Weber Slate 22" Rust-Resistant Tabletop Griddle
Three testers' tabletop pick, and a two-person lift — Two burners on 352 sq in, named best tabletop or portable by Serious Eats, Food & Wine and Bob Vila. Owners on Weber's own page are cooler, 4.0★ across 67, with 9 one-star reviews, and it weighs 53.46 pounds
Sold in 2 sizes on this listing: 17 in, 22 in — this page is the 22 in. Check the size before you add to cart.
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Contender in the Lightweight division — Tabletop Griddle Showdown 2026: Blackstone 17 vs 22, Weber Slate, and What One Bottle Buys
Sold and shipped by Amazon · Not read · read 2026-10-31
Specs
| Model | 1500532 |
| Size | 22 in |
| Burners | 2 |
| BTU | 16,000 |
| Cooking area | 352 sq in |
| Cooktop | Rust-resistant carbon steel, pre-seasoned, no coating |
| Hood | Hard cover, storage only |
| Weight | 53.46 lb |
| Bottle at High | About 83 min (our arithmetic) |
| Fuel path | 16.4 oz cylinders; the guide says use the supplied regulator |
| Surface rule | Level, stable surface; 24 in from combustibles |
| Lid rule | "Do not operate the grill with the hard cover closed." |
| Warranty | 5 years, by part |
| Cooktop warranty | 5 years (excluding rust) |
| Owner rating | 4.0★ / 67 |
| Sold on Amazon by | Amazon.com |
Pros
- Serious Eats' Best Tabletop, Food & Wine's Best Portable and Bob Vila's Best Tabletop on this exact griddle
- The griddle itself is backed 5 years, though the term excludes rust
- Second-smallest wind loss in The Barbecue Lab's fan test, a 102.44° mean difference
- No coating, so metal tools are fine by Weber's page
Cons
- 53.46 lb: Bob Vila says it is better suited for two-person transportation, and Food Network says the weight somewhat defeated the purpose
- Lowest top heat of seven in The Barbecue Lab's test: 448.3° on high after 15 minutes from cold, against Weber's over 500°F
- On Weber's own page 13% of reviews are one-star and half of those who answered recommend it. Gas flow and regulator faults lead the ones we read
- 16,000 BTU over two burners: each burner is weaker than the Slate 17's single one
- Its warranty lapses for damage from salt air or chlorine sources such as swimming pools
Gas that stops reaching the burners, regulator and igniter faults, and slow parts.
Weber's page shows 9 one-star and 3 two-star of 67. The first 3 one-star and all 3 two-star read 2026-10-31: 2 gas flow or regulator, 1 igniter, 1 undelivered, 1 fit and finish, 1 food sticking despite the pre-season. · critical reviews read 2026-10-31
“Gas won’t get to grill and only used it 3 times. Believe it is regulator and been waiting 4 weeks for it and it still has not shipped. Great when it worked but now an expensive lump if scrap.”— Broy, Weber
Pro review “If you’re a camper, RV owner, or apartment dweller, this tiny, 22-inch flat-top grill may be just what you’re looking for.”The Best Tabletop Outdoor Griddle, hands-on. Weber's and Blackstone's rules on balconies and RVs apply regardless.— Riddley Gemperlein-Schirm and Grace Kelly, Serious Eats
FAQ
Who is the Weber Slate 22" Rust-Resistant Tabletop Griddle for?
The griddle stays on one table or a stand, and you want what Serious Eats, Food & Wine and Bob Vila picked. Not for carrying alone: Bob Vila calls it better suited to two people.
What do owners say about the Weber Slate 22" Rust-Resistant Tabletop Griddle?
4.0★ across 67 owner ratings (Weber, read 2026-10-31 · early data). What owners complain about: Gas that stops reaching the burners, regulator and igniter faults, and slow parts.
Who sells the Weber Slate 22" Rust-Resistant Tabletop Griddle on Amazon, and can it be returned?
Sold and shipped by Amazon, when we read the listing on 2026-10-31. Amazon's returns line read: Not read. Sellers and return terms can change, so check both on the listing before you buy.
What is the warranty on the Weber Slate 22" Rust-Resistant Tabletop Griddle?
5 years, by part
Record
- — Price read 2026-11-05 from the live Amazon offer (Creators API): $329, on sale (13% off, "Limited time deal") against a list of $379; was $379. Stock at the read: Only 2 left in stock. Published at read time per the 2026-09-15 rule.
- — Added in the tabletop griddle showdown: $379, 4.0 across 67 on Weber's own site.
Warranty — and what changes if you buy it on Amazon
5 years, by part · you are buying this on Amazon
Read it yourself: Weber warranty document · we read it . Terms change without announcement, so treat this as a dated snapshot. How warranty works by buy path →
✓ Safety: no active recall — No active CPSC recall found (checked 2026-10-31)
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Data last verified: 2026-11-05. Ratings are real, dated reads — never scraped or invented. Full methodology and monetization disclosure: how we test.