I plan to go with the Slow N Sear soon. The vortex is nice, but is not really a game changer for the things I like to do on the grill. I already can turn out great crispy wings & chicken parts....the slow & sear, just for its ability to maintain low and slow cooks for extended periods of time, is a game changer. I currently employ modified minion method, or snake ring method for bbq cooking...to find something that will make the bbq cooks easier is awesome...