Blackstone
Blackstone 36" Original Griddle (1899/2151)
$439Cheaper
Released 2016
Best Flat Top Griddles · head-to-head
Blackstone 36" Original Griddle (1899/2151) vs Weber Slate 30" Rust-Resistant Griddle (1500014)
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Blackstone 36" Original Griddle (1899/2151) is cheaper at $439. Every spec and price links to its source.
Weber
Weber Slate 30" Rust-Resistant Griddle (1500014)
$699
Released 2024
Which is better: the Blackstone 36" Original Griddle (1899/2151) or Weber Slate 30" Rust-Resistant Griddle (1500014)?
On the specs we track, they're closely matched. The Blackstone 36" Original Griddle (1899/2151) is the cheaper at $439.
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Full spec sheet
✓ marks the stronger figure where "more" — or "less", for price and weight — is unambiguously better.
| Spec | Blackstone 36" Original Griddle (1899/2151) | Weber Slate 30" Rust-Resistant Griddle (1500014) |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $439 | $699 |
| Brand | Blackstone | Weber |
| Released | 2016 | 2024 |
| Burners | 4 | 3 |
| Total btu | 60000 | 36000 |
| Cooking area sqin | 768 | 540 |
| Fuel | propane | propane |
| Cooktop material | cold rolled steel (7-gauge) | rust-resistant carbon steel (pre-seasoned) |
| Side shelves | Yes | Yes |
| Ignition type | piezo push-button | electronic push-button |
| Release | 2016 | 2024 |
Sources — Blackstone 36" Original Griddle (1899/2151): blackstoneproducts.com (verified 2026-06-19). Weber Slate 30" Rust-Resistant Griddle (1500014): weber.com (verified 2026-06-19).
What's the difference between the Blackstone 36" Original Griddle (1899/2151) and Weber Slate 30" Rust-Resistant Griddle (1500014)?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (5 of 7). Matching specs are omitted.
- Burners: Blackstone 36" Original Griddle (1899/2151) 4 vs Weber Slate 30" Rust-Resistant Griddle (1500014) 3
- Total btu: Blackstone 36" Original Griddle (1899/2151) 60000 vs Weber Slate 30" Rust-Resistant Griddle (1500014) 36000
- Cooking area sqin: Blackstone 36" Original Griddle (1899/2151) 768 vs Weber Slate 30" Rust-Resistant Griddle (1500014) 540
- Cooktop material: Blackstone 36" Original Griddle (1899/2151) cold rolled steel (7-gauge) vs Weber Slate 30" Rust-Resistant Griddle (1500014) rust-resistant carbon steel (pre-seasoned)
- Ignition type: Blackstone 36" Original Griddle (1899/2151) piezo push-button vs Weber Slate 30" Rust-Resistant Griddle (1500014) electronic push-button
What reviewers say
Sourced tester consensus for each — the "what people who used it think" layer, not just specs.
Blackstone 36" Original Griddle (1899/2151)
No sourced tester review yet.
Weber Slate 30" Rust-Resistant Griddle (1500014)
Only Engadget hands-on tested the exact 30-inch Weber Slate, praising edge-to-edge heat distribution, the rust-resistant cooktop that extends the cleanup window, and the modular Weber Works side table, while flagging cheap plastic wheels and that rust-resistant isn't rust-proof (small rust spots after 36h left dirty). Tom's Guide's tested review covers the larger 36-inch model, so it's excluded here; no other whitelisted tester reviewed this SKU. (1 sourced review, 1 lab-tested.)
Praised: Even, edge-to-edge heat distribution; Rust-resistant cooktop buys extra cleanup time; Modular Weber Works side table and accessories.
Flagged: Cheap-feeling plastic wheels/casters; Rust-resistant is not rust-proof (small rust spots after 36h left dirty); Cover's grippy interior catches on the side tables.