Weber Spirit E-435 Liquid Propane Gas Grill for Outdoor Cooking, 4 Burners and 1 Side Burner, Black – Porcelain-Enameled…
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Best 4-burner+ with side burner
Amazon rating
Amazon aggregate, one input among many in the Verdict Score
Based on 1 trusted source
Current price
$779.00
Updated May 16, 2026 · 1 min read
Sources behind this verdict
10 reviewers weighted by source trust
The consensus
What reviewers found
Synthesized across the trust-weighted source mix below.
Across the reviewers we read, the Weber Spirit E-435 is the model that delivers measurable searing power in a 4-burner-plus-side-burner package. Amazingribs — a high-trust specialist source — clocked the Boost Burners 'approaching 800°F' and concluded they provide 'ample and satisfying sear power that gets the job done.' That's the kind of measured technical finding the rest of the coverage tends to circle around. Home Depot's aggregated verified-purchase reviewers echo it, citing excellent heat distribution and cooking performance.
What reviewers liked
- Amazingribs (high trust) measured Boost Burners approaching 800°F for real sear capability
- Includes a side burner, which several Spirit and Genesis models in the lineup lack
- High-trust r/grilling thread on the EP-435 reports positive ownership experience
- Home Depot verified-purchase aggregation highlights heat distribution and cooking performance
- Largest Sear Zone in class per retailer listings, corroborated by community reviews
Where it falls short
- Amazon review base is small (86 reviews), so consensus signal is thinner than for older Spirits
- r/grilling cross-shopping thread notes the Napoleon Rogue 425 offers higher overall BTU output
- $779 price puts it well above the standard Spirit lineup
- r/webergrills comparison threads note the EP-435 has cast-iron grates rather than the stainless on the SP-425, a tradeoff some owners dislike
Across the reviewers we read, the Weber Spirit E-435 is the model that delivers measurable searing power in a 4-burner-plus-side-burner package. Amazingribs — a high-trust specialist source — clocked the Boost Burners 'approaching 800°F' and concluded they provide 'ample and satisfying sear power that gets the job done.' That's the kind of measured technical finding the rest of the coverage tends to circle around. Home Depot's aggregated verified-purchase reviewers echo it, citing excellent heat distribution and cooking performance.
Specialist-community sentiment on r/grilling and r/webergrills is broadly positive. Owners describe the size as well-judged and the build as a clear step up from prior Spirit generations. One r/grilling thread cross-shopping it against the Napoleon Rogue 425 flagged that the Napoleon offers higher overall BTU output — useful context if raw power is your priority — though the Weber's Sear Zone is praised specifically for bold sear marks.
The caveats are price ($779) and a relatively thin Amazon review base (86 reviews at 4.5 stars), meaning the data set is smaller than for older Weber SKUs. But the trust-weighted picture from amazingribs plus high-trust community endorsement makes it the synthesized pick for buyers who specifically want four burners, a side burner and serious sear capability.
- Highlight 1
- Weber Spirit Black Grill features Boost Burners that unleash 40% more power in the largest Sear Zone in its class, cranking up the heat for bold, flavorful searing; Grill has a 10-year limited warranty
- Weber Works Side Rails
- Propane gas grill has rails that fit snap-on accessories (sold separately) such as a Bottle Holder, extra Tool Hooks, and Flexible Lighting to give you more room to grill and BBQ
- Side Burner
- This black outdoor grill includes a useful side burner that provides you with extra cooking space for sauces, sides, sautéing veggies, and more
- Reliable Heat
- Grill has precise, consistent heat that gets to temp quickly and cooks food evenly across the grates; Snap-Jet Ignition lets you easily light the burners with one hand; Simply press and turn the knobs to ignite each burner individually
- Cast-Iron Grates and FLAVORIZER Bars
- Propane gas grill's porcelain-enameled, cast-iron grates retain heat for searing; FLAVORIZER Bars catch and vaporize juices, boost grilled flavor, funnel grease away from the burners, and prevent flare-ups
- Durable Design
- Cast-aluminum cookbox stands up to the elements and prevents rusting and peeling; Cabinet with door hides propane tank and accessories; Hammertone metal side tables are scratch-resistant and provide extra prepping space
The grill is great! I love it. Perfect size and works really well. It wouldn't be easy, but it wouldn't be too hard either.
This Spirit has slightly more primary cooking area than my Genesis and the Genesis was always enough so that's fine.
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