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We put the two top smokeless fire pit brands head-to-head

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Scott Einsmann

Smokeless fire pits are one of the best backyard accessories, and two of the biggest names to choose from are Breeo and Solo Stove. I own both and use them regularly in the backyard, camping, and at the beach. They’re very close in price and feature set, so deciding between these two leading brands takes some careful consideration. I put the key features of the Solo Stove and Breeo head-to-head to help you make a decision. 

Breeo vs Solo Stove: Are They Smokeless? 

When wood doesn’t co*bust efficiently, it smokes. Breeo and Solo Stove both create a smokeless fire by burning wood efficiently. The “less” in smokeless is key because both fire pits aren’t smoke free. They will create some smoke even under ideal conditions, it’s still a real fire after all. If you want a totally smokefree experience, YouTube has a great virtual fireplace. 

Both the Breeo and Solo Stove will smoke while the fire is getting going. But, if you’re using well-seasoned firewood, the rest of your time will be smokeless. I’ve used wet wood in both and it will still produce smoke—the same goes for leaves. In my experience with both fire pits you’ll enjoy significantly less coughing, watering eyes, and moving your seat around the fire than a traditional fire pit. That feature alone makes these pits worth buying. 

Read Next: Solo Stove Review 

Fire Experience 

Both fire pits are designed to draw oxygen into the fire, which is why they burn efficiently and burn through wood quickly. With a fire starter like fatwood, the design also makes it easy to quickly get a blaze going very quickly. The metal exterior of both will also get very hot, too hot to touch. 

Where the two fire pits separate is that the Breeo can use wood, charcoal, or wood pellets. The Solo Stove just burns wood. That flexibility is most advantageous for cooking, but hardwood lump charcoal will provide a longer lasting and less smoky fire than wood. 

Both fire rings can be used on a deck, but the Breeo co*es with legs and the Solo Stove stand is sold separately. So if you’re going to use your fire pit on a wood deck, the Breeo might be the better option. 

If you’re burning wood with a lot of sap, you’ll get the resulting sparks and pops. Breeo and Solo Stove have spark shields to help keep them contained. In terms of warmth, Solo Stove gets the nod because they offer a heat deflector which redirects heat out and around the fire.

Cooking

Despite Solo Stove having stove in its name, it’s not the best for cooking. In this category, the Breeo is the clear winner. Breeo has great cooking accessories and purposeful designs.  

Woodfire cooking isn’t easy, but it’s a lot of fun and produces an unbeatable flavor. I grill with my Breeo often and the flexibility to use pellets, charcoal, or wood is a huge benefit. The well-designed grill (sold separately) can be moved up and down to regulate heat. The Y-Series has a specific leg position for cooking, so be sure to make that adjustment before you light your fire. 

Solo Stove sells a pizza oven and a grill, which are great options for outdoor cooking. But, as far as the fire pits go, they aren’t my preferred option for cooking even though you can buy grill tops for them. The main reason why is that you cannot adjust the grills up and down to adjust heat or easily move them out of the way to add wood. 

Cleaning

Both the Breeo and Solo Stove are neck and neck when it co*es to maintenance. The efficient burn leaves nothing but white ash, which easily empties out. Solo Stove now offers a removable ashpan, which makes cleaning even easier. 

Breeo vs Solo Stove: The Bottom Line 

Here’s the final word on Breeo vs Solo Stove. They’re both great fire pits, but they have their strengths and weaknesses. Here are my suggestions for the best smokeless fire pits based on co*mon use cases.

Best All-Around: Solo Stove Yukon

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