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.
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.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This is one of my favorite grills. It’s easy to move around and great for tailgating. Would also be good for those with limited space, the small footprint makes it ideal for small spaces or something you can tuck away in the garage for when you need to take it on the road. The temperature control is something you would expect on a full size grill but packed into this small package. The dome lid doesn’t limit the size of food you want to cook. You can still put trays of food or even a roast inside if you wanted to. I would highly recommend this grill for anyone looking for a smaller grill, that doesn’t want to sacrifice inside cook space, every inch is maximized with this thing. Serious great buy..
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] It's a good little grill for such a small package it can fit a lot in it! I have done kabobs, steak, veggies, and a few other things on it.
The electric start is nice.
The middle burner does not seem to get quite hot enough and would like to be able to turn it up a tad more. Plus the valve on it pretty much makes it on or off. The ability to adjust the flame down is just not really there.
The ascetics are nice it is a nice color, the knobs and temp reading is great on it.
The grates are pretty easy to clean.
Overall I think this is a good tailgater. It does not get overly hot on the bottom, in a socal winter I can still touch the bottom with my hands.