Pellet Grill Reviews And Guides

Pellet grills compared on what Traeger, Pit Boss, Weber and Z Grills state: temperature range, cooking area, hopper, Wi-Fi, warranty and price. Plus how to use one, with each maker’s own instructions.

Beginner using a pellet grill on a backyard patio, lid closed with light smoke

How to use a pellet grill

Burn-in, start-up, lid and shutdown steps differ by brand. How to use a pellet grill step by step, with Traeger's and Pit Boss's own instructions where they differ, and USDA safe temperatures.

Pit Boss vs Traeger

Compare models, not brands. Pit Boss Sportsman 1100 and Pro Series 1300 against the Traeger Pro 34 and Ironwood on cooking area, heat, Wi-Fi, warranty and price, as each maker states them.

best pellet grills

No pellet grill is best at everything. Traeger Ironwood and Pro 34, Pit Boss Sportsman 1100, Weber Searwood 600 and Z Grills 700D4E compared on what each maker states.

Can a pellet grill sear?

Traeger puts effective searing at 350–500°F, which every grill in our comparison reaches. Weber's Searwood 600 goes to 600°F, and Pit Boss adds a flame-broiler lever for direct-flame searing, which it rates up to 1,000°F. Check the top temperature on the maker's spec sheet before you buy: five pellet grills compared lists it for each.