# Weber kettle models compared: Original, Master-Touch and Performer Source: https://charandsmoke.co.uk/best/weber-kettle-models-compared Publisher: Char and Smoke. Picks are based on what the Amazon listings state, not on hands-on testing. Method: https://charandsmoke.co.uk/how-we-pick Every Weber kettle in this guide uses the same 57 cm bowl, so the choice is about the extras around it. The Original Kettle is the plain version with One-Touch cleaning. Premium versions add a bigger ash catcher and a lid hook. Master-Touch models add the Gourmet BBQ System, a hinged grate with a removable centre for inserts, and on some versions a diffuser plate and char ring for smoking. Performer models drop the kettle into a cart with a work table and a closed ash box, which makes charcoal cooking far tidier. Weight and footprint rise with each step. This guide compares seven Weber kettles by grate type, ash handling, weight, footprint and the extras each listing names, so you can decide which upgrades you would actually use. ## Products ### 1. Weber Master-Touch Premium E-5770 BLK EU Line: Master-Touch; Grate: Folding stainless steel, GBS; Ash handling: Not stated; Weight: 24 kg; Extras: Folding side table The Master-Touch Premium with a folding stainless steel GBS grate, solid charcoal grate and a folding side table. The best balance of upgrades for most kettle owners. In its favour: - A stainless steel folding grate opens to add coals and resists rust better than plated steel. - The Gourmet BBQ System centre accepts Weber inserts for pizza, wok or griddle cooking. - A folding side table gives a little prep space without a full cart. Good to know: - The listing does not describe the ash system or damper layout. - At 24 kg it is heavier than the Original Kettle for the same grill size. ### 2. Weber Original Kettle Premium Charcoal Barbecue 57 cm, Stand & Wheels Line: Original; Grate: Plated steel, 2,342 cm²; Ash handling: One-Touch with removable catcher; Weight: 13.6 kg; Extras: Lid thermometer, lid hook, tool hooks The Original Kettle Premium with a 2,342 cm² grate, One-Touch cleaning, lid thermometer and lid hook. The simplest Weber kettle with the useful everyday upgrades. In its favour: - One-Touch cleaning sweeps ash into a removable catcher for quick emptying. - A lid hook and tool hooks keep the lid and utensils off the ground. - At 13.6 kg it is the lightest kettle in this comparison. Good to know: - The plated steel grate is not hinged, so refuelling means lifting food off. - No side table or GBS insert system is included. ### 3. Weber Performer Premium GBS Charcoal Barbecue 57 cm 15401004 Barbecue – Charcoal, 126X72X102 cm, Black Type: Kettle on cart; Grill size: 57 cm; Weight: 48 kg; Ash handling: Extra large single-handle ash collector; Vents: Not stated A 57 cm GBS kettle set into a cart with a folding work table, an extra large ash collector and two char baskets. The most complete charcoal station in this guide. In its favour: - A folding work table gives proper prep space, unlike a standalone kettle. - An extra large ash collector is emptied with a single handle, says Weber. - Two char baskets make it easy to switch between direct and indirect set-ups. Good to know: - At 48 kg and 126 cm wide it takes far more room than a plain kettle. - The listing does not give the cooking area in cm², so rely on the 57 cm size. ### 4. WEBER CHARCOAL GRILL MASTER TOUCH GBS PREMIUM E-5775 BLK Type: Kettle with char ring and diffuser; Cooking area: 57 cm kettle; Weight: 18 kg; Air control: Not stated; Extras: Hinged lid, char ring, diffuser plate A 57 cm Master-Touch kettle that comes with a char ring and diffuser plate for grilling, roasting and smoking. One grill that handles weeknight burgers and weekend smokes. In its favour: - A char ring and diffuser plate turn the kettle into a smoker without extra purchases. - A hinged lid stays attached, so checking the food is a one-handed job. - Weber lists 3-in-1 use for grilling, roasting and smoking. Good to know: - A kettle holds less meat on a smoke than a bullet stack or offset chamber. - The listing is short and does not describe vents or ash handling. ### 5. Weber Original Kettle E-5710 Charcoal Barbecue Line: Original; Grate: Single-level, 2,464 cm²; Ash handling: One-Touch with deep ash catcher; Weight: 12.8 kg; Extras: Tool hooks, angled lid hook The base Original Kettle E-5710 with One-Touch cleaning, a deep ash catcher, longer legs and a lid hook. The entry point to the range and still a capable family grill. In its favour: - One-Touch cleaning with a deep ash catcher, as on the dearer models. - Closing the damper fully cuts the oxygen and puts out the coals, says Weber. - Longer legs and improved stability are named in the listing. Good to know: - No lid thermometer is mentioned in this listing. - The basic grate has no hinged sections or insert centre. ### 6. Weber 15501998 Performer Deluxe GBS Charcoal Barbecue, 126 x 72 x 102 cm, Black Line: Performer; Grate: Not stated; Ash handling: Closed ash box; Weight: 35 kg; Extras: Wheels, deluxe version The Performer Deluxe GBS on wheels with a closed ash box underneath. Weber's deluxe charcoal cart for regular cooks who want tidy ash and a large surface around the kettle. In its favour: - A closed ash box underneath makes cleaning considerably easier, says the listing. - Wheels let you roll it out on the patio and back into place. - Dimensions of 126 x 72 x 102 cm are given for planning space. Good to know: - The listing is thin on detail and does not describe the grate or ignition. - It sits at the top of the kettle range and suits regular rather than occasional cooks. ### 7. Weber 70th Anniversary Edition Kettle Charcoal BBQ Metal Grey 57cm Line: Anniversary edition; Grate: 2,342 cm²; Ash handling: Not stated; Weight: 21 kg; Extras: Powder coated finish A special edition 57 cm kettle in metal grey, with a 2,342 cm² cooking surface and powder coated finish. A choice for buyers who want the classic kettle with a different look. In its favour: - Lid-closed dimensions of 107 x 65 x 72 cm are given for planning patio space. - A 2,342 cm² cooking surface, the same as the Original 57 cm kettle. - A rust-resistant powder coated finish is listed. Good to know: - The listing does not describe the ash system or grate type. - You pay for the edition styling rather than extra cooking features. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.