NexGrill vs Weber – Which is the better brand of the two?

Both grills are incredibly portable and can even fit in small spaces. Moreover, they both come in at a similar price point and have very close features. I also found the resulting food prepared from them quite similar in taste so you can rest assured that which you end up choosing will be a great fit for you.

But while they offer similar performance, there are some differences you need to be aware of before you select one. 

Overview of Weber Spirit II E-210

The Spirit II E-210 is one of the best selling products from Weber. This product features a two-burner grill and has a very stylish design. Moreover, it has cooking grates that are made of cast iron with porcelain coating for more protection and gives it a very premium look.

Like the Weber Spirit II, this NexGrill Evolution also features premium materials that are very durable. It comes with porcelain cast-iron grates and is also very easy to clean. One of the best things about this grill is that you can use either propane or natural gas as fuel.

This compact grill produces good heating of about 8,000 BTU per hour and also a decently sized cooking surface. It is easily one of the best two burner gas grills you will find in the market.

Now that you have a brief overview of what each grill has to offer, we can jump straight into the comparison of the Nexgrill vs Weber:

Which grill is more durable?

In terms of durability, both grills are excellent and will last a long time. They are made with premium quality stainless steel. However, NexGrill Evolution seems to feature a better quality finish as it's grill is more resistant to corrosion. With that, I have to rate the Nexgrill higher than Weber in regards to durability.

However, the Weber Spirit II is still a great grill but not for multi-purpose use areas like outdoors.

Which grill has a larger Cooking Space between Weber vs NexGrill?

Both the Weber Spirit II and NexGrill Evolution have similar cooking surface. On both, you will get a total of 450 sq inches, which is divided between the main primary cooking grill and the warming rack. Considering the size of these grills, the amount of cooking space provided is quite large. You can cook just about anything and several food items at a time.

Which brand's grill offers better heat output?

The heat output and cooking power of both NexGrill vs Weber products are satisfactory. However, the NexGrill Evolution has a higher heating capacity than the Weber Spirit II E-210. The NexGrill Evolution can produce up to 28,000 BTU per hour while the Spirit only produces about 26,500 BTU. So if depending on the types of meats and food you plan to cook, you'd need to select the one with the most appropriate heat output. 

Overall, the Nexgrill wins in this area.

Construction & Build Quality

Both the grills come with a stainless steel body and include a fold-down table on each side. However, the difference between the grills' construction is found in the wheel construction. The Weber grill comes with two large wheels and two stands. The larger wheels are useful while moving the grill and provides improved portability over large bumps.

In contrast, the NexGrill has four smaller wheels, which are better for directional maneuverability. 

Lastly, there is a considerable difference between the weights of the two products. The NexGrill is just a little over 68 pounds, whereas the Weber weighs in at 114 pounds, which is almost double the NexGrill. As such, it'll be a little harder to transport this grill.

Which of the grills are more versatile?

The versatility of the NexGrill Evolution is more impressive than the Spirit II. With the Nexgrill, You can use either propane gas or natural gas for cooking. 

Which of the brand's grill is easier to clean?

Both grills are extremely easy to clean; this is due to the porcelain coating, which reduces how the food sticks to the surfaces. The porcelain coating allows for easy cleaning of the grate with a wet towel or brush. Plus the grease management is something which helps a lot in the Weber Spirit II. The NexGrill also comes with a grease box underneath the cooking grates to collect the extra grease.

Fuel and temperature gauge

Having a fuel or temperature gauge is one feature that you always need on a gas grill. Thankfully, both the NexGrill and Weber Spirit II offer something here.

The Weber Spirit II comes with both of these features and allows you to monitor the heat and the fuel level of your grills. However, the NexGrill only has a temperature gauge, so it falls short of the Weber grill here.

Ease of use

Both products are easy to use since they come with a lot of useful features. They each offer an electronic ignition that helps the user to turn on the grills with ease. Plus, the temperature gauge also helps you monitor the heat, which allows you to get a well-cooked barbecue and prevent overcooking. 

Additional features

For additional features, you do get a few bonuses that make buying either grill worth the money. Some of the useful features are:

GS4 Grilling system:

The Weber Spirit II E-210 has a unique grilling system called the GS4. It consists of four components, which are the grease management, infinity ignition, powerful burners, and a "flavorizer bar."

Infrared cooking plates 

Infrared cooking technology is a unique feature of the NexGrill Evolution. It allows the user to implement different styles of cooking, which is helpful when you want to try different cooking styles and speed like slow cooking.

Electronic ignition 

The last additional feature that both grills offer is an automated ignition system, which will make your work easy. A traditional grill would require the user to make their own fire. However, these two grills can be turned on with a single push of a button.