Top Smokers
Based on community reviews & Amazon ratings
Weber Smokey Mountain
reliable temp control; easy for beginners; lasts forever; cleaning the water pan sucks
Weber Kettle
most versatile option; great for beginners; cheap; snake method is reliable
Masterbuilt Electric Smoker
great for beginners; easy set-it-and-forget-it; consistent temps; electronics can fail
Masterbuilt Gravity Series
charcoal flavor with pellet convenience; versatile (grill/smoke); cleaning is a pain; electronics can be finicky
Yoder Smokers
built like a tank; holds temp well; Fireboard controller is excellent; expensive
Recteq Pellet Grills
great customer service; holds temp well; stainless steel build; good value
Lone Star Grillz
fantastic build quality; great smoke flavor; long wait times; made in USA
Kamado Joe
very versatile (smoke/grill/pizza); holds heat forever; accessories are expensive; limited surface area
Big Green Egg
versatile (smoke/grill/sear); holds temp well; durable; expensive