Hello.Dr Pellet Grill, Portable Pellet Smoker, Smoker Grill with Digital Control, LED Screen, Meat Probe, Portable pellet Grills for BBQ, Smoke, Bake and Roast, RV Camping,Black

I was considering the Traeger Ranger Portable because my friends use Traeger smokers, and it was the first one I was exposed to. I figured, why not stick with what I know? I’ve heard more positives than negatives about Traeger, but the biggest downside was the price—it runs about $550.When searching on Amazon for portable smokers, I found quite a few options. After reading reviews, I narrowed it down to the Traeger Ranger and the Hello Dr. smoker.Here’s the breakdown:• Traeger Ranger: Comes with a cast iron skillet and grill grate.• Hello Dr.: Doesn’t include a cast iron skillet but offers similar smoker space and functionality.• Both: Require 110V power.Ultimately, price was the deciding factor. The Hello Dr. was half the price of the Traeger and still had all the same capabilities (minus the skillet).After Purchase:Setting up the Hello Dr. smoker was simple. Initially, the temperature was a bit erratic, but I had manually scooped in more pellets than normal. After about 15 minutes, the temperature stabilized and held steady at the set point.Cons:• There’s a constant low sound—it’s not annoying, but noticeable (like a "wha wha wha").• The fan kicks on occasionally, and it’s a bit loud.• The build quality seems excellent quality [except the fan] and everything else is comparable to the Traeger Ranger, but at half the price.Final Thoughts:I’m very happy with this purchase. The Hello Dr. doesn’t pour out smoke like some other smokers I have seen, and it provides steady heat and works great. I also love the look—I chose the model with the separate red heat shield because it stands out.At half the price of the Traeger Ranger, it’s a solid choice for anyone looking for a budget-friendly portable smoker that gets the job done.

The media could not be loaded. We’ve had a gas grill for a while, but we missed that delicious smoky flavor. We found this portable smoker, and now our gas grill is sitting unused! It heats up quickly, is easy to set up, and cooks like a charm. We have it right next to our gas grill, and it’s become a go-to for adding that smoky flavor to everything we cook. If you’re looking to elevate your grilling game, this smoker is definitely worth it!

Grill was bought in January, but did not use until weather was warm, which was last week (April 2025). We noticed the fan for the heat regulator was not working. The temperature never reached 350 degrees, and showed ER2 (low temperature). The window for returning has passed, so it is no good to us. Can it be fixed??

I did a pork butt 18 hours had the hopper filled to the top and lasted 18 hours I am amazed I have a Pit Boss smoker at home and it uses way more this thing also does Smoke on the smoke setting I don't know what other people were saying with it not smoking after they used it the first time but it's still smokes great purchase for the price

Absolutely love my new pellet stove! The highlight for me is the seamless integration of technology and traditional grilling. The LCD screen displays crucial info at a glance, but what really sets it apart is the precise temperature control. I can set it and forget it, knowing the digital system will automatically adjust the pellets to maintain the desired heat. I've got plenty of room to experiment with different cuts of meat and sides. It's a versatile and efficient grill that has become a staple in my outdoor kitchen. Highly recommend it to anyone looking to elevate their grilling game!

Many other smokers in the portable class. This was a Christmas purchase and could not pass up the price. The smoker came out of the box not damaged and was relatively easy to assemble. As other have reported some of the final quality is just not there. The lid was loose and not square with the base. The stainless frame near the hopper was not installed correctly so it not sitting right. It’s also riveted in, making it just a little more difficult to fix. As reported by others, I was able to adjust the hinges to get the lid to be lined up with the base. With that, none of these quality issues have affected the smoker operation. I smoked a 2 rib Prime Rib Roast in it and it cooked perfectly. It was easy to get the smoker up and running and up to temp. Smoked at 300F and it took about 2.5 hours. The temp held around 300 the entire time. This was with 20-25f weather in NW New Jersey. I used the included meat probe and the temp reading was accurate. For the price, it is well worth it. I’m only giving it a 4 because of the quality issues.

Been trying to find a smaller smoker for the Camper, I have a larger 2 piece grill system that is heavy and takes up alot of space. Have used the Hello Dr 1 time and it works great . Quality is good and assembly was easy and food tasted great. Clean up is easy, takes up less space and and not too heavy to move around.

Functions are very complete, skewer roast can be braised, some convenient small functions: open the door to add charcoal, partition temperature control, really make this large oven more convenient to use, very good functional design.