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| About - Weber Q 200 |
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The Weber Q 200 is part of the gas grill test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, gas grill models like the Q 200 are rated on multiple criteria, such as those listed below.
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| The following models have the same ratings as Weber Q 200. Features and specs may vary |
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Price range:
$229.00 - $262.48
 The Ratings applied to untested model Weber Q 220 come from our tests of model Weber Q 200, which in our judgment is enough alike in its performance, features, and specs that our test results apply to both. Untested model has electroni Ignition and a built-in thermometer.
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| About This Brand |
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This brand, known for its durability and dependability, went through an entire line and design change in 2007. Weber is known for its quality products in the midpriced to high-priced categories, and grills that feature coated cast-iron and stainless-steel-rod cooking grates and long-warranty stainless-steel burners. (The company offers a natural-gas version for most of its grills.) Weber recently introduced an infrared-searing station on some of its grills, updated its Q line of portable grills, and added colors to its entire lineup. Weber grills are available at many retailers nationwide. Grills range in price from $130 to $3,000. Note that Weber acquired Ducane about four years ago. |
| Features & Specs - Weber Q 200 | |
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Stainless-steel grates |
No |
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Coated-cast-iron grates |
Yes |
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All or mostly stainless |
No |
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Long-warranty burners |
No |
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Side burner |
No |
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Infrared burner |
No |
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By from
Like grill but regulators are cheap junk
4/29/2012
Pros
Easy To Use
Even Heat
Great for tailgating
Cons
Needs higher output
Best Uses
For Self/Couple
National Park use
Portable Use
Small Gatherings
Comment:
I use the grill 1-2 days a week. It is convenient for tailgating and camping as well as the largest grill I could find that would fit in a baggage compartment on my motor home. I liked it so much I bought one for home. The regulator on the first one failed after 2 years. The regulator on the second one (different design) failed after 6 months. They both look like cheap junk and apparently the new design is even worse than the original. Please, Weber, spend more than $.79 on a regulator or find another Chinese vendor. You should package new units with a spare regulator or 2.
How long have you owned it:
More than six months
Bottom Line
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.
By from
Great, Long Lasting, Flavorful Grill
12/28/2011
Pros
Easy Assembly
Easy To Cleanup
Easy To Use
Even Heat
Great Design
Short Grill Time
Cons
Best Uses
For Self/Couple
Portable Use
Small Gatherings
Comment:
I have owned this grill for approximately 7 years now. It was purchased b/c I lived in a small apartment at the time with a small balcony that didn't allow grills to be stored outside, so I would only keep it outside when I grilled. Several moves later and in a new house, I still have the same grill and it still works great. It's great for everyday use, and portable use. <br /><br />I've hosted 18+ people with this one grill and it did great grilling the food. There is so much surface area on the grill for such a small unit. <br /><br />One minor gripe: Marinated meats in large quantities. The unit still grills marinated meats well, however, it does not do a very good job siphoning the juices from the marinade/fat. As a result, it's easy for grease-fires to start inside the actual unit and in the grease pan if not properly cleaned after grilling marinated meats. If you grill marinated meats in large quantities, I would suggest changing out the grease pan AND cleaning out the bottom of the grill after you are finished...otherwise you'll likely get grease fires in your next use.
How long have you owned it:
More than six months
Bottom Line
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.
By from
3 month old useless junk
12/22/2011
Pros
Easy Assembly
Easy To Cleanup
Cons
Bad Starter
Poor Flame Quality
Best Uses
For Self/Couple
Portable Use
Comment:
I bought this grill back in September of 2011. Its made of well constructed materials, has a superior cast iron grilling surface, and is a piece of junk otherwise. Come on Weber, how can you put your name on this?? The regulator sometimes works and most times doesn't, which means the gas sometimes flows and most times wont. I've tried using both the portable bottles and a full size tank w an adapter hose to no avail. Then the ignition doesn't work. I replaced it and it worked again for a time or two at most. I have chicken to grill tonight an after paying [$] for a small grill, I have no place to do it. After messing around w the propane for a while and w the ignition for half an hour I gave up. If I had the box I'd ship it back just to tell them where I think they can shove this worthless junk grill. Weber is a wonderful brand, I've owned their larger grills in the past but this is unworthy of a [@]brand let alone Weber. If you can't make a decent small grill just stop trying. Anyway buyer beware.
How long have you owned it:
One-to-three months
Bottom Line
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Other User Reviews
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User has 20 Days of experience with this product
Awesome
08/19/2008
Strength
Cooks great, lots of room, durable
Weakness
You have to remove the propane bottle support ring to use regular Coleman style bottles (instead of torch style bottles)
Most portable grills are junk. That's not the case with the Weber Q line. This grill is well built, cooks excellent (with good even temperatures) and is pretty resistant to flame up. I got sick of going through outdoor grills every few years and decided to go with the Q. Now I can just take it inside when I'm done and store it out of the elements. Great for camping too because it's so portable.
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User has 5 Days of experience with this product
A great grill for home or on the road
12/17/2007
Strength
Weight, Construction, Flexibility, and arecognized brand.
Weakness
Lowes and HomeDepot do not carry anything for this grill where I live. Side work surfaces are not as sturdy as I had hoped, but should handle the weight for most tasks.
I purchased this grill based upon reviews here as well as other places. Needless to say the reviews were very accurate. This grill is of great quality, and should last quite awhile. Some of the things that impressed me most was the simplistic construction of the grill and the attention to detail in the cast iron cooking grate. The areas of the the grate that are positioned of the the burner are solid cast iron which will help prevent flare ups as well as give a greater surface area to heat the remainder of the cooking surface. This also helped to evenly distribute the heat instead of having hot spots over the burner. I have also ordered the 20 propane tank attachment which will give me even further flexibility when cooking at home. After using this grill I do not see myself needing to go back to the bulky grills. Even with a family of four there is more than enough room to cook everything at once.
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User has 14 of experience with this product
Good grill
12/09/2007
Strength
Compact yet big enough for the whole family to grill. Light, even distribution of heat. Cute :)
Weakness
none so far.
Got the grill few weeks ago, and love it. It is small, so it won't burn lots of gas, can be portable ( camping etc ), and easily grills lots of hamburgers, I would say 2-3 big fish steaks, and veggies. Great for a family of 4-5.
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