Best Electric Smokers
Top electric smokers ranked by transparent trust scores.
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9.4
Excellent
Masterbuilt 30-Inch Digital Electric Smoker
Ranked #1 based on expert reviews, user sentiment, and value analysis.
#1
9.4
Excellent
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Ranked #1 based on expert reviews, user sentiment, and value analysis.
Pros
- Side-load wood chip tray
- Side-load wood chip tray
- Precise digital temperature control
Cons
- Thin insulation loses heat in cold weather
- Thin insulation loses heat in cold weather
- Heating element may need replacement after 2-3 years
Don't buy this if…
- Do not use in rain or snow as the digital control panel is not fully waterproof.
- Do not use in rain or snow as the digital control panel is not fully waterproof.
#2
9.2
Excellent
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Ranked #2 based on expert reviews, user sentiment, and value analysis.
Pros
- Charcoal flavor with digital control
- Charcoal flavor with digital control
- WiFi and app connectivity
Cons
- Heavy at 150+ lbs
- Heavy at 150+ lbs
- Charcoal ash cleanup required
Don't buy this if…
- The gravity-fed hopper must be fully closed during cooking or heat will escape and char food unevenly.
- The gravity-fed hopper must be fully closed during cooking or heat will escape and char food unevenly.
#3
9.0
Excellent
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Ranked #3 based on expert reviews, user sentiment, and value analysis.
Pros
- Double-wall insulation for efficiency
- Double-wall insulation for efficiency
- Built-in meat probe included
Cons
- WiFi connectivity can be unreliable
- WiFi connectivity can be unreliable
- Door seal loosens over time
Don't buy this if…
- Check the door seal gasket periodically as smoke leaks will reduce food quality and extend cook times.
- Check the door seal gasket periodically as smoke leaks will reduce food quality and extend cook times.
#4
8.7
Excellent
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Ranked #4 based on expert reviews, user sentiment, and value analysis.
Pros
- Massive 1,548 sq in cooking area
- Massive 1,548 sq in cooking area
- Viewing window to monitor food
Cons
- Very large footprint
- Very large footprint
- Window fogs up during use
Don't buy this if…
- The size and weight of this unit make it unsuitable for balconies or decks with weight restrictions.
- The size and weight of this unit make it unsuitable for balconies or decks with weight restrictions.
#5
8.5
Excellent
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Ranked #5 based on expert reviews, user sentiment, and value analysis.
Pros
- Automatic bisquette feed system
- Automatic bisquette feed system
- Clean consistent smoke flavor
Cons
- Proprietary bisquettes are expensive
- Proprietary bisquettes are expensive
- Lower max temp limits versatility
Don't buy this if…
- Bradley bisquettes are proprietary and cannot be substituted with regular wood chips in the automatic feeder.
- Bradley bisquettes are proprietary and cannot be substituted with regular wood chips in the automatic feeder.
#6
8.3
Good
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Ranked #6 based on expert reviews, user sentiment, and value analysis.
Pros
- Affordable entry point
- Affordable entry point
- Simple analog operation
Cons
- No digital temperature display
- No digital temperature display
- Thinner construction than premium models
Don't buy this if…
- The analog thermostat can vary by 20-30 degrees so use an external meat thermometer for accuracy.
- The analog thermostat can vary by 20-30 degrees so use an external meat thermometer for accuracy.
#7
8.1
Good
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Ranked #7 based on expert reviews, user sentiment, and value analysis.
Pros
- Double-door heat retention design
- Double-door heat retention design
- Bluetooth temperature monitoring
Cons
- Bluetooth range is limited
- Bluetooth range is limited
- Chip tray is small
Don't buy this if…
- The Bluetooth connection drops beyond 30 feet and does not work through walls reliably.
- The Bluetooth connection drops beyond 30 feet and does not work through walls reliably.
#8
7.9
Good
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Ranked #8 based on expert reviews, user sentiment, and value analysis.
Pros
- Excellent heat distribution
- Excellent heat distribution
- Adjustable top vent for smoke control
Cons
- Propane sold separately
- Propane sold separately
- Heavier than pure electric models
Don't buy this if…
- When using propane mode, ensure adequate ventilation as propane produces carbon monoxide that is lethal in enclosed spaces.
- When using propane mode, ensure adequate ventilation as propane produces carbon monoxide that is lethal in enclosed spaces.
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