The EX-325 Smart takes the Spirit E-325 and adds a Wi-Fi enabled digital thermometer that shows grill and probe temperatures on a readable screen. Everything else carries over: three burners, boost burners that add about 40 percent more power in a large sear zone, and a 10-year limited warranty.
That combination is why it leads. The thermometer lets you watch a roast or a rack of ribs without lifting the lid, and lid-lifts are a real source of lost heat on a gas grill. The sear zone handles steaks, and the middle zone handles chicken.
Compared with the E-325, you pay a bit more for the smart features. Against the Genesis E-315, you give up PureBlu burners and cast iron grates but keep most of the cooking ability. Keep the grease tray empty and the grates brushed, and it should serve for years. It is the easiest recommendation in the range. If you only grill burgers, the standard E-325 will serve you as well for less.
What works
- Wi-Fi enabled digital thermometer shows grill and probe temperatures
- Boost burners create a large sear zone
- Ten-year limited warranty
- Three burners suit three to five people
Watch out for
- Costs more than the E-325 for the smart features
- Lower headline BTU than budget rivals
Spec sheet
- Burners
- 3, with Boost sear burners
- Connectivity
- Wi-Fi enabled digital thermometer
- Warranty
- 10-year limited
- Sear zone
- Largest in class, per maker
- Fuel
- Propane






