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Every grill we cover, with the price Amazon is showing right now and the discount if there is one. Automated, dated, and silent when the data is stale.
By Mike M. · Last updated November 6, 2026 · How we pick
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Z Grills 550B2
Z Grills · score 9.7/10 · The tightest temperature hold under $400
PID 3.0 temperature control for low-$300s. The best temperature accuracy per dollar anywhere on this site.
Price as of November 7, 2026. #ad how this is funded
Quick picks
Ranked by our value-weighted score. Prices are live from Amazon as of November 7, 2026 — tap a price to check it now, or tap a row to jump to the full write-up.
| # | Product | Best for | Score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Z Grills 550B2PID 3.0 temperature control for low-$300s. The best temperature accuracy per dollar anywhere on this site. | The tightest temperature hold under $400 | 9.79.7 out of 10 | $329.00Amazon |
| 2 |  Z Grills 600D2572 sq in, PID 3.0 and a storage cabinet for well under $400 — the best all-round budget pellet grill we track. | Best overall value under $400 | 9.89.8 out of 10 | $339.00Amazon |
| 3 |  Pit Boss 500 FB2 SeriesThe cheapest full-size pellet grill we would actually recommend — 518 sq in, direct-flame searing, five-year warranty. | First pellet grill on a tight budget | 9.19.1 out of 10 | $357.30Amazon |
| 4 |  Pit Boss 700 Carbon Series718 sq in for mid-$400s with no WiFi to pay for — the honest sweet spot if you cook from the patio, not the sofa. | Under-$500 buyers who want real capacity | 9.49.4 out of 10 | $379.99Pit Boss |
| 5 |  Z Grills 7002C697 sq in, a 28 lb hopper, two probes, a grease bucket and a cover — all in the box for under $500. | Most kit included for the money | 9.89.8 out of 10 | Check price |
| 6 |  Pit Boss 850 Navigator SeriesThe most cooking space per dollar of any WiFi pellet grill we track, and the one we point most buyers at first. | Most backyards — the default pick | 9.69.6 out of 10 | $799.99Amazon |
| 7 |  Traeger Pro 780The grill most people mean when they say Traeger. WiFIRE works properly; you pay roughly a third more per square inch than Pit Boss. | Buyers who want the app to just work | 9.29.2 out of 10 | $819.98Amazon |
| 8 |  Pit Boss 1300 Navigator Series1,329 sq in and a touchscreen PID board for about what a mid-size Traeger costs — the value pick for big cooks. | Big families and anyone cooking for a crowd | 9.79.7 out of 10 | $999.99Amazon |
| 9 |  Traeger Woodridge860 sq in, 500°F and the EZ-Clean ash keg. The current Traeger mid-range, and the one that replaced the old Pro 575 in most buyers' shortlists. | Traeger buyers who want capacity and modern cleanup | 9.49.4 out of 10 | $899.99Amazon |
| 10 |  Pit Boss 1600 Navigator SeriesThe largest cabinet-style Pit Boss pellet grill on Amazon, and still priced below a mid-range Traeger. | Competition-volume cooks and very large yards | 9.69.6 out of 10 | $1,199.00Amazon |
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What a real pellet grill discount looks like
Pellet grill pricing has a seasonal shape worth knowing, because it tells you whether a discount is meaningful:
- Late spring (April-May) is peak demand and the worst time to buy. Prices sit at list.
- Father’s Day and July 4 bring genuine promotions, usually on the previous model year.
- Late September through November is the best window. Retailers clear outdoor inventory before winter and the discounts on last season’s models are real.
- January-February is quiet, with thin stock and modest discounts on whatever is left.
A 10% discount in May is a better deal than a 25% discount in October on a model that has been replaced. Check the table for the current number, then check whether the grill is current — our model reviews say plainly where a model has been superseded.
If you are shopping by budget, not by discount
A discount on the wrong grill is not a bargain. The price-tier pages are a better starting point than this one if your budget is fixed, because they rank what is good at your number rather than what happens to be marked down.
The picks in full
#1 · The tightest temperature hold under $400
Z Grills 550B2
Z Grills · score 9.7/10
PID 3.0 temperature control for low-$300s. The best temperature accuracy per dollar anywhere on this site.
Price as of November 7, 2026. #ad how this is funded
Published specifications
- Cooking area
- 553 sq in
- Hopper
- Hopper with cleanout and viewing window
- Temperature range
- 180-450°F
- Controller
- PID 3.0 with LCD, meat probe included
- Connectivity
- None
- Warranty
- 3 years
How it scores
Weighted rubric score: 8.5/10. Value carries the most weight on this site by design. On our published scale that is 9.7/10.
What it does well
- PID 3.0 holds temperature better than the LCD boards on Pit Boss grills costing more
- 553 sq in for low-$300s
- Hopper cleanout for quick flavor swaps — rare at this price
Where it falls short
- No WiFi or Bluetooth
- 450°F ceiling, so searing needs a cast iron skillet or GrillGrates
- Z Grills has a thinner dealer network than Pit Boss or Traeger if something breaks
#2 · Best overall value under $400
Z Grills 600D2
Z Grills · score 9.8/10
572 sq in, PID 3.0 and a storage cabinet for well under $400 — the best all-round budget pellet grill we track.
Published specifications
- Cooking area
- 572 sq in (24 burgers, 5 rib racks or 4 chickens)
- Hopper
- Hopper with cleanout
- Temperature range
- 180-450°F
- Controller
- PID V3.0, meat probes included
- Connectivity
- None
- Warranty
- 3 years
How it scores
Weighted rubric score: 8.6/10. Value carries the most weight on this site by design. On our published scale that is 9.8/10.
What it does well
- Matches a Traeger Pro 22's 572 sq in for well under half the money
- PID V3.0 with auto-start and an intelligent temperature display
- Bottom storage cabinet and a side shelf with tool hooks
- Wheels with brakes, so it stays put
Where it falls short
- No app and no WiFi
- 450°F ceiling
- Powder-coated steel, not stainless — keep it covered
#3 · First pellet grill on a tight budget
Pit Boss 500 FB2 Series
Pit Boss · score 9.1/10
The cheapest full-size pellet grill we would actually recommend — 518 sq in, direct-flame searing, five-year warranty.
$399.9911% off
Also direct from Pit Boss — $399.99 (list price as of 2026-11-07)
Price as of November 7, 2026. #ad how this is funded
Published specifications
- Cooking area
- 518 sq in across two tiers
- Hopper
- 5 lb
- Temperature range
- 180-500°F in 5°F steps
- Controller
- LCD digital, one probe included, two ports
- Connectivity
- None
- Warranty
- 5 years
How it scores
Weighted rubric score: 7.9/10. Value carries the most weight on this site by design. On our published scale that is 9.1/10.
What it does well
- Full-size 518 sq in chamber for close to what a portable costs
- Flame Broiler lever opens direct flame for searing up to 1,000°F — rare at this price
- Five-year warranty is unusually long for a budget grill
Where it falls short
- 5 lb hopper is the real compromise: expect to refill on any long smoke
- No connectivity at all
- Thin-gauge body loses heat in cold weather, so winter cooks run longer
#4 · Under-$500 buyers who want real capacity
Pit Boss 700 Carbon Series
Pit Boss · score 9.4/10
718 sq in for mid-$400s with no WiFi to pay for — the honest sweet spot if you cook from the patio, not the sofa.
Pit Boss list price as of 2026-11-07.
Also on Amazon — $450.42 (as of November 7, 2026)
Published specifications
- Cooking area
- 718 sq in
- Hopper
- 13.5 lb, with cleanout
- Temperature range
- 180-500°F
- Controller
- LCD digital, one meat probe included
- Connectivity
- None
- Warranty
- 5 years
How it scores
Weighted rubric score: 8.2/10. Value carries the most weight on this site by design. On our published scale that is 9.4/10.
What it does well
- 718 sq in at this price is more grate than any WiFi-equipped grill near it
- Porcelain-coated grates and a grease bucket system, not a bare tray
- Automatic start-up and cool-down cycles
- Hopper cleanout, so swapping pellet flavors is quick
Where it falls short
- No WiFi and no Bluetooth — you adjust it at the grill
- 13.5 lb hopper means a mid-cook top-up on anything past about eight hours
- One probe only
#5 · Most kit included for the money
Z Grills 7002C
Z Grills · score 9.8/10
697 sq in, a 28 lb hopper, two probes, a grease bucket and a cover — all in the box for under $500.
Published specifications
- Cooking area
- 697 sq in
- Hopper
- 28 lb, tool-free cleanout
- Temperature range
- 180-450°F
- Controller
- PID 3.0, LCD, two meat probes
- Connectivity
- None
- Warranty
- 3 years
How it scores
Weighted rubric score: 8.6/10. Value carries the most weight on this site by design. On our published scale that is 9.8/10.
What it does well
- 28 lb hopper is close to Pit Boss territory and nearly double Traeger's 18 lb
- Rain cover, two probes, grease bucket and gloves included
- Two locking casters plus two wheels
- Pellet viewing window
Where it falls short
- No WiFi, so the app crowd should look elsewhere
- 450°F ceiling
- Z Grills calls it an 'electric' pellet grill in the listing, which confuses buyers — it burns wood pellets and needs a wall outlet, like every pellet grill here
#6 · Most backyards — the default pick
Pit Boss 850 Navigator Series
Pit Boss · score 9.6/10
The most cooking space per dollar of any WiFi pellet grill we track, and the one we point most buyers at first.
Also direct from Pit Boss — $799.99 (list price as of 2026-11-07)
Price as of November 7, 2026. #ad how this is funded
Published specifications
- Cooking area
- 932 sq in across two tiers
- Hopper
- 30 lb, with a viewing window
- Temperature range
- 180-500°F in 5°F steps
- Controller
- LCD digital, two meat probes included
- Connectivity
- WiFi + Bluetooth, Pit Boss Grills app
- Warranty
- 5 years
How it scores
Weighted rubric score: 8.4/10. Value carries the most weight on this site by design. On our published scale that is 9.6/10.
What it does well
- 932 sq in for well under four figures — roughly 20% more grate per dollar than the closest Traeger
- 30 lb hopper is double what most sub-$500 grills carry, so overnight cooks do not need a refill
- Flame Broiler slider gives you direct-flame searing, which most pellet grills in this range cannot do
- Two probes in the box rather than one
Where it falls short
- LCD controller is a step below the touchscreen PID on the 1300/1600 and the Advantage 850SL
- Pit Boss app has a long history of connection complaints in owner threads
- Assembly is a genuine two-person, ninety-minute job
#7 · Buyers who want the app to just work
Traeger Pro 780
Traeger · score 9.2/10
The grill most people mean when they say Traeger. WiFIRE works properly; you pay roughly a third more per square inch than Pit Boss.
Price as of November 7, 2026. #ad how this is funded
Published specifications
- Cooking area
- 780 sq in (34 burgers, 6 rib racks or 6 chickens)
- Hopper
- 18 lb
- Temperature range
- Up to 500°F max
- Controller
- Digital with built-in meat probe
- Connectivity
- WiFIRE, Traeger app
- Warranty
- 3 years
How it scores
Weighted rubric score: 8/10. Value carries the most weight on this site by design. On our published scale that is 9.2/10.
What it does well
- WiFIRE is the most reliable app in pellet grilling by a clear margin
- Porcelain grates and a well-sorted grease path make cleanup quick
- This listing bundles an 18 lb bag of Signature Blend pellets
- Resale value holds better than any other brand here
Where it falls short
- 780 sq in for the price of a 1,329 sq in Pit Boss — you are paying for the software and the badge
- 18 lb hopper against Pit Boss's 30 lb
- No direct-flame searing: 500°F is the ceiling and it is indirect
#8 · Big families and anyone cooking for a crowd
Pit Boss 1300 Navigator Series
Pit Boss · score 9.7/10
1,329 sq in and a touchscreen PID board for about what a mid-size Traeger costs — the value pick for big cooks.
Also direct from Pit Boss — $999.99 (list price as of 2026-11-07)
Price as of November 7, 2026. #ad how this is funded
Published specifications
- Cooking area
- 1,329 sq in across two tiers
- Hopper
- 30 lb, with a viewing window
- Temperature range
- 180-500°F in 5°F steps
- Controller
- Touchscreen, two meat probes included
- Connectivity
- WiFi + Bluetooth, Pit Boss Grills app
- Warranty
- 5 years
How it scores
Weighted rubric score: 8.5/10. Value carries the most weight on this site by design. On our published scale that is 9.7/10.
What it does well
- 1,329 sq in holds four pork butts or eight rib racks without stacking
- Touchscreen controller rather than the LCD board on the 850
- Still cheaper than a Traeger Woodridge with 470 fewer square inches
- Folding front and side shelves plus a bottom pellet shelf
Where it falls short
- A 30 lb hopper feeding a 1,329 sq in chamber burns through pellets faster than the same hopper on the 850
- Big footprint — measure your patio before you order
- App reliability is the same known weak point across the Pit Boss range
#9 · Traeger buyers who want capacity and modern cleanup
Traeger Woodridge
Traeger · score 9.4/10
860 sq in, 500°F and the EZ-Clean ash keg. The current Traeger mid-range, and the one that replaced the old Pro 575 in most buyers' shortlists.
Price as of November 7, 2026. #ad how this is funded
Published specifications
- Cooking area
- 860 sq in (6 chickens, 8 rib racks or 6 pork butts)
- Hopper
- 18 lb
- Temperature range
- 180-500°F
- Controller
- Digital with WiFIRE app control
- Connectivity
- WiFIRE, Traeger app
- Warranty
- 3 years
How it scores
Weighted rubric score: 8.2/10. Value carries the most weight on this site by design. On our published scale that is 9.4/10.
What it does well
- EZ-Clean Grease & Ash Keg collects both in one place — the best cleanup system on any grill here
- 860 sq in with a genuine 500°F ceiling
- P.A.L. Pop-And-Lock and ModiFIRE compatibility for shelves and cooking surfaces
Where it falls short
- No Super Smoke mode or digital pellet sensor — those are Woodridge Pro features
- 18 lb hopper for 860 sq in is tight on an overnight cook
- Priced where a 1,329 sq in Pit Boss sits
#10 · Competition-volume cooks and very large yards
Pit Boss 1600 Navigator Series
Pit Boss · score 9.6/10
The largest cabinet-style Pit Boss pellet grill on Amazon, and still priced below a mid-range Traeger.
Also direct from Pit Boss — $1,199.99 (list price as of 2026-11-07)
Price as of November 7, 2026. #ad how this is funded
Published specifications
- Cooking area
- 1,593 sq in (the listing title says 1,593; one bullet says 1,539 — the maker contradicts itself)
- Hopper
- 30 lb, with a viewing window
- Temperature range
- 180-500°F in 5°F steps
- Controller
- Touchscreen, two meat probes included
- Connectivity
- WiFi + Bluetooth, Pit Boss Grills app
- Warranty
- 5 years
How it scores
Weighted rubric score: 8.4/10. Value carries the most weight on this site by design. On our published scale that is 9.6/10.
What it does well
- More grate area than anything else at this price, by a wide margin
- Touchscreen PID-style board and dual probes as standard
- Flame Broiler searing carried over from the smaller models
Where it falls short
- Pit Boss's own listing gives two different cooking areas — treat the figure as approximate until they fix it
- 30 lb hopper is undersized for a chamber this big on a long cook
- Heats slowly from cold compared with the 850
Our recommendation
Top pick
Z Grills 550B2
The tightest temperature hold under $400.
Price as of November 7, 2026. #ad how this is funded
Runner-up
Z Grills 600D2
Best overall value under $400.
Questions people actually ask
How often do these prices update?
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When is the best time to buy a pellet grill?
Late September to November, when retailers clear outdoor inventory before winter. Late spring is the worst — peak demand, prices at list.
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