Weber Slate 28" Griddle vs Traeger Flatrock 2-Zone Griddle
Two of the flat-top griddles in our best flat-top gas griddles: traeger vs weber slate vs pit boss comparison, lined up spec by spec. Every figure comes from the manufacturer pages linked below, and the scores use the same published formula as the full ranking.
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Best for: A three-burner rust-resistant griddle
Check price at AmazonBest for: A smaller Flatrock
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Green marks the better published figure. "Not listed" means the manufacturer doesn't publish it.
| Spec | Weber Slate 28" Griddle | Traeger Flatrock 2-Zone Griddle | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cooking areaTotal griddle surface the maker lists. | 504 sq in | 468 sq in | 35% |
| Total burner outputMore BTUs recover heat faster when you load the top with cold food. | 36000 BTU | 36000 BTU | 20% |
| Burners / heat zonesMore zones let you sear on one side and keep food warm on another. | 3 | 2 | 15% |
| WeightMatters only if you move it around. | 104.7 lb | 120 lb | 5% |
| WarrantyLongest warranty listed for the main body or cooktop. | 5 years | 5 years | 25% |
| Cooking area | 504 sq in | 468 sq in | info |
| Burners | 3, 36,000 BTU total | 2 zones, 36,000 BTU total | info |
| Cooktop | Rust-resistant carbon steel | Not listed | info |
| Heat | Reaches over 500 °F | Not listed | info |
| Weight | 104.7 lb | 120 lb | info |
| Warranty | Cookbox 5 years (no rust/burn through) | 5 years | info |
| EmberPick score | 5.6/10 | 4.4/10 | 100% |
Where each one comes out ahead
Weber Slate 28" Griddle
Better published figure on: Cooking area, Burners / heat zones, Weight.
What we like
- Rust-resistant cooktop
- 3 zones in a 28" footprint
Watch out for
- Smaller top than the 36"
Traeger Flatrock 2-Zone Griddle
No scored spec where it is strictly ahead; its case rests on the strengths below.
What we like
- 5-year warranty
- 69 lb lighter than the 3-zone
Watch out for
- Two zones only
Verdict
Weber has 36 sq in more and a third burner; both list 5 years of coverage.
- Weber Slate 28" Griddle: Weber: Slate 28"
- Traeger Flatrock 2-Zone Griddle: Traeger: Flatrock 2-Zone specs