Weber vs. Viking grills. Years ago, this was not a contest.
The professional grills had much better construction, much better BTU output and much better options. In New England and all parts North, you do need a solid grill. As Weber has improved considerably over the years, it begs the question...
Do you still need to pay for a professional grill? Let's look:
Weber Summit 7370001 - $2,499
The best Weber grill has excellent output. 60,000 BTU in the main grilling area, a 10,600 BTU rotisserie, a 10,600 BTU sear station to quickly sear meats and a 12,000 BTU side burner. It is all stainless and can be placed in an island.
If you are interested in Weber, you can read an earlier post called How to Buy a Weber Grill.
Viking VGBQ54224NSS - $5,939 (cart not included)
The Viking was one of the original professional grills and still one of the best. The quality is excellent with LED lights, smooth gliding top, halogen lighting and easy clean system. BTUs are better than the Weber with 25,000, a 30,000 BTU sear, 12,500 BTU searing burner and side burners are same as their professional range at 15,000 BTU. To be transparent we no longer sell Viking products.
Key Takeaway: $6,000 clearly buys a better quality, hotter grill. Do you need to spend $6,000 like in years past for a great grill? Not as clear.
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