{"id":21269,"date":"2023-12-05T13:13:53","date_gmt":"2023-12-05T13:13:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pitmastercentral.com\/?p=21269"},"modified":"2024-01-12T18:55:10","modified_gmt":"2024-01-12T18:55:10","slug":"char-broil-vs-weber","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pitmastercentral.com\/char-broil-vs-weber\/","title":{"rendered":"Char-Broil vs. Weber: Battling It Out for the Top Spot"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

There are quite a few differences between Char-Broil and Weber. On average, Weber has a greater selection, more types of grills<\/a>, larger grills, better quality, and warranty. At the same time, Weber is the more expensive option as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A friend of mine who is new to grilling was looking for a mid-range grill brand that was tucked between Char-Broil and Weber. She asked me to help her make a decision and this is what spawned by comparison of the two brands!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In this post, I will compare Char-Broil vs. Weber across multiple categories and even put a few of their grills in a head to head battle!<\/p>\n\n\n

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Char-Broil vs. Weber: The General Differences<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Here are some of the general differences between the two brands. If you want a quick comparison, then you should check out this table:<\/p>\n\n\n

Features<\/strong><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td>

Char-Broil<\/strong><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td>

Weber<\/strong><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><\/tr>

Types of Grills<\/strong><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td>

The brand offers electric, gas, and charcoal grills. They also have griddles.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td>

Has a slightly wider selection with wood pellet, electric, gas, and charcoal. Weber offers griddles too.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><\/tr>

Smokers<\/strong><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td>

Has a greater selection of smokers including eletric, charcoal, and gas smokers.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td>

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Selection and Models<\/strong><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td>

Has several options for electric, gas, and charcoal grills but the lines are similar.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td>

Has a wide selection of wood pellet, electric, gas, and charcoal grills. Contains numerous lines, series, and models.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><\/tr>

Size<\/strong><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td>

The smallest grill that Char-Broil has is a kettle grill and the largest design is several inches smaller than the Weber.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td>

The smallest Weber grill is a tabletop option and the largest grill is bigger than any grill in the Char-Broil lineup.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><\/tr>

Cooking Space<\/strong><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td>

The Char-Broil has a total max. cooking surface area of 755 sq. inches.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td>

The Weber has a max cooking surface area of 994 square inches. <\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><\/tr>

Burners<\/strong><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td>

Has a greater number of burners per cooking surface with a max number of burners of 5. Max heat output is 32,500.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td>

Has a fewer number of burners with the max being 4. Burner output is greater with a max heat of 48,000 BTU.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><\/tr>

Temperature Range<\/strong><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td>

200 - 700 F.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td>

200 - 600 F.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><\/tr>

Smart Grills<\/strong><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td>

Doesn't have a smart grill option.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td>

Has several smart grills across various price points. Grill syncs to the app to manage and alter settings.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><\/tr>

Materials and Quality<\/strong><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td>

Cheaper options are made from steel but the burners are made from stainless steel and grates are porcelain coated. The quality is decent for the price point.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td>

Most grills are made from stainless steel frames with stainless steel burners and porcelain coated grates. Premium grills come with stainless steel grates. Quality is good. <\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><\/tr>

Price<\/strong><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td>

$50 - $700<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td>

$45 - $3000+<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><\/tr>

Warranty<\/strong><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td>

1 to 3 years for most parts, 10 years for the burner.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td>

2 to 5 years for most parts. 10 to 12 years for the cooking chamber.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><\/tr>

Target Audience<\/strong><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td>

Char-Broil girls are meant for those new to grilling who are on a budget.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td>

Weber grills is suitable for a wider audience, including people who want to improve their grilling performance.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n

Types of Grills<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The Char-Broil brand has a selection of charcoal grills, gas grills, and electric grills. In this instance, Weber Grills does have a one up on Char-Broil. In addition to the charcoal grills, gas grills, and electric grills, Weber also has a wood pellet grill selection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Both brands offer griddles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In terms of variety and types of grills, Weber takes the crown for this round.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Selection and Models<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Now, let’s take a closer look at each lineup for each brand and the models that they have in those lines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When it comes to electric grills, there is no series. The Char-Broil’s grills here are the Edge and the Patio Bistro.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For Weber, the electric grill models include the Pulse 2000, the Lumin Compact, the Lumin electric grill, and the Q Series which has the Q1400 and the Q2400.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It should be noted that all of the Weber electric grills are portable, tabletop grills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Char-Broil models for gas grills include the Patio Bistro, Classic Series, and the Performance series – 4 burner, 5 burner, 6 burner, 375, 3B, Performance Amplifire 2 Burner, and Amplifire 4 burner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There is also the Commercial Amplifire 2 burner and Amplifire 4 burner. Then, there is the Cruise 435S, the Signature Amplifire 3 burner, and the Signature TRU-Infrared.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For the Weber gas grills, you have the portable grills which include the Go Anywhere grill, Weber Traveler Portable, and the Weber Q Series – Q1000, Q1200, Q2000, Q2200, Q3200.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Then, you have the Spirit Series with the E-210, E-310, SX-315, E-330, S-315, EX-315, and EX-325s. Then there is the Spirit II Series. This gas grill realm includes the E-210 and E-310.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Weber Genesis lineup includes Genesis E-325s, SPX-435, S-325s, EPX-335, S-435, E-435, EX-325s, S-335, EX 335.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Then there is the Summit lineup. This includes the S-460, S-470, S-660, E-670, S-670, and the Summit Grill Center.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

All the Weber gas grill models have natural gas and propane gas versions.<\/p>\n\n\n

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For the Char-Broil charcoal grills, you have the Kettleman TRU-Infrared, Performance 580, and 625.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As for the Weber charcoal grills, you have the Original Kettle grill, 70th Kettle, Master-Touch, Performer, Ranch, Summit Kamado, and Smokey Mountain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Then, in the wood pellet grill section, you can find SmokeFire, SmokeFire Sear+, and SmokeFire Stealth Edition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

All in all, it is clear that Weber takes this round as well. There are simply far more Weber grill options across the board, even without taking the wood pellet grills into consideration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sizes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

When it comes to the smallest possible grill, I would say that Weber takes the prize here. This is because this brand boasts several tabletop grills, while Char-Broil doesn’t.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, Char-Broil does have more portable grills in the form of a kettle grill. This isn’t too distinctive, however, as Weber has several of these grills as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The largest grill in the Char-Broil grill roundup is the Performance Series 6 burner model. It has dimensions of 20.1 x 45.4 x 57.3 inches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The largest option in the Weber grill lineup is the Genesis S-435. It has dimensions of 48.5 x 68.5 x 27 inches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Weber grills win this category as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Smokers<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Both of these brands offer smokers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Weber has just one type of smoker – the Smokey Mountain bullet smoker. It is a charcoal smoker and is available in three different sizes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Not only does it have a digital and analog electric smoker, but it also offers a gas and charcoal smoker.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So, in terms of choice and selection, Char-Broil is my pick for this round.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cooking Space<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Of course, the size of the grills is one thing, you also need to consider the primary cooking space as well as other areas. This is what will let you know how much of the grill is actually usable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The largest cooking surface area that is available in the Char-Broil grill lineup is the Performance 6 burner. It has a main cooking area of 550 square inches and a warming rack of 205 square inches. To add to this, it also has a side burner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As for the Weber, it is the Genesis S-435. The main cooking area is 646 square inches and the warming rack has 348 square inches, along with a side burner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So, when it comes to cooking space, Weber is the winner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Burners<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

When it comes to gas grills, one of the top things to compare between brands is the burners and burner output.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While the Char-Broil grill models are lagging behind, I do have to say that there is one element that I like about this brand. This is the fact that there are a greater number of burners for a given cooking surface area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For instance, the largest grills in the lineup have 5 burners! This means that there is a greater amount of heat produced and that the heat is more evenly spread around.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Weber, on the other hand, has a maximum of 4 burners. This is surprising considering that the cooking surface area is greater as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Now, let’s take a look at the firepower of the brands. When it comes to Char-Broil, there is a maximum burner output of 32,500 BTU. For the side burner the max. output is 10,000 BTU.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As for the Weber, the highest burner output is 48,000 BTU, with a max side burner output of 12,000 BTU.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is clear that in this subcategory Weber is taking home the crown.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Temperature Range<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Of course, when it comes to electric and charcoal grills, it is down to the temperature range.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The temperature range for Char-Broil is pretty impressive. You have a minimum temperature of 200 degrees F, which makes it ideal for using these grills as a smoker. At the same time, the max temperature for these grills is 700 F, allowing you to sear food without any issue at all.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Weber has a similar range with 200 to 600 F so the grills are pretty even for the most part. However, if you do want truly searing temperatures, then Char-Broil is the way to go.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Smart Grills<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Smart grills are becoming increasingly common in the grilling industry. This is because people are looking for easier and more efficient ways to use their grills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Char-Broil used to have a SmartChef gas grill several years ago but that grill has been discontinued and isn’t available anymore. To date, the brand doesn’t have any other smart grills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Weber, on the other hand, has several smart grills at various price points. These grills are equipped with WeberConnect. This allows you to sync the grill to an app on your smartphone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In doing so, you get updates on the rate and temperature at which your food is cooking. You can also set up reminders on when to flip your food. You can also set up the app so that you get real-time updates and notifications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So, if you are looking for modern grills with modern features, then you should consider Weber.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Materials and Quality<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

When it comes to certain components, Weber Grills and Char-Broil do use the same materials and so, offer, the same level of quality. For instance, the burners are all of stainless steel and are guaranteed to function well and last a long time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Now, all the Char-Broil grills have porcelain coated cast iron grates that are rust resistant. The only downside with these cast iron grill grates is that if they get scratched, they lose their non-stick properties. The budget to mid-range models from Weber have these same grates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The more expensive models from Weber have stainless steel cooking grates. These are tougher and last for a longer period of time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As for the frames, the Weber charcoal grills are made from porcelain enameled material. The Char-Broil ones are made from steel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Now, the rest of the electric and gas grills are made from stainless steel. That being said, when it comes to build quality, I have to give it up to Weber.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Not only does the brand use higher quality materials, but I have found that their quality control is a lot better.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When it comes to the frame, the cheaper Char-Broil grills do tend to be a bit wobbly and you often have to figure out how to make them hold up better by yourself. There are no such issues with the Weber grills.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Price<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Considering the variations in quality, it shouldn’t be too surprising to learn that Weber is the more expensive option.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Now, this isn’t across the board, though. Some of the cheaper charcoal grills actually cost less than $50. So, if you are looking for a bargain, then Weber still has much to offer you. At the same time, the most expensive charcoal grill is priced at almost $1900.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In general, though, Weber is the far more expensive option. The most expensive grill in the Char-Broil lineup is less than $700. Conversely, the most expensive Weber grill is over $3000! As you can see, there is quite a bit of disparity here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Of course, you also have the consider the value of what you are getting. Are Weber grills worth the price that you are paying for them?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When it comes to the middle of the line grills, I would say that these grills are definitely worth the price tag. This is because you get durability, grilling performance, and features like additional burners and storage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The more expensive models are pretty great, but at that price point, there are better brands and options out there for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I think the middle of the range grills for Char-Broil are also quite good. They offer a decent grilling performance and they hold up quite well in terms of durability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, I do not feel like the pricier options are as good. This is because for this price point, you can get a budget or even mid-quality grill from Weber or another brand for far better quality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Warranty<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The Char-Broil warranty isn’t great – even with the more expensive models, the most coverage that you can get for the most expensive burner is 10 years. The warranty for the cooking chamber is typically between 3 and 5 years. For other components, you can get between 1 to 3 years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As I have already covered, Weber does use better quality materials. There is also the fact that the company tends to offer more expensive models as well. Due to this, they are obligated to offer a better warranty too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For the cheaper models, most of the grills get coverage for 2 to 5 years. Most of the cooking chambers are covered for up to 10 years as long as there is no rust.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As for the more expensive options, the cooking chamber can be guaranteed for up to 12 years at a time! Due to this, it can feel like you are getting more bang for your buck here.<\/p>\n\n\n

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The Target Audience<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

To really put things into perspective with these two brands, you also have to consider the target audience – who were these grills built for?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Char-Broil is made for people who are just starting out on their grilling journey. Char-Broil offers affordable options with a decent grilling performance. These are definitely grills that will help you become a better outdoor cook.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, when it comes to performance and capabilities, there are limitations to these grills. While they are good, they are certainly not great. Due to this, as you continue on your outdoor cooking journey, you will likely need to level up with brands and probably switch to a Weber.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As the Weber has affordable and simplistic options, I would argue that it does work well for beginners. However, if you want cool features like storage space but for a lower price, then you will be better off with Char-Broil.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, when it comes to performance, Weber is one of the most trusted brands, and with good reason. The grilling performance isn’t just impressive, it is also reliable. As a result, you can expect the same results, time and time again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Char-Broil Grills vs. Weber Grills: An Independent Comparison<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

To get a clearer idea of what each brand has to offer you, I have decided to compare Weber vs. Char-Broil based on the different categories and price points:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Electric Grills<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If you would like a quick comparison of these grills, check out this table:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\n Weber Q1400<\/span>
\"Weber<\/span><\/a><\/div> <\/div>\n\n \n \n \n \n
\n Char-Broil Patio Bistro<\/span>
\"Char-Broil<\/span><\/a><\/div> <\/div>\n\n \n \n <\/div>\n\n \n \n
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Weber Q1400 Electric Grill, Gray<\/a><\/div> <\/div>\n\n \n \n \n \n
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Char-Broil TRU-Infrared Patio Bistro Electric...<\/a><\/div> <\/div>\n\n \n \n <\/div>\n\n \n \n
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\n Grilling Surface <\/div>\n\n \n \n \n
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Has a smaller surface area, best for one to two people<\/div> <\/div>\n\n \n \n \n \n
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Has a larger surface area, can cook for two to three people at once<\/div> <\/div>\n\n \n \n <\/div>\n\n \n \n
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\n Grilling Performance <\/div>\n\n \n \n \n
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Good temperature range and maintenance, but can't cook for a long period of time<\/div> <\/div>\n\n \n \n \n \n
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Can cook larger and tougher cuts of meat but takes longer to heat up<\/div> <\/div>\n\n \n \n <\/div>\n\n \n \n
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\n Portability <\/div>\n\n \n \n \n
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Tabletop design makes it suitable for any environment<\/div> <\/div>\n\n \n \n \n \n
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Has wheels to make it easier to transport<\/div> <\/div>\n\n \n \n <\/div>\n\n \n \n
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Buy on Amazon<\/a><\/div> <\/div>\n\n \n \n \n \n
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Buy on Amazon<\/a><\/div> <\/div>\n\n \n \n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n\n \n
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\n\n Weber Q1400<\/span>\n \n \n
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\n Preview <\/div>\n\n \n
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\"Weber<\/span><\/a><\/div> <\/div>\n\n \n <\/div>\n\n \n \n
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\n Product <\/div>\n\n \n
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Weber Q1400 Electric Grill, Gray<\/a><\/div> <\/div>\n\n \n <\/div>\n\n \n \n
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\n Grilling Surface <\/div>\n\n \n
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Has a smaller surface area, best for one to two people<\/div> <\/div>\n\n \n <\/div>\n\n \n \n
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\n Grilling Performance <\/div>\n\n \n
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Good temperature range and maintenance, but can't cook for a long period of time<\/div> <\/div>\n\n \n <\/div>\n\n \n \n
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\n Portability <\/div>\n\n \n
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Tabletop design makes it suitable for any environment<\/div> <\/div>\n\n \n <\/div>\n\n \n \n
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Buy on Amazon<\/a><\/div> <\/div>\n\n \n <\/div>\n\n \n <\/div>\n\n \n
\n\n Char-Broil Patio Bistro<\/span>\n \n \n
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\n Preview <\/div>\n\n \n
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\"Char-Broil<\/span><\/a><\/div> <\/div>\n\n \n <\/div>\n\n \n \n
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\n Product <\/div>\n\n \n
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Char-Broil TRU-Infrared Patio Bistro Electric...<\/a><\/div> <\/div>\n\n \n <\/div>\n\n \n \n
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\n Grilling Surface <\/div>\n\n \n
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Has a larger surface area, can cook for two to three people at once<\/div> <\/div>\n\n \n <\/div>\n\n \n \n
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\n Grilling Performance <\/div>\n\n \n
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Can cook larger and tougher cuts of meat but takes longer to heat up<\/div> <\/div>\n\n \n <\/div>\n\n \n \n
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\n Portability <\/div>\n\n \n
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Has wheels to make it easier to transport<\/div> <\/div>\n\n \n <\/div>\n\n \n \n
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Buy on Amazon<\/a><\/div> <\/div>\n\n \n <\/div>\n\n \n <\/div>\n\n \n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n
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Weber Q1400<\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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\n \n Weber Q1400 Electric Grill, Gray <\/a>\n\n
\n \n \"Amazon<\/a> <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n
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Specs<\/h5>\n\n\n\n