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Weber Spirit II E-310 vs Weber Summit FS38 S

Which is the better buy? Side-by-side on rating, price, strengths, and watch-outs — with the published ratings we averaged to get there.

The short answer

Weber Spirit II E-310 comes out ahead by a narrow margin (4.6 vs 4.4). The gap is mostly about First-time gas-grill buyers cooking weeknight dinners for a family of two to four who want a single cooker that lasts a decade. — read the strengths below before deciding.

Higher ratedRanked #2 in Best Gas Grills

Weber Spirit II E-310

4.6

$549

The Spirit II E-310 is the gas grill almost every editorial outlet hands the 'best for most people' badge. Three 10,000 BTU burners cover 424 square inches with even, repeatable heat; Bob Vila gave it 9/10 and AmazingRibs awarded its Platinum Medal. At under $600 it sits in the price range most first-time buyers actually consider, and Weber's 10-year warranty plus the GS4 platform mean it cooks like a grill twice its price and survives like one. It's the safe choice — and after looking at every competitor in this category, that's also the smart choice for a household of two to four.

Strengths

— Three 10,000 BTU stainless steel burners deliver the evenly heated 424 sq in primary surface that earned it 9/10 from Bob Vila and a Platinum Medal from AmazingRibs
— GS4 grilling system bundles Snap-Jet ignition, Flavorizer bars, and the improved grease tray — the platform Weber, Wirecutter, Cook's Illustrated, and Serious Eats all called best-in-class at the price
— Porcelain-enameled cast-iron grates hit 500°F in ten minutes and hold sear marks comparable to grills three times the price

Watch-outs

— No side burner — the Spirit II E-315 (added side burner) is the closest 'plus' option but adds $130
— Open-cart design leaves the propane tank visible from the front, which looks utilitarian against the cabinet-style Char-Broil and Napoleon competitors
— 30,000 total BTU caps maximum sear temperature below Genesis's dedicated sear zone — fine for burgers, less ideal for thick-cut steaks

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Ranked #4 in Best Gas Grills

Weber Summit FS38 S

4.4

$3,999

Weber's Summit FS38 S is the company's flagship gas grill — what you buy when budget isn't the gate. Five PureBlu burners plus a top-down infrared broiler, integrated rotisserie, built-in smoker box, and 681 square inches of primary cooking area put it in a different conversation from the Genesis line. Weber rates it 4.4/5 across 218 customer reviews, with praise centered on heat evenness and the sear feature. At $3,999 it's a luxury purchase, but for the host who entertains weekly and wants one grill that does griddle, pizza, wok, rotisserie, and smoker — it's the only Weber that does all of it without accessory swaps.

Strengths

— Five 13,000 BTU stainless steel PureBlu burners plus 16,000 BTU top-down infrared broiler total 93,000 BTU — the highest-output Weber gas grill
— 681 sq in primary plus 372 sq in top grate cooks for crowds of 12+ without needing to stage in shifts
— Integrated rotisserie motor, forks, spit, AND stainless steel smoker box ship in the box — no add-ons needed for low-and-slow or whole birds

Watch-outs

— $3,999 is a serious investment that only makes sense if you actually entertain crowds or want every cooking technique under one lid
— 247-pound footprint and 73-inch width need a real patio bay — not a townhome or balcony
— Some owners report the propane-tank scale on the cart is awkward to load — Weber's customer reviews flag it

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How they stack up

Weber Spirit II E-310

Sits one tier below the Weber Genesis E-435 on burner count, total cooking area, and warranty length, and costs about a third as much. Versus the Char-Broil Performance TRU-Infrared 4-Burner Cabinet, the Spirit gives up infrared flare-up control and a side burner but wins on grate material, warranty, and resale value. For buyers who want all five burners and a top-down infrared broiler instead, the Weber Summit FS38 S is the same Weber pedigree with seven times the price tag.

Weber Summit FS38 S

The most capable grill in this lineup at more than double the price of every other option. The Weber Genesis E-435 covers 80% of what a typical Summit owner actually uses for one-third the price; the Summit makes sense when the rotisserie, smoker box, infrared broiler, and WEBER CRAFTED ecosystem all matter on a weekly basis. Versus the Napoleon Prestige 500, the Summit FS38 S offers 181 more sq in of primary cooking area, a built-in top-down broiler instead of a side burner sear, and Weber's accessory ecosystem — but loses on side burner sear temperature.

Specs side-by-side

Spec	Weber Spirit II E-310	Weber Summit FS38 S
Burners	3 main	5 main + 1 side + 1 infrared broiler
Total BTU	30,000 BTU/hr	93,000 BTU/hr
Primary Cooking Area	424 sq in	681 sq in
Total Cooking Area	529 sq in	1,053 sq in
Grate Material	Porcelain-enameled cast iron	9mm stainless steel rod
Ignition	Snap-Jet (battery)	One-handed push-and-turn
Fuel Type	Liquid Propane	Liquid Propane
Warranty	10-year limited (cookbox, lid, burners, Flavorizer bars)	15-year cookbox/lid, 10-year burners and grates, 5-year remaining parts
Weight	—	247 lbs

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