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Both portable Weber grills get rave reviews. The Traveler is a full-size grill that folds down on its built-in cart. The Q 2200 is a more traditional tabletop portable. Which one actually travels better — and which one cooks better?
Quick Verdict
Buy the Weber Traveler ($429) if you want a full-size cooking experience that folds down for transport. Buy the Weber Q 2200 ($299) if you want maximum compactness and don't mind setting it on a table or stand.
The Contenders
Weber Traveler
$429
Tailgaters and campers who want a full-size cooking surface with a built-in folding cart
Check PriceWeber Q 2200
$299
Truly portable cooks who need a small, light grill for picnics, boats, or RV use
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Cooking Area
Winner: TravelerTraveler wins. 320 sq in vs the Q 2200's 280 sq in. Plus the Traveler's surface is more rectangular and friendly to multiple items. For groups, Traveler is the easier cook.
Portability
Winner: Q 2200Q 2200 wins. 43 lbs vs the Traveler's 50 lbs (with cart). The Q is small enough to fit on most car seats; the Traveler needs trunk space. For true portability, Q wins.
Setup
Winner: TravelerTraveler wins. Unfold the cart, light the burner — done. The Q 2200 needs a stable surface (table, stand, or tailgate) before you can use it. Setup-anywhere goes to the Traveler.
Cooking Performance
Winner: TieTie. Both produce excellent Weber-quality food. The Q 2200 has slightly better heat retention thanks to its cast aluminum body; the Traveler has more even heat distribution.
Value
Winner: Q 2200Q 2200 wins. $130 cheaper and gets you 90% of the cooking experience. The Traveler's premium is the cart — valuable for some uses, irrelevant for others.
Final Verdict
Buy the Weber Traveler if you tailgate, camp, or cook anywhere without a stable table. Buy the Weber Q 2200 if you have somewhere to put it and you want true portability.
Buying Advice
If your portable grill use is mostly RV decks, picnic tables, or your patio, save money and get the Q 2200. If you regularly tailgate or camp where there's no surface, the Traveler's built-in cart is genuinely irreplaceable.
