The BUGG and the Weber Q are both compact hooded gas barbecues with enamelled cast iron cooking surfaces. The BUGG has two burners of 20 MJ in total and a built-in thermometer as standard; Weber's two-burner Q2600N+ has 19 MJ and no thermometer. Weber covers the Q's cookbox, burner tubes and grills for five years, Bing Lee lists two years for the BUGG, and at the stores linked here the Weber costs less.
| BeefEater BUGG | Weber Q2000N | Weber Q+ Q2600N+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burners | 2, 20 MJ | 1, 14.8 MJ | 2, 19 MJ |
| Cooking area | Not published | 2,064 cm² | 2,064 cm² |
| Thermometer | Built in | None | None |
| Ignition | Quartz Start | Piezo | Piezo |
| Warranty | 2 years | 5 years on cookbox, burner and grills | 5 years on cookbox, burner and grills |
| Price | $600–700 | $500–600 | $600–700 |
BUGG specs and warranty are from Bing Lee's listings, Weber's from its product pages and warranty page. Prices checked on 28 September 2026.
BeefEater BUGG
The BUGG has two independently controlled burners of 20 MJ in total, Quartz Start ignition and a porcelain-enamelled cast iron cooking surface, and Bing Lee's listing says an integrated thermometer comes standard. The portable version sits on a table; a version with its own trolley and side trays costs more, and the larger BIGG BUGG more again.
Bing Lee lists a two-year warranty and sells the portable BUGG as a special order. It costs more than either Weber here.
What We Like:
- Two burners, 20 MJ
- Built-in thermometer
- Trolley version available
What We Don't Like:
- 2-year warranty
Weber Q+ Q2600N+
The Q2600N+ is the closest Weber to the BUGG: a 14.8 MJ main burner and a 4.2 MJ second burner, 19 MJ in total, under a 57 by 41cm grill. Weber's five-year cover takes in the cookbox, lid, burner tubes and grills, and there are LPG and natural gas models.
It lights with a piezo igniter and has no lid thermometer, which Weber keeps for the Q2800N+.
What We Like:
- 5 years on cookbox and burners
- LPG or natural gas
- Costs less than the BUGG
What We Don't Like:
- No lid thermometer
Weber Q2000N
The Q2000N has the same grill as the Q2600N+ with one 14.8 MJ burner and no second burner, for about $70 less. It weighs 14.5kg and has removable side tables.
With one burner it has one heat zone, and no thermometer.
What We Like:
- Removable side tables
- 2,064 cm² grill
- 5-year cover
What We Don't Like:
- One burner
What actually differs
Burners. The BUGG and the Q2600N+ both have two burners, with 20 MJ and 19 MJ in total. The BUGG's two are independent and the Weber's are a main burner plus a smaller second one. The Q2000N has one.
Thermometer and ignition. The BUGG has a built-in thermometer and Quartz Start ignition. Neither Weber here has a thermometer; the Q2800N+ adds one for about $10 more at Weber.
Warranty. Weber gives five years on the cookbox, lid, burner tubes and grills. Bing Lee lists two years for the BUGG.
Where to buy. Bing Lee sells the BUGG, and The Good Guys and Weber sell both Webers.
Which suits which cook
The BUGG suits cooks who want a built-in thermometer, two independently controlled burners and a trolley option.
The Q2600N+ suits cooks who want two heat zones and the longer warranty for less.
The Q2000N suits cooks who don't need two heat zones and want the lowest price.
FAQs
Which is better, the BUGG or the Weber Q?
On the published specs the BUGG has a built-in thermometer and slightly more heat, while the Weber Q2600N+ has a longer warranty and costs less at the stores linked here.
Does the BUGG come with a stand?
The portable BUGG sits on a table. BeefEater also sells the BUGG with a trolley and side trays, which Bing Lee lists separately.
Can either run on natural gas?
The Weber Q2600N+ comes in a natural gas version. Bing Lee lists the BUGG as LPG, and sells a BeefEater natural gas conversion kit for it.
