Cuisinart 36" Vertical Propane Smoker
Score: 80/100
Traeger Pro 34
Score: 83/100Rankings
The Traeger Pro 34 is an electric wood-pellet grill offering a generous 884 sq in cooking area, digital temperature control and versatile cooking modes. It lacks smart connectivity and some users note occasional temperature variance. Ideal for backyard cooks who prioritize set-it-and-forget pellet grilling over app features.
The Cuisinart COS-244 is a 36-inch vertical propane smoker offering a generous 784 sq in cooking area and solid temperature control. Its heavy weight and the need for a separate propane tank make it less portable. Ideal for beginners to intermediate smokers who prioritize capacity over mobility.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
5.45 sqft | 6.14 sqftbest | |
— | 450 °Fbest | |
15,000 BTU/hbest | — | |
— | 250 Wbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 40 lbbest | 136 lb |
| ↓ lower better | 38.6 inbest | 49 in |
| ↓ lower better | 19.3 inbest | 53 in |
| ↓ lower better | 18.1 inbest | 27 in |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Performance(2) | ||
Cooking Area (Total) (sqft) | 5.45 sqft | 6.14 sqft |
Fuel Type | Propane | Wood pellets |
Build & Design(4) | ||
Weight (lb) | 40 lb | 136 lb |
Height (in) | 38.6 in | 49 in |
Width (in) | 19.3 in | 53 in |
Length (in) | 18.1 in | 27 in |
Features(1) | ||
Number of Racks | 4 | 2 |
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Professional reviewers and editors emphasize the COS-244's straightforward propane hookup, large cooking capacity, and convenient dual-door design, noting it delivers reliable temperature control and ample space for party-size smoking sessions.
Everyday users appreciate the smoker's ability to impart a wonderful smoky flavor, its ease of use for beginners, and the flexibility to handle both short and long smoking sessions, while recurring concerns focus on its heavy weight and the need to purchase a propane tank separately.
“top pick for a single outdoor cooker, successfully handling a 12 lb trimmed brisket (from 19 lb raw) overnight from 8 p.m. with minimal pellet use (hopper barely depleted by morning)”
Professional reviewers emphasize the Traeger Pro 34's straightforward digital controller, robust steel build, and authentic wood-fire flavor, positioning it as a reliable, easy-to-use option for backyard cooks who value set-it-forget simplicity over high-tech connectivity.
Backyard enthusiasts generally praise the grill's large cooking area, consistent temperature control, and low pellet consumption for long smokes, while noting the lack of Wi-Fi features and occasional temperature hiccups as the main sources of disappointment.
