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We list 17 medium smokers. Lowest price tier here is budget: Char-Griller AKORN Kamado, Cuisinart COS-330 Electric, Cuisinart Vertical Propane and 2 more. Easiest to learn on: Char-Griller AKORN Kamado, Cuisinart COS-330 Electric, Cuisinart Vertical Propane and 12 more.

The everyday family size — a couple of racks of ribs or a pork butt.

Last verified 2026-07-27 · 17 models

SmokerFuelSizeEaseTierBuy
Char-Griller AKORN KamadoChar-Griller AKORN KamadoKamado (ceramic)MediumSemi (some tending)BudgetSee price on Amazon
Cuisinart COS-330 ElectricCuisinart COS-330 ElectricElectricMediumSet-and-forgetBudgetSee price on Amazon
Cuisinart Vertical PropaneGas / propaneMediumSemi (some tending)BudgetSee price on Amazon
Masterbuilt 30" Digital ElectricMasterbuilt 30" Digital ElectricElectricMediumSet-and-forgetBudgetSee price on Amazon
Z Grills 700DZ Grills 700DPelletMediumSet-and-forgetBudgetSee price on Amazon
Bradley Original SmokerElectricMediumSet-and-forgetMidSee price on Amazon
Green Mountain Daniel BoonePelletMediumSet-and-forgetMidSee price on Amazon
Masterbuilt MPS ThermoTemp PropaneMasterbuilt MPS ThermoTemp PropaneGas / propaneMediumSemi (some tending)MidSee price on Amazon
Pit Barrel Cooker ClassicCharcoal / drumMediumSemi (some tending)MidSee price on Amazon
Recteq RT-590PelletMediumSet-and-forgetMidSee price on Amazon
Traeger Pro 575PelletMediumSet-and-forgetMidSee price on Amazon
Vision Grills Classic B-SeriesKamado (ceramic)MediumSemi (some tending)MidSee price on Amazon
Weber Master-Touch 22" KettleWeber Master-Touch 22" KettleCharcoal / drumMediumSemi (some tending)MidSee price on Amazon
Weber Smokey Mountain 18"Weber Smokey Mountain 18"Charcoal / drumMediumSemi (some tending)MidSee price on Amazon
Big Green Egg (Large)Kamado (ceramic)MediumSemi (some tending)PremiumSee price on Amazon
Kamado Joe Classic IIIKamado Joe Classic IIIKamado (ceramic)MediumSemi (some tending)PremiumSee price on Amazon
Weber SmokeFire EX4PelletMediumSet-and-forgetPremiumSee price on Amazon

Common questions

Which medium smokers cost the least?

The budget price tier is the lowest here: Char-Griller AKORN Kamado, Cuisinart COS-330 Electric, Cuisinart Vertical Propane, Masterbuilt 30" Digital Electric and Z Grills 700D. We don't store live prices, so check the listing for today's price.

Which medium smokers are best for beginners?

Char-Griller AKORN Kamado, Cuisinart COS-330 Electric, Cuisinart Vertical Propane, Masterbuilt 30" Digital Electric, Z Grills 700D, Bradley Original Smoker, Green Mountain Daniel Boone, Masterbuilt MPS ThermoTemp Propane, Pit Barrel Cooker Classic, Recteq RT-590, Traeger Pro 575, Vision Grills Classic B-Series, Weber Master-Touch 22" Kettle, Weber Smokey Mountain 18" and Weber SmokeFire EX4 — forgiving and easy to run.

How much tending do medium smokers need?

8 are set-and-forget and hold their own temperature: Cuisinart COS-330 Electric, Masterbuilt 30" Digital Electric, Z Grills 700D, Bradley Original Smoker, Green Mountain Daniel Boone, Recteq RT-590, Traeger Pro 575 and Weber SmokeFire EX4. 9 need some tending (occasional vent and fuel checks): Char-Griller AKORN Kamado, Cuisinart Vertical Propane, Masterbuilt MPS ThermoTemp Propane, Pit Barrel Cooker Classic, Vision Grills Classic B-Series, Weber Master-Touch 22" Kettle, Weber Smokey Mountain 18", Big Green Egg (Large) and Kamado Joe Classic III.

Head-to-heads

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