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Smoker Reviews Expert Ratings & Reviews From Our Staff
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No smoke and mirrors here — just objective reviews from our team of experts. Every smoker review you’ll find here places heavy emphasis on quality, performance, and features, which we measure through a series of scientific tests. By standardizing our review system, we’re able to fairly compare BBQ smokers across different fuel types so you don’t have to spend hours needlessly sorting through our selection. We’ve got something else you might find helpful: our ranking of the best barbecue smokers.
:Overall Rating (Default)
:All Brands
Cookshack Electric Smokers Expert Review
4.4
Excellent
The Skinny:
- Stainless steel, double-walled construction for superior insulation
- Smokes large amounts of food at once
- Reaches temperatures as low as 140 degrees Fahrenheit
- Proudly made in the USA
Smokin Tex Pro Series 1400 Electric Smoker Expert Review
4.4
Excellent
The Skinny:
- User-friendly operation
- No assembly required
- Controlled heat and no-draft cooking conditions for perfectly moist food every time
Smokin Tex 1500-C Electric Smoker Expert Review
4.4
Excellent
The Skinny:
- Old-fashioned BBQ cooking gives food a wood-smoked taste
- Easy-to-use function lets anyone become a smoking master
- ANSI/NSF-4 certified and ETL-rated for commercial use
The Orion Cooker Expert Review
3.9
Very Good
The Skinny:
- Drastically reduces the cook time of all your favorite meats
- Moist and tender results with little cooking effort
- Comes with a handful of accessories that makes cooking easy
- 100% lightweight stainless steel construction
Backwoods Chubby 3400 Charcoal Smoker Expert Review Expert Review
3.9
Very Good
The Skinny:
- Smart design paired with competition-quality results
- Can be used as a smoker or a grill
- Total cooking area of 1,023 square inches
Pit Boss Copperhead Pellet Smoker Expert Review
3.8
Very Good
The Skinny:
- Temperature range between 150–450 degrees Fahrenheit
- Large-capacity hopper for extended cooks
- Large window to monitor food
- Designed with sturdy materials
Weber Smokey Mountain Cooker Charcoal Smoker Expert Review
3.6
Very Good
The Skinny:
- Available in three sizes
- Separate cooking areas for versatility
- Can smoke a full-sized turkey
- Includes a protective cover
Gateway Drum Smokers Expert Review Expert Review
3.5
Very Good
The Skinny:
- Competition-level performance
- Selection of colors to fit your style
- Total temperature control lets you smoke, bake, or sear as you like