Weber Slate 36" Griddle with Closed Cabinet vs Traeger Flatrock 3-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: The largest griddle here, with a rust-resistant top
Check price at AmazonBest for: Traeger's 3-zone griddle with a 5-year warranty
Check price at AmazonSpec-by-spec comparison
Green marks the better published figure. "Not listed" means the manufacturer doesn't publish it.
| Spec | Weber Slate 36" Griddle with Closed Cabinet | Traeger Flatrock 3-Zone Griddle | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cooking areaTotal griddle surface the maker lists. | 756 sq in | 594 sq in | 35% |
| Total burner outputMore BTUs recover heat faster when you load the top with cold food. | 48000 BTU | 47000 BTU | 20% |
| Burners / heat zonesMore zones let you sear on one side and keep food warm on another. | 4 | 3 | 15% |
| WeightMatters only if you move it around. | 167.1 lb | 189 lb | 5% |
| WarrantyLongest warranty listed for the main body or cooktop. | 5 years | 5 years | 25% |
| Cooking area | 756 sq in | 594 sq in | info |
| Burners | 4 independently controlled, 48,000 BTU total | 3 zones, 47,000 BTU total | info |
| Cooktop | Rust-resistant carbon steel | Not listed | info |
| Heat | Reaches over 500 °F | Not listed | info |
| Weight | 167.1 lb | 189 lb | info |
| Warranty | Cookbox 5 years (no rust/burn through) | 5 years | info |
| EmberPick score | 9.6/10 | 7.1/10 | 100% |
Where each one comes out ahead
Weber Slate 36" Griddle with Closed Cabinet
Better published figure on: Cooking area, Total burner output, Burners / heat zones, Weight.
What we like
- Most cooking area (756 sq in)
- Rust-resistant cooktop
- Closed cabinet storage
Watch out for
- 167.1 lb
Traeger Flatrock 3-Zone Griddle
No scored spec where it is strictly ahead; its case rests on the strengths below.
What we like
- 5-year warranty
- High output for its size
Watch out for
- Heaviest griddle here
Verdict
On published specs, the Weber Slate 36" Griddle with Closed Cabinet scores higher (9.6 vs 7.1). Specs don't capture sound character or feel, so weigh the pros and cons above too.
- Choose the Weber Slate 36" Griddle with Closed Cabinet if this sounds like you: the largest griddle here, with a rust-resistant top.
- Choose the Traeger Flatrock 3-Zone Griddle if this sounds like you: traeger's 3-zone griddle with a 5-year warranty.
- Weber Slate 36" Griddle with Closed Cabinet: Weber: Slate 36" with cabinet
- Traeger Flatrock 3-Zone Griddle: Traeger: Flatrock specs