I have owned a pellet grill for 3 years and never really got the flavor I was looking for. As a long time charcoal grill user, I missed that flavor. this grill is so easy to use, that charcoal flavor is there with all the convenience of setting the temp, time, and accessing it all on my phone app. You can slow cook with this and sear like a champ with this! I absolutely love this grill!!!