Hi all,
I'm trying to decide between these three options. This would be my only grill, I'd probably use it weekdays for casual grilling (burgers/chicken/steaks/veggies) and then smoke on the weekend.
So, I'm looking for something that can serve as an all-in-one.
I've done a lot of reading here and other forums and so far I've found the following.
Yoder YS640 w/Comp Cart & 2-piece diffuser:
Pros:
MAK 2-Star:
Pros:
Memphis Pro:
Pros:
I'd love to hear from you all what I'm missing, and what you'd choose if you were in my shoes
I'm leaning towards the YS640 at the moment, just because it seems to be the best all-in-one option, but haven't been able to find much info on using the MAK or Memphis in the manner that I'm describing.
I'm trying to decide between these three options. This would be my only grill, I'd probably use it weekdays for casual grilling (burgers/chicken/steaks/veggies) and then smoke on the weekend.
So, I'm looking for something that can serve as an all-in-one.
I've done a lot of reading here and other forums and so far I've found the following.
Yoder YS640 w/Comp Cart & 2-piece diffuser:
Pros:
- Can get to high temps (~700F with grill grates) for searing, still has 2-zone ability
- Good reputation as a company
- Most basic setup, few parts to break
- Cheapest of the 3
- High pellet consumption
- Rust/paint issues (grill would be in Houston, where that could be a problem)
- No WiFi (not sure how much this matters)
- No meat probe
MAK 2-Star:
Pros:
- Great controller
- Stainless construction, lower pellet consumption
- Ability to cold smoke
- Unclear how it will function as a grill - searing ability/functioning as a 2-zone seems low (this may be a dealbreaker)
- More electronics/ parts to break
- Smaller for the price
Memphis Pro:
Pros:
- High end stainless steel construction
- Appears to have a good reputation for grilling, high sear ability
- Unclear if you can do 2-zone grilling
- Price
- Some reviews mention that it's not a great smoker, lacks smoke flavor
I'd love to hear from you all what I'm missing, and what you'd choose if you were in my shoes
I'm leaning towards the YS640 at the moment, just because it seems to be the best all-in-one option, but haven't been able to find much info on using the MAK or Memphis in the manner that I'm describing.