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Weber Genesis SPX-435

★★★★★ 9.6 / 10
Type4-Burner Gas
BTU48,000
Cook Area646 sq in
Warranty12 Years
$1,099
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Top 3 Grills Compared

Quick specs from our hands-on testing.

Grill Type BTU Cook Area Price Rating
Weber Genesis SPX-435 Gas 48,000 646 sq in $1,099 9.6
Traeger Ironwood XL Pellet N/A 880 sq in $1,499 9.3
Kamado Joe Classic III Kamado N/A 406 sq in $1,899 9.1
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Rigorous Testing

Every grill goes through our standardized protocol across 8 categories.

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Temperature Mapping

Heat distribution, sear quality, and recovery time all measured precisely.

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Real Meals, Real Data

Steaks, ribs, brisket, pizza, vegetables. We cook the full menu.

1,200+ Meals
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Low & Slow • 5 hrs

Smoked St. Louis Ribs

Cherry wood, dry rub, 3-2-1 method. Fall-off-the-bone perfection.

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Low & Slow • 14 hrs

Texas-Style Brisket

Post oak, coarse pepper, patience. Simple ingredients, legendary results.

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Quick Smoke • 45 min

Cedar-Plank Salmon

Maple glaze, fresh dill, soaked cedar plank. Smoky and delicate.

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