Weber revamped its iconic Genesis grill line this year ... Under the hood and beneath the grates, the burners ports are bigger and rounder, replacing the old slits, and the burners are tapered.

Seemingly untested by Weber, this grill ... bells and whistles. (The Genesis II line includes eight models altogether.) There's a stainless-steel grill grate, a storage cabinet beneath the grill ...

Weber's reputation ... how sturdy and solid the Genesis II feels. Its lid and pair of side tables are built from heavy steel. Both the grill's cast iron grates and lid are enameled in porcelain ...

The new Weber Genesis BBQ is durable and well made, and the grill grates don’t feel flimsy or cheap. I like the option of plugging in the smart module to AC power or using a power bank ...