spirit II E-210, model 44010001, is a 2-burner LP gas grill with 360 square inches of cooking area and 90 square inches of warming rack area. The burners are made of stainless steel and are backed with a full 10 year warranty against rust through or burn through. Total BTUs of 26,500 on the main burners will give you plenty of cooking power.
With this model you get an open cart design with two stainless steel side tables. The left side table can be folded down to save even more space. Great features like their electronic infinity ignition (part of the GS4 grilling system), fuel gauge (LP model only), lid mounted thermometer, and 6 tool hooks complete the package of benefits for the chef.
The dimensions are perfect for a small deck or patio. Selling for $399, this grill is a great value. You can also find the E-210 in other colors, including beige and sapphire blue!
Dimensions (Lid Closed):
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Height: 44.5″
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Width: 48″
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Depth: 27″
Weber Spirit II E-210 – 44010001 – $399
The Weber Spirit II E-310 – 3-Burner – $499
If you are looking for a slightly larger Weber gas grill, the Weber Spirit II E-310, model 45010001, might suit your needs. The Spirit E-310 model is a 3-burner LP gas grill with 424 square inches of cooking area and 105 square inches of warming rack area. The burners are made of stainless steel and are backed with a full 10 year warranty against rust through or burn through. Total BTUs of 30,000 on the main burners will give you plenty of cooking power. The E-310 also features the cast iron cooking grates as well as the flavorizer bars that are porcelain enameled for easy clean up and longevity.
This model also has the open cart design with two stainless steel side tables. The left side table can be folded down to save even more space. Like the model above, the E-310 has the same great features like their electronic infinity ignition, fuel gauge (LP model only), lid mounted thermometer and 6 tool hooks. As mentioned above, all Weber Spirit grills are covered by the 10 year 100% lid to wheels warranty! See the manufacturer’s written warranty for details.
The dimensions of this grill may also also be suitable for a smaller deck or patio, and it gives you a bit more cooking power and cooking area vs the E-210. Selling for just $499, this is another amazing grill! If you’d like to learn more about Weber, read our complete article – Weber Gas Grills – Everything You Need to Know.
The E-310 is available in both open cart and closed cart designs.
Dimensions (Lid Closed):
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Height: 44.5″
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Width: 52″
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Depth: 27″
Weber Spirit II E-310 – 45010001 – $499
New Models for 2020 – The S-315 & SP-335
If you’d like a small but good-looking grill, the stainless steel Spirit II models might be of interest. The 3-burner model S-315 has a closed cart design and has a stainless steel lid, door, and side tables. It retails for $599.
There’s also the new SP-335, retailing for $699. It also has a closed cart design and three burners. However, it offers a few bonus features previously only available on Weber’s higher-end Summit and Genesis models: a side burner and a sear station. You can use the 12,000 BTU side burner built into the left side table to simmer a sauce or boil water, and the 7,500 BTU sear station burner sandwiched between two main burners creates a zone of intense heat for searing meats. Plus, this model comes with 7mm stainless steel rod cooking grates rather than enameled cast iron grates.
If you are shopping for a new gas grill that will perform well and last for a long time, be sure to look at Weber, it’s a great product. We hope you enjoyed our Weber gas grill reviews focusing on the Spirit series. Please leave us a comment below. We’d love to hear from you!
Editor’s Note: This blog was originally written in April of 2017 and has been completely revamped and updated for accuracy as of the publication date noted above.