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Weber Spirit E-310 Gas Grill vs Char-Griller AKORN Kamado
Weber Spirit E-310 Gas Grill vs Char-Griller AKORN Kamado, compared side by side using critic reviews, Reddit opinions, and Amazon data.
Quick answer: Weber Spirit E-310 Gas Grill wins (87 vs 79). 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
Char-Griller AKORN Kamado
5 critics · 30 Reddit · 3,808 Amazon
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Weber Spirit | Char-Griller AKORN |
|---|---|---|
| PatioRank Score | 87/100 | 79/100 |
| Critic Score | 92/100 | 72/100 |
| Reddit Score | 82/100 | 80/100 |
| Amazon Rating | 4.5★ | 4.6★ |
| Reviews | 292 | 3,808 |
| Price | $449 | $399 |
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
Char-Griller AKORN Kamado
- + Best budget kamado by far - real kamado results at $400
- + Surprisingly good heat retention despite steel construction
- + Way lighter than ceramic kamados - actually moveable
- + Great for both high-heat searing and low-and-slow
- − Steel rusts over time, especially in humid climates
- − Paint chips within 1-2 years for many users
- − Gaskets need more frequent replacement than ceramic
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."
Char-Griller AKORN Kamado
"The Akorn is 80% of a Kamado Joe for 20% of the price. If you're not sure kamado cooking is for you, this is how you find out without dropping $2K."
"Year 3 with my Akorn. Some rust on the bottom, paint is rough, but it still holds 225 for 10 hours. At $400 I've already gotten my money's worth twice over."
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.