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Weber Spirit E-310 Gas Grill vs Traeger Ironwood 616 Pellet Grill
Weber Spirit E-310 Gas Grill vs Traeger Ironwood 616 Pellet Grill, compared side by side using critic reviews, Reddit opinions, and Amazon data.
Quick answer: Weber Spirit E-310 Gas Grill wins (87 vs 72). The gas grill critics keep picking. CNET best overall, Serious Eats number one.
Weber Spirit E-310 Gas Grill
10 critics · 40 Reddit · 292 Amazon
Traeger Ironwood 616 Pellet Grill
7 critics · 38 Reddit · 39 Amazon
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Weber Spirit | Traeger Ironwood |
|---|---|---|
| PatioRank Score | 87/100 | 72/100 |
| Critic Score | 92/100 | 80/100 |
| Reddit Score | 82/100 | 65/100 |
| Amazon Rating | 4.5★ | 4.2★ |
| Reviews | 292 | 39 |
| Price | $449 | $1799.99 |
Pros & Cons
Weber Spirit E-310 Gas Grill
- + Built like a tank - Weber quality and durability
- + Even heating across all 3 burners, minimal flare-ups
- + Dead simple grease management system
- + Snap-Jet ignition works every time
- − 3-burner size limits capacity for big cookouts
- − No sear station or infrared at this price
- − Some feel it's overpriced vs competitors with same BTUs
Traeger Ironwood 616 Pellet Grill
- + WiFi app lets you monitor cooks from the couch
- + Super Smoke mode adds noticeably more flavor at low temps
- + Set-it-and-forget-it convenience for beginners
- + Sturdy build with premium feel
- − Reddit consensus: overpriced, Camp Chef and recteq offer better value
- − Weaker smoke flavor than charcoal or offset - it's a pellet grill
- − WiFIRE app has constant connectivity complaints
- − Ongoing pellet costs add up fast
What Reddit Says
Weber Spirit E-310 Gas Grill
"Weber tax is real but so is Weber quality. My Spirit has been on the patio for 4 years through rain, snow, and Texas heat. Still fires up first try every time."
"If you just want to grill burgers, dogs, and steaks without thinking about it, gas is the move. Spirit E-310 is the Toyota Camry of grills. Boring but it just works."
Traeger Ironwood 616 Pellet Grill
"I own an Ironwood and it makes great food. But if I could do it over I'd buy a Camp Chef Woodwind and pocket the $500 difference. Traeger is paying for Super Bowl ads, not better engineering."
"WiFIRE app is garbage. Disconnects mid-cook, notifications don't work half the time, and the UI feels like it was designed in 2015. Use a standalone thermometer and pretend the WiFi doesn't exist."
Verdict
The Weber Spirit E-310 Gas Grill takes this comparison with a PatioRank Score of 87/100. The gas grill critics keep picking. CNET best overall, Serious Eats number one.