Weber Q3200 Portable Gas Grill Review (Large Two Burner With Stand)

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weber q3200 review


Rating: 4.7 Reviewed by: Eddie

Updated: February, 2024

This Weber Q3200 review shows that it is the newer model of the Q320. After 2014 the Weber company update the whole Q series. In this Weber Q3200 review, I will give you all the pros and cons of this Weber gas grill and updated customer reviews.

This Weber grill model has been and still is a very popular model. It comes with a highly appreciated grill cart. The large wheels make it very easy to move. The 2 stainless steel burners make it very easy to use for many temperature settings.

“This newer model and the way it has been changed give some improvements and take away a few of the small complaints the older model had.”

The larger grip handles make it easier to move around.

The control knobs seem to work better and all these little improvements mean in my opinion that the Weber company pays close attention to what their customers tell them.


Quick Description Of The Weber Q 3200 Gas Grill

This newer model of the Q320 has the same great feature as the older model but is restyled and looks a lot nicer.
The control knob and handle are larger and easier to use.

The side tables are made more study and in combination with the ergonomic new handles, this is a nice improvement. The side tables can still be folded down.

This Weber gas grill is available in propane gas and a natural gas edition. You also have the choice between the colors white and red for the lid.

The grill still comes with split grates that will give the opportunity to replace one of them with a griddle for breakfast cooking. This griddle is sold separately. The extra grate or griddle can be stored in the grill with the gas tank.

The Q3200 is considered a high-end grill not because of the price but because of the quality. Many people look for a quality grill which is why I did high-end grill reviews for if you are looking for a different grill.

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Weber Q 3200 Main Specifications

  • 2 burners made of stainless steel
  • Cooking grates are cast iron porcelain enameled
  • Ignition with battery
  • Body and lid are made of aluminum
  • The frame is glass reinforced nylon
  • Easy to remove drip pan
  • Grill light in the handle
  • Thermometer in the lid

More Specifications

There are 462 sq inches of total cooking area and this includes 75 square inches for the warming rack. This is a lot larger than for example the Weber q 1000.
This gill runs on a 20 lb. propane gas tank or on natural gas depending on the model you purchase.
With its 21.700 BTU, it gets pretty hot and is great for searing and making nice grill marks

Grill Surface Of The Weber Q3200

There is a 462 sq inch total cooking area and this includes 75 square inches for the warming rack.
This means that the grill area is about 387 square inches and the rule of thumb that you need about 72 square inches per person makes this grill good for 4 people to cook at the same time.

However most of the time a grill is used for hamburgers, hot dogs, or chicken or grilling steak. This means that you can load it with a lot more.

“When you apply the rule that a hamburger needs about 20 square inches you can cook about 18-19 hamburgers at a time on this Weber grill.”

Although the height between the grill grate and the top of the lid is about 10 inches I think a chicken would not fit too well, but let me know if you have different experiences with grilling large cuts of meat on the Q3200 gas grill.

Since the burners are in the middle and not on the side I think indirect grilling is not easy on this grill. Although with just the middle burner turned on and the food moved to the back or the front of the grill you might consider this indirect grilling.

Customer Reviews Of The Weber Q 3200 gas grill

When we read customer reviews and publish some quotes here we always look for the reviews that actual buyers have written. We do not just look at the high ratings, but start at the lower ones to see if we can find negative points that come back more often. In this way, we try to present you with real reviews.

“I’m impressed with the quality craftsmanship that Weber puts into their products. This is one of the best barbecues I’ve ever owned and it was easy to assemble. I’m sure this will be a great backyard patio “conversation” piece for years to come. I own the smaller Weber barbecue that looks just like the top part of this one, and I travel with it in my RV. I highly recommend Weber!!…”

“Cooks fantastic, easy folding shelves, easy assembly is not rocket science. Cooks anything great so far and if you use the drip tray for wood chips, dry, it will smoke fantastic. Put the chips in the drip tray ear the side where the vent is formed in the lid to give it oxygen. Crank the heat to get the grill to full temp and get the chips burning. Once the chips are smoking good, add your meat and adjust the temp. When you are close to done, leave the lid closed and shut off the gas. It will smoke the meat like a pellet grill….

Pros and Cons of the Weber 57060001 Q 3200 gas grill

It is not easy to find many cons of the Weber Q3200. Some people tried to compare it with a summit grill, but I think that is wrong.
The summit is much higher priced and is a totally different grill. Most people give this grill very good ratings and are happy with it.

1 or 2 of the almost 150 reviews I read mention the grill not getting hot enough. This could be caused by the safety feature in the regulator and you can check how to fix that in our post about how to solve gas grill regulator problems. just click on the link.

If this does not solve the problem send it back. Most of the lower ratings are in my opinion from people who did not read the specifications of this grill too well. They expected a smaller grill or did not like the fact they could not add lava rocks, a rotisserie, or thought the plastic parts felt a little cheap.

Weber Q3200 Review – My Opinion

After being on the market for many years now it is still one of the best-selling Weber grills and that does not surprise me.

The model number for the Liquid propane grill is 57060001 and for the natural gas model 57067001.
With the two colors, white and red available this Weber Q grill can fit any situation.

The battery-operated ignition functions pretty well and although it is not my favorite and I prefer the push-button type, I could not find many complaints about it other than the normal replacement of the batteries every year. It runs on an AA battery and this is included in the box.

The grill comes almost fully assembled and just needs some minor assembly like the pins in the hood and someone mentioned that he had to fasten 4 bolts on the legs.
All you have to do in most cases is put the grill grates in and you are good to go.

If you lower the side tables you can use the smaller standard 6553 model grill cover. If you do not like to fold them down you will have to look for a much larger grill cover, but we found that the Weber 7112 fits the Q3200 and the older models.
This grill will be great for patios and even on a balcony. Some balconies might be a little smaller than the grill is wide but with one side table folded down, it should fit.
The width with the side tables up is 4 feet 10 inches and with the tables folded down 3 feet 3 inches.

Cast aluminum lid and body. This is one of the more common applications of cast aluminum. The creation of cookware. Just as cast iron is used for skillets, baking pans, and other kitchen essentials, aluminum can also be used for these items. It’s much thicker than pressed aluminum, which makes it more resistant to warping or damage.

Cast aluminum is also better at retaining heat than pressed aluminum because it is thicker. This lid is not welded but made out of one piece of aluminum.
The light on the grill handle was mentioned as very handy. As I mentioned I am not a big fan of a battery-operated ignition, but the one on this Q3200 seems to work pretty well.

I am a big fan of the porcelain-enameled, cast iron grill grates. The cast iron retains the heat very well and the enamel makes it easy to clean.

The cart and the large wheel received a lot of good ratings. This makes it easy to move around if you would purchase the propane gas version.
The Weber Q3200 natural gas model comes with a hose to hook it up to your gas line and the propane version comes with a hose to hook it up to your propane tank.

The warming rack can be taken off the grill and placed inside the cart for holding and storage. One of the nice features is the fact that this grill has split grates. In this way, you can replace one of them with a q 300 series griddle and use it for cooking breakfast.

There are of course hooks to hang your grilling utensils. The nice cart covers your propane tank and keeps it out of sight.

The newer control knobs have of course the infinity feature. This means that the flame can be controlled from low to high without any steps but in any stand. There is a different knob for both of the burners to adjust the temperature from low for a kind of slow cooking to high for searing a steak.

Both versions, propane, and natural gas, come with their own hose and connections. There was one person who asked if he could hook the propane version to his large propane tank for his house. I personally see no problem because the grill comes with its own regulator, but I advise you to call Weber or a local installer to make sure this is possible.

This brings me to, what I think, is an advantage of the propane version. The option to move it around your yard, patio, or deck and not be stuck to one spot because of the natural gas lines.

The Weber BBQ grill has the option to use a smoke box for extra smoke flavor just like most grills. I read a tip to add the wood chips to the grease drip pan.

Although I usually do not make too many recommendations I have found the Weber Q3200’s best price in the online stores and you can see the price by clicking on one of the links.

Overall this Weber Q3200 gas grill deserves an average of 4.7 stars and in our opinion, we can recommend it as a good buy and enough bang for your buck. It was even mentioned as one of the best high-end gas grills on a page I found.

Recommendation And Accessories For The Weber Q3200

As with all new grills start it and let it get hot for about 20 minutes to burn off all the oil and grease that is used during the manufacturing process. This is also recommended in the Weber Q3200 manual.

“I always like to season any new grill with spray-on butter or just brush olive oil on it before turning it on the first time.”

Like always I recommend the use of a quality grill cover for a grill and the Q3200 is no exception. We have found the 7112 covers to protect your Weber from all-weather and make it last for many years.

Weber q3200 Grill Cover

Like for any grill, cheap or expensive we recommend the use of a quality grill cover to protect your grill from the elements and make it last longer.
The top-rated Weber q3200 cover and in general for the Q300 and Q3000 series is the 7112 grill cover and we will review that on its own page.

Weber 7112 cover for Weber Q3200

Weber Q 6506 griddle

Weber Q6506 breakfast griddle

The 6506 griddles can be used to replace one of the split grill grates and use the q320 and the newer q3200 for breakfast cooking. Eggs, pancakes bacon, and all other breakfast items will cook great on this griddle.
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Most Liked Features For The Weber Q3200 Gas Grill

My findings show that there are a few features of the Q3200 that come back as being mentioned as very much liked.

  • Built-in light in the handle
  • Large wheel to move it around
  • Easy to access drip pan
  • Even heat
  • Price compared to the performance
  • New control knobs

Of course, you can have a look at our grilling accessories and find more items to improve your grilling experience. We hope you enjoyed this Weber Q3200 review and have found it useful.

Eddie van Aken

Eddie van Aken has run his own full-service restaurant for many years. Before that, he worked as a grill and buffet cook in some of the mainstream restaurants. With his experience using professional kitchen equipment, he is able to write expert reviews. You can read more about Eddie van Aken here.

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