Ninja Woodfire Pro Connect XL Electric BBQ Grill & Smoker with Cover in Black/Gold

The feature that separates this Ninja from a standard electric grill is the Woodfire technology — real wood pellets feed smoke into the cooking chamber, meaning you get genuine smoky bark on a brisket or properly charred ribs without gas, charcoal, or a garden the size of a football pitch. Add the app connectivity and you can monitor internal meat temperature from your phone while actually sitting with your guests, stepping in only when the probe tells you it's time. For flat-dwellers or anyone with a small terrace who's always been priced out of serious BBQ, that combination is genuinely compelling.

Who Is This For?

This suits the enthusiastic home cook who wants authentic smoked results in a compact, weatherproof package — someone who hosts regularly but doesn't have the space or patience for a full charcoal setup. The XL capacity handles enough food for six to eight people comfortably, and the app control will particularly appeal to anyone who has ever dried out a chicken breast through inattention. If you're a purist who believes real BBQ demands charcoal and several hours of tending, this won't convert you — and that's fair.

What Buyers Say

Owners consistently praise the smoke flavour as far more authentic than they expected from an electric unit, and the app connectivity gets strong marks for reliability once set up. The most common gripe is pellet consumption — the woodfire function burns through pellets faster than many users anticipate, adding a recurring cost that isn't obvious at purchase. The cover inclusion at this price is also noted positively, since Ninja accessories rarely come bundled. You can find more options in our best BBQ deals and best Ninja deals guides.

The Deal

At £419.99 — down from £469.99 — the £50 saving looks reasonable on paper, but the price history across 111 data points tells a pointed story: the average price is £420.44, meaning this is essentially the lowest this product has ever been sold at, and it has rarely strayed far above this figure. There's no inflated "was" price here. If you've been watching this model, now is as credible a moment to buy as any.