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Weber Pulse 1000: digital control, 41 x 31 cm
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The Pulse 1000 is Weber's electric grill for people who like to set a temperature and trust it. Its standout feature is the digital temperature controller, with built-in iGrill technology for app monitoring when paired with a compatible Weber thermometer. It suits balcony and small-patio cooks who value precision more than raw grate size.
- Power
- 1,800 W
- Cooking area
- 1,271 cm² (41 x 31 cm)
- Weight
- 19.9 kg
- Top temperature
- Over 300 °C
- Extras
- Digital controller, iGrill compatible
In its favour
- Digital temperature control sets the grill to a precise heat.
- Built-in iGrill technology works with Weber's app-linked thermometers.
- The removable grease drip tray keeps cleaning simple.
Good to know
- At 1,800 W it has less power than the Lumin models.
- At 19.9 kg it is the heaviest tabletop grill here.
Our take
Digital control and iGrill
Instead of a simple low to high dial, the Pulse uses a digital controller that Weber says gives precise control of grill temperature. The specs list five power levels. The listing title quotes temperatures over 300°C, enough for searing.
Built-in iGrill technology means it works with Weber iGrill thermometers, sold separately, so you can follow the temperature through an app. If you already own one, that is a neat bonus; if not, factor it in.
Grate and cooking area
The cooking grate is porcelain-enamelled cast iron, which Weber says spreads heat well and is easy to clean. The surface is 41 x 31 cm, given as 1,271 cm². That suits two to four people. Larger family meals will mean cooking in batches.
A removable grease drip tray catches fat beneath the grate. Lifting it out after each cook and wiping the grate while it is still warm keeps the enamel in good order and stops old fat smoking next time.
Weight, power and placement
The Pulse 1000 draws 1,800 W, less than either Lumin model. It is also heavy for a tabletop grill: 19.9 kg, at roughly 54 x 61 x 33 cm. That weight is reassuring once it is on a solid table, but it is not a grill you will want to move in and out of a cupboard after every cook.
No assembly is required, and Weber states a five-year EU spare part availability period.
Pulse or Lumin?
The Weber Lumin offers 2,300 W, over 315°C and a larger 33 x 49 cm grate with a plancha insert, at 16.6 kg. The Weber Lumin Compact is lighter at 11.8 kg with 2,200 W. Both lack the digital controller and iGrill link that define the Pulse. The EliteFyre Volteq 6-in-1 also has digital temperature control, plus a larger grate and a smoker box.
Verdict
The Pulse 1000 suits cooks who want a set-and-hold electric grill and like the idea of app monitoring through iGrill. If you want more power and a bigger grate, the Weber Lumin is the stronger choice, and anyone who needs to lift the grill regularly will find the Lumin Compact far easier to handle.
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Amazon listing title: Weber Pulse 1000 Electric Grill, 41 x 31 cm Grill Surface, Temperatures Over 300°C, Digital Temperature Controller & Thermometer, Porcelain Enamelled Cast Grill - Black (81010079)