An electric smoker plugs into an outlet and uses a heating element to burn wood chips, so there is no charcoal or pellet hopper to manage. Models differ in how much food they hold, whether they use digital or analog controls, and whether you load chips from the side or open the main door.
The six smokers below range from a 30 inch vertical cabinet to a countertop smoker that also works as a slow cooker. Sizes, power and features come from each product’s listing page. We have not used these smokers ourselves. Cooking claims are the makers’ own.
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What to Look For
| Feature | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Cooking area | Square inches or rack count set how much fits at once |
| Controls | Digital panels set time and temperature; analog dials and gauges are simpler |
| Chip loading | A side loader lets you add chips without opening the door |
| Footprint | Vertical cabinets need floor space; countertop units need counter space |
Specs at a Glance
| Smoker | Size and weight | Cooking space | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| EAST OAK 30 inch | 15.35 x 17.32 x 32.2 in; 52.3 lb | 725 sq in (maker’s figure) | Built-in meat probe; side chip loader; digital controls |
| Masterbuilt MB20071117 | 19.8 x 20.9 x 33.3 in; 45.9 lb | 710 sq in; 4 racks included | Digital panel; insulated body; side chip loader |
| Char-Broil 18202077 | 20.7 x 14.96 x 33.46 in; 56.4 lb | 544 sq in; 3 grates | 1200 watts; door-mounted temperature gauge |
| Weston 03-2500-W | 12 x 16.77 x 17 in; 7.4 lb | 3-tier rack; 6 quart crock | Hot, cold and combo smoke; slow cooker; probe |
| Smokehouse Big Chief | 12 x 18 x 24.5 in; 17.6 lb | 5 racks | Aluminum body; no dial controls |
| EASYROSE 800W | 18.6 x 17 x 15.7 in; 27.3 lb | Two 11 x 9 in racks | 86 to 230 F analog thermostat; side chip loader |
The 6 Best Electric Smokers
1. EAST OAK 30 Inch Electric Smoker
A powder-coated steel cabinet, 15.35 by 17.32 by 32.2 inches, with a built-in meat probe, a clear viewing window, a side chip loader and digital controls. The listing states 725 square inches of cooking area and says the unit switches to keep-warm mode when the set time ends. The box includes a back handle, grease tray, smoker box and water bowl.
Suits: a vertical smoker with a probe built in. Strengths: a large stated cooking area and a side loader. Weaknesses: the 725 square inch figure is the maker’s own. Skip it if you want a countertop unit.
View EAST OAK 30 Inch Electric Smoker on Amazon
2. Masterbuilt 30 Inch Digital Electric Smoker
A 19.8 by 20.9 by 33.3 inch alloy steel smoker with a digital panel for power, temperature and time, an insulated body, a side wood chip loader and 710 square inches of cooking space. The listing includes four racks, a water bowl, wood chip tray, drip pan and grease tray, with a one year warranty.
Suits: a digital vertical smoker with racks included. Strengths: four racks and a side loader. Weaknesses: a wider footprint than the EAST OAK. Skip it if floor space is tight.
View Masterbuilt MB20071117 Digital Electric Smoker on Amazon
3. Char-Broil Analog Electric Smoker
A 1200 watt smoker, 20.7 by 14.96 by 33.46 inches, with 544 square inches across three chrome-plated grates, an insulated chamber, a door-mounted temperature gauge, dual door latches, carrying handles and a one year warranty on the lid, grates and other parts.
Suits: a dial-and-gauge smoker. Strengths: a narrow 14.96 inch width and three grates. Weaknesses: analog controls with no digital timer listed. Skip it if you want a digital panel.
View Char-Broil 18202077 Analog Electric Smoker on Amazon
4. Weston 2-in-1 Indoor Smoker and Slow Cooker
A countertop unit, 12 by 16.77 by 17 inches and 7.4 pounds, that smokes with a three-tier rack and slow cooks in a 6 quart nonstick vessel. The listing describes hot smoke, cold smoke and combo modes, Low and High slow cook settings, a tempered glass lid with a gasket and a temperature probe.
Suits: a kitchen-counter smoker that doubles as a slow cooker. Strengths: three smoke modes and a probe. Weaknesses: a far smaller capacity than the cabinets. Skip it if you cook for a crowd.
View Weston 03-2500-W Indoor Smoker and Slow Cooker on Amazon
5. Smokehouse Big Chief Electric Smoker
A 12 by 18 by 24.5 inch aluminum front-load smoker weighing 17.6 pounds. The listing says it holds a steady 165 F, has five racks, takes up to 50 pounds of meat or fish by the maker’s figure and has a removable wood chip pan that can be filled without opening the door. It has no dial controls.
Suits: a simple single-temperature smoker. Strengths: light weight and five racks. Weaknesses: a single fixed temperature. Skip it if you want adjustable settings.
View Smokehouse Big Chief Electric Smoker on Amazon
6. EASYROSE 800W Electric Smoker
An 800 watt box smoker, 18.6 by 17 by 15.7 inches and 27.3 pounds, with a 86 to 230 F analog thermostat, two 11 by 9 inch racks, a side chip loader, a drip tray and a stainless steel interior. The maker describes an auto-ignition cycle that runs for about 1.5 hours of smoke per load. The title says outdoor, while the text mentions balconies, RVs and counter space, so check where it is meant to sit.
Suits: a compact box smoker. Strengths: a low weight and a side loader. Weaknesses: two small racks; a near-identical model number appears on an indoor-smoker listing from another seller. Skip it if you need a large rack area.
View EASYROSE 800W Electric Smoker on Amazon
Specs to Check Before Ordering
- Rack size and count against the food you plan to smoke.
- Where the unit will sit: floor, patio table or counter.
- Digital or analog controls.
- Side chip loader or main-door loading.
- Warranty length on the listing.
- The maker’s instructions for placement and power.
Mistakes to Avoid
- Comparing square inches between brands without checking rack count.
- Ordering an indoor model for a job that needs a large cabinet.
- Ignoring the footprint of a vertical smoker.
- Assuming every model has a probe or timer.
Electric Smoker FAQ
Do electric smokers use charcoal?
No. The models here use an electric heating element, with wood chips added for smoke.
Can a smoker also slow cook?
Only the Weston lists a slow cook function. The others are smokers only.
The Short Version
For a large cabinet with a probe, the EAST OAK. For four racks and a digital panel, the Masterbuilt. For analog simplicity, the Char-Broil. For a counter model that slow cooks, the Weston. For fish and jerky at one low temperature, the Big Chief. For a compact box, the EASYROSE.
