Is the Weber Summit S-470 worth buying?

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Weber Summit S-470

Ranked #3 in Gas Grills

657 LP on the category ladder what's LP?

It earns a gold-medal rating from Amazing Ribs for its 4-burner layout, rotisserie, and excellent searing, and Wirecutter names it a best premium pick for its robust build and smart features.

Consolidated from 6 cited sources across 5 outlets

Where the cited sources landed, as we read them

2 positive sources
2 mixed sources

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Pros & cons

✓ 4-burner layout
✓ Rotisserie
✓ Excellent searing
✓ Robust build
✓ Smart features

The sources behind this ranking

We searched the web and YouTube for what has been published about this product, then read the articles, video transcripts and comments we found.

Evidence 5 articles and 1 community source

2 positive sources

Meathead's AmazingRibs.com Article · Nov 2012

With a few minor exceptions, we were not disappointed. It cooks beautifully and has great features that are clever, effective and easy to use.

Read G r/grilling u/Unusual-Form-6452 · owner

13 years in now on a full spec Weber Summit E-470 on NG & luv it ✨❤️ (my third Weber).

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2 mixed sources

Meathead's AmazingRibs.com Article · Nov 2012

If you are constitutionally unable to use a grill cover and your grill is regularly exposed to rain, be aware that Summits are notorious for taking in water which gets funneled to the grease pan inside the cart and can cause quite a mess.

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BBQ Host Article · Dec 2020

Pros: Sturdy and durable Easy to clean Superior heat distribution Comes with sear zone, side burner, and rotisserie station Cons: Very expensive Unit is quite heavy when fully assembled; may require two people to move it

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