ProductViper · Head-to-head · Grills & Griddles
Spirit E-325 vs Genesis E-325
Weber’s two most-bought three-burner gas grills tie on ViperScore. The Genesis buys you a bigger, hotter cookbox and a heavier build; the Spirit gets you the same 10-year warranty and sear zone for $350 less. Which one is right depends on how many people you feed.
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Weber Spirit E-325
Weber Genesis E-325
Which one should you buy?
Buy the Weber Spirit E-325 if you cook for two to six people and want Weber build quality, a sear zone and the 10-year warranty at the lowest price. It is our value pick and the better fit for most patios.
Buy the Weber Genesis E-325 if you regularly grill for a crowd or want more headroom: 513 sq in of primary grate space, 39,000 BTU main burners, a 13,000 BTU sear zone, bigger side tables and a taller lid for roasts and rotisserie work.
Side-by-side specs
| Spirit E-325 | Genesis E-325 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price (research) | $499.00 | $849.00 |
| ViperScore | 86 · Strong Contender | 86 · Strong Contender |
| Main burners | 3 stainless steel | 3 PureBlu stainless steel |
| Main burner output | 30,000 BTU/hr | 39,000 BTU/hr |
| Sear zone | Yes, 8,000 BTU boost burner | Yes, 13,000 BTU extra-large sear zone |
| Primary cooking area | 424 sq in | 513 sq in |
| Warming rack | 105 sq in | 128 sq in |
| Grates | Porcelain-enameled cast iron | Porcelain-enameled cast iron (Weber Crafted compatible) |
| Cookbox | Porcelain-enameled cast aluminum | Porcelain-enameled cast aluminum, deeper and taller lid |
| Side tables | Two, folding on some trims | Two, larger, with hooks and prep space |
| Fuel | Liquid propane (natural-gas version available) | Liquid propane (natural-gas version available) |
| Warranty | 10 years on all parts (score 95) | 10 years on all parts, 12 on cookbox and lid (score 95) |
Where each one wins
Why the Spirit E-325 is our pick
- Same ViperScore and the same 10-year Weber warranty for $350 less — Value 85 vs 80.
- The sear zone is the feature most people upgraded to Genesis for; the Spirit now has it.
- Smaller footprint fits a normal patio or deck without dominating it.
Why the Genesis E-325 earns its price
- About 21% more primary grate space and 30% more main-burner output, so it recovers heat faster with a full grill.
- Higher Quality (88 vs 85) and Features (85 vs 78): bigger tables, taller lid, Weber Crafted grate system.
- 12-year coverage on the cookbox and lid.
ViperScore breakdown
| Spirit E-325 | Genesis E-325 | |
|---|---|---|
| Value (25%) | 85 | 80 |
| Quality (20%) | 85 | 88 |
| Features (15%) | 78 | 85 |
| Reliability (15%) | 84 | 84 |
| Satisfaction (15%) | 90 | 90 |
| Warranty (10%) | 95 | 95 |
| ViperScore | 86 | 86 |
Higher number highlighted. Weights: Value 25%, Quality 20%, Features 15%, Reliability 15%, Satisfaction 15%, Warranty 10%. Scores tie, so the highlighted pick is our value call. How we score →
Questions buyers ask
Do both have a sear zone?
Yes. The Spirit E-325’s sear zone uses an 8,000 BTU boost burner between the main burners; the Genesis E-325’s is larger at 13,000 BTU.
Is the warranty the same?
Both carry Weber’s 10-year warranty on all parts. The Genesis adds 12 years on the cookbox and lid assembly.
How many people can each one feed?
The Spirit’s 424 sq in comfortably handles about 20 burgers at once; the Genesis’s 513 sq in handles roughly 25 and leaves room for indirect zones.
Prices are research prices from Sept 2026 and change often; Amazon shows the current price. ProductViper is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program.
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