We loved the bigger Weber grills, but they were a bit much for our family of two. The Spirit II is just perfect for us even when we have company. It heats quickly and cooks evenly and it didn't take any time at all to adjust to the proper heat for our favorite meats and veggies. This isn't our first Weber grill, in fact I had one of the older Spirit models and it lasted 10 years for us and is still in use with the family who bought our home. Weber costs a bit more and is worth every penny!