Weber revamped its iconic Genesis grill line this year, rolling out eight new grills that step up in size, features, and price, from two-burner to six-burner. They range in price from $500 to $2,000.

If you’re the type of amateur barbecue chef who finds charcoal impossibly volatile to grill with then you’re a perfect match for either a wood pellet grill like one of those in our best smokers guide, ...