We have a green egg for smoking and doing it up on the holidays, but it too much trouble for a quick dinner meal at the last moment.... this grill is perfect and our third electric in 30 years.... cooks quickly, thermostat response is quick.... an added smoke box with wood chips put a zesty, Smokey taste to the food..... you have to be careful with grease build up and the aluminum grease catch pan-we replace it on an average one every 4 grills.... great product