The coolest tech for the best mom everMother’s Day is May 11.Shop now

Skip to content
Main Content

Customer Ratings & Reviews

Your price for this item is $249.99

Customer reviews

Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars with 35 reviews

Rating Filter

Pros mentioned filter

Cons mentioned filter

94%
would recommend
to a friend

Customers are saying

Customers are positive about the Analog Electric Smoker for its ease of use, temperature control, and affordable price. They appreciate how simple it is to operate and clean, and they are impressed with its ability to maintain heat well and cook food perfectly. Many customers also find that it offers good value for the money.

This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.

The vast majority of our reviews come from verified purchases. Reviews from customers may include My Best Buy members, employees, and Tech Insider Network members (as tagged). Select reviewers may receive discounted products, promotional considerations or entries into drawings for honest, helpful reviews.
Page 1 Showing 1-20 of 35 reviews
  • Pros mentioned:
    Price
    Cons mentioned:
    Cooking time

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Best Price - Decent Smoker But...

    Posted .
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Likely wouldn't have purchased at normal price but this "$80 deal of the day", did the trick. I too had damage in transit but nothing that took away from the actual cooking process. Electric didn't sound appealing but it actually does a pretty good job. The only "but" is there just isn't enough smoke for my taste. Too compensate I wrap extra chips in foil, poke some holes in there and then lay it directly on top of the coil. Still not as smokey as desired but for the "set it and forget it" aspect, I will continue to use. Smoked salmon is next on the list. Oh yeah, I noticed it takes longer than expected to cook the meats. Ribs that should take 3-4 end up taking 5-6 hours. Oh yeah, I use the wire scrubbers to keep unwanted insects out of the smoker. Another great feature of this machine. Easy to plug the small openings. The air can still escape but nothing can crawl in..

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Durable
    Cons mentioned:
    Wood chip tray

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Waiting to Place into Service-Seasoning Successful

    |
    |
    Posted .
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Well...I did season the unit after assembly which was set on high for four hours; but will thaw the whole brisket to cook in October during an NFL Sunday when it cools off here in humid Louisiana. During the initial process it did get pretty hot according to the thermometer, so I know it will work well-except for the wood chip tray which will be straightforward. In meantime it behooves me to read up on manufacturer's guide and recipe books so as to be more prepared for the inaugural occasion. It is plenty sturdy and heavy, so I know it will be durable. Good price and I caught a whole brisket on sale last spring to boot. Finally, I loaded up on mesquite and hickory chips for the fall/winter that were closed out at a small general store for half price. So we can agree that I got set up for the entire process rather economically. It took a bit of research, planning and preparing since last spring when I was first shopping for wood smokers, but patience since then led to this purchase when I decided on this electric smoker when it was recently offered at a competitive price on the Deal of the Day; otherwise I would have picked up the assembled wood smoker at Lowe's for $99. I am now ready.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Char broil electric smoker

    |
    |
    Posted .
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I bought this because it was on sale and I needed an electric smoker. I was surprised how well it has worked. I bought it a month ago and used it over 10 times already with no issues. The locks on the side work great. The only downside is that if you are smoking a medium sized or more portion you have to put the power all the way up to get and stay on the smoke setting. It never goes higher then 250 degrees.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Price

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Smoker Great Price

    |
    |
    Posted .
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    What a great deal for 99 bucks on sale! I have smoked brisket, ribs, all kinds of chicken, salmon, shredded beef, bbq beans, meatloaf and so much more! Consistent heat, smoke and moisture. I have even used it to slow roast without wood chips. Living in Florida I love to keep the heat out of my house in the summer. Plenty of space for pounds of meats. I am going to smoke my Thanksgiving turkey in this bad boy! Looking forward to a smoked mac & cheese on the side! Too bad it didn't come with a case of beer, you're going to want it while you smoke! Bon Appetite.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Durable, Easy to use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Love it!

    |
    |
    Posted . Owned for 9 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This smoker is so easy since you can set the dial and move on! Only took me 1 time of smoking to figure out where the dial should be to get the temp where I wanted it. Durable, reliable, and great smoker!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Delicious, Easy to use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great product

    |
    |
    Posted .
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The price was great and the smoker VERY easy to assemble, I completed assembly in about 10 minutes. Smoked my first pork butt and it was delicious.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Easy to use, Price

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    First Smoker

    |
    |
    Posted .
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This smoker is great! The price was good. It's easy to operate and it does a perfect job. Great piece of equipment to add to my deck.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Easy to use, Temperature control

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great smoker for a beginner .

    |
    |
    Posted .
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Awesome smoker for the money. Easy to use and keep clean. Maintains heat very well and cooks perfectly.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Doesn't smoke

    Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Do not recommend

    |
    |
    Posted .
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I would not recommend used twice and it was just like a second oven it didn’t smoke much. Even after watching tutorials on YouTube the machine needs a small vent to help generate smoke. It is poorly designed and a waste of money wish I could return but I already used it twice:/

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Cooking time

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Wonderful meat smoker for beginners

    |
    |
    Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    It take a while to get warm and never gets excessively hot - it's not terribly efficient. Large items of meat might take a considerable amount of time to cook through. It takes regular ol' woodchips (no need for the expensive pucks) and the food it produces is exception quality. I have no regrets over this purchase.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Quite controllable, and simple to use

    |
    |
    Posted .
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Making smoked meats, nuts, cheese, salt, veggies, etc. has been so simple. Some experimentation is needed with the heat settings and the types of wood used for smoking, but because the smoker is very controllable and simple to use (due to being electrically heated), the experimentation phase was short and simple. There are three adjustable height racks, which are ample for smoking several foods simultaneously, thus using the heat and smoke very efficiently. Since the smoker is normally set to approximately 220°F, it also doubles as a slow cooker ... very nice when the wood chips stop emitting the smoke after a while. I love this smoker. It was a good investment.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Damaged

    Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Came damaged

    Posted .
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Overall the unit is a good bang for the buck. Takes a while to heat and doesn’t get as hot as I would like it to. Unit did come damaged maybe for shipping. Kind of got me upset because BB was sold out and couldn’t exchange it. Not to happy with their customer service.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Price

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good Product at a good price

    |
    |
    Posted .
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Good Product at a good price. I was not looking for a Smoker. J saw this one in your 1 day sales ad and decided that I wanted to try it. We tried it and loved the taste of the meat smoked in it. we use it a lot.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Learning curve

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Never used a smoker before.....

    |
    |
    Posted .
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    My first attempt was definitely a learning curve but now I have used it 4 times, I find it easier to use to get the desired results. Tr- Tip and salmon came out awesome!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Temperature control

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good little smoker

    |
    |
    Posted .
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This is my first smoker and I really like the fact it's so easy to set the temperature and it stays at the same temp the whole time your cooking.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Temperature control

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Char-Broil Smoker

    |
    |
    Posted .
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Did everything I expected it to do, easy to load I like the temp gauge in the front and heat element is peerfect.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Wood chip tray

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    It's smoking

    |
    |
    Posted .
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    One of the best smokers I used. Only con about this smoker is that you need to refill the wood chips every hour.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Temperature control

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Electric smoker

    |
    |
    Posted .
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This is my first smoker and I really like it, set the temperature and keep an eye on the time that's about it

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Easy to use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Quality

    |
    |
    Posted .
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This smoker is so easy to use my wife doesn't mind using it. I put it on a cart for ease of mobility.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Delicious

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great smoker

    |
    |
    Posted .
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Smoked pork ribs and pork loin and cooked it as well. Delicious!

    I would recommend this to a friend
Sponsored