What MossyMo and TJohnson said....... I have found there are 2 critical aspects to good quality smoked foods....
Controlling the heat for a perfect cooked product is very important...
Controlling the amount of smoke for a perfectly smoked product is very important....
With the AMAZN, or similar products, you can control the smoke, at pretty much any temperature, and make a premium product with practice...
Using the heat supply, in an electric smoker, to do both is not the best method to produce a quality product, but can be done with practice....
Just my opinion on what I have determined ...
There is no wrong or right way to smoke food.. only different methods and/or preferences
Disclaimer-- I am a newbie and have so much to learn it is frightening.... My smoker is a MES 30 ( highly modified )....
Everything I have learned is from this forum and the many folks here whom have years of experience and gracious enough to share their wisdom...