Weber Summit S-470
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The Summit S-470 is what you buy when the Genesis isn't enough. It's Weber's everything-grill — sear station, dedicated smoker burner with wood chip drawer, infrared rear burner with rotisserie, side burner, lighted control knobs, and a closed-cart design that hides your propane tank.
What We Love
- +580 sq in primary cooking area + 138 sq in tuck-away warming rack
- +Dedicated sear station hits 800°F+
- +Smoker burner with stainless steel wood chip box
- +Infrared rear burner and rotisserie included
- +Lighted control knobs and interior lid lighting
- +10-year warranty on every part
Watch Out For
- −Heavy at 251 lbs — not moving this around
- −Footprint is large (66" wide with side tables out)
- −Premium price puts it in pellet-grill territory
- −Side burner is more useful in theory than in practice
Specifications
BTUs
48,800 (main) + 10,600 sear + 6,800 smoker + 10,600 rear
Cooking Area
580 sq in primary / 718 sq in total
Burners
4 main + sear + smoker + side + rear infrared
Fuel
Propane (NG conversion available)
Weight
251 lbs
Dimensions
66" x 30" x 58"
Warranty
10 years all parts
The Full Review
After three months on the Summit S-470, the feature I use most is the one I expected to use least — the smoker burner. Drop wood chips in the stainless drawer, light the dedicated low-output burner, and you've got a legitimate gas-powered smoker. Not as good as a Weber Smokey Mountain, but for weeknight smoked wings or a quick batch of smoked salmon, it's transformative.
The sear station between the front burners hits over 800°F at grate level. Steaks get a restaurant crust in 90 seconds. The infrared rear burner plus included rotisserie is what really separates this from a Genesis — set-and-forget rotisserie chicken with mahogany skin every time.
Build quality is genuinely premium. The lid is heavy enough that you can hear it close with authority. The grates are 9mm stainless steel rod, not the hollow tubes you'll find on cheaper grills. The cart is fully enclosed with cabinet doors, hiding the propane tank and giving you proper storage space.
In Minnesota winter, the Summit's heavy construction is an asset. It holds heat through cold-weather cooks far better than the Spirit or Genesis lines. Preheating still takes longer in -10°F weather, but once up to temp, performance is identical to summer.
How Does It Compare?
At a glance against its closest gas grill rivals.
| Grill | Rating | Price | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weber Summit S-470 (this) | 4.7 | $2,899 | Weber's flagship freestanding gas grill. |
| Coyote C-Series 28-Inch | 4.5 | $1,899 | The most stylish built-in grill under $2,000. |
| Napoleon Phantom Prestige 500 | 4.7 | $1,699 | Napoleon's blackout edition brings the same infrared sear power and rotisserie, now in a stealth aesthetic that dominates the premium gas conversation. |
Who Is It For?
The serious backyard cook who wants one grill that does everything well. Entertainers who want sear, smoke, and rotisserie capabilities without buying separate dedicated tools. Anyone who's outgrown the Genesis and isn't ready for the jump to a built-in outdoor kitchen.
Final Verdict
The Summit S-470 is the last gas grill most people will ever buy. At $2,899 it's a serious investment, but the 10-year warranty and feature set justify the price. If you want one grill to handle every cooking style, this is it.
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