Weber Q Comparisons
How do you know which Weber Q is right for you? There are several Weber Q grills, so figuring out which one is perfect for your needs can be confusing. Here are the details about the various Weber Q grills that use propane with detailed comparisons so you can easily decide which Weber Q is right for you.
Let’s take a look at the differences between Weber Q 100 , Weber Q 120 , Weber Q 200 , Weber Q 220 , Weber Q 300 and Weber Q 320 models.
Weber Q 100 and Weber Q 120 Comparison
Weber Q 100
Also known as the Weber Baby Q, this small barbeque grill is a perfect starter grill. It is also perfect for those aren’t cooking for a crowd. The cooking surface is 189 square inches. That is plenty for cooking a meal for a small family or just one or two people. This makes it the perfect grill for picnicing or camping if you don’t need to feed a lot of people. At 8,500 BTU heat output, this grill gets plenty hot. The porcelain ceramic coated cast iron cooking grate retains heat and gives meat those great grill marks. The flavorizer system is built right into the cooking grate. Push-button ignition.
Weber Q 120
For about $30 more than the Weber Q 100, you can upgrade to the Weber Q 120. The built in side tables fold into the grill for storage and have clips underneath for storing tools. The electronic ignition makes it easy to start so you don’t have to fuss with it.
Weber Q 200 and Weber Q 220 Comparison
Weber Q 200
The Weber Q 200 is a propane gas grill hybrid powerful enough for a patio grill and small enough for use as in tailgating or camping. Easy to use and light enough to carry, the Weber Q 200 offers high performance cooking with tuck-away tables and easy-grip handles for an amazingly powerful yet portable gas grill. Whether you plan to use the Weber Q 200 on your deck, balcony, or patio like you would a more expensive gas grill or you plan to use it for tailgating, camping or picnics–anyplace you need a compact but powerful grill. It can handle up to 10 large strip steaks or 18 burgers and brats on the generous 280 square-inch porcelain-enameled cast-iron cooking grate. The Weber Q 200 operates on a standard 14.1 ounce propane cylinder (available at camping supply and hardware stores) for 1.5 hours of continuous grilling.
Weber Q 220
The Weber Q 220 offers all of the advantages of the Weber 200, along with a built in thermometer so you know exactly how hot the grill is. This makes for a more precise cooking temperature. The 220 costs only about $10-15 more than the 200 and many feel that the precision cooking that comes with a thermometer is worth the small extra expense.
Weber Q 300 and Weber Q 320
Weber Q 300
A full-size grill intended for regular backyard use, the Weber Q 300 has an amazing 393-square inch cooking area with two 13,850 BTU burners. It will hold several dozen hot dogs or even a medium-sized turkey. The dual burner system means you can cook with either direct or indirect heat. The built in thermometer gives precision cooking and lets you know how when the grill is hot enough. A simple push-button ignition fires up the stainless-steel burners, and the control knob allows for easy adjustment of heat.
There are two cooking grates are made from sturdy cast-iron construction and porcelain enameling, the grates resist warping and rusting while cleaning with relative ease. Detachable side tables allow for plenty of preparation room. Spatulas and tongs can be hung from the tool holders on the grill’s frame.
Weber Q 320 – click picture
Comes with a regulator hose connects the grill to a separately purchased 20-pound propane tank, which stows unobtrusively on a lower shelf. With the lid closed, the grill measures 44 by 36-1/2 by 22 inches. At just over $300, it is a great value with plenty of cooking space and greater cooking efficiency than many much more expensive grills.
Weber Q 320
Weber Q 320 On top of the benefits of the Q 300, the Weber Q 320 offers 69 inches of extra space with a warming rack so you can keep cooked foods warm while continuing to cook other foods. You can also use it to warm hamburger buns, rolls or other foods while you cook the meat and veggies. The extra convenience of the warming rack will only cost you about $30 more than the Weber Q 300.
Thank you for posting this. We’ve been looking at getting a grill and I was really confused by all the different Qs.