Best Electric Smokers (2026)
The best electric smoker is the Masterbuilt 30-Inch Digital Electric Smoker. It offers 710 square inches, digital controls up to 275°F, a patented side woodchip loader, and a fully insulated body.
Side by side
| Model | Fuel | Capacity | Temp range | Standout spec |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Original 4 Rack Electric Smoker | nine hours of Bradley Flavor Bisquettes | 572sq" (4 x 11 x 13) | 250°F | cooking element watts: 500 |
| Masterbuilt® 30-Inch Digital Electric Smoker | Patented side woodchip loader | 710 square inches of cooking space | up to 275°F | rack count: Four chrome-coated smoking racks |
| Pit Boss 30" Analog Vertical Smoker | simple analog control knob | 880 sq in of cooking space | 100°F to 300°F | rack count: four porcelain-coated adjustable racks |
The picks
Masterbuilt® 30-Inch Digital Electric Smoker
Top pick: digital controls to 275°F.
The Masterbuilt 30-Inch Digital Electric Smoker has 710 square inches of cooking space and four chrome-coated smoking racks. Digital controls set cooking time and temperature up to 275°F. A patented side woodchip loader adds wood-fired smoke without opening the smoker door, and the fully insulated smoker body retains heat. Model number MB20071117 comes with a 1-year warranty.
product name: Masterbuilt® 30-Inch Digital Electric Smoker.model number: MB20071117.cooking space: 710 square inches of cooking space.max temperature: up to 275°F.rack count: Four chrome-coated smoking racks.wood chip system: Patented side woodchip loader.insulated body: fully insulated smoker body.warranty: 1 year warranty.
Pit Boss 30" Analog Vertical Smoker
Large capacity with analog controls.
The Pit Boss 30" Analog Vertical Smoker has 880 square inches of cooking space and four porcelain-coated adjustable racks. Temperature ranges from 100°F to 300°F with a simple analog control knob. The 1,650-watt heating element works with heavy-duty steel construction and a sealed door to keep the heat in. A 3-year warranty backs it.
product name: Pit Boss 30" Analog Vertical Smoker.cooking space: 880 sq in of cooking space.rack count: four porcelain-coated adjustable racks.temperature range: 100°F to 300°F.construction: heavy-duty steel construction and a sealed door to keep the heat in.wattage w: 1,650-watt heating element.control type: simple analog control knob.warranty: 3-year warranty.
Original 4 Rack Electric Smoker
Best for automatic nine-hour feeding.
The Original 4 Rack Electric Smoker has four racks, each with 11" x 13" of cooking space, for 572 square inches total. Its automatic feed system loads up to nine hours of Bradley Flavor Bisquettes. The cooking element draws 500 watts and the smoking element draws 125 watts. Maximum temperature is 250°F, and dimensions are 15"W x 11.5"D x 25.5"HT. It carries a 1-year limited warranty.
product name: Original 4 Rack Electric Smoker.cooking element watts: 500.smoking element watts: 125.rack area: 572sq" (4 x 11 x 13).rack count: 4 racks (11" X 13" cooking space each).max temperature: 250°F.dimensions: 15"W x 11.5"D x 25.5"HT.bisquette system: nine hours of Bradley Flavor Bisquettes.warranty: 1-year limited warranty.
FAQ
How much cooking space does the Masterbuilt digital smoker have?
The Masterbuilt 30-Inch Digital Electric Smoker has 710 square inches of cooking space across four chrome-coated smoking racks.
What temperature range does the Pit Boss analog smoker offer?
The Pit Boss 30" Analog Vertical Smoker ranges from 100°F to 300°F using a simple analog control knob.
How long does the Bradley automatic feed system run?
The automatic feed system loads up to nine hours of Bradley Flavor Bisquettes.