Cuisinart CPG-465 Smoker
- Smoker
- Pellet
- Alloy Steel
- 83.6 pounds
- More reviewed than 55%
A mid-size Cuisinart pellet smoker with a below-average 3.5 star rating across 185 reviews. Worth comparing against other pellet smokers before committing.
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How it ranks among the 122 smokers we track
3.5★ across 185 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
185 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
Modest tracked demand last month.
Brand identity, imagery, description and spec coverage.
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 122 smokers we track - how the scorecard works · full smokers data report. Confidence: medium - useful but incomplete evidence.Last refreshed Aug 4, 2026. Data-computed, not a hands-on test. Compiled by the ProductDome Research Team.
Overview
With 465 square inches of cooking area and an 83.6 pound alloy steel body, the Cuisinart CPG-465 is a mid-size wood pellet grill and smoker carrying a 3.5 star average across 185 reviews, on the lower end for this catalog.
As a pellet unit, the CPG-465 burns wood pellets fed from a hopper for temperature control that is generally steadier than charcoal, though pellet grills depend on a working auger and controller to hold that temperature. At 83.6 pounds it is lighter than the largest smokers in this lineup, making it easier to reposition on a patio.
- 465 sq in cooking area
- Pellet fuel type
- 83.6 lb
- 3.5 stars, 185 reviews
Who it's for
Suits a household wanting a mid-size 465 square inch pellet smoker that is not too heavy to move around a patio. Given the 3.5 star rating, buyers comparing options should weigh it against higher-rated pellet smokers before deciding.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- 465 sq in cooking area in a moderate 83.6 lb frame
- Lighter than the largest smokers in this category
- 3.5 star average is below other pellet smokers here
- Alloy steel body, not stainless
Performance notes
Pellet smokers rely on an auger feeding wood pellets into a firepot, and consistency depends on that mechanism holding steady; the 3.5 star average across 185 reviews suggests a meaningful share of buyers had a mixed experience relative to other pellet units in this batch.
Specifications
| Brand | Cuisinart |
|---|---|
| Model | CPG-465 |
| Fuel Type | Pellet |
| Material | Alloy Steel |
| Color | Wood Pellet Grill & Smoker, 465 sq. in. |
| Weight | 83.6 pounds |
| Dimensions | 23.3 × 45.5 × 39.2 inches |
Other Cuisinart smokers
How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in smokers.
| Product | Amazon rating | Ratings | ProductDome score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cuisinart CPG-465 SmokerThis product | 3.5 / 5 | 185 | 3.2 / 5 |
| PolyScience BSM600AWC SmokerPolyScience | 4.7 / 5 | 1,100 | 4.3 / 5 |
| Charbroil 14101550 SmokerCharbroil | 4.7 / 5 | 3,008 | 4.0 / 5 |
| Mr. Bar-B-Q Mr-Bar-B-Q-Smoker-Chips-Variety-3PackMr. Bar-B-Q | 4.7 / 5 | 2,800 | 4.0 / 5 |
| recteq Ultimate Blend 40lb Smokerrecteq | 4.8 / 5 | 2,300 | 4.0 / 5 |
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Questions about the Cuisinart CPG-465
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
What is the cooking area on the Cuisinart CPG-465?
465 square inches.
How heavy is the CPG-465?
83.6 pounds.
What rating does the CPG-465 have?
3.5 stars across 185 reviews.