I have heard mixed reviews on pellet smokers from fellow smoking enthusiasts so I was a little hesitant to really check into them. I had a Masterbuilt MS30 for my first smoker and wasn't a huge fan of the failures due to the control panel and chips not smoldering at normal.al smoking temps. This thing is legit! Excellent smoke ring EVERYTIME, the ability to braise and bake. I am turned onto the scene. Highly recommend this one!