2024 Update: Weber has changed what comes with the Master Touch. You get "Charcoal Rails" instead of charcoal baskets.

I really appreciate how there is NO BACKGROUND MUSIC. It is so distracting and really wears out the brain when a person is trying to learn something and there is all this chaos going on in the background. THANK YOU sir very much.

Weber just increased prices, this week. The Master Touch is retailing at $275-$300. The Spirit 310 I bought 2 years ago for $450 is now $640!

I've got an original that my old lady bought in the 80's. Added the rotisserie attachment, the segmented grilling grate, and put my own thermometer into the lid. Still cooks like a beast, so you can make a hell of a feed with any of them.

This was a great quick rundown, just what I needed to make a decision, thanks!

Thank you so much for a descriptive and straight to the point comparison. Much appreciated! 🙏🏽❤

Great video! No bs just a straight up honest and useful review. Thank you I went and picked the master after this video.

I have only owned 2 propane BBQ's. My 1st BBQ lasted 20 yrs! however, my 2nd one lasted about 5 yrs. So now I am considering buying a charcoal grill for the 1st time! As of today I have been reading reviews on the Weber Charcoal Grill and have read a lot of good reviews. I am glad to have come across your video! The information you provided has taught me the three classes and different features. This information will make my shopping much easier and less stressful. Thank you for sharing your knowledge!

Good review. I like top of the line because of the features and that’s what I went with. Thanks for making your reviews short, concise and point. So many folks ramble on and make their reviews 20 to 30+ minutes when less than 10 is all that’s needed. Thank you again!

Thanks for taking the time to make this video! Really useful.

These grills are amazing!! They last long and they heat up very well.

Been contemplating upgrading to a master touch. This helps. Thanks!

Thank you. Clear, clean, and quick. Thank you.

Always appreciate your reviews. Clearly explained and well organized 👏 Love my weber kettle!

Excellent review, concise, direct, informative, straight to the point, no waste time.!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

The small smokey Joe is what I like. It has small grate that is easy to clean. The heat is also easy to control.

That ash pan is the number one reason, i own the original and didnt even know there were better options till later and yes heavy wind and water did make dumping that ash pan a nightmare, so much i bought the master touch ring and bowl from a weber parts website and upgraded my kettle to make it a premium, also ended up getting a besel and thermometer to it as well.

Very well done presentation - subscribed!

What a pleasant voice and engaging presentation! The video gave me everything I need to know about which one to pick. Thanks for a great vid.

I agree with your viewers. Your video is extremely well done. Keep up the good work.

I just took the lazy way out and bought an original premium, a master touch and a performer deluxe all at very reasonable prices at garage sales. They cleaned up nicely and I don't think I can part with any of them. Thanks for this and all of your great and informative videos.

Great review! Thank you.

Wait! I can hang my grate on the kettle! I’ve been using a classic since 06 and didn’t know this! Good informative video. Thanks.

Nice comparison! Help solidified my decision on getting the premium!

I had the original model about 15 years ago. I think I paid $80 at The Home Depot. It was a great grill. Worth it at that price today. I would upgrade to the middle of the pack today. A lot of headaches eliminated with a small upgrade fee. I wish I still had that old grill. Lost it in a custody battle along with 4 cats and half of my retirement. Everything was replaceable on that grill which made it a great value. I think I just talked myself into the upgraded model just now...

Thanks, excellent comparison. Exactly what I wanted to know 👍🏻

Woah! Trying to decide right now which one to get, this couldn’t have come at a better time

going to grill for the 1st time today and good to know i bought the right grill for me at least - the original

Awesome video. Very useful. Thanks

This is a great informational video. I have been using Weber products for years and you are spot on. I just wish they would put the thermometer near the top vents. I use the Slow and Sear and it would give a whole lot more accurate readings over the meat. Thanks for the video!

Just the explanation I was looking for, and which I couldn’t find on their official website.

Fantastic video, thanks for the info! Very helpful

Used my original grill (which i got for free 😇) for the first time today.. i put my lid and grate on the ground, but not anymore after seeing this great video, thanks!

The best value, in my opinion, is the Weber Performer, the one with the folding table. The reason is it is so sturdy and if you need to move it during a cook it has 4 wheels. Fold down the table and it doesn’t take up much more space than a standard kettle. Weber Kettles Forever!

I was literally scratching my head between these models and luckily found your video

Just got my master today, very excited to use it tonightZ

I got the original. No ash cather but picked up the charcoal baskets, and hinged plate and a thermometer that I installed myself and still came in way under the master tough

Great video. I've owned all of them and loved them all.

I have had pit boss trager ect. I'm telling you the weber is the best. No doubt. You can adjust temperature easily with the vents. My pit boss rotted in a year was covered . The weber is the best grill it can get super hot or slow cook. Great for barbecues. One tip . Let the charcoal ash over and get hot before cooking. This will not make your food taste like charcoal Instead give a slight smokey flavor. Also I recommend using kingsford charcoal. I have used others this works the best. Unless you want a 12 hr brisket then use what you like

Good concise review.

have had a Traeger pellet smoker, a masterbuilt automated charcoal grille, and I always go back to lil webbie. best grill ever made IMO.

Youre a real pro thanks for the tips.

great video the next step is the weber 26inch and then the weber Performer with the table. I have the 26 inches and 2 Weber Performer.

Great review!

I have the Weber original kettle . I used a wine cork cut down the side to slide over the temp adjustment on top. Works great

Truly useful! Thanks

I have the Premium and Master, and have used the Original. I 1,000% agree the ash catcher is worth the upgrade. As for the Master, I either swap and use the Premium grate, or the spare grate to prevent burning out the removable center section. I must have the older Premium model, as I never noticed the P-shaped vents. Good video!

This is a really good comparison. I have used the originals kettle for over 20 years and after watching this I am convinced the Premium is for me in the future. Thanks for sharing!

Nice and helpful video

🙌 great presentation. Answered all the questions I had, and brought up points I hadn't thought of.

I've replaced the ash catcher with ta Glvanized Bucket sitting on the lower shelf... So much easier to empty and replace.

just flexing hard in those first 30! :P Awesome video buddy, I love all of the camera shots you had in this one! It's really cool how you can take the centre out of the one grill!

in my area they are 130 for the OG 230 for the Premium and 299 for the Master Touch (as of July 2023)

I got the Master Touch after some research. Hinged grate with the hole, ash catcher, and its height were all selling points for me. I use it a few times during the work week and then use it all weekend long for slow long cooks. I recently got a rotisserie and pizza oven attachments for it as well. I would have liked a different color than black but it wasn't a deal breaker

After using the Smokey Joe I knew I had to upgrade, I went on Offer up and saw a Weber 22 Original in good shape maybe had been used 2-4 times. Got it home gave it a good clean looks like new . I got it for $40..

Great video!

Good information video. I have the original and I’m looking forward to see how long it wii last. We got mine when we were expecting our first child and it’s been used heavily year around. I’ve had to change the grates a couple of times but that’s about it. BTW that first child will turn 40 this September.

Thank you!

Just bought the Weber Premier Deluxe for a little bit north of those prices you quoted. I have a aftermarket cast iron grill insert with the center comes out. It is an awesome upgrade.

VERY VERY INFORMATIVE AND HELPFUL VIDEO

Thanks so much for creating and posting this video. I'm ready to buy a Weber, but I couldn't decide between the Premium and the Master Touch. Your showing all of the extra features on the Master Touch led me to do the math. Amazon has the Premium for $194.00, but after adding the cost of the individual accessories and other features included with the Master Touch, e.g. lid hanger, heavy grade grill grate w/hinged sides & removable center, raised warming rack, and 2 charcoal baskets, plus the Vent handle and it being 3" taller... it would cost $339.00 to buy and accessorize the Premium grill vs the $249.00 for the Master Touch with all that already included. I'm buying the Master Touch. Thanks again for the help. I subscribed to you channel. Brum

Prices have gone up as of the second of June 2022, the premium is $219 and the top of the line has increased to $279 at Home Depot.

Just bought a Master Touch on offer up for $50. Had a few dings but also came with all of the accessories, plus Webers premium charcoal chimney. Haven’t cooked on it yet, but looking to smoke a brisket on it. Also, I didn’t realize the height or the thickness of the grates.

thank you i looking for non propane setup this helped ilove weber have gas now wood

Nice Henry Ford reference 😊

thanks !

Definitely getting the Master Touch, been watching vids on the original and its to small, im 6”3 and i dont wanna bend over and stuff.

My family has always used Weber however, I've changed my mind and Char-grill are more inexpensive and can take a beating but still preform it's always an argument

I have 2 OG Kettles (wood handles). Both were free, so I just enjoy getting new accessories. Prefer the simplicity of the old grills

I got the premium. I really love the Weber kettle but one big bummer for me is that my last grill had a nice set up with good storage underneath and a nice folding side table. For what the Weber costs you really get a pretty barebones grill unfortunately. I had to buy an attachable side table for another $40 not to mention in the course of a year the premium went from $170 to $220. Come on Weber. Price gouge much?

Walked into an Ace Hardware the other day and saw a huge Weber kettle embedded in a table with rollers. Plenty of clearance for the ash can. Looked like the Master top put into a cart. Ample room on the side table. I think they wanted $300 for it.

@Grill Top Experience , What about 26" Weber kettle? (Comparison would be great, and perhaps worth it or not)

Nice guy.. nice show 👍

I’m looking at getting a Weber. I’ve always bought cheap grills and it’s time for a good one. I can’t decide between the premium or master touch. Mainly because of the price. One question I have is if I go with the premium would I be able to buy the master touch grate with the removable middle to put in it? I like the idea of a seat pan in the middle!

Good call on the used market. I just picked up a Mastertouch for 30 bucks.

The icons or emblems cut along the air intake path are NOT indicative of how far the intakes are open/closed; they are just decorations. I nosticed the mismatch and asked Weber online. The response confrimed my observation. I marked my own settings for open, closed, smoking, and medium cooking.

My parents have had one from the original in 1949 which was a heavy gauge metal and built like a tank. I have some modern flimsy ones where the legs fall off and ash catchers break. Just bought a Ninja Woodfire which is strong and cooks amazingly. Food is better than I ever rmade on a Weber. I will save the Weber for parties.

@Grill Top Experience Great video, exactly what I needed as I am fairly a beginner as far as charcoal grilling. My family had one growing up but I didn't really do the grilling then. Now, I miss the flavors that come with charcoal grilling, especially with rotisserie grilling, so I plan on getting the rotisserie kit for the weber kettle. My question is regarding the prices you quoted at the beginning. I don't see them at those prices at the current time. Is there a place where they are at those prices you quoted, or are those prices now obsolete for summer 2022? The prices I see now are $139 for the original, $219 (amazon) or $239 at Lowes for the premium and $275 (amazon) for the master touch. Can you still find them somewhere at the prices you quoted or are the prices I quoted the only prices available now? If I plan on grilling maybe 2 times a week, would you recommend the premium?

All grills die in a few years with healthy use. You want the ash collection device with rotate handle. You want lid hanging device, cheaper is better. I’d buy 2 sets of aftermarket grates with coal adding section (swing up section allowing access to fire). I’d buy and install aftermarket thermometer too.

Was thinking about buying a premium,but still not sure after reading a bunch of reviews on Amazon. Sounds like some people a very satisfied and others are saying it's poor quality compared to the older ones. I have a 1981 18 1/2" kettle that works fine still, but sometimes wish I had a little more room

Can the enclosed ash catcher be used on the basic model? I have the Premium version which was damaged by a tree limb. The ash collector is fine, so I was thinking I could buy the entry level model and put my old ash catcher on it. Would save about $80 if it works.

Hey have one question do gas grill taste the same in ass you cook in the stove

Super vidéo 👍

I bought a used 22" for $50 and made amazing pork Butt, ribs, chicken, and brisket. Best $50 ever 🥰🥰🥰🥰

Is the thermometer adjustable on the masterclass? In other words if you remove it and do a test in boiling water can you adjust it to 212 degrees or is it fixed?

Only thermometer is my hand and I don't hang up on being a temp control freak..this is all I need in my life weber gets it done. Easy to clean for some quick burgers.

Hello, the problem with most of the grillgrates is that they're chrome/nickel plated. the diameter of the gauge doesn't really make ém last. they'll rust anyway. better get some stainless steel ones, at least 304. Regards

Dig the Henry Ford reference

Question. My friend always uses a grill mat ontop of his grill grates. Then takes them inside and washed them when done. Are these grill mats good? and also if not using them, theres so much buildup on the grates, how do you clean them. Thanks!

Hey Brother, Great review. Thank you. I am looking for my first grill. Mostly to cook for me and wife, once a week or so. And occasional large cooks twice a year. I see two choices 1. Original plus spider venom 2. Premium and use it for a year and decide whether I need venom What do you recommend?

I paid $99 for my Weber original kettle grill. Works just fine for me, but I see what your saying about the other features.

Got the og for 50 bucks off Craigslist. Can’t complain.

Weber charcoal grills are no longer made with high quality yet they still cost much more. For instance, my New Weber 22 inch charcoal kettle grill. The steel is noticeably thinner. The top handle is no longer wood and is made of some kind of rubber plastic that gets super hot. The top also warped so it doesn't fit firmly. The fins on the bottom designed to scrape away the ashes have bent and cracked one by one rendering the grill useless for saving un burned charcoal. Hence I am looking for a charcoal grill that is heavy duty if anything like that exists any more in this high profit, low quality manufacturing world.

The 26 inch kettle is the best

So does the Master touch have a hinged lid or not? I had read everywhere else it was hinged but yours didn’t look like it?

How do you know when it’s time to replace a grill grate?

Man, prices have gone up. I got my Master Touch 26" for a good price a few years ago. Think I paid around $200 and that's for a 26". Those looking, buy once cry once and get the Master Touch.

Can you fit the 1 touch Ash catcher onto the original kettle???

where would you rate the slow n sear kettle?

Can you compare with the SNS kettle grill?