Before you know it, spring will be here, which means it’s high time to dust off your smokers and grills in anticipation of some yummy, fresh barbecue and grilling action. Better yet, it’s the perfect time to do away with outdated equipment and give yourself (or your friends and family) the latest and greatest grills and smokers, as rated by Amazon users.
The grills and smokers on this list are among the best in their class for a variety of reasons, whether it’s high performance, portability, quality of construction, temperature control or a generous cooking surface. Whether you’re looking for the right portable grill for your next tailgate or an electric smoker that gives you juicy meats just as good as those made with a traditional smoker, we’ve got the right option for you.
1. Sometimes all you need is a traditional charcoal grill, and Weber’s famous porcelain-enameled grill has everything to get you started, including easy one-touch ash cleanout.
2. This Masterbuilt vertical smoker has a smaller footprint than a standard smoker, but thanks to a side woodchip loader that helps retain smoky flavor during cooking, it provides full-on smoky flavor.
3. It’s easy to roll up to a good barbecue with Royal Gourmet’s portable grill and smoker on wheels, which includes a convenient side table and hooks for tools and meal prep as well as double-split grates and a warming rack.
4. With 20,000 BTUs of heat distributed over two burners and a weight of only 22 pounds, this Cuisinart tapletop portable grill is ideal for tailgating, camping trips and picnics.
5. Not only does this propane-powered Char-Broil grill have a sleek stainless steel look, but it also has 475 square inches of cooking space — enough to handle 12 steaks or 20 chicken breasts.
6. Nothing beats a George Foreman grill if you need to cook up a quick meal in the comfort of your kitchen, This grill up a generous serving of meat and veggies in minutes, and cleaning it is as easy as popping it in your dishwasher.
7. Go high-tech with this Z Grills outdoor smoker, which uses wood pellets for more cost-effective yet delicious grilling, an LCD digital control board and precise temperature control from 180 to 450 degrees.
8. If you’re looking for something that does more than grilling and smoking, the Ninja Woodfire Pro is up to the task, as it can also air-fry up to 3 pounds of wings or fries.
9. This compact Gas One 14-inch grill is easy to set up on a table and makes for a great companion on a cookout in the Great Outdoors or on a boat.
10. Serve a meal for up to six people at once with this convenient Hamilton Beach electric indoor searing grill, which features a nonstick surface that still provides good old-fashioned charred flavor.
11. This indoor Ninja Foodi grill has a variety of uses, as it also comes with air fry, roast, bake, broil and dehydrate modes, with smoke control that will keep your kitchen free of unwanted mess.
12. For serious heavy-duty grilling, you can’t go wrong with this Weber three-burner model, which uses natural gas and features cast-iron cooking grates.
13. This Cuisinart petit gas grill is the size of a carry-on suitcase (and is just as easy to tote around), but also expands to a freestanding grill with its telescoping legs, while providing 5,500 BTUs of heat to cook up to eight burgers at a time.
