Weber Lumin Compact Electric Grill vs Ninja Woodfire Outdoor Grill & Smoker
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Quick take: The Ninja Woodfire Outdoor Grill & Smoker costs $49 less; the Weber Lumin Compact Electric Grill offers more cooking space (180 vs 141 sq in).
| Spec | Weber Lumin Compact Electric Grill | Ninja Woodfire Outdoor Grill & Smoker |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ~$399 | ~$350 |
| Rating | — | — |
| Type | Electric Grill | Electric Grill |
| Cooking Area | 180 sq in | 141 sq in |
| Max Temp | 600°F | — |
| Fuel Type | Electric | Electric |
| Build Material | Porcelain-Enameled Cast Iron grates | Non-Stick Coated Steel grate |
| Hopper Capacity | — | 1/2 cup pellets |
| Burners | — | — |
| WiFi / App | No | No |
| App control | No | No |
| Meat probe | No | No |
| PID controller | No | No |
| Side burner | No | No |
| Rotisserie | No | No |
| Searing | Yes | No |
| Dimensions | 23 x 16.5 x 11 in closed | 18.62 x 17.28 x 13.39 in |
| Weight | 26 lbs | 31.9 lbs |
| Warranty | 5 years cookbox, lid and grates, 2 years heating element | 1 year |
Pros & cons
Weber Lumin Compact Electric Grill
- ✓Gives up no heat to the full Lumin — identical 1,560 W element and 600°F+ ceiling
- ✓26 lbs and 23 inches wide, light enough to carry out and store in a closet after every cook
- ✓$100 cheaper than the full Lumin for the same feature set
- ✓Same five-year cookbox and grate warranty as the larger model
- ✓Reversible steam pan and smoking reservoir come in the box rather than as accessories
- ✗180 sq in is small — about four burgers, and awkward for anything with a footprint
- ✗Still draws 13 amps, so the circuit constraint is unchanged from the larger model
- ✗No side tables, so prep space has to come from somewhere else
Ninja Woodfire Outdoor Grill & Smoker
- ✓Produces genuine wood smoke while running on a normal household outlet, which no gas or electric competitor does at this price
- ✓Half a cup of pellets per cook makes fuel cost trivial against a pellet grill's 20 lb bags
- ✓31.9 lbs and under 19 inches wide — it stores on a shelf between uses
- ✓Weather-resistant build, so it can stay outside rather than coming in after every cook
- ✗141 sq in is genuinely small — two or three servings, not a cookout
- ✗Dropped to four functions from the OG701's seven, so no air fry, broil or dehydrate
- ✗One-year warranty, the shortest of anything in this price band
- ✗Non-stick grate coating is consumable and not replaceable in the way cast iron is