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Weber Genesis E-425S: 17.6 kW with sear burner
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The Genesis E-425S is Weber's steakhouse-style gas barbecue, with a dedicated sear burner added to four main burners. It is for keen grillers and hosts who want a very hot zone for crust on steaks and chops, plus enough capacity for a crowd. Amazon even lists its primary cooking method as steakhouse, which sums up the intent.
- Main burners
- 4
- Total power
- 17.6 kW
- Cooking area
- Not stated
- Extra burners
- Sear burner listed
- Weight
- 83.8 kg
In its favour
- Four main burners and a stated 17.6 kW give plenty of heat for a full grill of food.
- A sear burner and Gourmet BBQ System grate support steaks and insert accessories.
- Closed storage keeps the gas cylinder hidden; backlit buttons help in the evening.
Good to know
- At 83.8 kg it is the heaviest grill here and is best placed once and left.
- The listing does not state cooking area, so compare grate size on Weber's sheet.
Our take
What is listed
The listing groups its features into one line: Crossover electronic ignition, a built-in thermometer, backlit adjustment buttons, closed storage for the gas cylinder and the Gourmet BBQ System. The specs add four main burners, five heating elements in total, 17.6 kW, two racks and a weight of 83.8 kg.
The cooking area and the footprint are not given, so confirm grate size and width with Weber's own sheet before you plan the patio around it.
The sear burner and GBS
A sear burner concentrates heat in one zone so you can build a crust quickly, then move the meat to a cooler area to finish. With 17.6 kW in total, the E-425S has more stated output than any other Weber in this guide.
The Gourmet BBQ System grate takes inserts such as a griddle or pizza stone, sold separately, in its removable centre section.
Controls and storage
Crossover ignition is Weber's electronic system for lighting the burners. Backlit adjustment buttons help when cooking after dark, and the closed cabinet hides the cylinder.
At 83.8 kg this is the heaviest grill in the entertaining guide. Assembly is required, and once it is built it should stay put on a level, solid surface. Think about the route from the delivery point to the patio as well, because moving a grill of this weight through a narrow side gate is not a one-person job.
Against the other entertaining grills
The Weber Genesis II E-310 GBS lists a 3,456 cm² area and a side burner at 11.43 kW, with less output but a confirmed grate size. The CosmoGrill Platinum 6+2 claims 27.7 kW, an infrared sear zone and a rotisserie burner at 51.5 kg. The Weber Spirit EP-425 gives a grill and griddle combination on a 2,745 cm² surface.
Verdict
The Genesis E-425S is the pick for steak lovers and frequent hosts who want a sear burner, electronic ignition and closed storage from Weber. If you would rather have a confirmed big grate and a side burner, the Genesis II E-310 GBS fits, and the CosmoGrill Platinum 6+2 is the alternative if a rotisserie burner is on your list.
Compared with alternatives in: Best large gas BBQs for family parties
Amazon listing title: Weber Genesis E-425S Gas Barbecue