Electric Smoker | Comparison Chart

Electric smokers deliver that slow-smoked, pit-style barbecue flavor in a convenient, easy-to-use, set-it-and-forget-it design. They require less wood than traditional charcoal grills while maintaining a steady, consistent cooking temperature for reliable results every time. Available in a wide range of sizes and configurations, electric smokers can fit nearly any cooking style or space, so we’ll break down the top features to help you find the best electric smoker for your needs.

Electric Smoker Comparison Chart
Products Meco Water Smoker Smokin' Tex Lil Tex Legacy Smokin' Tex The OG Legacy Cookshack Smokette Elite Cookshack Super Smoker Cookshack Amerique Smokin' Tex The XL Legacy
Price $110 - 211 $699 $999 $1,285 $1,520 $2,375 $2,499
Best For Barbecue enthusiasts who want a reliable electric smoker, small footprint, convenient fuel access doors, and easy-to-use temperature control. Casual backyard grillers or tailgaters who want authentic wood-smoked flavor, precise electric temperature control, and portable convenience. Backyard barbecue enthusiasts who want enhanced smoked flavor, durable stainless steel construction, and compact convenience. Backyard barbecue lovers who want professional-quality results in a user-friendly smoker built to last. Serious home smokers and small-scale pitmasters who want competition-quality results without the hassle. Barbecue enthusiasts & professionals who value precision, consistency, and performance without constant tending. Home pitmasters and small caterers who want effortless, authentic wood-smoked flavor, recise temperature control, rugged stainless steel construction, and massive capacity.
Programmable No No No Yes Yes Yes No
Control Type Analog Analog Analog Digital Digital Digital Analog
Meat Probe Inluded No No No Yes Yes Yes No
Temperature Range 100 - 250℉ 100 - 250℉ 100 - 250℉ 140 - 300℉ 140 - 300℉ 140 - 300℉ 100 - 250℉
# of Shelves 1 2 3 2 3 4 4
Cooking Grid Size 21" Diameter 13 1/4" x 12 1/8" 14 1/2" x 14 1/2" 18 x 14 18 x 14 18 x 14 18 x 18
Total Cooking Area 351 Sq. Inches 321 Sq. Inches 630 Sq. Inches 504 Sq. Inches 756 Sq. Inches 1008 Sq. Inches 1296 Sq. Inches
Food Weight Capacity 20 lbs 23 lbs 38 lbs 25 lbs 35 lbs 50 lbs 80 lbs
Fuel Access Door Yes No No No No No No
Made in USA Yes No No Yes Yes Yes No
Warranty
  • All Parts (aside from electrical): 90 Days
  • Electrical Parts: 1 Year
  • 3 Years
  • 3 Years
  • 2 Year Limited
  • 2 Year Limited
  • 2 Year Limited
  • 3 Years
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