It feels like it runs hotter - may be due to more overall thermal mass - the grates are exactly the same (but without hinged access to summit smoker accessory)
![IMG_8183.jpeg IMG_8183.jpeg](https://tvwbb.com/data/attachments/98/98782-68229972ba7203df67e320647f995e54.jpg?hash=Sw2zX43LyG)
The valve plugs are different - summit (pic shown) has distinct ports whereas Vieluxe has slots (no pic) - not sure if it modulates better
![IMG_8033.jpeg IMG_8033.jpeg](https://tvwbb.com/data/attachments/98/98784-df5582f2edcef531f575d954b43d6bed.jpg?hash=gISWANGI3W)
I’m not sure the smoke diffusers are worthwhile for $150 - here is my smoke vide experiment
![IMG_8015.jpeg IMG_8015.jpeg](https://tvwbb.com/data/attachments/98/98785-6ed3b55cb058129e18695a9ff091ef92.jpg?hash=P_A-lwUGz9)
But the Infrared burner is definitely helpful and there is enough clearance without having to remove grates
![IMG_8175.jpeg IMG_8175.jpeg](https://tvwbb.com/data/attachments/98/98786-ba7cd21940d09a9d38e4135e2bcc3d71.jpg?hash=eJSahv4Acu)
![IMG_8183.jpeg IMG_8183.jpeg](https://tvwbb.com/data/attachments/98/98782-68229972ba7203df67e320647f995e54.jpg?hash=Sw2zX43LyG)
The valve plugs are different - summit (pic shown) has distinct ports whereas Vieluxe has slots (no pic) - not sure if it modulates better
![IMG_8033.jpeg IMG_8033.jpeg](https://tvwbb.com/data/attachments/98/98784-df5582f2edcef531f575d954b43d6bed.jpg?hash=gISWANGI3W)
I’m not sure the smoke diffusers are worthwhile for $150 - here is my smoke vide experiment
![IMG_8015.jpeg IMG_8015.jpeg](https://tvwbb.com/data/attachments/98/98785-6ed3b55cb058129e18695a9ff091ef92.jpg?hash=P_A-lwUGz9)
But the Infrared burner is definitely helpful and there is enough clearance without having to remove grates
![IMG_8175.jpeg IMG_8175.jpeg](https://tvwbb.com/data/attachments/98/98786-ba7cd21940d09a9d38e4135e2bcc3d71.jpg?hash=eJSahv4Acu)
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