{"id":1919,"date":"2022-05-03T05:46:29","date_gmt":"2022-05-03T05:46:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pitmastercentral.com\/?p=1919"},"modified":"2023-09-06T09:33:18","modified_gmt":"2023-09-06T09:33:18","slug":"weber-genesis-ii-s-345-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pitmastercentral.com\/weber-genesis-ii-s-345-review\/","title":{"rendered":"Weber Genesis II S 345 Review: Is It The Best Weber Grill?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>I have the privilege to use <a href=\"https:\/\/pitmastercentral.com\/bbq-machine-and-tools\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">some of the best grills<\/a> in the world and have even been testing Weber grills for quite a while.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Due to my experience, I can provide you with a detailed Weber Genesis II S 345 review so that you can figure out if this grill is the right pick for you. Let&#8217;s begin!<\/p>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-post-featured-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/pitmastercentral.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/NEW-CHB-Featured-Image.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Weber Genesis II S 345_\" style=\"object-fit:cover;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pitmastercentral.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/NEW-CHB-Featured-Image.jpg 900w, https:\/\/pitmastercentral.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/NEW-CHB-Featured-Image-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/pitmastercentral.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/NEW-CHB-Featured-Image-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Weber Genesis II S 345 Specs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div><table id=\"nichetablewpwp-e1082da3-1d90-4e3a-b533-4ab95b98d6ac\" class=\"niche_table ms_enable  text_center alignmiddel tr-hover-effect\" width=\"100%\">\n<tr class=\"thead th-text-white\" style=\"background-color:#ff732d!important;color:#ffffff\">\n<th>Preview<\/th>\n\n\n\n<th>Grill <\/th>\n\n\n\n<th>Dimensions<\/th>\n\n\n\n<th>Fuel Type<\/th>\n\n\n\n<th> Number of Burners<\/th>\n\n\n\n<th>Power Source<\/th>\n\n\n\n<th>Total Cooking Space<\/th>\n\n\n\n<th>More Information<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n\n\n\n<tr>\n<td class=\"tdimg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pitmastercentral.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/weber-genesis-ii-s-345.jpg\" alt=\"weber genesis ii s 345\" title=\"weber genesis ii s 345\"\/><\/td>\n\n\n\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.costco.com\/weber-genesis-ii-s-345-3-burner-gas-grill.product.100523600.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Weber Genesis II S 345<\/a><\/td>\n\n\n\n<td>59 x 29 x 47 inches<\/td>\n\n\n\n<td>Propane<\/td>\n\n\n\n<td>3<\/td>\n\n\n\n<td>Gas<\/td>\n\n\n\n<td>513 sq. in.<\/td>\n\n\n\n<td><a class=\"table-button typeone\" href=\"https:\/\/www.costco.com\/weber-genesis-ii-s-345-3-burner-gas-grill.product.100523600.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Buy on Costco<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table><style> @media only screen and (max-width: 768px){ #nichetablewpwp-e1082da3-1d90-4e3a-b533-4ab95b98d6ac td:nth-of-type(1):before{ content: 'Preview'; } #nichetablewpwp-e1082da3-1d90-4e3a-b533-4ab95b98d6ac td:nth-of-type(2):before{ content: 'Grill '; } #nichetablewpwp-e1082da3-1d90-4e3a-b533-4ab95b98d6ac td:nth-of-type(3):before{ content: 'Dimensions'; } #nichetablewpwp-e1082da3-1d90-4e3a-b533-4ab95b98d6ac td:nth-of-type(4):before{ content: 'Fuel Type'; } #nichetablewpwp-e1082da3-1d90-4e3a-b533-4ab95b98d6ac td:nth-of-type(5):before{ content: 'Number of Burners'; } #nichetablewpwp-e1082da3-1d90-4e3a-b533-4ab95b98d6ac td:nth-of-type(6):before{ content: 'Power Source'; } #nichetablewpwp-e1082da3-1d90-4e3a-b533-4ab95b98d6ac td:nth-of-type(7):before{ content: 'Total Cooking Space'; } #nichetablewpwp-e1082da3-1d90-4e3a-b533-4ab95b98d6ac td:nth-of-type(8):before{ content: 'More Information'; } #nichetablewpwp-e1082da3-1d90-4e3a-b533-4ab95b98d6ac td:nth-of-type(9):before{ content: ''; } #nichetablewpwp-e1082da3-1d90-4e3a-b533-4ab95b98d6ac td:nth-of-type(9):before{ content: ''; } #nichetablewpwp-e1082da3-1d90-4e3a-b533-4ab95b98d6ac td:nth-of-type(9):before{ content: ''; } #nichetablewpwp-e1082da3-1d90-4e3a-b533-4ab95b98d6ac td:nth-of-type(9):before{ content: ''; } } @media only screen and (min-width: 768px){ .niche_table, .niche_table th, .niche_table td, .niche_table tr{ border-color: #f1f1f1 !important; } .niche_table tr:nth-child(odd){background-color:#ffffff !important;} } <\/style><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Weber Genesis II S 345<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here is a look at the top features of this Weber propane gas grill:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Build Quality<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Genesis II S 345 is certainly not cheap by any stretch of the imagination. However, it does have the advantage of being a Weber premium grill and all the advantages that come along with it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Namely, this is the polished stainless steel construction. Not only does this make the overall structure quite durable, but it also reduces the risk of rust and corrosion. In essence, this grill is a good investment as it is going to last you longer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"aawp aawp-widget\">\n\n            \n            \n<div class=\"aawp-product aawp-product--widget-vertical aawp-product--style-light\"  data-aawp-product-asin=\"B07H618PNQ\" data-aawp-product-id=\"10391\" data-aawp-tracking-id=\"bbqv3-20\" data-aawp-product-title=\"Weber Genesis II S-335 3-Burner Liquid Propane Grill Stainless Steel\">\n\n    \n    <a class=\"aawp-product__image-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.costco.com\/weber-genesis-ii-s-345-3-burner-gas-grill.product.100523600.html\" title=\"Weber Genesis II S 345\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" target=\"_blank\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aawp-product__image\" src=\"https:\/\/pitmastercentral.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/weber-genesis-ii-s-345.jpg\" alt=\"Weber Genesis II S 345\"  \/>\n    <\/a>\n\n    <div class=\"aawp-product__content\">\n        <a class=\"aawp-product__title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.costco.com\/weber-genesis-ii-s-345-3-burner-gas-grill.product.100523600.html\" title=\"Weber Genesis II S 345\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" target=\"_blank\">\n            Weber Genesis II S 345        <\/a>\n\n        <div class=\"aawp-product__meta\">\n                            <a class=\"aawp-star-rating aawp-star-rating--small aawp-star-rating--v1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.costco.com\/weber-genesis-ii-s-345-3-burner-gas-grill.product.100523600.html\" title=\"Reviews on Amazon\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"width: 90%;\"><\/span><\/a>            \n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"aawp-product__footer\">\n\n        <div class=\"aawp-product__pricing\">\n            \n                    <\/div>\n\n        \n            <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n    \n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Cooking Grates<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>I also like the fact that this model boasts 7mm stainless steel cooking grates too. I know a lot of people like porcelain coated grates and I have to admit that I do too. However, with these grates you don&#8217;t have to worry about the top layer chipping away. As long as you season these grates properly, they are going to last you quite a while.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The other great thing about these grates is that they provide superior heat retention and heat distribution too. This means that they hold a lot of heat, ensuring that the food cooks more quickly and evenly. These grates leave gorgeous grill marks too, resulting in some of the best tasting grilled food you can whip up.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"334\" src=\"https:\/\/pitmastercentral.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/grilled-meat.jpg\" alt=\"grilled meat\" class=\"wp-image-2022\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pitmastercentral.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/grilled-meat.jpg 500w, https:\/\/pitmastercentral.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/grilled-meat-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cooking Surface<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>As far as the cooking surface goes, I am not overly impressed with the number of square inches. Weber has cheaper or similarly priced options with a much larger cooking area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That being said, I do like that in addition to the 3 main burners, it has a side burner as well. This allows me to cook different kinds of food at a separate temperature all at once. The sear station on the Weber Genesis II S 345 is a nice touch as well. You can easily sear meats quickly and efficiently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ease of Use<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>I always look at how easy a gas grill is to use before I decide whether or not to recommend. Fortunately, this grill is quite simple to handle. Read through the manual once and you should have it all handled.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It isn&#8217;t just how the Weber Genesis II S 345 performs that makes it such a catch. I really like the fact that it also includes an iGrill App connected thermometer with four meat probes. This allows you to keep track of the internal temperature of a lot of different foods at once.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It also means that you can easily set the temperature and walk away, having peace of mind that you can track the food&#8217;s cooking progress via an app.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"aawp\">\n\n            \n            \n<div class=\"aawp-product aawp-product--widget-small aawp-product--style-light\"  data-aawp-product-asin=\"B07H618PNQ\" data-aawp-product-id=\"10391\" data-aawp-tracking-id=\"bbqv3-20\" data-aawp-product-title=\"Weber Genesis II S-335 3-Burner Liquid Propane Grill Stainless Steel\">\n\n    \n    <span class=\"aawp-product__inner\">\n        <a class=\"aawp-product__image-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.costco.com\/weber-genesis-ii-s-345-3-burner-gas-grill.product.100523600.html\" title=\"Weber Genesis II S 345\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" target=\"_blank\">\n            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aawp-product__image\" src=\"https:\/\/pitmastercentral.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/weber-genesis-ii-s-345.jpg\" alt=\"Weber Genesis II S 345\"  \/>\n        <\/a>\n        <span class=\"aawp-product__content\">\n            <a class=\"aawp-product__title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.costco.com\/weber-genesis-ii-s-345-3-burner-gas-grill.product.100523600.html\" title=\"Weber Genesis II S 345\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" target=\"_blank\">Weber Genesis II S 345<\/a>\n            <span class=\"aawp-product__meta\">\n                                    <a class=\"aawp-star-rating aawp-star-rating--small aawp-star-rating--v1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.costco.com\/weber-genesis-ii-s-345-3-burner-gas-grill.product.100523600.html\" title=\"Reviews on Amazon\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"width: 90%;\"><\/span><\/a>                \n                            <\/span>\n        <\/span>\n    <\/span>\n\n<\/div>\n\n    \n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Storage Space<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>I also like that there is a lot of storage space here. To start with, you have the cabinet underneath the grilling station, a side table, and even hooks to hang your tools from. As a result, you can easily keep everything that you need for grilling right next to you.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pitmastercentral.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/weber-genesis-ii-s-345-grill.jpg\" alt=\"weber genesis ii s 345 grill\" class=\"wp-image-2012\" width=\"375\" height=\"375\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pitmastercentral.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/weber-genesis-ii-s-345-grill.jpg 500w, https:\/\/pitmastercentral.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/weber-genesis-ii-s-345-grill-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/pitmastercentral.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/weber-genesis-ii-s-345-grill-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 375px) 100vw, 375px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Additional Features<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It is also nice to have some additional features with the Genesis II S 345. One component that you don&#8217;t really find with many models out there but that is available with this one is the lighted control knobs. You can now find your way around for nighttime grilling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You also get a premium grill cover. This may not seem like such a big deal but this is a pretty good quality cover and it is great for ensuring that your grill lasts even longer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pros and Cons<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pros<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Great build quality<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Superior heat retention, assembly free grates<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Easy to use<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Side burner and sear station<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Great notable features<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cons<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Smaller cooking space<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"aawp\">\n\n            \n            \n<div class=\"aawp-product aawp-product--horizontal aawp-product--style-light\"  data-aawp-product-asin=\"B07H618PNQ\" data-aawp-product-id=\"10391\" data-aawp-tracking-id=\"bbqv3-20\" data-aawp-product-title=\"Weber Genesis II S-335 3-Burner Liquid Propane Grill Stainless Steel\">\n\n    \n    <div class=\"aawp-product__thumb\">\n        <a class=\"aawp-product__image-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.costco.com\/weber-genesis-ii-s-345-3-burner-gas-grill.product.100523600.html\" title=\"Weber Genesis II S 345\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" target=\"_blank\">\n            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aawp-product__image\" src=\"https:\/\/pitmastercentral.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/weber-genesis-ii-s-345.jpg\" alt=\"Weber Genesis II S 345\"  \/>\n        <\/a>\n\n                    <div class=\"aawp-product__rating\">\n                <a class=\"aawp-star-rating aawp-star-rating--small aawp-star-rating--v1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.costco.com\/weber-genesis-ii-s-345-3-burner-gas-grill.product.100523600.html\" title=\"Reviews on Amazon\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"width: 90%;\"><\/span><\/a>\n                                    <div class=\"aawp-product__reviews\">1,013 Reviews<\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"aawp-product__content\">\n        <a class=\"aawp-product__title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.costco.com\/weber-genesis-ii-s-345-3-burner-gas-grill.product.100523600.html\" title=\"Weber Genesis II S 345\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" target=\"_blank\">\n            Weber Genesis II S 345        <\/a>\n        <div class=\"aawp-product__description\">\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"aawp-product__footer\">\n\n        <div class=\"aawp-product__pricing\">\n            \n            \n                    <\/div>\n\n                \n            <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n    \n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Does Genesis II S 345 Measure Up? Which Weber Genesis II is best?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>So, what is the final verdict for Genesis II S 345? I do like this gas grill &#8211; from the variety of burners to its high quality build to the backlit control knobs. However, I wouldn&#8217;t say that it is the best of Weber grills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Still, if you are looking for a mid-priced gas grill with just enough of features to offer durability and ease of use, then this could be a good fit for you!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Related Reading<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/pitmastercentral.com\/weber-master-touch-vs-premium\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Grill-Off Showdown: Weber Master Touch vs. Original Premium<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Which Weber Genesis Model is Best?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Genesis S 435 is probably the best, with an extra large sear zone, large prep table, excellent heating performance, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. What is the Difference Between the Weber Genesis 335 and 345?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Genesis 335 has a larger cooking surface and is available for both natural gas and propane.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Can the Weber Genesis II&#8217;s 345 be Converted to Natural Gas?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>No, this grill cannot be converted and is only available for propane fuel source.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Wrapping It Up<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Weber Genesis II S 345 is a pretty great gas grill with its side burner, four meat probes, sear marks creating station, and more! Now that you have the lowdown you can determine if this is the right grill for you!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>I have the privilege to use some of the best grills in the world and have even been testing Weber grills for quite a while. 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