Outsunny Offset Smoker Grill

Is the Outsunny Offset Smoker Grill worth buying?

Yes, the Outsunny Offset Smoker Grill is worth buying at £79.99 if you want a real offset firebox without spending much, and 267 owners rate it 4.1. It suits a family or a small gathering of 5 to 10 people, with a 1,500 cm² grate that takes around 9 to 12 chicken legs. The firebox lets you add charcoal without lifting the lid, and a thermometer sits in the lid for reading the heat.

It is not for a crowd of 20 or someone who wants no assembly. The unit arrives flat-packed and weighs 17 kg, and the grate is the smallest among the offset models on this page. If you want more cooking area for less money, the SUNLIFER 3-in-1 at £56.99 gives 2,923 cm² for £22.00 less.

What does 1,500 cm² of cooking area mean in practice?

The 1,500 cm² cooking surface is about 9 to 12 chicken legs or 5 to 10 servings, which covers a family meal or a small garden party. In practice you cook a brisket on the main grate and keep a tray of sides warm on the warming rack, or use the offset firebox for a whole chicken while the main chamber sears steaks.

The main chamber measures 61.5 cm long by 30.5 cm wide, and the offset smoker adds a separate 30 cm by 30.5 cm firebox. That side box is where the slow cooking happens, and it holds a small joint or a rack of ribs on its own. Two racks split the load, and the firebox channels smoke into the main chamber for an even flavour.

What comes in the box and how does it fit together?

Out of the box you get the lid and a thermometer, and the rest of the smoker needs assembling before the first cook. The unit measures 124 cm long, 53 cm deep and 104 cm tall, and it weighs 17 kg, so two people make the build easier. The frame is alloy steel with a hand-painted finish, and the handles are solid wood.

Two large wheels let you tilt and roll it from the garage to the patio, and three shelves keep everything within reach: one at the side, one at the front and one underneath. Each shelf is rated to 10 kg, enough for sauces, tools and a tray of food. The lid thermometer saves lifting the lid to check the heat.

Where does the Outsunny Offset Smoker Grill fall short?

The 1,500 cm² grate is the smallest of the offset smokers here, so a party of 15 or more means cooking in batches. It also weighs 17 kg, and with only two wheels you lift one end to move it, which is awkward over grass or steps.

Assembly is required, and the box does not include a cover, so you need a dry spot or a separate cover for the winter. The shelves hold 10 kg each, which rules out heavy cast iron pots or a full water pan left sitting on them.

How does the Outsunny Offset Smoker Grill compare with other models?

Against the CosmoGrill Outdoor XXL Smoker at £212.44, the Outsunny costs £132.45 less but gives up 1,524 cm² of grate. The CosmoGrill holds 3,024 cm² and weighs 33 kg, so it suits a big garden and a permanent spot. The Outsunny suits a smaller space and a lower budget.

The SUNLIFER Large Coal Barrel at £94.75 costs £14.76 more and gives 5,160 cm² of grate, more than three times the Outsunny's area, but only 17 owners have rated it. If you want the most cooking space for a similar price, the barrel wins on paper. If you want the offset firebox, the shelves and a 17 kg frame that moves easily, the Outsunny is the better fit.