Weber Genesis EX-325S Liquid Propane Smart Grill, Black

This arrived via amazon delivery, one corner of the box was badly crushed, but due to the amazing packing the grill was not damaged at all. I've had cheaper grills made of mostly aluminum and they weigh about 80lbs. This grill was 180lbs because of the heavy steel used to make it. Set up was great with the BILT app. You need two people to put the main cooking compartment onto the base. The solid blue flame was also a big step up from cheaper grills. The heat distribution was amazing. Grill grates were heavy and substantial. I really like the weber connect app. It gives you the choice to just use bluetooth or extend your range also using wifi. We opted to buy a small battery pack to run the temperature controls instead of running an extension cord. The grill heats very quickly. I purchased several weber crafted items for this grill such as the pizza stone, rotisserie, kabob rack and flat top griddle. I haven't received them yet, so I can't review them. Another thing I like, the grill has four wheels, so no more picking up one end and moving the grill around on two wheels. It also has a holder for the LP tank. It tells you in the app and inside the lower cabinet how much LP you have left in your tank by weight. Keep in mind this grill doesn't have a temperature gage on the grill lid, it runs electronically on the LCD display to tell you the internal temp of the unit. So you have to plug it in or use a USB battery pack to get the grill temp. The pull out grease management system is a breeze. pull it out, remove the disposable tray and replace with a new one. No more nasty grease cup, mold and bugs. I found the branded black weber grill cover expensive at 100 bucks. I found a cheaper better made grill cover in a light tan for 39 bucks. Keep in mind, the two side prep areas do not collapse, so make sure you get a grill cover that will fit the full side to side length. Overall, this grill was an investment, but with the amazing warranty I plan to have it for many years to come.

Overall: This is a quality Weber grill, so far I've had no issues with temperature control or any other issue. The smart features are a fun toy, but still very first generation. The smart features aren't a deal breaker, but it does feel like they will get better in future models. Good: No complaints on the quality of the grill. Assembly was mostly pain free and took about 3 hours with a pair of hands helping. After 2 months of use, I have not noticed any issues and each time I use it I'm really happy with the purchase. The quality of this grill is exactly what I expected from Weber. Bad: The smart features are still pretty limited. You can check temperature remotely for either the grill or using temperature probes. You can also set timers from the app or temperature notifications, I wish there were more options like a warning if temperature gets out of a certain bound. The location of the usb-c port is also annoying, it doesn't feel like it was placed in a convenient location for battery placement. This along with the limited app features and some confusing smart feature specific installation instructions, makes me wonder if the smart features are a focus for Weber or an afterthought.

I've been using Webber Grills for the past twenty some years. I used Cheap grills before that but they would only last me about one year, (I grill a lot.) Webber grills cost about three times more than other grills but they last five times longer and give a much better grilling experience. This is my first Genesis, I had been using Spirit Grills. It's like moving up from the Chevrolet to a Lincoln. I also like being able to monitor the temperature from my phone. I make chicken and I like to grill it slowly for at least an hour. Before, I had to check it every 5 minutes and use a raise platform. Now I can cook right on the grill using the outside burners and only turn it every fifteen minutes. I will warn the buyer that putting this thing together is not for the faint of heart. The instructions could have been more detailed. It took me two days but only about five hours of actual work time.

Build quality, looks amazing, easy assembly, cookability is great

Big step up from my 10 year old Weber Ordered the model with sear zone and remote temp monitoring so still a lot to master. I did want to compliment the Amazon set up team. Amazing! Fast, courteous, and knowledgeable. I initially ordered this grill from a big box depot store. After getting the wrong grill, wrong color, and left in the middle of my driveway (185lbs), I returned it. In fact I took care of the Amazon transaction online while on hold with the big box. Kudos again Amazon!

I purchased this grill less than a year ago and am now on my second round of extended down time due to the gas not getting to the burners. Currently, waiting on a replacement part to be shipped, again! Also, dealing with support is PAINFUL. Long wait and on hold times followed by only having a "best guess" at the cause of the problem. The Weber name figured heavily in why I bought this grill. Apparently, "Weber" reliability doesn't mean what it used to. If I could, I would return this grill!!! UPDATE: Second part replacement did not fix the problem. Now waiting to see if the THIRD part replacement will fix the problem. Changing my rating to one star. UPDATE #2: Got the third part replacement. It is a 25 step process to put it in, which includes gas and electrical connections as well a removing almost all of the grills inner workings. This is what Weber expect their customers to do on a grill less than a year old. I would change the rating to zero stars if I could.

Well, I’d been using a Traeger for years (still do), but decided to get back into gas grilling and this 2022 Weber does not disappoint. Gets to temperature quickly. Great sear with the stock grate. The digital temp gauge and connection via the Weber app is also phenomenal. Easy setup as well, if you don’t get it put together by someone else. Takes about 90 minutes.