Camp Chef SmokePro DLX Review: Best Budget Camp Chef in 2026?

The Camp Chef SmokePro DLX is one of the best ways to get a major-brand pellet grill at a budget price. It delivers dependable PID control plus Camp Chef's standout ash-cleanout system for around $449.

Who It's For

The SmokePro DLX suits the value buyer who wants brand reliability and easy maintenance without paying for WiFi. If app control or maximum versatility is the goal, step up to the Woodwind; otherwise the DLX nails the essentials.

Key Features

• Patented ash-cleanout system — lever-based ash removal that's faster than any manual fire-pot cleanup.
• PID controller for steady, set-and-forget temperatures.
• Sidekick-compatible — add a propane sear/griddle burner later.
• Simple, dependable design from a trusted brand.

Performance

The DLX holds temperature reliably and produces good, clean smoke. Its real edge over budget rivals is the ash-cleanout system, which makes between-cook maintenance genuinely quick. The trade-offs are the usual budget ones: no WiFi on the base model and a smaller cooking area than the Woodwind. Searing is limited unless you add the Sidekick.

Verdict

The Camp Chef SmokePro DLX is one of the best-value pellet grills from a major brand — dependable PID control plus the standout ash-cleanout system at a budget price. See where it lands among all brands in our best pellet grills roundup and best pellet grills under $500.