Weber Smokey Mountain Cooker 18-Inch Charcoal Smoker
- Smoker
- Charcoal
- 1
- Alloy Steel
- Better rated than 84%
- More reviewed than 95%
A durable charcoal smoker that rewards a little setup patience with results reviewers consistently praise across ribs, turkey and pork.
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How it ranks among the 19 smokers we track
4.7★ across 5,494 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
5,494 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
Modest tracked demand last month.
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The ProductDome score is separate from the Amazon rating shown above: it combines the Bayesian-smoothed Amazon rating with evidence volume, tracked demand, and data quality across the 19 smokers we track - how the scorecard works · full smokers data report. Confidence: medium - useful but incomplete evidence.Last refreshed Jun 21, 2026. Data-computed, not a hands-on test. Compiled by the ProductDome Research Team.
Overview
Model 721001 is Weber's 18.5-inch Smokey Mountain Cooker, a charcoal smoker in porcelain-enameled steel with two nickel-plated grates, a water pan and individually adjustable vents for temperature control.
Weber sells this smoker in two body sizes, and several reviewers describe choosing between the 18.5-inch model reviewed here and the larger 22.5-inch version before buying, worth knowing since some of the review detail on file touches impressions of both sizes. Either size uses the same low-and-slow charcoal method with a water pan for steady humidity.
- Two 18.5-inch nickel-plated cooking grates
- Porcelain-enameled steel bowl and lid
- Water pan for steady low and slow heat
- Individual dampers on bowl and lid for temperature control
Who it's for
First-time smoker buyers moving up from a kettle grill, and anyone wanting to smoke a whole turkey and a ham in the same session on the 18.5-inch grates, are the target. It suits charcoal loyalists more than anyone wanting a set and forget electric or pellet unit.
What buyers say
From Amazon customer reviews.
Owners moving up from cheaper smokers describe the build quality as a clear step up, citing no rust after repeated use and steady results on ribs, turkey, chicken and pork. The most common complaints are a door that needs adjusting to seal fully and no good spot to set the lid down while working the meat, and one reviewer at high altitude had to modify airflow to reach smoking temperature.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- Holds a whole turkey and a ham
- Porcelain-enameled steel shows no rust after dozens of uses
- Individual dampers give real temperature control
- Large water pan keeps heat steady over long smokes
- Door does not seal tightly without some adjustment
- No good spot to rest the hot lid
- Assembly can take up to an hour
Specifications
| Model | 721001 |
|---|---|
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Weight | 39.1 pounds |
| Item Dimensions D x W x H | 19 × 21 × 41 inches |
| Power & efficiency | |
| Fuel Type | Charcoal |
| Construction & materials | |
| Outer Material | Alloy Steel |
| Inner Material | stainless_steel |
| Color | Black |
| Included components | |
| Unit Count | 1 |
| Included Components | Weber 721001 Smokey Mountain Cooker 18-Inch Charcoal Smoker |
| Other details | |
| Part Number | 721001 |
| Item Type Name | 18" Smokey Mtn Black |
How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in smokers.
| Product | Amazon rating | Ratings | ProductDome score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weber Smokey Mountain Cooker 18-Inch Charcoal SmokerThis product | 4.7 / 5 | 5,494 | 4.2 / 5 |
| Traeger Grills TFT18KLD Ranger | 4.5 / 5 | 981 | 4.2 / 5 |
| Masterbuilt® 30-inch Digital Electric Vertical BBQ Smoker with Leg KitMasterbuilt | 4.2 / 5 | 2,600 | 4.0 / 5 |
| Pit Boss 850 Navigator Series WiFi & Bluetooth Wood Pellet Grill & SmokerPIT Boss | 4.6 / 5 | 35 | 4.0 / 5 |
| Z GRILLS 2026 Electric Pellet Smoker & GrillZ Grills | 4.6 / 5 | 47 | 3.9 / 5 |
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Questions about the 721001
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
What size grates does the Weber Smokey Mountain 18-inch have?
Two nickel-plated grates, each about 18.5 inches wide, stacked to give two cooking levels.
Can the Smokey Mountain 18.5-inch smoke a whole turkey?
Yes, per Weber's own spec it can hold a whole turkey and an entire ham on the grates at the same time.
Does the Smokey Mountain Cooker come with a thermometer?
Yes, it includes a built-in thermometer along with a water pan and individually adjustable vents.