We bought the kids a new Weber grill as a housewarming present. Many months later I had the chance to cook a meal on that grill, and I was blown away. My 1985 Weber that I had rebuilt many times over the years was suddenly shown for what it was: OLD SCHOOL technology. The new G-II S is amazing in every category. But the best feature is the Sear capability. I can put a crust on anything, and it's all rave reviews.