# Weber Genesis E-335 Gas Grill Back to toplist: [Best Gas Barbecue Grills for May 2026](/rankings/best-gas-barbecue-grills/2026-05.md) - Category: Gas Barbecue Grills (gas-barbecue-grills) - Rank: #4 of 10 - Score: 86 - Product slug: weber-genesis-e-335 - Brand: Weber - Model: E-335 / 1500535 LP, 1500536 NG - Canonical product route: /products/weber-genesis-e-335.md - Updated: 2026-05-16 ## Bottom line Weber Genesis E-335 Gas Grill ranks #4 because the premium weber splurge for cooks who will actually use a side burner. it keeps the genesis searing/accessory strengths while adding side cooking, but less detailed owner feedback and overlap with the simpler e-325 keep it below the top three. It is strongest for premium weber buyers who want a side burner, outdoor full-meal cooking. ## Ranking context Ranked fourth as the premium Weber splurge for cooks who will actually use a side burner. It keeps the Genesis searing/accessory strengths while adding side cooking, but less detailed owner feedback and overlap with the simpler E-325 keep it below the top three. Adjacent-product context: Compared with #3 Weber Spirit EP-425 Gas Grill, it gives up 1 point(s) mostly on confidence and fit: Owner-feedback detail is thinner than for the top picks, More grill than many everyday patios need. It stays ahead of #5 Weber Genesis EX-325W Smart Gas Grill because its stronger case is side burner plus sear zone, strong splurge-pick editorial support. ## Full review Weber Genesis E-335 is the premium Weber pick for cooks who will use the side burner. It keeps the Genesis searing and accessory strengths while adding outdoor meal-prep flexibility, though buyers who only need core grilling can save complexity with the E-325. The upside is straightforward: Side burner plus Sear Zone, Strong splurge-pick editorial support, Genesis accessory platform. The tradeoffs matter too: Owner-feedback detail is thinner than for the top picks, More grill than many everyday patios need. That balance explains why it lands at #4 instead of being treated as a universal winner. Choose it if a side burner is a real workflow upgrade. Skip it if you mostly grill mains and would rather keep the platform simpler. ## Score breakdown - Cooking and heat control: 91 - Build and durability: 90 - Features and versatility: 94 - Ease of ownership: 83 - Value and segment fit: 82 - Warranty and support: 90 - Owner sentiment: 68 ## Best for - Premium Weber buyers who want a side burner - Outdoor full-meal cooking - Large-family searing and zone cooking ## Not for - Smart-monitoring-first buyers - Cooks who do not need side-burner hardware - Rotisserie-first shoppers ## Pros - Side burner plus Sear Zone - Strong splurge-pick editorial support - Genesis accessory platform ## Cons - Owner-feedback detail is thinner than for the top picks - More grill than many everyday patios need ## Verified facts and claims - claim_weber_genesis_e335_side_burner_splurge: The Genesis E-335 is the better Weber Genesis choice when a side burner matters for sauces, sides, or full outdoor meal prep. Confidence: high. Sources: ev_weber_genesis_e335_product, ev_weber_genesis_e335_foodwine, ev_weber_genesis_e335_seriouseats. - claim_weber_genesis_e335_sear_capacity: A dedicated sear-zone burner and 513-square-inch primary grate give it room to sear and cook for groups without jumping to a five-burner grill. Confidence: high. Sources: ev_weber_genesis_e335_product. - claim_weber_genesis_e335_accessory_platform: WEBER CRAFTED compatibility and the grill locker make it a stronger accessory platform than a basic three-burner cart. Confidence: high. Sources: ev_weber_genesis_e335_product, ev_weber_genesis_e335_quickguide. ## Synthesis themes - Strength themes: Strong splurge case for Weber buyers who want a side burner, sear zone, large cooking surface, and Weber Crafted compatibility without moving to Summit-class complexity. - Tradeoff themes: Owner feedback is less detailed than for the top picks, and buyers who do not need a side burner can get much of the Weber Genesis cooking platform from simpler E-325-family models. - What stands out: Side burner plus Sear Zone, Strong splurge-pick editorial support, Genesis accessory platform. - Main tradeoffs: Owner-feedback detail is thinner than for the top picks, More grill than many everyday patios need. - Gas-grill scoring stays focused on cooking control, build, useful features, ownership burden, support, buyer fit, and non-marketplace owner signals rather than marketplace popularity data. ## Owner-sentiment themes - Retailer owner/Q&A presence is substantial, but available material did not support detailed recurring praise or complaint themes. Confidence: low. ## Source list - ev_weber_genesis_e335_product: GENESIS E-335 Gas Grill product page — Weber; manufacturer_page; accessed 2026-05-13; reliability: primary; URL: https://www.weber.com/US/en/gas/genesis/genesis-e-335-gas-grill-%28liquid-propane%29/1500535.html - ev_weber_genesis_e335_quickguide: Weber Genesis E-325/E-335/EP-335 Quick Start Guide — Weber; manual; accessed 2026-05-13; reliability: primary; URL: https://content-images.weber.com/downloads/Genesis-E-325-E-335-EP-335-Quick-setting-guide-1-0825-Final.pdf - ev_weber_genesis_e335_seriouseats: The 8 Best Gas Grills of 2026 — Serious Eats; editorial_review; accessed 2026-05-13; reliability: medium; URL: https://www.seriouseats.com/best-gas-grills-5186603 - ev_weber_genesis_e335_foodwine: The 8 Best Gas Grills of 2026 — Food & Wine; editorial_review; accessed 2026-05-13; reliability: medium; URL: https://www.foodandwine.com/best-gas-grills-6891773 - ev_weber_genesis_e335_amazingribs: Weber Genesis II E-335 Gas Grill Review — AmazingRibs.com; editorial_review; accessed 2026-05-13; reliability: medium; URL: https://amazingribs.com/ratings-reviews/gas-grills/weber-genesis-ii-e-335-gas-grill/ - ev_weber_genesis_e335_homedepot_reviews: Home Depot reviews page for Weber Genesis E-335 natural gas — The Home Depot; retailer_page; accessed 2026-05-13; reliability: medium; URL: https://www.homedepot.com/p/reviews/Weber-Genesis-E-335-3-Burner-Natural-Gas-Grill-in-Black-with-Side-Burner-1500536/327269344/1 ## Source and data limitations - This dossier is source-backed editorial synthesis, not hands-on testing by RankReason. - Hands-on or lab language, where present, refers to external source publishers listed above. - Live marketplace price, availability, seller, shipping, coupon, badge, star-rating, review-count, and Amazon review text are intentionally excluded. - Owner-sentiment signals are aggregated and lower-weighted when the available source set is thin or early. - Manufacturer and dealer feature claims are balanced against independent editorial or lab coverage where the packet provides it.