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Ninja Woodfire OG701UK: electric grill with pellet smoke
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The Ninja Woodfire OG701UK is for people who want smoky barbecue flavour but cannot, or would rather not, use charcoal or gas. It plugs into the mains and uses a small integrated box of wood pellets purely for flavour, while electricity does the cooking. That hybrid approach is what sets it apart: genuine wood smoke from a compact, weather-resistant unit that also air fries.
- Power
- Not stated
- Cooking area
- 8 burgers (per Ninja)
- Weight
- 12 kg
- Top temperature
- Not stated
- Extras
- Smoker box, air fry, 7 functions, IPX4
In its favour
- Burns real wood pellets in a smoker box for flavour without charcoal.
- Seven functions including air fry, roast and bake from one 46 x 46 cm unit.
- IPX4 water resistance and a UK plug are stated in the listing.
Good to know
- The listing does not give wattage or top temperature.
- Smoke from the pellets may still bother neighbours on a shared balcony.
Our take
Seven functions in one box
Ninja lists seven outdoor cooking functions: grill, smoke, air fry, roast, bake, reheat and dehydrate. The capacity claim is eight burgers, 16 sausages or two racks of ribs at once, which points to a meal for three or four people.
Smoking works in two ways according to the listing. You can run a low and slow cook for tender results, or add a quick hit of smoke to food cooked by another function. The pellets are described as 100 percent real wood.
What comes in the box
The OG701UK ships with a UK plug, a pellet starter pack containing an all-purpose and a robust blend, a pellet scoop, a crisper basket for air frying and a recipe guide. That covers the first few cooks without extra purchases, though you will need to buy pellets once the starter pack runs out.
Weather, size and power
Ninja rates the grill IPX4 for water resistance and says it was designed with British weather in mind. It measures 34 cm high and 46 cm square and weighs 12 kg, so it sits happily on a balcony table or a garden wall.
The listing does not give a wattage or a maximum temperature, which makes direct comparison with the Weber electric grills harder. The guarantee is two years when you register with Ninja in the UK or Ireland.
Smoke, neighbours and the alternatives
Because it burns pellets, it does produce smoke when smoking, so think about neighbours on a shared balcony and check any building rules. Ninja's own Woodfire Pro Connect XL is larger, fits ten burgers and adds a built-in probe and app control, at 18.3 kg. The Weber Lumin is a pure electric grill with over 315°C claimed and a 33 x 49 cm grate, but no pellet smoke.
Verdict
The OG701UK suits small households who want genuine wood-smoke flavour, air frying and grilling in one compact outdoor unit. If you cook for larger groups or want a probe and app, the Ninja Woodfire Pro Connect XL is the bigger option, and if searing power and a defined grate size matter most, the Weber Lumin is the pick.
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