Which is better for a family of four?

The Weber, for its 352 square inches and 14-burger capacity at a lower price. The Blackstone's 361 square inches is close, but its two zones help when cooking different foods at once.

Is the Blackstone worth the extra $60?

Yes if you need 24,000 BTU, piezo ignition and separate heat zones. No if you mainly want surface area and a hard lid for the lowest price.

The Blackstone, at 24,000 BTU against the Weber's 16,000. Expect quicker preheat and stronger searing on the Blackstone.

Which is easier to clean?

Both have a grease drain: front-access on the Weber, rear on the Blackstone. The Weber's carbon steel needs seasoning and hand care; the Blackstone plate is simpler to wipe down.

Which travels better?

The Weber, with its hard cover assembly and four adjustable feet. The Blackstone is also portable and slightly shorter at 8.63 in, but its travel bundle is the main carry protection.

Which has better owner ratings?

The Blackstone, at 4.6 from 40 ratings against the Weber's 4.2 from 78. The Weber sample is larger, so treat the gap as modest.

Weber Griddle Portable Traveler vs Blackstone 22" Omnivore Tabletop Griddle

Buy the Blackstone 22" Omnivore if you want more heat and two independent zones; it costs $159.97 at the only store tracked, as of November 1. Buy the Weber Griddle Portable Traveler if you want a bigger carbon-steel surface and a lower price; it was $99.98 at its lowest on November 1, down from $150.00 on October 29. The Weber gives you 352 square inches and a hard lid for less money. The Blackstone gives you 24,000 BTU, piezo ignition and separate heat zones for about $60 more.

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