Pellet Grill/Smoker

I f you wish to take grilling to the next level, without putting more effort or having to spend extra money on accessories, a pellet grill/smoker is the right choice. Not only that it boosts flavor and delivers incredibly delicious meat, but your meals will be healthier, as it uses an indirect cooking method that prevents the emergence of chemical compounds which can endanger your health.

Easier to use and control than regular charcoal grills, you just need to fill the hopper with pellets, place the meat on the grill and set the temperature. Your meal will cook evenly and you will have time to drink a beer with your guests or prepare the side dishes.

Top 11 Pellet Grills/Smokers Compared

Photo	Product Name	Cooking Area (ft.)	Hopper Capacity (lbs.)	Max Temperature (°F)	Highlights	Warranty	Price
Best Overall	1. Camp Chef PG24SG	811	22	500	Cleanout System	3-year	Check Price
Best Commercial-Grade Pellet Grill/Smoker	2. Z Grills 700D	700	20	450	25,000 BTUs/hour	3-year	Check Price
Editor’s Choice	3. Traeger TFB42LZBC	418	18	450	Digital Elite Controller	3-year	Check Price
	4. Pit Boss Grills 71820FB	820	20	500	Flame Broiler	1-year	Check Price
	5. Traeger Grills TFB57PZBO	572	18	450	Digital Pro Controler	3-year	Check Price
Best Pellet Grill/Smoker for Beginners	6. Camp Chef PG24	573	18	500	25,000 BTUs/hour	3-year	Check Price
	7. Cuisinart CPG-4000	450	15	550	Portable Design	3-year	Check Price
Best Pellet Grill/Smoker for the Money	8. Z GRILLS ZPG-550B	550	10	538	Smart Digital Controller	3-year	Check Price
	9. Z GRILLS ZPG-450A	452	15	450	Automatic Pellet Feed System	3-year	Check Price
Best for Searing	10. Green Mountain Grills DCWF	219	9	550	Digital WiFi controller	2-year	Check Price
Best Pellet Grill/Smoker for Tailgating	11. Country Smokers CSPEL015010497	265	3.5	500	Compact and Portable	5-year

1. Camp Chef PG24SG

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Getting delicious flavored meals has now become incredibly easy with this model from Camp Chef, which allows you to set temperature and forget about your meat until it is completely cooked. It functions just like an oven and you can choose to cook your food slow or fast with a temperature range of 175 to 500 degrees Fahrenheit.

Dual Meat Probes

You will find this function extremely useful, as it helps you serve perfectly-cooked meals. The stainless steel integrated probes measure the internal temperature of the meat, while the dual-LED readout shows both internal temperature and meat temperature, so you can follow the cooking and know when the food is done. Furthermore, you can use the controller to select between ‘Lo Smoke’ and ‘Hi Smoke’ depending on how flavored you want your meat to be.

Extra-Large Cooking Area and Hopper Capacity

Featuring a total cooking area of 811 sq. in., it is perfect for patio parties and family gatherings, as no guest will be left waiting for a second grilling round. The large 22 lbs. pellet hopper doesn’t need to be refilled often and it is extremely easy to clean, with a detachable cup that collects the ashes. Furthermore, it includes an automatic auger that dispenses the pellets as needed, thus improving the smoker’s efficiency.

Powerful Output

It can produce a heat of 25,000 BTUs, ensuring a fast and even cooking. Moreover, no dangerous chemicals are released, as it only uses pellets to grill and smoke the meat. Provided with a sturdy cover lid and featuring a volume of 4850 cubic inches, it will easily roast 2 whole turkeys or 6 racks of ribs.

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2. Z Grills 700D

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This smoker has everything it needs to please even a professional chef, as it comes with a super large cooking surface of 700 sq. ft. and a huge 20 lbs. pellet hopper, being able to simultaneous grill and smoke 20 burgers, 6 racks of ribs or 5 chickens. You can invite your friends, your neighbors or your family for dinner and it will cook you enormous portions of food, all in a single grilling session. And when we say it will cook it, we mean it. With the smart digital controller included that keeps the temperature within +/- 20 degrees F, you won’t have to check on your meat more often than you check on oven-cooked food.

Grilling, baking, smoking, braising, barbecuing, roasting, all these are possible with Z Grills 700D and it opens the path to smoke-flavored pizza, turkey, veggies or even pie. With a temperature range of 180 to 450 degrees F that is easy to adjust, everything will be cooked in the right rhythm and you will no longer serve overcooked food. Plus, cleaning is easy, with an included bucket holder in which you can place a recipient to collect the hot grease.

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3. Traeger TFB42LZBC

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It can be difficult to get a precise temperature with a regular grill and this can lead to unevenly cooked or burnt meals. Traeger TFB42LZBC is designed to prevent these situations and it includes a digital controller that keeps temperature variation between +/-20 degrees. Furthermore, you can choose between slow cooking by selecting the ‘Smoke’ option, or fast cooking and it will deliver well-cooked meat as it features a maximum temperature of 450 degrees Fahrenheit.

Provided with a large 418 sq. grilling area, it is ready to deliver tasty meals for your guests. The large 18 lbs. hopper will last you for the entire grilling session, and you can fill it with regular pellets or choose the flavored ones for a more distinctive taste. Furthermore, you will never have to buy another accessory or cooking device, as it allows you to grill and smoke meat, bake pizza or apple pies, roast, braise or barbecue chickens and you can get them all flavored with an amazing wood-fire taste. Plus, you don’t need to constantly supervise the cooking, as there are no flare-ups or bursts of heat that can ruin your food.

Built almost entirely of steel and powder-coated, it can bravely face corrosion and rust and it will last you for many years to come. The porcelain grill grates provide a non-stick surface that is easy to clean and maintain. Plus, if you want to make things even easier, you can always purchase the drip tray that fits this model and it will collect fat and juices, keeping your grill extra clean.

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4. Pit Boss Grills 71820FB

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With a heavy-duty structure and a huge 820 sq. in. cooking surface, this model will be the central piece of your patio parties. Bigger than most grills in its class and able to produce a heat between 180 and 500 degrees F, it will deliver burgers and steaks for all your guests at the same time. Furthermore, it comes with a flame broiler that allows open flame searing so you can cook variate food and impress your friends.

The greatest thing about 71820FB is its ability to produce a 40,000 BTUs heat output that surpasses by far the power of similar grills and allows an efficient, even cooking for larger pieces of meat. Plus, it comes with a fan that forces convection and ensures a strong fire during the entire grilling session. The two strong wheels help you move it around the yard, while the sturdy stainless steel structure ensures stability and provides increased safety while grilling. The iron-cast cooking grates are porcelain-coated, making cleaning easier and providing nice searing marks for your steaks.

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5. Traeger Grills TFB57PZBO

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It is easy to get the perfect smoked ribs or well-cooked whole poultry with this unit’s integrated digital pro controller. You just need to set the right temperature, depending on the type of food you are cooking, and forget about it. It will smoke, grill, braise, bake, roast or barbeque a great variety of meals, as it features a maximum temperature of 450 degrees F and a large 18 lbs. hopper which can hold the necessary pellet quantity to maintain constant and strong fire. The porcelain grill grates ensure a non-stick grilling and make cleaning easy and more efficient. Plus, it comes with a drip tray that collects fat and reduces the chances of it gathering on the grill’s surface and getting burnt.

The 572 sq. ft. grill surface ensures enough space for extended family meals, being able to easily accommodate 24 burgers, 4 whole chickens or 5 racks of ribs. With 2 integrated casters, you can place it wherever you need it most in your backyard and invite everybody over. Plus, it is incredibly durable, with stainless steel construction, and powder coated so it can resist rust and corrosion, so you will be able to enjoy its services for many years to come.

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6. Camp Chef PG24

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A large hopper means a longer, more comfortable grilling session, during which you don’t have to constantly follow if the pellets in the hopper are getting low. With a hopper capacity of 18 lbs., and an automatic pellet auger included, PG24 ensures a strong, constant fire and great smoking, allowing you to cook multiple meat pieces at the same time. Moreover, the large 573 sq. in. cooking area can accommodate chickens or rib racks that are easy to cook with the high 25,000 BTUs output.

It can reach a high temperature of 500 degrees F, allowing you to cook pizza and pies, roast poultry or barbecue the tastiest steaks. The meat probe measures the internal temperature and helps you figure out when the food is ready. Furthermore, it comes with an electric igniter, designed to provide an easy start-up, while the Ash Can Cleanout system allows the disposal of the ashes cleanly and efficiently.

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7. Cuisinart CPG-4000

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Equipped with all-terrain wheels and a comfortable handle, this unit offers the ultimate portability for patio parties and nice family gatherings, allowing you to easily carry and store it in your garage when its job is done. It features a spigot that makes fat eviction easier and a handy grease bucket holder for you to place your recipient. The 450 sq. in. cooking surface is large enough to accommodate multiple burgers, steaks or even a whole chicken. Moreover, it offers multiple cooking options, so you can grill, roast, smoke, braise, barbecue or bake your food.

It reaches a maximum temperature of 550 degrees F which can be adjusted for slow or fast cooking according to your taste. Furthermore, Cuisineart pellets are made of a great variety of hardwoods, allowing you to choose between mesquite, cherry, maple, pecan, and many other flavors. Provided with a 15 lbs. hopper that keeps the fire burning for long cooking sessions, it will save you the effort of always having to check if more pellets are needed. Besides, it automatically adds pellets to maintain a constant fire, so you won’t have to worry that your guests get unevenly-cooked food.

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8. Z GRILLS ZPG-550B

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Featuring an automatic feed system, ZPG-550B keeps your fire burning and the temperature high for well-cooked meals, allowing you to relax and drink a beer with your friends. The smart digital controller is easy to use and it keeps temperatures within +/-20 degrees F, reducing heat bursts and, thus, the risk of you getting burnt food. Moreover, you can choose to cook your steaks fast or slow by picking the perfect temperature from a range of 180 to 450 degrees F. Fueled only by 100% hardwood pellets that generate good smoke and heat, it produces an amazing flavor that will infuse your food and delight your tastes.

The large 538 sq. ft. surface can accommodate up to 3 chickens, 10 burgers or 3 racks of ribs, while the 10 lbs. hopper holds enough pellets for a thorough, strong fire that can cook all your food in a single session. Plus, it uses fan-forced conviction to create the perfect environment not only for smoking and grilling but for braising, roasting and baking. It’s time to take your apple pies to the next level and cover them in incredibly flavored wood-fire smoke.

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9. Z GRILLS ZPG-450A

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If you are looking for a grill that can cook enough food to entertain your family or close friends, there’s no need to spend your money on a large, expensive one that will consume lots of pellets to get hot. This model from Z GRILLS is designed to be compact and portable so you can easily get it in and out of your garage for every-day use. Provided with an automatic feed system, it will keep your pellets coming, once you get it started, so you won’t have to constantly supervise it during grilling. Moreover, it allows you to set the temperature by choosing a value between 180 and 450 degrees F, so you can decide if you want your food fast- or slow-cooked.

The 452 sq. ft. cooking area is divided between the main rack and the warm rack and can accommodate up to 3 racks of ribs, 10 burgers or 3 chickens. The smart smoke technology keeps the temperature between +/-10 degrees F, ensuring an even cooking without heat bursts that can overcook your food. Plus, it comes with digital auto ignition, so getting it started shouldn’t be a problem.

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10. Green Mountain Grills DCWF

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This grill is perfect if you are a tailgating fan, with its super compact design and foldable legs that can double as handles. You will be able to take it with you on picnics or trips and it will cook you the most delicious smoke-flavored steaks, burgers or pizza. The thermal sensor monitors the grill temperature and keeps you informed about the rate at which your food is cooking. Furthermore, it only weighs 57 pounds, being the lightest model on your top, so you won’t struggle too much to put in in your trunk or carry it in your garage for storage.

However, the greatest thing about this grill is the digital WiFi controller that connects to your phone through an app and allows you to control the temperature. This is comfort at its highest level. You will not even have to approach the grill to check if your meat is ready. Plus, you get a meat probe to help you check the internal temperature of the food and a peaked lid that allows you to cook whole chickens or fowls. The 219 sq. ft. cooking area is good enough for you to cook for your family, while the 9 lbs. hopper can fit the perfect amount of pellets for a full grilling session.

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11. Country Smokers CSPEL015010497

Camping, tailgating, and fishing will never be the same with this stylish portable smoker. Built of acrylic and with a black sand exterior, it is resistant to outdoor temperatures and humidity and works on natural wood pellets to deliver excellent searing, smoking, and grilling. The cooking temperature can be adjusted to a value between 180 and 500 degrees Fahrenheit, and you will only have to rotate a knob to the desired position. Furthermore, the lid is sturdy and fully closes to maintain the temperature high, evenly distribute the heat, and speed up the cooking process.

The grilling area is pretty generous for a portable unit, as it offers 191.4 square feet for cooking and a warming area of 64.6 square feet. Thus, you won’t have to resume to cooking dinner only for yourself. You will be able to share it with your family and friends and make new memories with your loved ones. Plus, the hopper is decent as well, being able to accommodate up to 3.5 pounds of pellets, so you will be able to give your burgers and steaks a nice smoke flavor without constsntly checking on their level.

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Conclusion

No matter if you are looking for a large grill that can deliver enough food for your extravagant parties or a smaller grill for every-day cooking, there’s a model for everyone. Moreover, we’ve chosen grills with variate prices but able to meet the highest quality standards, with functions and designs that can fulfill as many needs as possible.

If you haven’t decided yet, here are some models that deserve a second look:

Best Overall: Camp Chef PG24SG

Ready to cook deliciously flavored food for a whole party, this model is equipped with a huge 811 sq. ft. cooking area that can accommodate large pieces of meat and vegetables. The 20 lbs. hopper can maintain a great fire, while the digital controller allows you to set the right temperature for either slow or fast smoking. Super strong and featuring a powerful heat output, it is great for extended people gatherings where a large quantity of food must be ready at the same time.

The dual meat probes and the dual-LED Temperature readout put you in control by providing information about both the internal and the external temperature of the meat. Plus, it comes with an automatic auger and ash clean-out system so you don’t have to constantly supervise it.

Editor’s Choice: Traeger TFB42LZBC

Perfect for home cooking, this grill comes with a 418 square inches cooking area and an 18 pounds hopper capacity. It features digital controls, so you will be able to easily set the desired temperature, while choosing between multiple cooking methods, including smoking, baking, roasting, BBQ, and braising. Furthermore, the ignition is electronic and it starts automatically when you flip the built-in on/off switch.

The automatic auger is present as well and it will feed the pellets into the fire to maintain it even during the grilling. Additionally, the controller monitors the temperature, making sure that it doesn’t go up or down with more than 20 degrees from the selected temperature.

Best Pellet Grill/Smoker for the Money: Z GRILLS ZPG-550B

If you are wondering what you can get for less than $500, allow us to present Z GRILLS ZPG-550B. This model has the best quality-price report on the market, as it comes with a large 550 square feet cooking area and a 10 pounds hopper that can keep the fire lit and even, ensuring the optimal conditions for up to 8 cooking methods.

With Z GRILLS ZPG-550B you will be able not only to smoke and grill meat but to braise, roast, sear, barbecue, and Char-grill it, all with a little help from the automatic auger that keeps sending pellets into the fire, maintaining the heat up without requiring your assistance.

Best Pellet Grill/Smoker for Tailgating: Country Smokers CSPEL015010497

One of the most compact grills/smokers on the market, Country Smokers CSPEL015010497 is perfect for travel, as it measures only 24.4 inches in length, 17.5 inches in width, and 13.6 inches in height. It features a medium cooking surface of 256 square feet and can reach a maximum temperature of 500 degrees Fahrenheit. Plus, it comes with a dial-in digital control that allows you to easily adjust settings.

Best Commercial-Grade Pellet Grill/Smoker: Z Grills 700D

If cooking outdoors is your passion or your business, you will appreciate this model’s versatility, as it comes with a huge lid and forced-fan conviction, allowing you not only to grill and smoke but to bake, braise, roast and barbecue your food. Plus, thanks to the automated electric feed system, your fire will stay strong and constant without requiring your attention.

Best Pellet Grill/Smoker for Beginners: Camp Chef PG24

Champ Chef is renowned for its user-friendly grills and PG24 is surely one of them. Designed to be easily used by both beginners and experimented grillers, it features an 18 pounds hopper and automatic auger to reduce the user’s effort to a minimum. Furthermore, the ignition is electric and automatic, so it will fire up instantly. Not to mention that you will get the Ash Can Cleanout system and the built-in grease management system, so the cleaning will be a breeze.