Weber Slate 36" Griddle with Closed Cabinet vs Pit Boss Ultimate 4-Burner Lift-Off 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: The largest griddle here, with a rust-resistant top
Check price at AmazonBest for: A 4-burner griddle whose top lifts off for tailgating
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Green marks the better published figure. "Not listed" means the manufacturer doesn't publish it.
| Spec | Weber Slate 36" Griddle with Closed Cabinet | Pit Boss Ultimate 4-Burner Lift-Off Griddle | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cooking areaTotal griddle surface the maker lists. | 756 sq in | 647 sq in | 35% |
| Total burner outputMore BTUs recover heat faster when you load the top with cold food. | 48000 BTU | 46000 BTU | 20% |
| Burners / heat zonesMore zones let you sear on one side and keep food warm on another. | 4 | 4 | 15% |
| WeightMatters only if you move it around. | 167.1 lb | 138.9 lb | 5% |
| WarrantyLongest warranty listed for the main body or cooktop. | 5 years | 2 years | 25% |
| Cooking area | 756 sq in | 647 sq in | info |
| Burners | 4 independently controlled, 48,000 BTU total | 4, 46,000 BTU total | info |
| Cooktop | Rust-resistant carbon steel | Not listed | info |
| Heat | Reaches over 500 °F | Not listed | info |
| Weight | 167.1 lb | 138.9 lb | info |
| Warranty | Cookbox 5 years (no rust/burn through) | 2 years | info |
| Lift-off top | Not listed | 89 lb | info |
| EmberPick score | 9.6/10 | 6.6/10 | 100% |
Where each one comes out ahead
Weber Slate 36" Griddle with Closed Cabinet
Better published figure on: Cooking area, Total burner output, Warranty.
What we like
- Most cooking area (756 sq in)
- Rust-resistant cooktop
- Closed cabinet storage
Watch out for
- 167.1 lb
Pit Boss Ultimate 4-Burner Lift-Off Griddle
Better published figure on: Weight.
What we like
- Top lifts off as a portable tabletop griddle
- Four burners
Watch out for
- 2-year warranty
Verdict
Weber has 109 sq in more and a 5-year cookbox warranty vs 2 years; Pit Boss's top lifts off for tailgating.
- Weber Slate 36" Griddle with Closed Cabinet: Weber: Slate 36" with cabinet
- Pit Boss Ultimate 4-Burner Lift-Off Griddle: Pit Boss: Ultimate 4-Burner Lift-Off Griddle