Is a Weber really worth the premium over budget brands?

Specialist community consensus across r/grilling and r/webergrills is strongly that Weber's cook-box durability, even heating and parts availability justify the price for buyers who plan to keep a grill 7+ years. Cheaper grills from Royal Gourmet and Char-Broil get reasonable cooking marks in their own reviews, but the same threads repeatedly cite rusting legs, uneven heating and short lifespans (3–4 years). If you move often or grill rarely, the budget brands can make sense; if it's a long-term patio fixture, the trust-weighted verdict favors Weber.