Thinking About Replacing My Weber Spirit With a Recteq Bullseye Deluxe — Am I Going to Miss the Simplicity of Gas?
Thinking about moving from a Weber Spirit to a Recteq Bullseye Deluxe (380BD / RT-B380X) and looking for real-world feedback and recommendation on which one to get. $50 price difference in each so would rather the best one.
My current setup is a Weber Spirit 2 burner gas grill. Most of my cooking is weeknight stuff — burgers, chicken, steaks, sausages, quick cooks after work, etc. I love how simple and fast the Weber is: uncover it, turn knobs, cooking in minutes.
What I’m trying to understand is whether the Bullseye Deluxe realistically replaces that convenience while adding better flavor/smoke and higher-end searing.
A few things I’m curious about from owners:
How fast does it realistically heat up for a normal weekday cook?
Does the pellet startup/shutdown process get annoying vs gas?
Is it overkill if I’m not doing long overnight smokes often?
How well does it sear compared to a Weber Spirit?
Pellet usage for quick cooks?
Any regrets moving from propane to pellets for “easy mode” grilling?
If you own both, which one do you end up using more during the week?
I’m not looking to become a hardcore BBQ pitmaster. I just want something versatile that still feels convenient on a Tuesday night.
Would appreciate honest pros/cons before I make the jump.
EDIT: Have a backyard beast so not needed for long cooks, this is a weeknight replacement.