line-height: 1.2; This model is a very simple grill and lacks the bowl depth of the standard Weber Kettle. There are a few models under the Q line, but prices generally only climb with higher power levels and for options that come with fold-out side tables. A removable ash catch is great for those of us who would like to avoid ash-covered finger nails. If compared to Weber older model, the Premium legs now has spring loaded pins to secure the legs to the body as oppose to the older model that just pop out. Up top, the Weber’s lid vent is a simple disc of aluminum; you just flick it left or right to open or close the vent holes. In Premium version the handle in each side if the kettle has a useful integrated hooks to make your tool stay in their place, which is not available in regular model. around the backyard. It’s got Weber’s charcoal-standard ash catch at the base and airflow dampers on the lid (there aren’t any on the base, sadly). In our tests it outperformed the other grills in cooking, ease of assembly, and user-friendly details. The grates are just 27 inches from the ground. When he’s not here, he’s on his bike. He has written two cookbooks. But we also opened our search to include charcoal grills of different designs. It has every premium feature available on a Weber grill in its toolkit, including, but not limited to: gas-fired charcoal ignition, one-touch cleaning, double-walled lid and bowl, hinged grill grates, temperature gauges, timers and more. Use it for car camping. We think every grill should, even though most don’t. We cooked burgers on high heat to see how well the grills seared meat and how even and intense a heat they could generate across the whole grate surface. These two are compact yet big enough to cook food for your entire family’s meal as well as suitable for party or even used when you want to grill a whole Turkey for Thanksgiving. The Weber Kettle was born. We also didn’t love the coal access. font-size: 1.2em; Premium While the burgers cooked we kept an eye out for undesirable flare-ups, which can char the meat and create acrid smoke, and examined the evenness of cooking on the different areas of the grates. One of the things people don’t appreciate until they see it in-person and cook on it is that the 22.5″ WSM is a MUCH bigger cooker than the 18.5″. Weber has still kept all the features of the original grill in this model. Weber takes a stab at making a portable, charcoal grill outside its spherical comfort zone. Don’t be tempted, however, to use water to extinguish the ashes faster. - Kettle Grill With 363 Square Inches Of Total Cooking Space Plus, you can get it in a few different color and size combinations. Given Weber’s attention to engineering details, we suspect the low height is by design. It’s also true that the 22.5″ WSM is not as air-tight as the 18.5″ WSM. The authenticity of grilling with charcoal, classic design recognized by all, and the taste loved around the world. Its 14-inch grill space is enough to fit about five burgers. Besides some minor difference that don’t seems to affect the cost too much, the main features that makes them into separate product is no other than the enclosed receptacle ashtray, which is only available in Premium model. Models Available: 22-Inch, 22-Inch Premium, 22-Inch Deluxe. They’re handy, no doubt, but if your patio or deck already has a table or countertop, you’re paying for something you don't need and giving up valuable living space, too.