Genesis E-330 vs Spirit E-330

[MarcusWilliams]

I'm in the market for a new gas grill to use on our balcony. The balcony is a little over 100 ft (13 ft by 8 ft), so it's not very big. Not sure whether I should get the Genesis or the Spirit. When I checked them out in person, it looks like the cooking area on the Genesis is only slightly bigger than the Spirit, but the Genesis "feels" more high quality.

Our local big box store has the Spirit E-330 for $600 and the Genesis E-330 for $900. I'm looking at the E-330 model because of the sear burner and side burner. I regularly cook for 5 people and 2 leftover portions for lunch, so 7 portions in total. Let me know what you think.

 

[Jason in CA]

If you are looking at the E-330 I would also advise checking out the Costco current offering.

https://tvwbb.com/showthread.php?77031-Saw-this-Genesis-at-Costco-today&highlight=costco

 

[Stefan H]

I agree with Jason. If you are looking at the E-330 at $900 you may want to look at the Costco S-345 for $999. But you may want to check some online sites as well. I have seen brand new Spirit E-310 in my area for around $315.
https://offerup.com/item/detail/640403595/
or E435 for $870. But this one is probably too big for your balcony:
https://offerup.com/item/detail/634444730/

Another nice balcony grill is the Q-3200. Not as big but pretty powerful.

 

[Jason in CA]

I believe the Costco option also comes with a cover and the I grill 4 probe for that 999 price.

 

[MarcusWilliams]

Don't believe I've ever seen Weber grill at my local Costco. There is also no Weber grill on Costco website. $1k looks like a good deal for that S-345. The cover itself will probably cost $75, and the iGrill 3 probably $100. Stainless steel probably $150. We are not to far from North Plainfield NJ

 

[Sam Bee]

I would call other Costcos in your area. The item number is 1318214 I believe and maybe in store only.