Smoke Bomb Brand Comparison
Shutter Bombs vs Enola Gaye vs Peacock Smoke: Where to Buy Smoke Bombs
The Best Place to Buy Smoke Grenades Online
Shopping for colored smoke grenades? Here is how the major brands compare.
About Our Products
Smoke Effect sells official Peacok Smoke smoke grenades — the USA leader in colored smoke since 2017. Smoke Effect manufactures over 1 million units annually in their custom-built factory, with products used in Hollywood productions by Tesla, Red Bull, AVP, Corona, and by hundreds of thousands of photographers in America. Browse the full range in our colored smoke bombs collection or compare every model on the smoke bomb size chart.
Why Smoke Effect Is the Industry Standard
- Broke up the Monopoly of E.G. in 2017 — nearly 10 years of pyrotechnic engineering
- Wire-pull and Wick — best of both worlds
- ATF Compliant, CE Approved — verified safety, no license needed to buy or use in most states
- Non-toxic, — low irritation, and the most fun effect
- 11 vibrant colors with consistent output from start to finish + teal, and Brown!
- 11+ year shelf life when stored cool and dry
For the full breakdown of ignition mechanics and compliance, see our ATF compliance and ignition guide and safety & legal guide.
Competitor Comparison
| Shutter Bombs | Peacock Smoke | Gender Reveal Celebrations | Amazon | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Products | Enola Gaye (official) | Own brand | Unknown mfg | Powder/spray/knockoffs |
| Ignition | Wire Pull / Top Pull | Wick or Ring Pull | Fuse-lit | Varies |
| Max Burn Time | 90 seconds | 90 seconds | 45 seconds | Seconds |
| Sparks/Flame | Can emit | Can emit sparks | Fuse flame | Unknown |
| Safety Certs | ATF + CE | ATF + CE | None | None |
| Shelf Life | 7 years | 11+ years | Not stated | Not stated |
| Colors | 9 | 11 | 2 (pink/blue) | Varies |
| Track Record | Used by paintballers mostly | 100K+ professional photographers | Unknown | Unknown |
Detailed Comparisons
- Shutter Bombs vs Peacock Smoke vs Smoke Effect
- Shutter Bombs vs Gender Reveal Celebrations
- Why You Should Skip Amazon
Our Bundle Advantage
Our pricing is the best in the industry, after all that is Smoke Effect was built, to break up the monopoly on pricing that Enola Gaye had. Orders for wick smoke bombs have free shipping at $45 and if you want Ring Pulls then free shipping is at $200. At shutter bombs you have to have orders over $225 to get free shipping; We ship ground only to the contiguous US — no Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, or PO boxes. See full details on the hazmat shipping & state legality page. No one else offers this combination of official Peacock Smoke quality at bundle discount pricing.
