Product Review · Grills & Griddles · #4 Ranked
Weber Genesis E-325
Gas · Reviewed by Katie · amazon.com live, Sept 28 2026
Why it scored a 86
3 PureBlu burners; XL sear zone; Porcelain-enameled cookbox. Warranty leads the card at 95; Value is the softest number at 80.
What you're getting
- 3 PureBlu burners with an XL sear zone
- Porcelain-enameled cookbox resists rust and peeling
- Current-generation Weber Genesis platform (2022 redesign)
- Propane fueled; standard Black finish is the live Amazon listing
- Genesis EX-325W Smart variant adds Wi-Fi at extra cost
- 10-year Weber warranty on all parts
ViperScore breakdown
Should you buy the Weber Genesis E-325?
The Genesis E-325 is the Weber gas grill for someone who cooks for a family several nights a week and wants a grill that will still be working in ten years. It's the step up from the Spirit: bigger cooking area, a more powerful sear zone and a sturdier frame, for about $350 more.
Where it earns its score
- Three burners plus a sear zone. The sear-zone burner concentrates heat for crusting steaks; the main burners handle everything else.
- Expandable top cooking grate. A raised warming and second-level grate that extends the cooking area when you need it.
- Porcelain-enameled cast-iron grates. Heavy grates hold heat and leave proper grill marks; the enamel resists rust.
- Ten-year warranty. Weber's coverage on the Genesis is among the longest in gas grills, and it's the reason Weber scores well on Warranty.
What to know first
- $849. If you grill once a week, the Spirit E-325 does 90% of this for $499.
- Assembly. Budget an hour or two; it's a big box.
- Gas convenience, gas flavor. If smoke flavor matters, look at the Traeger or a kamado.
Our verdict
The Genesis E-325 scores 86, a Strong Buy. It's the grill we'd buy for a large household that cooks outdoors constantly; for lighter use, the Spirit at the same score is the smarter spend.
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Questions buyers ask
Weber Genesis E-325 or Spirit E-325?
Both score 86. The Genesis has a larger cooking area, a stronger sear zone and a heavier frame; the Spirit costs $350 less. Buy the Genesis if you cook for a crowd several times a week.
Does the Genesis E-325 have a sear zone?
Yes, a dedicated sear-zone burner between the main burners for high-heat searing.
What's the Weber Genesis warranty?
Weber covers the Genesis line with a 10-year limited warranty, one of the longest in the category.
Ready to check it out?
Weber Genesis E-325 · ViperScore 86 · Strong Buy · $849.00
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