Comparisons
Two products, sourced specs, a winner, and the case where the loser is the better buy.
Pellet grills and smokers
Masterbuilt Electric vs Propane Smoker
Electric if the smoker lives within reach of an outlet, propane if it does not. Fuel is the decision. Size is the catch: 710 against 960 square inches.
Pizza ovens
Ooni Koda 12 vs Koda 16
Both hit 950 °F. The Koda 16 takes 16 inch pizzas and gives a peel room to work. The Koda 12 weighs 20.2 pounds and travels. Size is the whole decision.
Pellet grills and smokers
Pit Boss 700FB2 vs 500FB2
The 700FB2 holds 21 pounds of pellets, the 500FB2 holds 5. That gap, not the cooking area, decides whether you can smoke overnight.
Pellet grills and smokers
Traeger Woodridge Pro vs Pit Boss 700FB2
The Traeger buys app monitoring, 970 sq in and a 10-year warranty. The Pit Boss buys direct-flame searing for far less money. Neither wins outright.
Charcoal grills
Weber Jumbo Joe vs Smokey Joe
The Jumbo Joe Premium carries a full 363 square inch kettle grate that still travels. The Smokey Joe's 147 square inches is for two people and one hand.
Charcoal grills
Weber Original Kettle vs Premium (22 inch)
Same bowl, same 363 square inches, same warranty. The Premium adds a hinged grate, an enclosed ash catcher and a lid thermometer. Two of the three matter.