Weber 15401001 Performer Premium Charcoal Grill, Black, 22 In. - Quantity 1

I purchased the older version because it had the charcoal storage bin. Who decided to eliminate the bin on the new models. Also, the version that has gas start is stupid.

Assembly was easy with no damage to any parts. Packaging was very good. A quick burn-in and then grilling various meets. Creating high heat zones for searing then moving items to a cooler zone worked great. Added some wood chunks to compliment the charcoal flavor made for a great tasting meal. The vent controls top and bottom worked great for controlling the temperature. Ash cleanup was very simple.

Long time Weber charcoal griller. I love grilling on my new Weber. However, the removable circle in the top rack has very limited usefulness and makes cleaning the top rack much harder to clean. So much so I am considering purchasing a standard top rack. Just to share a flavor tip, I use small pieces of oak wood soaked in water to smoke the food. I add them when I spread the coals. That’s my version of Santa Maria style BBQ.

Purchased the Performer premium grill on 6/25. Best grill I have ever had. I did have the next size down two years ago. Which was also Awesome.Then i received another brand of grill/smoker last summer. I Despised it. The Weber Grill is much Easier to clean. Just shake it down. The charcoal bag holder/trash can is a new thing. VERY handy. The grill was easy to assemble. But i will have to go through the instructions again. The shake down handle with the pot handles do not face outwards to the side. Which makes it odd to clean. I'm very happy with this purchase. I would highly recommend.

AWESOME!!!!! Hope I get 20 YRS out of this one like I did my last performer!!!!! Only Issue I find Is when your wire brushing your grill top the center round removeble grill center at times falls Into the coals but awesome grill

We love Weber grills, but this model has a grill/ grate with a removable center. I’m not sure who thought of it, but try running a spatula across it! We had to spend more just to have a normal flat grill/grate.

There are some things Weber got wrong with this grill. The catch can used to be turned to drop it, now you squeeze the handle. It's tough to put back in place. The grill grate is beyond hokey. The silly circle part that is removable is a gimmick. When you clean it, it flips out. Hate it. The slot to hang the grate looks sexy, but isn't truly or easily functional by its placement and design.

Awesome grill but quality is definitely not the same as my previous Weber kettle that lasted 25 years.

I ordered from Weber directly to save $50. The hassle in the delivery wasn't worth it. Took forever, all sorts of touches needed - call from delivery people, scheduling, confirmation, having to be present and sign. Should have gotten it at a big box.

We have had the original performer with the propane starter. This one does not have the propane starter. We were very disappointed. You can use fire starter on any grill. Why the change????