Weber Q 2800N+ Gas Grill Review
The portable
This gas grill includes several innovative updates you’ll want to see for yourself. I share all the details below and in the accompanying video.
- Lightweight and portable design
- 2 burners
- A lot of grilling space for a tabletop grill
- Quick cleanup
Weber sent me this grill for free in return for my honest review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
Weber Q+ overview and first impressions
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Weber Q2800N+ Gas Grill specifications:
Dimensions | 16.70 x 30.00 x 19.70 in |
Weight | 31.6 lbs |
Cooking surface area | 320 sq. in. |
Max grill temperature | 700°F |
Colors | Midnight Black, Charcoal Grey, Flame Red, Sky Blue, Smoke Grey |
Warranty | 5 years |
BTUs | 22,000 |
Cooking grates | Porcelain-enameled cast-iron |
Shelves | 2 |
Price | Check Latest Price |
What I like:
- Portability: The grill’s lightweight and compact design is very appealing. It’s the perfect portable gas grill to use at home and then take camping or tailgating.
- 2 burners: The extra burner puts the “plus” into
Weber Q+. But it’s one of my favorite features, offering a more consistent temperature across the entire cooking area and giving us a great sear on our steaks. From cheeseburgers to pork chops and brats, this grill’s cooking performance gets top marks from me.
- Cooking space: You get a lot of grilling space for a lightweight tabletop grill.
- Quick cleanup: No one wants to spend time cleaning after grilling. I found cleaning this gas grill a breeze thanks to the front-facing removable catch pan.
What I don’t like:
- I tested the
Weber Q+ Grill to see where it stands against competitors, and I was happy across the board.
Unboxing and setup
The assembly is straightforward, which is fortunate because my box didn’t even come with instructions!
There are just the usual features you need to screw into place, including the lid handle, thermometer (fitted into the high-domed lid), and control knobs. Rest easy. The controls are different sizes, so each one only fits correctly on one valve. The removable side shelves also just pop right on.
The “hardest” part is correctly positioning the battery because it has electronic ignition.
The
This might not seem like a big deal for some, but you’ll definitely appreciate not having to bring a step stool with you! The hose also conveniently clips on the grill’s back when not in use.
As for build quality, I must admit that the
Cooking on the Weber Q+
Ease of operation
A good test for me is how fast a gas grill initially takes to light up. On the
Another test for me is whether I need to adjust any burners after the initial startup. In this instance, this wasn’t necessary. The
The burnoff
On any new grill, I like to do what I call the burnoff. So, on the
The burnoff is also a great time to test the grill’s temperature. The
2-burner performance
The 2 burners are a great addition to the
It helps you get a good sear on steaks and not burn up all your chicken skin when grilling your next batch of chicken wings. Another advantage of 2 burners is a more consistent temperature across the entire grilling space.
For a portable grill,
Cooking performance
To put this
The second cooking test was some quick seared pork chops for lunch. I cranked the temperature up to high and was happy to see some dynamite sear.
The third test involved the classics – cheeseburgers and hot dogs. Personally, I think the
Plus, the cast aluminum lid’s height means you could easily fit two whole chickens inside.
Grilling steaks
The final meat I tried was steak. A big issue many people have with gas grills is they sometimes have to overcook the steak to achieve a good sear. Well, I didn’t have any such problems with the
Here’s a hot tip for cooking steaks on this grill. I turned both valves up to high and preheated the grill until it reached 700 degrees. When I put the steaks on the grate, I gave them a little smoosh, closed the lid, ran the grill for about 1.5 minutes, and then turned them.
I did this 4 times before checking the internal temperature. One was a little thicker than the others, so I left it on for an extra 30 seconds. But you won’t hear me complaining about getting a medium-rare steak with excellent sear marks in about 6 to 7 minutes.
Cleaning
Cleaning is a breeze because the
The newly designed front-facing grease tray is really easy to remove. Just remember to use grill gloves when handling the tin grease catchment tray, as it’s easier to clean when it’s still hot.
After every 3 to 4 cooks, I remove the grill grates and clean the chamber. I removed the grease catchment system’s aluminum cover and scraped all the debris into the removable catch pan.
Accessories
The main accessory on this
As with all
Did I mention you can choose from 5 different colors? What more could you want?
Alternatives to consider
The best alternative if you want something a little more portable is the Weber Traveler, a portable gas grill with a foldable cart.
While the Q+ can be considered a portable grill, I consider it more suited to small patios or apartments.
If you want to step away from
Final verdict
My opinion on the Weber Q2800N+ Gas Grill is pretty dang positive. I honestly didn’t think there was much more
But this grill truly gives you the performance of a full-sized gas grill in a portable, compact design. You can’t go wrong.
- Lightweight and portable design
- 2 burners
- A lot of grilling space for a tabletop grill
- Quick cleanup