Genesis S-330 vs EP-330

It looks like the only difference between the Genesis S-330 and the EP-330 is the exterior. Are the grates and flavorizer bars indeed the same on these models? They both say they are stainless.

The price difference appears to be about $100, which I am not sure is worth it to go stainless exterior. It certainly looks nicer in the store, but I am worried that as soon as I use it, it will lose that nice shine.

Thoughts and opinions?

They are the same except for the color/stainless panels.

I have an S-330. I've had it/used it for a year, and it hasn't lost it's shine yet.

My wife and I like the way the stainless looks. It's a matter of personal preference.

Good luck.

Bob

I went the through the same issue when I got my EP320 back in 2008. I felt the extra $100-150 bucks wasn't worth it for looks, but I definitely needed the ss grates.

Ron,
I went through this. Looked at both and for me, I kept the $100 and got the EP-330. You can't lose with either decision!