I only use Weber grills and smokers. Quality is top notch and they work. The reason for upgrading to the 2800Q was for improved cooking options such as searing meat. The improvements over the Q1200 are nice and obviously Weber did their homework.
The only negative has nothing to do with how the grill functions. It’s about the height of the grill, I have not been able to find a plastic tote it will fit in and allow the tote’s lid to work. The grill’s lid sticks above the height of the bin. I’m an RV’r and being able to store gear in stackable bins is very important.
I have been using a weber Q 1000 for years. I finally decided to upgrade grills this year. I looked at all type and brands and decided to upgrade to the Weber Q 2800 N+ the addition of a second burner has increased the capability of the Q 1000 tenfold. I have learned many new things watching videos and reading articles. This Q2800 N+ is Weber's usual great quality with so much more to offer. I will enjoy this for many years to come
Great upgrade for the q series. I have had the older q 2200 and this one is so much better. The extra burner is excellent. Gives you more options to cook low and slow with just the middle burner, or crank both burners on to get super hot. I cooked a pizza in a cast iron pan with the super hot setting, Came out great. The new design for the drip tray makes it so much easier to empty and it still uses the same size disposable pan. This grill comes with a propane hose to attach to a big propane tank built in and I really like that since I will be using this grill a lot.The griddle accessories are also a nice option. Get one of the cart/stands for it and you have the complete package.
This is a great grill. Heats up quickly and maintains temperature great. The build feels solid and clean up is easy! From the first cook it worked great and the steaks came out perfect.