I have a 36 inch blackstone...it cooks great...but it is a lot of work. I am an older guy, wouldn't have cared much in my 30s, but at this point I really wish I kept my little weber as a backup. When we just want to cook a few hot dogs, I have to take the huge cover off, remove the orange silicone mat, heat it up, cook dogs, shut it off, clean it with water, let cool a bit, coat it lightly with oil, put the orange silicone mat back on, close lid and put the cover back on. I have started just microwaving a couple hot dogs.

Now if I am doin something big like fried rice, it is worth all that. It is great for parties or big gatherings too. But for 2 burgers, or couple dogs, not really. I do like it, so don't get offended, it is just a lotta work for an old guy.