Weber Spirit II E-310 Propane Gas Grill, Sapphire

From the moment I started assembling this grill I could tell the design and build quality were superior to the cheaper grills I'd previously had. Assembly was easy, the instructions are well written, and the parts all fit together perfectly. Firing it up, I've been impressed with how efficient the burners are. It's been warming up in about 5 minutes, when my previous grill needed 10. The vaporizer bars do a very good job of minimizing flare-ups. The heat adjustment for the burners works well when I don't want high heat, and it works well for both direct and indirect cooking. I also like that the warming rack just drops in and can easily be removed for larger cuts of meat.

I am highly impressed with the cooking quality of this grill. I love that it is a relatively no-frills model, focused primarily on creating even heat across the working surface. Personally I prefer cast iron grates vs. Stainless, so this model was perfect for me in many ways. I will say the steel frame components seem a little thin and flimsy when unpacking, but came together well and appear to be sturdier than expected. The firebox is excellent quality, and well thought out for easy cleaning. I have previously spent less money on competitor models claiming to be "commercial grade" and they all were rusted through in less than 5 years. I decided to do my research this time, and everything I found pointed to this model as high quality and value. So far, I agree completely and look forward to many years of grilling happiness with it!