We compared this fire pit to a similar competitor on the market. Both claimed to produce a low smoke fire but we were intrigued by the wood pellet starters and the high end look of the Tiki Brand. We are thrilled with our decision! We had our first fire of the season last night. It was indeed lower smoke than we’ve had with previous fire pits with a great burn. Many compliments throughout the night and we loved the starter wood pellets! Very happy with this purchase.