Weber Smokey Mountain Cooker 22" vs Weber Smokey Mountain Cooker 18"
Two of the smokers in our best smokers: electric, gravity-fed, pellet and charcoal compared comparison, lined up spec by spec. Every figure comes from the manufacturer pages linked below, and the scores use the same published formula as the full ranking.
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Green marks the better published figure. "Not listed" means the manufacturer doesn't publish it.
| Spec | Weber Smokey Mountain Cooker 22" | Weber Smokey Mountain Cooker 18" | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cooking areaTotal cooking area across all racks. | 726 sq in | 481 sq in | 35% |
| Wi-Fi / app control (listed)Monitor and adjust long smokes from your phone. | No | No | 20% |
| Automatic fuel feedElectric, pellet and gravity-fed charcoal smokers hold temperature without tending the fire. | No | No | 15% |
| Max temperatureHigher ceilings let a smoker grill and sear too. | Not listed | Not listed | 10% |
| WarrantyLongest warranty listed for the main body. Skipped when not stated. | 10 years | 10 years | 20% |
| Diameter | 22" | 18" | info |
| Total cooking area | 726 sq in | 481 sq in | info |
| Fuel | Charcoal | Charcoal | info |
| Warranty | Bowl, lid and center ring 10 years | Bowl, lid and center ring 10 years | info |
| Dampers | Not listed | Rust-resistant aluminum | info |
| EmberPick score | 3.5/10 | 2.4/10 | 100% |
Where each one comes out ahead
Weber Smokey Mountain Cooker 22"
Better published figure on: Cooking area.
What we like
- 10-year warranty
- More space than the 18"
Watch out for
- You tend the fire
Weber Smokey Mountain Cooker 18"
No scored spec where it is strictly ahead; its case rests on the strengths below.
What we like
- 10-year warranty
- No power needed
Watch out for
- You tend the fire
- Weber lists no temperature range
Verdict
22" adds 245 sq in; both carry a 10-year bowl, lid and ring warranty.
- Weber Smokey Mountain Cooker 22": Weber: Smokey Mountain Cooker 22"
- Weber Smokey Mountain Cooker 18": Weber: Smokey Mountain Cooker 18"