Are pellet smokers smoky enough compared to charcoal or offsets?

This is the most consistent point of disagreement we read. r/pelletgrills and r/Traeger owners say pellet flavor is subtle but enjoyable, especially at low temps; r/smoking purists and several budget-pellet reviewers say pellet poppers underdeliver on smoke versus a real stickburner. Most reviewers split the difference: pellets for convenience and consistency, offsets when smoke flavor is the priority.