The catch
Weber Smoque 22-Inch Pellet Smoker
Its 500°F ceiling and indirect layout suit smoking, baking and roasting better than flame searing.
Side by side
Weber Smoque 22 vs Weber Searwood 600: Searwood extends it to higher-heat cooks, while Smoque lightens the smoking setup
Quick verdict
Go for a lighter grill built around smoking, or for the higher-heat Searwood platform.
Before you buy
Why, and what it costs you
Put main-rack area on the same basis for comparison
Smoque 22 has 385 square inches and Searwood 600 has 420, a difference of 35 square inches, or 9.1% of the smaller figure.
Where this comes from
420 minus 385 = 35 sq in. 35 ÷ 385 × 100 = 9.1%. Each figure is for the primary grate. Nothing here estimates how many servings fit.
The catch
Weber Searwood 600 Pellet Grill
Weighing 125.4 pounds, it belongs on the patio and not at a tailgate.
Weber Smoque 22-Inch Pellet Smoker
- Why pick it
- The lighter 102lb smoker appeals to you
- Your meals fit within a 500°F maximum
- The catch
- Its 500°F ceiling and indirect layout suit smoking, baking and roasting better than flame searing.
Weber Searwood 600 Pellet Grill
- Why pick it
- You would like a 600°F chamber setting
- Your food needs the 420-square-inch main grate
- The catch
- Weighing 125.4 pounds, it belongs on the patio and not at a tailgate.
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What this page compares
Smoque 22 versus Searwood 600 on usable rack space, pellet capacity, searing setup and cleanup. Read it before choosing your grill.
Go for a lighter grill built around smoking, or for the higher-heat Searwood platform.
Which one fits
Pick the situations that sound like you
The largest uninterrupted main grate is what the meal needs
Searwood’s main surface of 420 beats the 385-square-inch main surface on Smoque. Total rack figures are 594 and 648, so both main and upper space rise modestly rather than doubling.
- Weber Smoque 22-Inch Pellet Smoker
- Depends
- Weber Searwood 600 Pellet Grill
- Depends
A planned pellet reserve for a long cook
Hopper capacity is not clear enough on the checked Smoque page to support a refill estimate. Searwood specifies 20lb. Check the Smoque manual before you compare fuel for a long cook.
- Weber Smoque 22-Inch Pellet Smoker
- Depends
- Weber Searwood 600 Pellet Grill
- Depends
Regular cooks in which cleanup and movement matter
Choose Searwood for frequent grilling and finishing, because of its 600°F ceiling and high-heat design. Smoque’s 500°F maximum can handle smoking and roasting in a lighter appliance, and both have Wi-Fi.
- Weber Smoque 22-Inch Pellet Smoker
- Depends
- Weber Searwood 600 Pellet Grill
- Depends
Smoque weighs 23.4lb less before any fuel
On paper, Smoque is easier to handle by 23.4lb, going by published weights of 102lb and 125.4lb.
- Weber Smoque 22-Inch Pellet Smoker
- Depends
- Weber Searwood 600 Pellet Grill
- Depends
In practice
Differences you will notice
Put main-rack area on the same basis for comparison
Smoque 22 has 385 square inches and Searwood 600 has 420, a difference of 35 square inches, or 9.1% of the smaller figure.
How we worked this out
420 minus 385 = 35 sq in. 35 ÷ 385 × 100 = 9.1%. Each figure is for the primary grate. Nothing here estimates how many servings fit.
Look at the chamber setting before you plan a high-heat finish
For a requested 550°F chamber setting, Smoque 22 has -50°F of headroom and Searwood 600 has 50°F. A negative figure means the request is above the listed maximum.
How we worked this out
The assumed recipe setting is 550°F. 500 minus 550 = -50°F. 600 minus 550 = 50°F. A setpoint is not a measured grate temperature.
Smoque weighs 23.4lb less before any fuel
On paper, Smoque is easier to handle by 23.4lb, going by published weights of 102lb and 125.4lb.
How we worked this out
125.4 minus 102 = 23.4lb. How hard it is to roll also depends on the wheels, the slope and the paving.
Option A
Weber, 1500770
Smoque 22-Inch Pellet Smoker
Cooking area is 594 square inches, with the highest listed setting at 500°F.
- Best for
- put a brisket on to smoke overnight for a family of four
Facts we checked
- It provides 594 square inches of cooking area.
- Its top listed setting is 500°F.
- The compared configuration is model 1500770.
Option B
Weber, 1500120
Searwood 600 Pellet Grill
You get 648 square inches of cooking area and a pellet hopper that holds 20 pounds.
- Best for
- smoke a brisket overnight and still feed a family of four
Facts we checked
- It provides 648 square inches of cooking area.
- Hopper capacity is 20 pounds of pellets.
- The highest listed setting is 600°F.
Spec by spec
Where they really differ
| Spec | Weber Smoque 22-Inch Pellet Smoker | Weber Searwood 600 Pellet Grill | In practice |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cooking surfaces | 594 sq in total, 385 sq in main rack | 648 sq in total, 420 sq in main rack | Searwood’s main surface of 420 beats the 385-square-inch main surface on Smoque. Total rack figures are 594 and 648, so both main and upper space rise modestly rather than doubling. |
| Pellet supply | Capacity not established in checked source | 20lb hopper | Hopper capacity is not clear enough on the checked Smoque page to support a refill estimate. Searwood specifies 20lb. Check the Smoque manual before you compare fuel for a long cook. |
| Chamber ceiling and searing | 500°F, indirect cooking | 600°F, direct-flame or high-heat grilling design | Chamber settings, localized flame heat and separate side stations measure different things. Match the cooking method along with the temperature. |
| Controls and smoke mode | Wi-Fi app access | Wi-Fi app access | Connectivity helps only where the network reaches. No advantage in flavor or temperature accuracy is inferred from a named mode. |
| Cleaning and installation | Pull-out grease and ash collection, 102lb dry weight | Pull-out grease and ash collection, 125.4lb dry weight | Choose Searwood for frequent grilling and finishing, because of its 600°F ceiling and high-heat design. Smoque’s 500°F maximum can handle smoking and roasting in a lighter appliance, and both have Wi-Fi. |
Trade-offs
What each pick costs you
With Weber Smoque 22-Inch Pellet Smoker
- Because Weber leaves hopper capacity off the current product page, there is no way to work out how long it can go unattended between refills.
With Weber Searwood 600 Pellet Grill
- 648 square inches is plenty for a family, though the large three-rack crowd smokers in this set offer more room.
Change of plan
When the answer changes
The lighter 102lb smoker appeals to you
Go with Weber Smoque 22-Inch Pellet Smoker. Searwood’s main surface of 420 beats the 385-square-inch main surface on Smoque. Total rack figures are 594 and 648, so both main and upper space rise modestly rather than doubling.
You are after a 600°F chamber setting
Go with Weber Searwood 600 Pellet Grill. Choose Searwood for frequent grilling and finishing, because of its 600°F ceiling and high-heat design. Smoque’s 500°F maximum can handle smoking and roasting in a lighter appliance, and both have Wi-Fi.
Decision guide
How to decide
It is a lighter smoking-focused grill against the higher-heat Searwood platform.
Check your food against the real racks
Searwood’s main surface of 420 beats the 385-square-inch main surface on Smoque. Total rack figures are 594 and 648, so both main and upper space rise modestly rather than doubling.
Fuel capacity and cooking temperature are separate matters
Hopper capacity is not clear enough on the checked Smoque page to support a refill estimate. Searwood specifies 20lb. Check the Smoque manual before you compare fuel for a long cook.
Consider how you cook and clean day to day
Choose Searwood for frequent grilling and finishing, because of its 600°F ceiling and high-heat design. Smoque’s 500°F maximum can handle smoking and roasting in a lighter appliance, and both have Wi-Fi.
What this page can’t tell you
- Any pellet-duration estimate rests on a stated illustrative burn rate. It is neither measured runtime nor a green light to leave a grill unattended.
- A rack total cannot tell you a serving count or whether a single large item fits.
- We do not claim any test of smoke flavor, temperature stability or searing performance.
By the numbers
What the data shows
What we found across the pellet grills and smokers we compare, plus the checked facts behind each finding.
How many fit
8 of the 22 models checked meet every need here: “Run a brisket overnight” and “Get to 500 degrees or more for a hot finish”.
8 models fit, out of 22 checkedThe gap in numbers
Weber Searwood 600 Pellet Grill lists 648 sq in for listed cooking area, 9% more than the 594 sq in on Weber Smoque 22-Inch Pellet Smoker.
- Weber Smoque 22-Inch Pellet Smoker
- 594 sq in
- Weber Searwood 600 Pellet Grill
- 648 sq in
- Models with this figure
- 17 of 22
Show the facts and the math
How we countedThe count uses each product's current fit ratings for “Run a brisket overnight” and “Get to 500 degrees or more for a hot finish”. A need with no documented match is not counted.
How we calculatedFigures are the maker's total cooking area. Upper racks and odd-shaped layouts do not give you the same direct-grate space. For context, 17 of 22 models publish comparable figures.
| Product | Needs it meets | Facts we checked | Sources |
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| Weber Smoque 22-Inch Pellet Smoker |
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| Weber Searwood 600 Pellet Grill |
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