Which is better for smoking?

The Ninja Woodfire, because it burns real wood pellets for smoke flavor. The Weber Lumin has a smoke setting but no pellet system listed.

Which is better for a small balcony?

The Weber Lumin Compact. It is 16.5 in deep and 11 in high, while the Ninja is 23.6 in deep and weighs 30.62 lb.

Which cooks more food at once?

The Ninja, with 141 sq in and room for about 6 burgers. The Weber Lumin Compact is smaller.

Is the Ninja worth the extra money?

If you want smoke flavor and air frying, yes. Its lowest recent price was $294.00 on 2026-11-01, but it hit $500.00 on 2026-11-05, so time your buy.

Do both need assembly?

The Ninja lists assembly as required. The Weber's assembly requirement was not given, so check the box or listing.

Ninja Woodfire Outdoor Grill & Smoker vs Weber Lumin Compact Electric Grill

Buy the Ninja Woodfire if you want real wood-smoke flavor and a bigger cooking surface; buy the Weber Lumin Compact if you want a small, simple electric grill for a balcony or small patio. The Ninja's lowest recent price was $294.00 (2026-11-01), against a high of $500.00 (2026-11-05), so watch its price history before you buy. The Weber's price was not given here, so compare it at checkout.

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