Pellet smokers will not give the smoke level your mes does. You can go at 150 degrees for awhile first, then bump the temp to finish, or go to an AMNPS to get more smoke. Others may agree or disagree. I have been smoking meats for 30 some years. Every smoker/grill has there advantages and disadvantages. I love my GMG for what it does. But I also have a WSM, weber grill, MB Propane, and a big offset stick burner. Hope this helps.