Marcus Reilly

Weber Smokey Mountain 18 review: held 225°F for 9+ hours on one charcoal load. See if this $409–$429 water smoker is the right BBQ upgrade for you.

Traeger Ironwood 885 review: held 225°F within 8–12°F through a 12-hour overnight brisket, tighter than the Pro 34. Is the $1,000–$1,400 upgrade worth it?

Kamado Joe Classic Joe II review: 750°F+ sear in 15 minutes and a 12-hour 225°F smoke on one load of lump. See if this $1,350 ceramic grill fits you.

Traeger Woodridge review: 860 sq in WiFi pellet grill with a 24 lb hopper that ran a 12-hour overnight brisket. See if WiFIRE is worth $869–$899.

Weber Original Kettle 22 review: held 250°F for 4+ hours on one load and cleaned out in under 10 seconds. Why this $147–$157 kettle is our best-value charcoal pick.

Traeger Woodridge Pro review: 970 sq in, WiFi, and ±12°F control through a 12-hour brisket. See if this $1,145–$1,155 pellet grill is worth it.

Pit Boss Navigator 850 review: held 225°F within 12–15°F for 10 hours and seared via Flame Broiler. Is this $785–$825 WiFi pellet grill right for you?

Masterbuilt Gravity Series 1050 review: held 225°F within 10–14°F for 12 hours and seared at 700°F. See if this $899–$999 charcoal grill suits you.

Kamado Joe Classic Joe I Premium review: 750°F+ sears and a 10-hour 225°F smoke on one load of lump. Is this $899–$999 ceramic kamado the best value?

Traeger Pro 34 review: held within 15–18°F of target over 8 cooks, 884 sq in, 18 lb hopper, 7-year warranty. Is it still worth $559–$579 in 2026?

SnS MasterKettle review: 40+ hours of tests, 225°F smoking and 500°F+ searing at once via Slow 'N Sear, plus a 10-year warranty. Is it worth $449–$499?

Pit Boss 3-Series vertical gas smoker review: hit 225°F in about 12 minutes, 1,097 sq in over 3 racks, $339–$399. Tested over 8 cooks for beginners.

Masterbuilt 40-inch electric smoker review: held 225°F within 8-10°F over 8 test cooks, 975 sq in across 4 racks. Who it suits, and who should skip it.

Pit Boss 150 review: a $295–$329 pellet grill with a Flame Broiler that really sears, held within 20–25°F of target. Is this 150 sq in grill right for you?

Royal Gourmet CC1830S review: 823 sq in charcoal grill with offset smoker for $143–$153. We smoked a 7-hour pork shoulder and tested it in 14 mph wind.

Char-Griller Patio Pro review: a $99–$119 charcoal grill with a real offset firebox. 8 test cooks, 250 sq in, honest pros, cons and who should buy it.