Should I get a wood-burning or propane/pellet smokeless pit?

Reviewers note propane and pellet models offer instant ignition and no ash, but high-trust community threads are sharply divided—some find gas pits like the Solo Stove Infinity Flame and Ninja Fireside360 convenient, while others call gas pits low on usable heat. Wood-burning models deliver more authentic ambiance at the cost of more cleanup.