Weber Searwood

T Thekitchn Article

The biggest strength of the Searwood 600 is its versatility. It functions as a smoker, grill, roaster, and even an outdoor oven, so I don’t have to switch between multiple cookers depending on what I’m making. Unlike many pellet grills that shine at smoking but struggle with high heat, this one handles everything from low-and-slow barbecue to steakhouse-style searing.

A Ace Hardware Ace Hardware · 179K subscribers · Apr 2024

Watch as Chef Jason, Ace's Grilling Expert, shows you his favorite features and benefits on the Weber Searwood.

Throughout this cook it proved itself as a capable smoker, but it’s much more than that. The whole idea behind the Searwood is simple: spend less time managing the grill and more time focusing on the food. Seventeen hours later, the results speak for themselves. Wobbly. Juicy. Tender. Packed with flavour. The brisket passed the test and so did the Searwood.

S Smoked BBQ Source Smoked BBQ Source · 111K subscribers · Jul 2024

Watch until the end to learn why the Weber Searwood could be the best pellet grill of 2025.

B Burningbrisket Article

The newer Weber Searwood and recteq X-Fire have been selected based on their design, independent cooking tests, owner feedback, and how their grilling systems compare with the pellet grills I have used. The Weber uses a more open full-grate DirectFlame arrangement, while the X-Fire has a dedicated high-heat mode with adjustable flame intensity.

S Smoked BBQ Source Smoked BBQ Source · 111K subscribers · Nov 2024

I’ll show you step-by-step how to cook a juicy, golden-brown turkey using the brand-new Weber Searwood Pellet Grill.

G GrillNotch GrillNotch Research Desk · reviewer · Jul 2026

Our catalog splits cleanly: 450°F (Z Grills), 500°F (Pit Boss, Traeger, Camp Chef), and 600°F (Weber Searwood). Below 500°F, a pellet grill smokes, roasts, and bakes beautifully but won't put a hard crust on a steak without help — that's why Pit Boss built the Flame Broiler and why AmazingRibs rewards the Searwood's 600°F ceiling.

T Tom Horsman Tom Horsman · 56.9K subscribers · Aug 2025

I I believe the Searwood is the Weber Seirwood's faster. And they make a claim that it'll get up to set temp in 15 minutes. Says 600, which is as high as it goes. And uh it always does it. in uh 15 minutes if you're believing that number right there. Is it possible that Weber's maybe cooking the books? Ah, come on. They wouldn't do that.

B Bob Vila Glenda Taylor, Paul Rankin, Tony Carrick · reviewer · Jul 2026

The Weber Searwood XL 600 stands out for one major reason: it can truly sear. While many pellet grills excel at smoking but struggle to develop a steakhouse-style crust, this Weber reached temperatures up to 600 degrees during testing and delivered excellent browning on steaks, burgers, and chops.

T Tom Horsman Tom Horsman · 56.9K subscribers · Dec 2025

I I came up with a method in which you can actually sear a steak. Yeah. Sear a steak. And I had, you know, and still have it rare on the Weber sewood.

M Meatwithme Article · Mar 2026

Weber finally got pellet smoking right with the Searwood. It runs hotter than most pellet smokers — up to 600°F — which means you can actually sear a steak after you smoke it without switching grills. The build quality is pure Weber: thick steel, solid welds, nothing flimsy.

T Tom Horsman Tom Horsman · 56.9K subscribers · Sept 2025

Took a little over an hour on the Wever Searwood, but we got them done. That's turned temperature up to 500. 500 seem to be the temp to have if you want to make crispy chicken wings on your Weber swood. Tom Horseman YouTube. Thumbs up, leave a comment, and as always, I appreciate you watching. Thank you.

F Fatty Butts BBQ Allan Kiezel · reviewer · Jul 2026

In my test, I would choose the Weber Searwood XL 600 because it gave me better value, easier Wi-Fi setup, more smoke flavor on the beef ribs, and better high heat capability. The Traeger Ironwood XL was still excellent and produced the more tender rack of ribs.

P Pellets and Pits Pellets and Pits · 51.7K subscribers · Apr 2024

In this review video, I'll take you through the new Weber pellet grill, from the things that impressed me the most about the build to firing it up for the first and second cooks to put the new Weber pellet grill through its paces.

B Bon Appétit Noah Kaufman · reviewer · Jul 2025

What we love: During the smoking tests, I didn’t find that temperatures moved more than five degrees in either direction, and the Searwood created a richly smoky environment that imparted wonderful wood-fired flavor to the food.

P Pellets and Pits Pellets and Pits · 51.7K subscribers · Apr 2024

As with any new grill or griddle, there was a little bit of a learning curve involved as I figured out how best to get the grill to those high temps… but in the end, we learned the best way to sear a steak on the pellet grill - and our pellet grilled steak was fantastic!

B Brains Report - Brains Report before You Buy James Brains · reviewer · Sept 2025

The main pros of the Weber Searwood XL 600 Grill are durable build quality, incredibly versatile, precise temperature control.

P Pellets and Pits Pellets and Pits · 51.7K subscribers · Apr 2024

The rotisserie option on the new Weber Searwood XL pellet grill is one of the things that I was MOST excited about! I have a rotisserie feature on my Weber Summit charcoal grill that I've had for years, and I absolutely LOVE it!

S Smoked BBQ Source Jeff Rice · reviewer · Oct 2025

If you want a single pit that can do everything, the Searwood is the only pellet grill I would recommend at this price range.

G Grumpy's Great Outdoors BBQ Grumpy's Great Outdoors BBQ · 21.8K subscribers · Jul 2026

I may have left them on just a touch longer than I intended during the sear, but they still turned out incredibly tender, juicy, and packed with flavor.

M Meathead's AmazingRibs.com Article · Feb 2024

We have no choice but to award the Weber Searwood 600 Pellet Grill our top AmazingRibs.com Platinum Medal.

T The Basement Hangout - Grillin' Edition The Basement Hangout - Grillin' Edition · 9.1K subscribers · Jun 2024

We did a 24-hour low and slow smoked brisket and it came out juicy, tender, and delicious. We did encounter one hiccup with the Searwood that could be a problem in the future, but the results for this cook were impressive.

T Thebarbecuelab Article

For comparison, a grill that has done really well in our testing in the past is the Weber Searwood XL

T The Basement Hangout - Grillin' Edition The Basement Hangout - Grillin' Edition · 9.1K subscribers · Jun 2024

The results were a tender, mouth-watering steak that left us wanting more. We continue to test all that the Searwood has to offer and, so far, our stomachs are very happy.

T The Virtual Weber Bulletin Board Robby-Ribeye · reviewer · Sept 2025

Searwood is a great all around cooker and I'm happy I have mine.

T The Basement Hangout - Grillin' Edition The Basement Hangout - Grillin' Edition · 9.1K subscribers · Jun 2025

We demand crispy yet juicy "smoke-fried" wings, which the Searwood has been the hands-down favorite to win so far. But finally, with the X-Fire Pro, we have a Recteq machine that can mount a rotisserie and wing basket.

T The Basement Hangout - Grillin' Edition The Basement Hangout - Grillin' Edition · 9.1K subscribers · Jan 2026

Ten minutes in, the Searwood is winning

T The Basement Hangout - Grillin' Edition The Basement Hangout - Grillin' Edition · 9.1K subscribers · Jul 2026

If you want Blackstone-style results without adding another cooker to the backyard, this is the method that works for us.

J Just Grillin Outdoor Living Just Grillin Outdoor Living · 6.3K subscribers · Sept 2024

We cook the ribs on the Weber Searwood 600 XL Pellet Grill in the video. This recipe works just as good on other pellet grills, charcoal grills or gas grills. All products used will be linked below and are available in our Tampa, Florida showroom.

J Just Grillin Outdoor Living Just Grillin Outdoor Living · 6.3K subscribers · Oct 2025

Why We Recommend The Weber Searwood Over a Traeger, Camp Chef and Pit Boss Pellet Grill

J Just Grillin Outdoor Living Just Grillin Outdoor Living · 6.3K subscribers · Apr 2024

Just Grillin Outdoor Living is Florida's premier Weber destination. If you're researching these grills, please come visit us in our showroom to see one and learn more about them today. Use our contact information to connect via phone or email if you have questions regarding these grills.

B Bowers Barbecue Bowers Barbecue · 6.2K subscribers · May 2026

This thing is absolutely gorgeous. I haven't cooked on it yet. I've only done the the burn-in. So this is going to be my very first cook. But as you can see, beautiful grill. I am opting for the 600 cuz we're a family of three. I think the the XL would be just too much for us. Got plenty of space. Remember, I'm coming from a Recteq Bullseye. So this is pretty equivalent.

W WowBBQ.co.uk WowBBQ.co.uk · 4.6K subscribers · Apr 2025

Discover why the Weber Searwood is the perfect all-in-one grill for roasting, smoking, baking, and searing.

F Fatty Butts BBQ Fatty Butts BBQ · 3.7K subscribers · Jun 2026

The Weber Searwood 600 has been getting a lot of attention for smoke flavor, bark, high heat cooking, and searing.

C Colorado BBQ Boys Colorado BBQ Boys · 1.7K subscribers · Nov 2025

This has become our favorite pellet smoker and for good reason!

B Brains Report Brains Report · 1.4K subscribers · Jul 2025

The Bottom Line: This grill is perfect for home cooks wanting versatility, smart features, and Weber's legendary reliability. But at this price point, you need to know what you're getting into.

D Durbin Family Durbin Family · 750 subscribers · Apr 2025

This grill really has impressed me so far. Watch the full video and make your own conclusions.

B Backwoods With Laura Backwoods With Laura · 433 subscribers · Jul 2026

And guys… these ribs turned out SO good.

L Laura Gaffney Laura Gaffney · 15 subscribers · Jun 2026

With its smart connectivity, precise temperature control, and versatile cooking capabilities, the Weber Searwood 600 is a great choice for anyone looking to elevate their grilling and smoking experience.

T Taste of Home Kim Bussing · reviewer · Sept 2024

In our review, we noted that the Searwood can feel unintuitive to start or adjust (especially without WiFi) and that emptying pellets is a bit clumsy; in contrast, online reviewers praise the Woodridge for its simple digital interface, strong heat retention and consistency even in cold weather.

T Tom Horsman Tom Horsman · 56.9K subscribers · Jul 2025

I I had it on the uh Rapid P set at 600 and I got a little bit of sear lines on some burgers, but they were well done by the time I got them and they it was junk. Second video, I listened to some of you when you said that, hey, by the way, if you want to really get it hot, you got to use the manual. Now, this has a manual control on it, 1 to 10.

S Smoked BBQ Source Jeff Rice · reviewer · Oct 2025

If you spend most of your time smoking ribs, brisket, or pork butt, the Smoque gives you about 90% of the performance for less money. If you love grilling steaks or burgers at full blast, the Searwood’s extra power makes it a better all-rounder.

T Tom Horsman Tom Horsman · 56.9K subscribers · Nov 2025

We've been talking about mainly the lack of high heat, just not getting hot enough. Starting around the corner, figuring things out as to what the potential issues were. I'm still waiting on I did get if you've been watching the series, you know, Weber did offer me some of their pellets saying that their pellets do get hotter. Now, they're offering me two bags.

I was worried long term about the design of the Searwood with the electronics in such close proximity to what could be the hottest location on the grill. The Flagship has been a joy to own so far.

T Tom Horsman Tom Horsman · 56.9K subscribers · Mar 2026

So, it's not much of a drip pan and it's a shame on me. And I thought, "Well, maybe you get two of them." But, it's designed to fit in between these four baffles here and it fits in like that. So, you got to be you got to be careful if you're putting water in there that you got to get the water the same on both sides. And then uh your grill grates fit Let me get some gloves on here.

S Smoked BBQ Source Article · Dec 2025

Front and side shelves are sold separately – You don’t get much prep space without spending money on these accessories. Straight out of the Traeger playbook.

R Red Beard Engineered Red Beard Engineered · 9.2K subscribers · Apr 2026

I also cover why the standard grill grate sear at 600°F wasn't cutting it for steaks and how the Weber griddle insert completely changed the game. Plus my cleaning routine and final verdict after five months of regular use.

That said, I still love my Searwood 600XL and I would still highly recommend it, even though it's a more involved cleanout when compared to my PitBoss.

T The Basement Hangout - Grillin' Edition The Basement Hangout - Grillin' Edition · 9.1K subscribers · Jun 2025

The controller is a bit more basic on the Smoque, but I will tell you, plugging it in, powering it on, connecting it to Wi‑Fi, updating the firmware was extremely quick and simple, which I loved so the question is, is this just a Searwood light?

S Seriouseats Article

While it doesn’t make the smokiest food, the Searwood has a SmokeBoost setting.

T The Basement Hangout - Grillin' Edition The Basement Hangout - Grillin' Edition · 9.1K subscribers · Apr 2026

The Camp Chef Woodwind Pro is the clear favorite in this setup… but the Weber Searwood has shocked us before.

T Taste of Home Emily Way,Mary Henn · reviewer · Sept 2024

Starting and changing settings not intuitive without Wi‑Fi

S Scottys Back Yard BBQ Scottys Back Yard BBQ · 6.5K subscribers · Apr 2025

Let's go over a few things I like and dislike about the Weber Searwood. All right. I made this cool little table, though. I haven't bolted it on yet, though. Anyways, let's go over a few things. Likes and dislikes.

J Just Grillin Outdoor Living Just Grillin Outdoor Living · 6.3K subscribers · May 2026

What we LOVE about the grill

J Just Grillin Outdoor Living Just Grillin Outdoor Living · 6.3K subscribers · May 2026

What we LOVE about the grill

O OleGrill OleGrill · 32 subscribers · Apr 2025

I mean, it's not the most perfect sear, but good enough for a wood pellet grill. My temperature probe shows me that my steaks reached 100°, so it's time to move them to indirect cooking rate. The next thing you want to decrease your temperature all the way to 275° now. And then we close the lid.