Weber introduced the Smoque, a simplified smart grill aimed at offering reliable performance and basic smart features at a lower price compared to its more versatile Searwood series.
The Smoque's design includes a simplified controller with a single knob for operation, a smaller LCD panel, and a grease sheet under the cooking grates instead of Flavorizer bars.
Weber Connect app allows monitoring ambient and food temperatures remotely, setting timers, activating SmokeBoost mode, and accessing recipes with step-by-step instructions.
The Smoque demonstrates excellent preheat times, temperature reliability, and rapid recovery, thanks to Rapid React technology in the controller, making it a reliable backyard workhorse.
The SmokeBoost feature enhances smoky flavor at 180 degrees Fahrenheit, but the grill imparts sufficient wood-fired flavor even without using this feature at higher temperatures.
The competition between Weber's Smoque and Traeger's Woodridge highlights the affordability and performance of these smart grills, with the Smoque offering solid consistency at a lower price.
Weber's Smoque provides reliable smoking and roasting performance with smart features in the Weber Connect app, catering to both beginners and expert pitmasters.
The Smoque comes in two sizes, offering options for different cooking needs and is priced at $799 for the 22-inch model, with a larger 36-inch model priced at $999.