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Blackstone 36" Original Griddle (1899/2151) vs Weber Slate 30" Rust-Resistant Griddle (1500014)
A sourced, side-by-side spec comparison. Blackstone 36" Original Griddle (1899/2151) is cheaper at $344. Every spec and price links to its source.
Side by side
| Blackstone 36" Original Griddle (1899/2151) | Weber Slate 30" Rust-Resistant Griddle (1500014) | |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $344 (Walmart rollback street price ~$344 (April 2026); Blackstone.com list $399-$439) | $649 (weber.com current list ($649, reduced from $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 | true | true |
| 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).