Grills and Griddles
Broil King vs Weber: Which Gas Grill Brand Should You Buy?
Quick answer
Choose Broil King for published specs, stainless Dual-Tube burners and the 15-year top-to-bottom warranty on the Regal S line, which suits zoned and indirect cooking. Choose Weber for the broadest parts network and Weber Crafted inserts. The stainless Regal S 420 Pro and Genesis S-415 cost about the same.
Broil King Regal S 420 Pro Gas Grill (Natural Gas)
$1,359.00Stainless cookbox, published specs and a 15-year top-to-bottom warranty.
Best for: a long-warranty natural gas grill
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Weber Genesis S-415 Stainless Gas Grill (Propane)
$1,299.00Stainless Genesis with PureBlu burners and Weber Crafted grates.
Best for: entertaining 6 to 10 people
Check price on AmazonBroil King and Weber are the two cart-grill brands most often cross-shopped once a buyer moves past entry-level grills. Broil King publishes the numbers: BTU, primary and total cooking area, and warranty length. Weber publishes design features instead and backs them with the largest replacement-part and accessory network in the category. Both build grills that commonly last a decade or more with basic care.
The fairest head-to-head is stainless against stainless: the Broil King Regal S 420 Pro Gas Grill (Natural Gas) ($1,359.00, natural gas) against the Weber Genesis S-415 Stainless Gas Grill (Propane) ($1,299.00, propane). For the mid-range matchup of the Weber Genesis E-325 Gas Grill (Propane) and Broil King Baron 520 Pro Gas Grill (Propane), see Genesis E-325 vs Baron 520. Size your grill with the grill size calculator.
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How do Broil King and Weber grill lineups compare?
| Tier or spec | Broil King | Weber |
|---|---|---|
| Mid-range | Baron 520 Pro, $1,174.00: 5 burners, 45,000 BTU, 570 sq in | Genesis E-325, $849.00: 3 burners, BTU and area not published |
| Stainless 4-burner | Regal S 420 Pro NG, $1,359.00: 50,000 BTU, 500 sq in | Genesis S-415, $1,299.00: BTU and area not published |
| Crowd size | Regal S 690 Pro IR, $2,699.00: 6 burners, 60,000 BTU, 750 sq in | Genesis E-435, $1,499.00: 4 burners, side burner, second-level grate |
| Flagship in our catalog | Regal S 690 Pro IR | Summit FS38 E, $3,899.00 |
| Burner design | Stainless Dual-Tube burners | PureBlu tapered burners (Genesis) |
| Heat spreaders | Stainless Flav-R-Wave system (Regal S) | Stainless Flavorizer bars |
| Grates | Reversible stainless V-grids (Regal S) | Cast iron on E models, stainless on S models |
| Cookbox | Stainless with cast aluminum end caps (Regal S) | Not described on Genesis listings |
| Warranty on listing | 15-year top-to-bottom (Regal S) | 10-year limited on Spirit; not stated on Genesis |
| Searing and rotisserie | S 690: 1700 F infrared side burner, 15,000 BTU rear burner with rotisserie kit | Extra-large sear zones; rotisserie on Summit FS38 E |
| Accessory system | Exact-fit covers and rotisserie kits | Weber Crafted griddle, wok, pizza stone, Dutch oven |
Broil King numbers are from its Amazon listings. Weber does not publish main burner BTU or area on these listings.
Which should you choose, Broil King or Weber?
Choose Broil King if
- You want published BTU and cooking area so you can compare on paper.
- You roast, rotisserie or cook indirect often and want five or six narrow burner zones, as on the Broil King Baron 520 Pro Gas Grill (Propane) and Broil King Regal S 690 Pro IR Gas Grill (Propane).
- A long printed warranty matters: the Regal S line lists 15 years top to bottom.
- You like reversible stainless grids: sear-mark points on one side, juice-catching channels on the other.
Choose Weber if
- You want parts and accessories you can find almost anywhere for many years.
- You want to add a griddle, wok or pizza stone through Weber Crafted on the Weber Genesis E-325 Gas Grill (Propane) or Weber Genesis S-415 Stainless Gas Grill (Propane).
- You want a simpler grill with a large sear zone rather than many small zones.
- You are shopping under $600, where the Weber Spirit E-325 Gas Grill (Propane) has no Broil King counterpart in our catalog.
Does BTU per square inch favor Broil King?
Broil King's published figures are 100 BTU per sq in on the Broil King Regal S 420 Pro Gas Grill (Natural Gas) (50,000 over 500), 80 on the Broil King Regal S 690 Pro IR Gas Grill (Propane) (60,000 over 750) and 79 on the Broil King Baron 520 Pro Gas Grill (Propane) (45,000 over 570). Weber does not publish the inputs, so the math cannot be done for the Genesis. That is less of a loss than it sounds. BTU measures gas burned per hour, not heat delivered: a stainless cookbox with cast aluminum ends and heavy grids retains heat, which is what Broil King is really selling, and Weber's cast-iron grates and tight lid do the same job by a different route. Shop on build, grate mass, warranty and size, then use BTU only to estimate fuel use.
Which brand is better for indirect cooking and rotisserie?
Broil King's layouts make indirect cooking easier. Five burners on the Baron 520 let you light two and roast over three dark zones; the twin-head Regal S 690 lets you run one side hot and the other off, and its 15,000 BTU rear burner and included rotisserie kit handle whole chickens and roasts. Weber's Genesis E-325 and S-415 can cook indirectly with the center burner off, and the Genesis E-435 adds a second-level grate, but a rotisserie in our Weber catalog only arrives with the Weber Summit FS38 E Gas Grill (Propane). If rotisserie is a must under $3,000, Broil King or the Napoleon Prestige 500 RSIB Gas Grill (Propane) are the realistic choices.
Which brand has better parts support?
Weber has the edge on availability: Flavorizer bars, burners, igniters and grates for Spirit and Genesis models are stocked by many retailers and on Amazon, often with generic alternatives. Broil King also sells replacement burners, grids and Flav-R-Wave parts and publishes exact-fit covers by part number, such as cover 68491 for the Regal S 420, but fewer stores stock them on the shelf. If you live far from a specialty grill dealer, that difference matters more than any spec on this page. Either way, register the grill and keep the model number, because warranty claims depend on it.
Which Broil King and Weber grills are worth buying?
The stainless head-to-head and the crowd-size model from each brand.
Broil King Regal S 420 Pro Gas Grill (Natural Gas)
$1,359.00Four stainless Dual-Tube burners at 50,000 BTU, reversible stainless V-grids, a stainless cookbox with cast aluminum end caps and a 15-year top-to-bottom warranty, plumbed for natural gas.
Best for: a buy-once natural gas grill
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$1,299.00A four-burner stainless Genesis with PureBlu burners, stainless grates and grates that accept Weber Crafted grillware.
Best for: entertaining 6 to 10 people
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Broil King Regal S 690 Pro IR Gas Grill (Propane)
$2,699.00A twin-head grill with 750 sq in of primary space, six burners, a 1700 F infrared side burner and a rear rotisserie burner with kit.
Best for: parties of 12 or more and rotisserie roasts
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Weber Genesis E-435 Gas Grill with Side Burner (Propane)
$1,499.00Four burners, a side burner, an expandable second-level grate and an extra-large prep table.
Best for: cooking full meals outside
Check price on AmazonHow we chose
We did not test these products in person. Picks are researched from manufacturer specifications and owner manuals, engine and safety certifications where they apply, warranty terms, public recall records, and the recurring themes in verified owner reviews. We favor established brands with large review counts and parts support, match each pick to a real yard size or task, and place it in the tier where its price and capability actually belong.
Frequently asked questions
Is Broil King better than Weber?
Broil King is better if you want published specs, many burner zones for indirect cooking and a long printed warranty, such as 15 years top to bottom on the Regal S 420 Pro. Weber is better if you want the widest parts network, Weber Crafted inserts and strong sear zones. Both build durable grills, so choose on cooking style and service access.
What warranty does Broil King offer on the Regal S grills?
The Amazon listings for the Regal S 420 Pro and Regal S 690 Pro IR both state a 15-year top-to-bottom warranty. Warranty terms vary by model line and can change, so read Broil King's current warranty document for the exact coverage on burners, cookbox and ignition, and register the grill with its model number when you buy it.
Is the Broil King Regal S 420 available in propane?
Broil King sells Regal models in both propane and natural gas versions, and the one in our catalog is the natural gas Regal S 420 Pro. Buy the fuel version you will use. Natural gas and propane use different orifices and regulators, so converting requires Broil King's approved parts for that exact model, installed by a qualified technician, where a kit exists at all.
Are stainless grates better than cast iron grates?
They trade strengths. Cast iron holds more heat for bold sear marks but needs its enamel protected from chips and rust. Stainless heats quickly, resists rust and tolerates hard scrubbing. Broil King's reversible stainless V-grids add a channel side that holds juices. Weber offers cast iron on Genesis E models and stainless on S models. Either works well when cleaned with a bristle-free brush.
Which brand is easier to find replacement parts for?
Weber, in most areas. Weber parts such as Flavorizer bars, burners and igniters are carried by many retailers and online sellers, along with compatible generic parts. Broil King sells burners, grids and Flav-R-Wave parts and lists exact-fit part numbers, but fewer stores stock them locally. Keep your model number handy and order genuine parts for anything that carries gas.
Researched, not professional advice. This page is compiled from published specifications, manuals, labels and owner-review consensus, not hands-on testing. Follow the manufacturer's instructions and product label, and consult a qualified professional where safety, chemicals, fuel or structures are involved. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.