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Best Smokers: Electric, Gravity-Fed, Pellet and Charcoal Compared (2026)

Dedicated smokers for brisket, ribs and jerky. We ranked ten on cooking area, top temperature, app control, fuel convenience and warranty, from maker spec sheets.

Updated 2026-11-1210 products compared5 scored criteriaHow this ranking works

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Top pick

Masterbuilt Gravity Series XT

Score 8.3/10 · Check price

Why it wins: Masterbuilt's largest gravity smoker, with a 3-year warranty. Most area in the Gravity line. 3-year warranty.

Also great: Pit Boss Navigator 3-Series Vertical Pellet Smoker (7.5) · Masterbuilt Gravity Series 1150 (7.4)

8.3/10
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Side-by-side comparison

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Product Score Cooking areaWi-Fi / app control (listed)WarrantyAutomatic fuel feed Best for Price Buy
1Masterbuilt Gravity Series XT
8.3/10
1260 sq inYes3 yearsYes Masterbuilt's largest gravity smoker, with a 3-year warranty Check price View deal
2Pit Boss Navigator 3-Series Vertical Pellet Smoker
7.5/10
1118 sq inYes5 yearsYes A pellet-fed vertical with a 50 lb hopper Check price View deal
3Masterbuilt Gravity Series 1150
7.4/10
1150 sq inYes1 yearsYes A larger gravity-fed grill/smoker Check price View deal
4Pit Boss 30" Digital Vertical Smoker with Wi-Fi (PBV30DS)
5.8/10
880 sq inYes3 yearsYes An electric vertical smoker with Wi-Fi Check price View deal
5Masterbuilt Gravity Series 600
5.1/10
600 sq inYes1 yearsYes A gravity-fed charcoal grill/smoker Check price View deal
6Masterbuilt 710 WiFi Digital Electric Smoker
4.6/10
710 sq inYes1 yearsYes An electric smoker you run from your phone Check price View deal
7Masterbuilt 40" Digital Electric Smoker
3.6/10
970 sq inNo1 yearsYes A big, simple electric smoker Check price View deal
8Weber Smokey Mountain Cooker 22"
3.5/10
726 sq inNo10 yearsNo The bigger Smokey Mountain Check price View deal
9Masterbuilt 30" Digital Electric Smoker with Window
3.2/10
710 sq inNoNot listedYes A compact electric smoker with a viewing window Check price View deal
10Weber Smokey Mountain Cooker 18"
2.4/10
481 sq inNo10 yearsNo The classic charcoal water smoker Check price View deal

"Not listed" means the manufacturer page we used does not publish that figure. Prices show "Check price" until a retailer feed provides a current price.

Every smoker, ranked

#1 · Top pick

Masterbuilt Gravity Series XT

Best for: Masterbuilt's largest gravity smoker, with a 3-year warranty

8.3/10

What we like

  • Most area in the Gravity line
  • 3-year warranty

Watch out for

  • Large footprint

Score breakdown

Cooking area 35%
Wi-Fi / app control (listed) 20%
Automatic fuel feed 15%
Max temperature 10%
Warranty 20%
Cooking area1260 sq in
Wi-Fi / app control (listed)Yes
Automatic fuel feedYes
Max temperature700 °F
Warranty3 years
ModelMB20041223
Cooking space1,260 sq in
Temperature range225–700 °F
Hopper17.6 lb charcoal
Heat-up (Masterbuilt)225 °F in 7 min, 700 °F in 11 min
ConnectivityMasterbuilt app
Warranty3 years
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#2

Pit Boss Navigator 3-Series Vertical Pellet Smoker

Best for: A pellet-fed vertical with a 50 lb hopper

7.5/10

What we like

  • 50 lb hopper for very long smokes
  • Wi-Fi
  • 5-year warranty

Watch out for

  • 420 °F max

Score breakdown

Cooking area 35%
Wi-Fi / app control (listed) 20%
Automatic fuel feed 15%
Max temperature 10%
Warranty 20%
Cooking area1118 sq in
Wi-Fi / app control (listed)Yes
Automatic fuel feedYes
Max temperature420 °F
Warranty5 years
FuelWood pellets
Cooking space1,118 sq in, 5 porcelain-coated racks
Temperature range130–420 °F
Hopper50 lb
ConnectivityWi-Fi and Bluetooth
Warranty5 years
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#3

Masterbuilt Gravity Series 1150

Best for: A larger gravity-fed grill/smoker

7.4/10

What we like

  • Big cooking area
  • Smokes and sears

Watch out for

  • 1-year warranty

Score breakdown

Cooking area 35%
Wi-Fi / app control (listed) 20%
Automatic fuel feed 15%
Max temperature 10%
Warranty 20%
Cooking area1150 sq in
Wi-Fi / app control (listed)Yes
Automatic fuel feedYes
Max temperature700 °F
Warranty1 years
ModelMB20041525
Cooking space1,150 sq in
Temperature range225–700 °F
Hopper17.6 lb charcoal
Heat-up (Masterbuilt)225 °F in 9 min, 700 °F in 15 min
ConnectivityMasterbuilt app
Warranty1 year
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#4

Pit Boss 30" Digital Vertical Smoker with Wi-Fi (PBV30DS)

Best for: An electric vertical smoker with Wi-Fi

5.8/10

What we like

  • Wi-Fi with a 3-year warranty
  • Hotter than Masterbuilt electrics

Watch out for

  • 300 °F max

Score breakdown

Cooking area 35%
Wi-Fi / app control (listed) 20%
Automatic fuel feed 15%
Max temperature 10%
Warranty 20%
Cooking area880 sq in
Wi-Fi / app control (listed)Yes
Automatic fuel feedYes
Max temperature300 °F
Warranty3 years
ModelPBV30DS (SKU 11093)
FuelElectric
Cooking space880 sq in
Temperature range100–300 °F
ConnectivityWi-Fi
Warranty3 years
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#5

Masterbuilt Gravity Series 600

Best for: A gravity-fed charcoal grill/smoker

5.1/10

What we like

  • Smokes and sears to 700 °F
  • App control

Watch out for

  • 1-year warranty

Score breakdown

Cooking area 35%
Wi-Fi / app control (listed) 20%
Automatic fuel feed 15%
Max temperature 10%
Warranty 20%
Cooking area600 sq in
Wi-Fi / app control (listed)Yes
Automatic fuel feedYes
Max temperature700 °F
Warranty1 years
ModelMB20041023
Cooking space600 sq in
Temperature range225–700 °F
Hopper17.6 lb charcoal
Heat-up (Masterbuilt)225 °F in 7 min, 700 °F in 10 min
ConnectivityMasterbuilt app
Warranty1 year
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#6

Masterbuilt 710 WiFi Digital Electric Smoker

Best for: An electric smoker you run from your phone

4.6/10

What we like

  • App monitoring and control

Watch out for

  • 275 °F max
  • 1-year warranty

Score breakdown

Cooking area 35%
Wi-Fi / app control (listed) 20%
Automatic fuel feed 15%
Max temperature 10%
Warranty 20%
Cooking area710 sq in
Wi-Fi / app control (listed)Yes
Automatic fuel feedYes
Max temperature275 °F
Warranty1 years
ModelMB20070924
Cooking space710 sq in
Temperature range100–275 °F
ConnectivityWi-Fi, Masterbuilt app
Warranty1 year
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#7

Masterbuilt 40" Digital Electric Smoker

Best for: A big, simple electric smoker

3.6/10

What we like

  • Lots of rack space
  • Plug in and set

Watch out for

  • 275 °F max
  • No Wi-Fi
  • 1-year warranty

Score breakdown

Cooking area 35%
Wi-Fi / app control (listed) 20%
Automatic fuel feed 15%
Max temperature 10%
Warranty 20%
Cooking area970 sq in
Wi-Fi / app control (listed)No
Automatic fuel feedYes
Max temperature275 °F
Warranty1 years
ModelMB20072918
Cooking space970 sq in, 4 chrome-coated racks
Temperature range100–275 °F
Capacity (Masterbuilt)Up to 4 turkeys, 8 pork butts or 8 racks of ribs
Warranty1 year
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#8

Weber Smokey Mountain Cooker 22"

Best for: The bigger Smokey Mountain

3.5/10

What we like

  • 10-year warranty
  • More space than the 18"

Watch out for

  • You tend the fire

Score breakdown

Cooking area 39%
Wi-Fi / app control (listed) 22%
Automatic fuel feed 17%
Warranty 22%
Cooking area726 sq in
Wi-Fi / app control (listed)No
Automatic fuel feedNo
Max temperatureNot listed
Warranty10 years
Diameter22"
Total cooking area726 sq in
FuelCharcoal
WarrantyBowl, lid and center ring 10 years
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#9

Masterbuilt 30" Digital Electric Smoker with Window

Best for: A compact electric smoker with a viewing window

3.2/10

What we like

  • Viewing window
  • Compact

Watch out for

  • No Wi-Fi
  • 275 °F max

Score breakdown

Cooking area 44%
Wi-Fi / app control (listed) 25%
Automatic fuel feed 19%
Max temperature 13%
Cooking area710 sq in
Wi-Fi / app control (listed)No
Automatic fuel feedYes
Max temperature275 °F
WarrantyNot listed
ModelMB20071322
Cooking space710 sq in, 4 chrome-coated racks
Temperature range100–275 °F
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#10

Weber Smokey Mountain Cooker 18"

Best for: The classic charcoal water smoker

2.4/10

What we like

  • 10-year warranty
  • No power needed

Watch out for

  • You tend the fire
  • Weber lists no temperature range

Score breakdown

Cooking area 39%
Wi-Fi / app control (listed) 22%
Automatic fuel feed 17%
Warranty 22%
Cooking area481 sq in
Wi-Fi / app control (listed)No
Automatic fuel feedNo
Max temperatureNot listed
Warranty10 years
Diameter18"
Total cooking area481 sq in
FuelCharcoal
DampersRust-resistant aluminum
WarrantyBowl, lid and center ring 10 years
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Buying guide: how to choose the right smoker

Pick a fuel

Electric is easiest but tops out near 275–300 °F. Pellet and gravity-fed charcoal smokers add more smoke flavor and higher heat. Charcoal water smokers need no power but need tending.

Rack space vs real capacity

Vertical smokers spread area across several racks, so tall cuts may need racks removed.

How this ranking is calculated

Score = weighted average of normalised specs, out of 10. Full method

Cooking areaTotal cooking area across all racks. Scale: 450 → 1300 sq in.
35%
Wi-Fi / app control (listed)Monitor and adjust long smokes from your phone.
20%
Automatic fuel feedElectric, pellet and gravity-fed charcoal smokers hold temperature without tending the fire.
15%
Max temperatureHigher ceilings let a smoker grill and sear too. Scale: 275 → 700 °F.
10%
WarrantyLongest warranty listed for the main body. Skipped when not stated. Scale: 1 → 10 years.
20%

Frequently asked questions

What temperature should I smoke at?

Most barbecue is smoked around 225–275 °F. Every smoker here covers that range.

Top pick · 8.3/10Masterbuilt Gravity Series XT
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