I personally like this smoker. It’s my first one ever. If the temperature is off, close the stack or open it to get it right. I’ve smoked a brisket in 30 degree weather in the snow and smoked a shoulder in 70 degree weather. When it’s cold bring the stack down a few turns and vice versa when it’s hot to let more heat escape. It is a solid smoker in my opinion. Well built but it is my first smoker so can’t compare to anything else.