The popularity of pellet grills has grown considerably in recent years. However, there is a general criticism of pellet grills that you may have heard is ‘pellet grills don’t get hot enough to sear!’. Now, that’s a very general statement and its not true in many cases. However, for good searing, you want a pellet grill with a temperature setting over 450 degrees and, ideally, direct-flame access.
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Introduction On The Hottest Wood Pellet Grills
Below, I’ve included our database pre-filtered to order the pellet grills that offer the highest temperature setting at the top of the list.
However, please use the drop-down filter for other relevant features, such as Direct-Flame access, which can also provide high temperatures at the cooking grate.
PelHeat Pellet Grill/Smoker Database
Updated December 2023| Make/Model | Typical Price ($) | Pellet Grill/Smoker Type | Total Cooking Area (sq.in): | Main Grate (sq.in): | Cooking Surfaces: | Hopper Size (lbs): | Low Temp (°F): | High Temp (°F): | Direct Flame? | PID? | WiFi/App? | Made In The US? | Released: | Brand: | Model Number: | My Article: | Availability: |
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| GMG Trek Prime 2.0 | 499 | Portable | 220 | 220 | 1 | 9 | 150 | 550 | No | Yes | Yes | No | 2023 | GMG | BBQGuys.com | ||
| GMG Ledge Prime 2.0 | 999 | Horizontal | 436 | 436 | 1 | 18 | 150 | 550 | No | Yes | Yes | No | 2023 | GMG | BBQGuys.com | ||
| GMG Peak Prime 2.0 | 1,199 | Horizontal | 608 | 608 | 1 | 18 | 150 | 550 | No | Yes | Yes | No | 2023 | GMG | BBQGuys.com | ||
| recteq DualFire 1200 | 1,799 | Horizontal/Stainless Steel | 1,208 | 302 | 3 | 70 | 180 | 700 | No | Yes | Yes | No | 2023 | RecTeq | RecTeq.com | ||
| recteq Flagship 1100 | 1,299 | Horizontal/Stainless Steel | 1,109 | 655 | 2 | 40 | 180 | 700 | No | Yes | Yes | No | 2023 | RecTeq | RecTeq.com | ||
| recteq Backyard Beast 1000 | 1,099 | Horizontal/Stainless Steel | 1,014 | 587 | 2 | 30 | 180 | 700 | No | Yes | Yes | No | 2023 | RecTeq | RecTeq.com | ||
| recteq SmokeStone 600 | 999 | Griddle | 778 | 778 | 1 | 17 | 300 | 600 | No | Yes | Yes | No | 2023 | RecTeq | RecTeq.com | ||
| recteq Deck Boss 590 | 899 | Horizontal/Stainless Steel | 590 | 590 | 1 | 30 | 180 | 700 | No | Yes | Yes | No | 2023 | RecTeq | RecTeq.com | ||
| Camp Chef Woodwind 24 | 999 | Horizontal/Stainless Steel | 811 | 429 | 2 | 22 | 160 | 500 | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | 2023 | Camp Chef | Click Here | CampChef.com | |
| Camp Chef Woodwind 24 SideKick | 1,299 | Pellet/Gas Combo | 811 | 429 | 2 | 22 | 160 | 500 | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | 2023 | Camp Chef | Click Here | CampChef.com | |
| Camp Chef Woodwind 36 SideKick | 1,499 | Pellet/Gas Combo | 1,236 | 663 | 2 | 22 | 160 | 500 | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | 2023 | Camp Chef | Click Here | CampChef.com | |
| Camp Chef Woodwind 36 | 1,199 | Horizontal/Stainless Steel | 1,236 | 663 | 2 | 22 | 160 | 500 | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | 2023 | Camp Chef | Click Here | CampChef.com | |
| Cabela's Pro Series 36" | 799 | Horizontal | 1,236 | 633 | 2 | 22 | 180 | 450 | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | 2023 | Cabelas | Camp Chef vs Cabela’s Pellet Grills – Which Are Better? | Cabelas.com | |
| Cabela's Pro Series 24" | 699 | Horizontal | 811 | 429 | 2 | 22 | 180 | 450 | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | 2023 | Cabelas | Camp Chef vs Cabela’s Pellet Grills – Which Are Better? | Cabelas.com | |
| Cabela's Deluxe 24 | 599 | Horizontal | 570 | 429 | 2 | 18 | 180 | 450 | No | Yes | No | No | 2023 | Cabelas | Camp Chef vs Cabela’s Pellet Grills – Which Are Better? | Cabelas.com | |
| Ninja Woodfire Outdoor Oven | 399 | Electric Oven | 180 | 180 | 1 | 0 | 105 | 700 | No | - | No | No | 2023 | Ninja | Ninja Woodfire Outdoor Oven | NinjaKitchen.com | |
| Ninja Woodfire Outdoor Grill Pro Connect XL | 499 | Electric Grill | 180 | 180 | 1 | 0 | 105 | 700 | No | - | Yes | No | 2023 | Ninja | Ninja Woodfire Outdoor Grill Pro Connect XL | NinjaKitchen.com | |
| Ninja Woodfire Outdoor Grill | 399 | Electric Grill | 141 | 141 | 1 | 0 | 105 | 700 | No | - | No | No | 2023 | Ninja | Ninja Woodfire Outdoor Grill | NinjaKitchen.com | |
| Brisk It Origin-580 | 899 | Horizontal | 580 | 428 | 2 | 22 | 180 | 500 | No | Yes | Yes | No | 2023 | Brisk It | Brisk It Origin-580 | BriskItGrills.com | |
| Merax Ceramic | 1,263 | Ceramic | 465 | 465 | 1 | 12 | 180 | 500 | No | Yes | No | No | 2023 | Merax | Merax Ceramic | HomeDepot.com | |
| Nexgrill Oakford 580 | 449 | Horizontal | 581 | 400 | 2 | 22 | 160 | 550 | No | Yes | Yes | No | 2023 | Nexgrill | Nexgrill Oakford 580 | HomeDepot.com | |
| Nexgrill Oakford 1400 | 499 | Vertical | 1,388 | 0 | 5 | 80 | 150 | 420 | - | Yes | Yes | No | 2023 | Nexgrill | Nexgrill Oakford 1400 | HomeDepot.com | |
| Nexgrill Oakford 1000 | 649 | Horizontal | 1,008 | 671 | 2 | 32 | 160 | 550 | No | Yes | Yes | No | 2023 | Nexgrill | Nexgrill Oakford 1000 | HomeDepot.com | |
| Nexgrill Oakford 790 | 549 | Horizontal | 790 | 527 | 2 | 32 | 160 | 550 | No | Yes | Yes | No | 2023 | Nexgrill | Nexgrill Oakford 790 | HomeDepot.com | |
| HiMombo 570 | 319 | Horizontal | 570 | 305 | 2 | 23 | 180 | 450 | Yes | No | No | No | 2023 | HiMombo | HiMombo 570 | Walmart.com | |
| ASMOKE AS550P | 449 | Horizontal | 515 | 0 | 2 | 13 | 180 | 500 | Yes | No | No | No | 2023 | ASMOKE | ASMOKE AS550P | ASMOKE.com | |
| ASMOKE AS550 | 419 | Horizontal | 515 | 0 | 2 | 13 | 180 | 500 | Yes | No | No | No | 2023 | ASMOKE | ASMOKE AS550 | ASMOKE.com | |
| ASMOKE AS700P | 749 | Horizontal | 700 | 0 | 2 | 26 | 180 | 500 | Yes | Yes | No | No | 2023 | ASMOKE | ASMOKE AS700P | ASMOKE.com | |
| Z Grills 550C | 499 | Horizontal | 553 | 406 | 2 | 10 | 180 | 450 | No | Yes | No | No | 2023 | Z Grills | Z Grills 550C | ZGrills.com | |
| Z Grills 10502B | 599 | Horizontal | 1,080 | 443 | 3 | 12 | 180 | 450 | No | Yes | No | No | 2023 | Z Grills | Z Grills 10502B | ZGrills.com | |
| Z Grills 7002C2E/7002F2 | 559 | Horizontal | 697 | 504 | 2 | 24 | 180 | 450 | No | Yes | No | No | 2023 | Z Grills | Z Grills 7002C2E/7002F2 | ZGrills.com | |
| Z Grills 7002C/7002F | 519 | Horizontal | 697 | 494 | 2 | 24 | 180 | 450 | No | Yes | No | No | 2023 | Z Grills | Z Grills 7002C/7002F | ZGrills.com | |
| recteq RT-B380X Bullseye Deluxe | 799 | Horizontal/Stainless Steel | 380 | 380 | 1 | 18 | 200 | 1,000 | No | Yes | Yes | No | 2023 | RecTeq | recteq RT-B380X Bullseye Deluxe | recteq.com | |
| recteq Patio Legend 410 | 699 | Horizontal/Stainless Steel | 410 | 410 | 1 | 14 | 180 | 700 | No | Yes | Yes | No | 2023 | RecTeq | recteq Patio Legend 410 | recteq.com | |
| recteq Road Warrior 340P | 599 | Portable/Stainless Steel | 340 | 340 | 1 | 14 | 180 | 700 | No | Yes | No | No | 2023 | RecTeq | recteq Road Warrior 340P | recteq.com | |
| HALO Prime 1100 | 1,099 | Horizontal/Built-In | 1,129 | 610 | 2 | 18 | 180 | 500 | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | 2023 | HALO | HALO Prime 1100 | BBQGuys.com | |
| HALO Prime 1500 | 1,299 | Horizontal/Built-In | 1,474 | 901 | 2 | 27 | 180 | 500 | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | 2023 | HALO | HALO Prime 1500 | BBQGuys.com | |
| HALO Prime 550 | 809 | Horizontal/Built-In | 553 | 386 | 2 | 14 | 180 | 500 | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | 2023 | HALO | HALO Prime 550 | BBQGuys.com | |
| Weber SmokeFire Sear+ ELX6 | 1,599 | Horizontal | 1,157 | 648 | 3 | 22 | 180 | 600 | Yes | Yes | Yes | US Assembled | 2023 | Weber | Weber SmokeFire Sear+ ELX6 | BBQGuys.com | |
| Weber SmokeFire Sear+ ELX4 | 1,399 | Horizontal | 771 | 432 | 3 | 22 | 180 | 600 | Yes | Yes | Yes | US Assembled | 2023 | Weber | Weber SmokeFire Sear+ ELX4 | BBQGuys.com | |
| Camp Chef XXL Pro | 899 | Vertical/Smoke Box | 1,806 | 0 | 6 | 30 | 150 | 350 | - | Yes | Yes | No | 2023 | Camp Chef | Camp Chef XXL Pro | CampChef.com | |
| Camp Chef Woodwind Pro 36 SideKick | 1,799 | Pellet/Gas Combo | 1,236 | 663 | 3 | 22 | 160 | 500 | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | 2023 | Camp Chef | Camp Chef Woodwind Pro 36 SideKick | CampChef.com | |
| Camp Chef Woodwind Pro 36 | 1,499 | Horizontal/Smoke Box | 1,236 | 663 | 2 | 22 | 160 | 500 | No | Yes | Yes | No | 2023 | Camp Chef | Camp Chef Woodwind Pro 36 | CampChef.com | |
| Camp Chef Woodwind Pro 24 SideKick | 1,449 | Pellet/Gas Combo | 811 | 429 | 3 | 22 | 160 | 500 | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | 2023 | Camp Chef | Camp Chef Woodwind Pro 24 SideKick | CampChef.com | |
| Camp Chef Woodwind Pro 24 | 1,199 | Horizontal/Smoke Box | 811 | 429 | 2 | 22 | 160 | 500 | No | Yes | Yes | No | 2023 | Camp Chef | Camp Chef Woodwind Pro 24 | CampChef.com | |
| Pit Boss 4-Series Onyx Edition | 474 | Vertical | 1,300 | 0 | 5 | 65 | 130 | 420 | - | Yes | No | No | 2023 | Pit Boss | Pit Boss 4-Series Onyx Edition | Walmart.com | |
| Pit Boss Pro Series Elite 6-Series (Gen 3) | 899 | Vertical | 1,500 | 0 | 5 | 70 | 130 | 420 | - | Yes | Yes | No | 2023 | Pit Boss | Pit Boss Pro Series Elite 6-Series (Gen 3) | Lowes.com | |
| Pit Boss Pro Series 1600 (Gen 3) | 999 | Horizontal | 1,598 | 711 | 2 | 32 | 180 | 500 | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | 2023 | Pit Boss | SKU: 10981 | Pit Boss Pro Series 1600 (Gen 3) | Lowes.com |
| Pit Boss Pro Series 1150 (Gen 3) | 699 | Horizontal | 1,150 | 711 | 2 | 32 | 180 | 500 | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | 2023 | Pit Boss | SKU: 10980 | Pit Boss Pro Series 1150 (Gen 3) | Lowes.com |
| Pit Boss Pro Series Elite 1600 PSE (Gen 3) | 1,399 | Horizontal | 1,598 | 711 | 3 | 32 | 180 | 500 | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | 2023 | Pit Boss | SKU: 10982 | Pit Boss Pro Series Elite 1600 PSE (Gen 3) | Lowes.com |
| Pit Boss Savannah Onyx Edition | 597 | Horizontal | 1,507 | 633 | 3 | 28 | 180 | 500 | Yes | Yes | No (Optional) | No | 2023 | Pit Boss | Pit Boss Savannah Onyx Edition | Walmart.com | |
| Pit Boss Austin XL 1000 Onyx Edition | 497 | Horizontal | 1,008 | 720 | 2 | 30 | 180 | 500 | Yes | Yes | No (Optional) | No | 2023 | Pit Boss | Pit Boss Austin XL 1000 Onyx Edition | Walmart.com | |
| Pit Boss Lexington 500 Onyx Edition | 327 | Horizontal | 543 | 373 | 2 | 15 | 180 | 500 | Yes | Yes | No | No | 2023 | Pit Boss | Pit Boss Lexington 500 Onyx Edition | Walmart.com | |
| Pit Boss Portable Battery Pellet Grill | 499 | Tabletop | 256 | 256 | 1 | 7 | 180 | 500 | Yes | No | No | No | 2023 | Pit Boss | Pit Boss Portable Battery Pellet Grill | PitBoss-Grills.com | |
| Pit Boss Sportsman 1600 | 1,099 | Horizontal | 1,598 | 711 | 3 | 30 | 180 | 500 | Yes | No | Yes | No | 2023 | Pit Boss | Pit Boss Sportsman 1600 | PitBoss-Grills.com | |
| Traeger Ironwood XL (Gen 2) | 1,999 | Horizontal | 925 | 594 | 2 | 22 | 180 | 500 | No | Yes | Yes | No | 2023 | Traeger | TFB93RLG | Traeger Ironwood XL (Gen 2) | Traeger.com |
| Traeger Ironwood (Gen 2) | 1,799 | Horizontal | 616 | 396 | 2 | 22 | 180 | 500 | No | Yes | Yes | No | 2023 | Traeger | TFB61RLG | Traeger Ironwood (Gen 2) | Traeger.com |
| Member's Mark Pro Series | 499 | Horizontal | 1,034 | 0 | 3 | 24 | 180 | 500 | No | Yes | No | No | 2022 | Member's Mark | Member's Mark Pro Series | SamsClub.com | |
| Lone Star Grillz 20" x 42" | 2,895 | Horizontal | 1,278 | 735 | 2 | 40 | 160 | 450 | Yes | Yes | Yes | US Made | 2022 | Lone Star Grillz | Lone Star Grillz 20" x 42" | LoneStarGrillz.com | |
| Lone Star Grillz 20" x 36" | 2,695 | Horizontal | 1,062 | 609 | 2 | 40 | 160 | 450 | Yes | Yes | Yes | US Made | 2022 | Lone Star Grillz | Lone Star Grillz 20" x 36" | LoneStarGrillz.com | |
| Lifetime Pellet/Gas Grill | 1,299 | Pellet/Gas Combo | 742 | 0 | 2 | 20 | 180 | 700 | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | 2022 | Lifetime | Lifetime Pellet/Gas Grill | Amazon.com | |
| KANDO Gear Champ | 3,795 | Horizontal | 1,113 | 665 | 2 | 20 | 160 | 500 | Yes | Yes | Yes | US Made | 2022 | KANDO Gear | KANDO Gear Champ | KandoGear.com | |
| KANDO Gear K480 | 2,995 | Horizontal | 750 | 456 | 2 | 20 | 160 | 500 | Yes | Yes | Yes | US Made | 2022 | KANDO Gear | KANDO Gear K480 | KandoGear.com | |
| USSC Grills USG730SS | 874 | Horizontal | 730 | 0 | 2 | 24 | 180 | 500 | No | Yes | No | No | 2022 | USSC Grills | USSC Grills USG730SS | HomeDepot.com | |
| Monument Grills 26-In | 529 | Horizontal | 703 | 0 | 2 | 20 | 180 | 500 | Yes | Yes | No | No | 2022 | Monument Grills | Monument Grills 26-In | HomeDepot.com | |
| USSC Grills Portable | 343 | Tabletop | 295 | 295 | 1 | 12 | 180 | 500 | Yes | Yes | No | No | 2022 | USSC Grills | USSC Grills Portable | HomeDepot.com | |
| Oklahoma Joe's Rider DLX (Gen 2) | 699 | Horizontal | 906 | 578 | 2 | 20 | 200 | 600 | Yes | Yes | No | No | 2022 | Oklahoma Joes | Oklahoma Joe's Rider DLX (Gen 2) | HomeDepot.com | |
| LifePro SCSP2000LP | 644 | Horizontal | 2,000 | 0 | 3 | 30 | 180 | 500 | No | Yes | No | No | 2022 | LifePro | LifePro SCSP2000LP | Walmart.com | |
| LifePro SCSP1500LP | 558 | Horizontal | 1,500 | 0 | 3 | 30 | 180 | 500 | No | Yes | No | No | 2022 | LifePro | LifePro SCSP1500LP | Walmart.com | |
| Royal Gourmet PL2032 | 397 | Horizontal | 802 | 640 | 2 | 25 | 180 | 500 | No | No | No | No | 2022 | Royal Gourmet | Royal Gourmet PL2032 | Walmart.com | |
| Costway Pellet Grill | 239 | Tabletop | 256 | 256 | 1 | 13 | 180 | 450 | No | No | No | No | 2022 | Costway | Costway Pellet Grill | Walmart.com | |
| ASMOKE AS660 | 499 | Horizontal | 700 | 0 | 2 | 26 | 180 | 500 | Yes | No | No | No | 2022 | ASMOKE | ASMOKE AS660 | ASMOKE.com | |
| ASMOKE AS660N-1 | 529 | Horizontal | 700 | 0 | 2 | 26 | 180 | 500 | Yes | No | No | No | 2022 | ASMOKE | ASMOKE AS660N-1 | ASMOKE.com | |
| ASMOKE AS300 | 249 | Tabletop | 256 | 256 | 1 | 4 | 180 | 500 | Yes | No | No | No | 2022 | ASMOKE | ASMOKE AS300 | ASMOKE.com | |
| ASMOKE AS350 | 429 | Tabletop | 256 | 256 | 1 | 4 | 180 | 500 | Yes | No | No | No | 2022 | ASMOKE | ASMOKE AS350 | ASMOKE.com | |
| Z Grills 7052B WiFi | 899 | Horizontal | 709 | 461 | 2 | 28 | 160 | 500 | No | Yes | Yes | No | 2022 | Z Grills | Z Grills 7052B WiFi | ZGrills.com | |
| Z Grills 11002B WiFi | 1,299 | Horizontal | 1,068 | 693 | 2 | 28 | 160 | 500 | No | Yes | Yes | No | 2022 | Z Grills | Z Grills 11002B WiFi | ZGrills.com | |
| Z Grills 700D4E | 649 | Horizontal | 697 | 504 | 2 | 20 | 180 | 450 | No | Yes | No | No | 2022 | Z Grills | Z Grills 700D4E | ZGrills.com | |
| Z Grills 700D3 | 609 | Horizontal | 697 | 504 | 2 | 20 | 180 | 450 | No | Yes | No | No | 2022 | Z Grills | Z Grills 700D3 | ZGrills.com | |
| Z Grills Cruiser 200A | 299 | Tabletop | 202 | 202 | 1 | 8 | 180 | 450 | No | No | No | No | 2022 | Z Grills | Z Grills Cruiser 200A | ZGrills.com | |
| recteq RT-1070 Cabinet | 1,399 | Horizontal/Stainless Steel | 1,070 | 532 | 2 | 30 | 180 | 700 | No | Yes | Yes | No | 2022 | RecTeq | recteq RT-1070 Cabinet | recteq.com | |
| recteq RT-1070 | 1,199 | Built-In/Stainless Steel | 1,070 | 532 | 2 | 30 | 180 | 700 | No | Yes | Yes | No | 2022 | RecTeq | recteq RT-1070 | Amazon.com | |
| recteq RT-1250 | 1,519 | Horizontal/Stainless Steel | 1,250 | 627 | 2 | 40 | 180 | 700 | No | Yes | Yes | No | 2022 | RecTeq | recteq RT-1250 | Amazon.com | |
| Pitts & Spitts Maverick 2000 SS | 5,899 | Horizontal/Stainless Steel | 2,000 | 666 | 3 | 35 | 160 | 600 | No | Yes | Yes | US Made | 2022 | Pitts & Spitts | Pitts & Spitts Maverick 2000 SS | BBQGuys.com | |
| Pitts & Spitts Maverick 850 SS | 4,149 | Horizontal/Stainless Steel | 850 | 425 | 2 | 35 | 160 | 600 | No | Yes | Yes | US Made | 2022 | Pitts & Spitts | Pitts & Spitts Maverick 850 SS | BBQGuys.com | |
| Pitts & Spitts Maverick 2000 | 3,649 | Horizontal | 2,000 | 666 | 3 | 35 | 160 | 600 | No | Yes | No (Optional) | US Made | 2022 | Pitts & Spitts | Pitts & Spitts Maverick 2000 | BBQGuys.com | |
| Pitts & Spitts Maverick 1250 SS | 5,149 | Horizontal/Stainless Steel | 1,250 | 625 | 2 | 35 | 160 | 600 | No | Yes | Yes | US Made | 2022 | Pitts & Spitts | Pitts & Spitts Maverick 1250 SS | BBQGuys.com | |
| Pitts & Spitts Maverick 850 | 2,149 | Horizontal | 850 | 425 | 2 | 35 | 160 | 600 | No | Yes | No (Optional) | US Made | 2022 | Pitts & Spitts | Pitts & Spitts Maverick 850 | BBQGuys.com | |
| Pitts & Spitts Maverick 1250 | 2,549 | Horizontal | 1,250 | 625 | 2 | 35 | 160 | 600 | No | Yes | No (Optional) | US Made | 2022 | Pitts & Spitts | Pitts & Spitts Maverick 1250 | BBQGuys.com | |
| Oklahoma Joe's Anthem Series Rider DLX | 899 | Horizontal | 1,234 | 578 | 3 | 20 | 180 | 650 | Yes | Yes | No | No | 2022 | Oklahoma Joes | Oklahoma Joe's Anthem Series Rider DLX | BBQGuys.com | |
| Memphis Grills Pro ITC3 28-Inch | 4,499 | Horizontal/Stainless Steel | 568 | 432 | 2 | 18 | 180 | 650 | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | 2022 | Memphis Grills | Memphis Grills Pro ITC3 28-Inch | BBQGuys.com | |
| Memphis Grills Pro ITC3 Built-In 28-Inch | 4,049 | Built-In/Stainless Steel | 568 | 432 | 2 | 18 | 180 | 650 | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | 2022 | Memphis Grills | Memphis Grills Pro ITC3 Built-In 28-Inch | BBQGuys.com | |
| Memphis Grills Elite ITC3 39-Inch | 5,399 | Horizontal/Stainless Steel | 848 | 644 | 2 | 24 | 180 | 700 | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | 2022 | Memphis Grills | Memphis Grills Elite ITC3 39-Inch | BBQGuys.com | |
| Memphis Grills Elite ITC3 Built-In 39-Inch | 4,949 | Built-In/Stainless Steel | 848 | 644 | 2 | 24 | 180 | 700 | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | 2022 | Memphis Grills | Memphis Grills Elite ITC3 Built-In 39-Inch | BBQGuys.com | |
| HALO Prime 300 | 494 | Tabletop | 301 | 215 | 2 | 10 | 180 | 500 | Yes | Yes | No | No | 2022 | HALO | HALO Prime 300 | BBQGuys.com | |
| Cuisinart 24-Inch CPG-256 | 399 | Tabletop | 256 | 188 | 2 | 4 | 180 | 500 | No | No | No | No | 2022 | Cuisinart | Cuisinart 24-Inch CPG-256 | BBQGuys.com | |
| Cuisinart 52-Inch CPG-700 | 799 | Horizontal | 700 | 484 | 2 | 21 | 180 | 500 | No | No | No | No | 2022 | Cuisinart | Cuisinart 52-Inch CPG-700 | BBQGuys.com | |
| Cuisinart 45-Inch CPG-465 | 599 | Horizontal | 465 | 304 | 2 | 13 | 180 | 500 | No | No | No | No | 2022 | Cuisinart | Cuisinart 45-Inch CPG-465 | BBQGuys.com | |
| Camp Chef MZGX 24 | 599 | Horizontal | 776 | 429 | 2 | 18 | 160 | 500 | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | 2022 | Camp Chef | Camp Chef MZGX 24 | CampChef.com | |
| Camp Chef Apex 36 Gas Kit | 2,449 | Pellet/Gas Combo | 1,236 | 663 | 2 | 30 | 160 | 500 | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | 2022 | Camp Chef | Camp Chef Apex 36 Gas Kit | CampChef.com | |
| Camp Chef Apex 36 | 1,999 | Horizontal | 1,236 | 663 | 2 | 30 | 160 | 500 | No | Yes | Yes | No | 2022 | Camp Chef | Camp Chef Apex 36 | CampChef.com | |
| Camp Chef Apex 24 Gas Kit | 2,199 | Pellet/Gas Combo | 811 | 429 | 3 | 30 | 160 | 500 | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | 2022 | Camp Chef | Camp Chef Apex 24 Gas Kit | CampChef.com | |
| Camp Chef Apex 24 | 1,799 | Horizontal | 811 | 429 | 2 | 30 | 160 | 500 | No | Yes | Yes | No | 2022 | Camp Chef | Camp Chef Apex 24 | CampChef.com | |
| Pit Boss Competition Series 1230CS1 | 699 | Pellet/Gas Combo | 1,261 | 630 | 2 | 21 | 180 | 500 | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | 2022 | Pit Boss | Pit Boss Competition Series 1230CS1 | Academy.com | |
| Pit Boss Competition Series PBV5P2 | 549 | Vertical | 1,679 | 0 | 5 | 60 | 150 | 420 | - | Yes | Yes | No | 2022 | Pit Boss | Pit Boss Competition Series PBV5P2 | Academy.com | |
| Pit Boss Mile Hybrid | 497 | Pellet/Gas Combo | 611 | 611 | 1 | 15 | 180 | 500 | Yes | No | No | No | 2022 | Pit Boss | Pit Boss Mile Hybrid | Walmart.com | |
| Pit Boss Competition Series 1600 | 799 | Horizontal | 1,578 | 648 | 3 | 26 | 180 | 500 | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | 2022 | Pit Boss | Pit Boss Competition Series 1600 | Academy.com | |
| Pit Boss Competition Series 1250 | 699 | Horizontal | 1,315 | 540 | 3 | 26 | 180 | 500 | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | 2022 | Pit Boss | Pit Boss Competition Series 1250 | Academy.com | |
| Pit Boss Competition Series 850 | 549 | Horizontal | 849 | 593 | 2 | 21 | 180 | 500 | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | 2022 | Pit Boss | Pit Boss Competition Series 850 | Acedemy.com | |
| Pit Boss Sportsman 1100 | 799 | Horizontal | 1,610 | 711 | 2 | 30 | 180 | 500 | Yes | No | No | No | 2022 | Pit Boss | Pit Boss Sportsman 1100 | PitBoss-Grills.com | |
| Pit Boss Sportsman 820 | 699 | Horizontal | 849 | 593 | 2 | 21 | 180 | 500 | Yes | No | No | No | 2022 | Pit Boss | Pit Boss Sportsman 820 | PitBoss-Grills.com | |
| Pit Boss Sportsman 500 | 460 | Horizontal | 542 | 400 | 2 | 15 | 180 | 500 | Yes | No | No | No | 2022 | Pit Boss | Pit Boss Sportsman 500 | PitBoss-Grills.com | |
| Traeger Timberline XL (Gen 2) | 3,799 | Horizontal/Built-In | 1,320 | 594 | 3 | 22 | 180 | 500 | No | Yes | Yes | No | 2022 | Traeger | TBB01RLG | Traeger Timberline XL (Gen 2) | Traeger.com |
| Traeger Timberline (Gen 2) | 2,999 | Horizontal/Built-In | 880 | 396 | 3 | 22 | 180 | 500 | No | Yes | Yes | No | 2022 | Traeger | TBB86RLG | Traeger Timberline (Gen 2) | Traeger.com |
| Ooni Fyra 12 Pellet Pizza Oven | 349 | Pizza Oven | 144 | 144 | 1 | 2 | 200 | 950 | Yes | - | - | No | 2021 | Ooni | Ooni Fyra 12 Pellet Pizza Oven | Ooni.com | |
| MAK Grills MAK 3 Star | 9,499 | Horizontal/Stainless Steel | 2,750 | 660 | 2 | 30 | 170 | 650 | Yes | Yes | Yes | US Made | 2021 | MAK Grills | MAK Grills MAK 3 Star | BigPoppaSmokers.com | |
| MAK Grills MAK 2 Star Stainless Steel | 4,499 | Horizontal/Stainless Steel | 858 | 429 | 2 | 20 | 170 | 600 | Yes | Yes | Yes | US Made | 2021 | MAK Grills | MAK Grills MAK 2 Star Stainless Steel | BigPoppaSmokers.com | |
| MAK Grills MAK 2 Star | 3,499 | Horizontal | 858 | 429 | 2 | 20 | 170 | 600 | Yes | Yes | No (Optional) | US Made | 2021 | MAK Grills | MAK Grills MAK 2 Star | BigPoppaSmokers.com | |
| MAK Grills MAK 1 Star | 2,499 | Horizontal | 858 | 429 | 2 | 20 | 170 | 600 | Yes | Yes | No (Optional) | US Made | 2021 | MAK Grills | MAK Grills MAK 1 Star | BigPoppaSmokers.com | |
| Blazn Grill Works Grid Iron | 1,799 | Horizontal | 720 | 720 | 1 | 30 | 160 | 500 | Yes | Yes | No (Optional) | US Made | 2021 | Blazn Grill Works | Blazn Grill Works Grid Iron | mgrills.com | |
| Blazn Grill Works Grand Slam | 1,599 | Horizontal | 468 | 468 | 1 | 30 | 160 | 500 | Yes | Yes | No (Optional) | US Made | 2021 | Blazn Grill Works | Blazn Grill Works Grand Slam | mgrills.com | |
| Yoder YS480s Built-In | 2,579 | Built-In | 800 | 480 | 2 | 20 | 150 | 600 | Yes | Yes | Yes | US Made | 2021 | Yoder Smokers | Yoder YS480s Built-In | atbbq.com | |
| Yoder YS640s Built-In | 2,639 | Built-In | 1,070 | 640 | 2 | 20 | 150 | 600 | Yes | Yes | Yes | US Made | 2021 | Yoder Smokers | Yoder YS640s Built-In | atbbq.com | |
| Yoder Smokers YS1500s | 4,995 | Horizontal | 1,500 | 1,008 | 2 | 20 | 150 | 500 | Yes | Yes | Yes | US Made | 2021 | Yoder Smokers | Yoder Smokers YS1500s | atbbq.com.com | |
| Yoder YS640s Competition Cart | 3,394 | Horizontal | 1,070 | 640 | 2 | 20 | 150 | 600 | Yes | Yes | Yes | US Made | 2021 | Yoder Smokers | Yoder YS640s Competition Cart | atbbq.com | |
| Yoder YS480s Competition Cart | 2,589 | Horizontal | 800 | 480 | 2 | 20 | 150 | 600 | Yes | Yes | Yes | US Made | 2021 | Yoder Smokers | Yoder YS480s Competition Cart | atbbq.com | |
| Yoder YS640s | 2,399 | Horizontal | 1,070 | 640 | 2 | 20 | 150 | 600 | Yes | Yes | Yes | US Made | 2021 | Yoder Smokers | Yoder YS640s | atbbq.com | |
| Yoder YS480s | 2,139 | Horizontal | 800 | 480 | 2 | 20 | 150 | 600 | Yes | Yes | Yes | US Made | 2021 | Yoder Smokers | Yoder YS480s | atbbq.com | |
| USSC Grills USG890SS | 1,043 | Horizontal | 890 | 0 | 2 | 24 | 180 | 500 | No | Yes | No | No | 2021 | USSC Grills | USSC Grills USG890SS | HomeDepot.com | |
| Prime Pellet Grills KC King 600 | 845 | Horizontal | 600 | 440 | 2 | 20 | 180 | 400 | No | No | No | No | 2021 | Prime Pellet Grills | Prime Pellet Grills KC King 600 | HomeDepot.com | |
| USSC Grills USG890 | 996 | Horizontal | 890 | 612 | 2 | 18 | 180 | 500 | No | Yes | No | No | 2021 | USSC Grills | USSC Grills USG890 | HomeDepot.com | |
| Buffalo Outdoor | 390 | Tabletop | 256 | 256 | 1 | 4 | 180 | 500 | Yes | No | No | No | 2021 | Buffalo Outdoor | Buffalo Outdoor | HomeDepot.com | |
| Oklahoma Joe's Rider 600 (Gen 1) | 449 | Horizontal | 617 | 617 | 1 | 20 | 180 | 500 | No | No | No | No | 2021 | Oklahoma Joes | Oklahoma Joe's Rider 600 (Gen 1) | HomeDepot.com | |
| Oklahoma Joe's Rider Combo (Gen 1) | 699 | Pellet/Gas Combo | 997 | 0 | 2 | 20 | 180 | 500 | Yes | No | No | No | 2021 | Oklahoma Joes | Oklahoma Joe's Rider Combo (Gen 1) | HomeDepot.com | |
| Cuisinart Bristol | 391 | Horizontal | 505 | 381 | 2 | 30 | 180 | 500 | No | No | No | No | 2021 | Cuisinart | Cuisinart Bristol | Walmart.com | |
| Lifesmart 510 | 630 | Horizontal | 510 | 0 | 2 | 15 | 180 | 500 | No | Yes | No | No | 2021 | Lifesmart | Lifesmart 510 | Walmart.com | |
| Lifesmart 2000 | 1,415 | Horizontal | 2,000 | 0 | 3 | 30 | 180 | 500 | No | Yes | No | No | 2021 | Lifesmart | Lifesmart 2000 | Walmart.com | |
| Dyna-Glo 706 | 387 | Horizontal | 706 | 0 | 2 | 20 | 150 | 500 | Yes | Yes | No | No | 2021 | Dyna-Glo | Dyna-Glo 706 | Walmart.com | |
| Dyna-Glo 460 | 334 | Horizontal | 460 | 0 | 2 | 16 | 150 | 500 | Yes | Yes | No | No | 2021 | Dyna-Glo | Dyna-Glo 460 | Walmart.com | |
| KingChii Pro Series 02 | 265 | Portable | 300 | 300 | 1 | 11 | 180 | 500 | No | No | No | No | 2021 | KingChii | KingChii Pro Series 02 | Walmart.com | |
| Z Grills 450A | 409 | Horizontal | 459 | 331 | 2 | 15 | 180 | 450 | No | Yes | No | No | 2021 | Z Grills | Z Grills 450A | ZGrills.com | |
| Z Grills L6002E | 419 | Horizontal | 572 | 332 | 2 | 8 | 180 | 450 | Yes | Yes | No | No | 2021 | Z Grills | Z Grills L6002E | ZGrills.com | |
| Z Grills 5502H | 419 | Horizontal | 553 | 406 | 2 | 10 | 180 | 450 | No | Yes | No | No | 2021 | Z Grills | Z Grills 5502H | ZGrills.com | |
| Z Grills 450B | 499 | Horizontal | 459 | 331 | 2 | 15 | 180 | 450 | No | Yes | No | No | 2021 | Z Grills | Z Grills 450B | ZGrills.com | |
| Z Grills L600D | 479 | Horizontal | 572 | 332 | 2 | 8 | 180 | 450 | Yes | Yes | No | No | 2021 | Z Grills | Z Grills L600D | ZGrills.com | |
| Z Grills 1000D3E | 669 | Horizontal | 1,056 | 428 | 3 | 20 | 180 | 450 | No | Yes | No | No | 2021 | Z Grills | Z Grills 1000D3E | ZGrills.com | |
| Grilla Grills Silverbac Alpha Connect Built-In | 849 | Horizontal/Built-In | 692 | 507 | 2 | 20 | 180 | 500 | No | Yes | Yes | No | 2021 | Grilla Grills | Grilla Grills Silverbac Alpha Connect Built-In | GrillaGrills.com | |
| Grilla Grills Chimp Tailgater | 599 | Portable | 460 | 340 | 2 | 15 | 180 | 500 | No | Yes | Yes | No | 2021 | Grilla Grills | Grilla Grills Chimp Tailgater | GrillaGrills.com | |
| Grilla Grills Silverbac All-Terrain Alpha Connect | 1,099 | Horizontal | 692 | 507 | 2 | 20 | 180 | 500 | No | Yes | Yes | No | 2021 | Grilla Grills | Grilla Grills Silverbac All-Terrain Alpha Connect | GrillaGrills.com | |
| Grilla Grills Silverbac Alpha Connect | 899 | Horizontal | 692 | 507 | 2 | 20 | 180 | 500 | No | Yes | Yes | No | 2021 | Grilla Grills | Grilla Grills Silverbac Alpha Connect | GrillaGrills.com | |
| Louisiana Grills SL Series 1000 | 1,175 | Horizontal | 1,014 | 0 | 2 | 18 | 180 | 500 | Yes | Yes | No | No | 2021 | Louisiana Grills | Louisiana Grills SL Series 1000 | Louisiana-Grills.com | |
| Louisiana Grills SL Series 700 | 974 | Horizontal | 696 | 0 | 2 | 18 | 180 | 500 | Yes | Yes | No | No | 2021 | Louisiana Grills | Louisiana Grills SL Series 700 | Louisiana-Grills.com | |
| Louisiana Grills Black Label 300 | 499 | Tabletop | 333 | 333 | 1 | 10 | 180 | 500 | Yes | Yes | No | No | 2021 | Louisiana Grills | Louisiana Grills Black Label 300 | Louisiana-Grills.com | |
| Louisiana Grills 4-Series | 1,049 | Vertical | 1,077 | 0 | 4 | 60 | 180 | 500 | - | Yes | Yes | No | 2021 | Louisiana Grills | Louisiana Grills 4-Series | Louisiana-Grills.com | |
| Louisiana Grills Black Label Series 1200 | 1,199 | Horizontal | 1,180 | 758 | 2 | 18 | 180 | 500 | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | 2021 | Louisiana Grills | Louisiana Grills Black Label Series 1200 | Louisiana-Grills.com | |
| Louisiana Grills Black Label Series 1000 | 1,099 | Horizontal | 1,028 | 661 | 2 | 18 | 180 | 500 | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | 2021 | Louisiana Grills | Louisiana Grills Black Label Series 1000 | Louisiana-Grills.com | |
| Louisiana Grills Black Label Series 800 | 999 | Horizontal | 809 | 520 | 2 | 18 | 180 | 500 | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | 2021 | Louisiana Grills | Louisiana Grills Black Label Series 800 | Louisiana-Grills.com | |
| Louisiana Grills Founders Legacy 800 | 1,899 | Horizontal | 846 | 0 | 2 | 29 | 180 | 500 | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | 2021 | Louisiana Grills | Louisiana Grills Founders Legacy 800 | Louisiana-Grills.com | |
| Louisiana Grills Founders Legacy 1200 | 2,199 | Horizontal | 1,205 | 0 | 2 | 29 | 180 | 500 | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | 2021 | Louisiana Grills | Louisiana Grills Founders Legacy 1200 | Louisiana-Grills.com | |
| Louisiana Grills Founders Series Premier 800 | 1,399 | Horizontal | 846 | 0 | 2 | 29 | 180 | 500 | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | 2021 | Louisiana Grills | Louisiana Grills Founders Series Premier 800 | Louisiana-Grills.com | |
| Louisiana Grills Founders Series Premier 1200 | 1,599 | Horizontal | 1,205 | 0 | 2 | 29 | 180 | 500 | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | 2021 | Louisiana Grills | Louisiana Grills Founders Series Premier 1200 | Louisiana-Grills.com | |
| recteq RT-700 | 1,199 | Horizontal/Stainless Steel | 702 | 702 | 1 | 40 | 180 | 700 | No | Yes | Yes | No | 2021 | RecTeq | recteq RT-700 | Amazon.com | |
| recteq RT-590 | 899 | Horizontal/Stainless Steel | 592 | 592 | 1 | 30 | 180 | 700 | No | Yes | Yes | No | 2021 | RecTeq | recteq RT-590 | Amazon.com | |
| recteq RT-B380 Bullseye | 499 | Horizontal/Stainless Steel | 380 | 380 | 1 | 15 | 200 | 750 | No | Yes | No | No | 2021 | RecTeq | recteq RT-B380 Bullseye | Amazon.com | |
| Victory 35-Inch | 699 | Horizontal | 936 | 691 | 3 | 29 | 180 | 500 | Yes | No | No | No | 2021 | Victory | Victory 35-Inch | BBQGuys.com | |
| recteq RT-2500 | 2,599 | Horizontal/Stainless Steel | 2,500 | 982 | 3 | 53 | 180 | 650 | No | Yes | Yes | No | 2021 | RecTeq | recteq RT-2500 | BBQGuys.com | |
| recteq RT-1250 | 1,519 | Horizontal/Stainless Steel | 1,250 | 627 | 3 | 40 | 180 | 700 | No | Yes | Yes | No | 2021 | RecTeq | recteq RT-1250 | BBQGuys.com | |
| GMG Ledge SS Prime Plus | 929 | Horizontal | 458 | 458 | 1 | 18 | 150 | 550 | No | Yes | Yes | No | 2021 | GMG | GMG Ledge SS Prime Plus | BBQGuys.com | |
| GMG Ledge Prime Plus | 899 | Horizontal | 458 | 458 | 1 | 18 | 150 | 550 | No | Yes | Yes | No | 2021 | GMG | GMG Ledge Prime Plus | BBQGuys.com | |
| Coyote 28-Inch C1P28 | 2,999 | Built-In/Stainless Steel | 609 | 450 | 2 | 12 | 175 | 650 | Yes | Yes | No | No | 2021 | Coyote | Coyote 28-Inch C1P28 | BBQGuys.com | |
| Coyote 28-Inch C1P28-FS | 3,499 | Horizontal/Stainless Steel | 609 | 450 | 2 | 12 | 175 | 650 | Yes | Yes | No | No | 2021 | Coyote | Coyote 28-Inch C1P28-FS | BBQGuys.com | |
| Coyote 36-Inch C1P36-FS | 4,399 | Horizontal/Stainless Steel | 808 | 594 | 2 | 15 | 175 | 700 | Yes | Yes | No | No | 2021 | Coyote | Coyote 36-Inch C1P36-FS | BBQGuys.com | |
| Coyote 36-Inch C1P36 | 3,499 | Built-In/Stainless Steel | 808 | 594 | 2 | 15 | 175 | 700 | Yes | Yes | No | No | 2021 | Coyote | Coyote 36-Inch C1P36 | BBQGuys.com | |
| Broil King Crown 500 | 1,099 | Horizontal | 750 | 550 | 2 | 18 | 180 | 600 | No | Yes | Yes | US Assembled | 2021 | Broil King | Broil King Crown 500 | BBQGuys.com | |
| Broil King Regal 500 | 1,799 | Horizontal | 825 | 625 | 2 | 22 | 180 | 600 | No | Yes | Yes | US Assembled | 2021 | Broil King | Broil King Regal 500 | BBQGuys.com | |
| Broil King Regal 400 | 1,299 | Horizontal | 630 | 500 | 2 | 22 | 180 | 600 | No | Yes | Yes | US Assembled | 2021 | Broil King | Broil King Regal 400 | BBQGuys.com | |
| Broil King Regal 500 | 1,499 | Horizontal | 825 | 625 | 2 | 22 | 180 | 600 | No | Yes | Yes | US Assembled | 2021 | Broil King | Broil King Regal 500 | BBQGuys.com | |
| Broil King Crown 400 | 899 | Horizontal | 570 | 440 | 2 | 18 | 180 | 600 | No | Yes | Yes | US Assembled | 2021 | Broil King | Broil King Crown 400 | BBQGuys.com | |
| Weber SmokeFire EX6 (Gen 2) | 1,299 | Horizontal | 1,008 | 648 | 2 | 22 | 180 | 600 | Yes | Yes | Yes | US Assembled | 2021 | Weber | Weber SmokeFire EX6 (Gen 2) | BBQGuys.com | |
| Weber SmokeFire EX4 (Gen 2) | 999 | Horizontal | 672 | 432 | 2 | 22 | 180 | 600 | Yes | Yes | Yes | US Assembled | 2021 | Weber | Weber SmokeFire EX4 (Gen 2) | BBQGuys.com | |
| Camp Chef Woodwind CL 36 SideKick | 1,449 | Pellet/Gas Combo | 1,236 | 663 | 3 | 22 | 160 | 500 | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | 2021 | Camp Chef | Camp Chef Woodwind 36 SideKick | CampChef.com | |
| Camp Chef Woodwind CL 36 | 1,199 | Horizontal | 1,236 | 663 | 2 | 22 | 160 | 500 | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | 2021 | Camp Chef | Camp Chef Woodwind 36 | CampChef.com | |
| Camp Chef Woodwind CL 24 SideKick | 1,149 | Pellet/Gas Combo | 811 | 429 | 3 | 22 | 160 | 500 | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | 2021 | Camp Chef | Camp Chef Woodwind 24 SideKick | CampChef.com | |
| Camp Chef Woodwind CL 24 | 899 | Horizontal | 811 | 429 | 2 | 22 | 160 | 500 | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | 2021 | Camp Chef | Camp Chef Woodwind 24 | CampChef.com | |
| Camp Chef Pursuit 20 | 499 | Portable | 501 | 253 | 2 | 10 | 160 | 500 | Yes | Yes | No | No | 2021 | Camp Chef | Camp Chef Pursuit 20 | CampChef.com | |
| Camp Chef XT | 549 | Horizontal | 570 | 429 | 2 | 18 | 160 | 500 | No | Yes | No | No | 2021 | Camp Chef | Camp Chef XT | CampChef.com | |
| Camp Chef DLX | 599 | Horizontal | 570 | 429 | 2 | 18 | 160 | 500 | No | Yes | No | No | 2021 | Camp Chef | Camp Chef DLX | CampChef.com | |
| Camp Chef SG 24 | 749 | Horizontal | 811 | 429 | 2 | 22 | 160 | 500 | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | 2021 | Camp Chef | Camp Chef SG 24 | CampChef.com | |
| Pit Boss Pro Series 1100 | 849 | Pellet/Gas Combo | 1,260 | 630 | 2 | 20 | 180 | 500 | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | 2021 | Pit Boss | Pit Boss Pro Series 1100 | Lowes.com | |
| Pit Boss Platinum KC Combo | 797 | Pellet/Gas Combo | 1,001 | 630 | 2 | 26 | 180 | 500 | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | 2021 | Pit Boss | Pit Boss Platinum KC Combo | Walmart.com | |
| Pit Boss Pro Series 4-Series (Gen 2) | 499 | Vertical | 1,077 | 0 | 4 | 65 | 150 | 420 | - | Yes | Yes | No | 2021 | Pit Boss | Pit Boss Pro Series 4-Series (Gen 2) | Lowes.com | |
| Pit Boss Platinum Brunswick | 597 | Vertical | 1,164 | 0 | 4 | 98 | 150 | 420 | - | Yes | Yes | No | 2021 | Pit Boss | Pit Boss Platinum Brunswick | Walmart.com | |
| Pit Boss Platinum Lockhart | 847 | Horizontal | 2,136 | 546 | 6 | 40 | 180 | 500 | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | 2021 | Pit Boss | Pit Boss Platinum Lockhart | Walmart.com | |
| Pit Boss Platinum Laredo 1000 | 547 | Horizontal | 1,006 | 528 | 2 | 26 | 180 | 500 | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | 2021 | Pit Boss | Pit Boss Platinum Laredo 1000 | Walmart.com | |
| Pit Boss Pro Series Portable 150 (Gen 2) | 299 | Tabletop | 256 | 256 | 1 | 5 | 180 | 500 | Yes | No | No | No | 2021 | Pit Boss | Pit Boss Pero Series Portable 150 (Gen 2) | Lowes.com | |
| Pit Boss Pro Series 1150 (Gen 2) | 699 | Horizontal | 1,155 | 711 | 2 | 32 | 180 | 500 | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | 2021 | Pit Boss | SKU: 10576 | Pit Boss Pro Series 1150 (Gen 2) | Lowes.com |
| Pit Boss Pro Series 850 (Gen 2) | 599 | Horizontal | 850 | 593 | 2 | 20 | 180 | 500 | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | 2021 | Pit Boss | Pit Boss Pro Series 850 (Gen 2) | Lowes.com | |
| Pit Boss Pro Series 1600 (Gen 2) | 999 | Horizontal | 1,598 | 711 | 3 | 32 | 180 | 500 | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | 2021 | Pit Boss | SKU: 10737 | Pit Boss Pro Series 1600 (Gen 2) | Lowes.com |
| Pit Boss Pro Series 1600 Elite (Gen 2) | 1,299 | Horizontal | 1,597 | 711 | 3 | 32 | 180 | 500 | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | 2021 | Pit Boss | SKU: 10908 | Pit Boss Pro Series 1600 Elite (Gen 2) | Lowes.com |
| GrillFest 655 | 421 | Horizontal | 655 | 465 | 2 | 20 | 180 | 450 | No | No | No | No | 2020 | GrillFest | GrillFest 655 | Walmart.com | |
| GrillFest 445 | 374 | Horizontal | 445 | 312 | 2 | 16 | 180 | 450 | No | No | No | No | 2020 | GrillFest | GrillFest 445 | Walmart.com | |
| Sophia & William Pellet Grill | 369 | Horizontal | 712 | 446 | 2 | 18 | 180 | 450 | No | No | No | No | 2020 | Sophia & William | Sophia & William Pellet Grill | Walmart.com | |
| GMG Davy Crockett | 399 | Portable | 219 | 219 | 1 | 9 | 150 | 550 | No | Yes | Yes | No | 2020 | GMG | GMG Davy Crockett | Walmart.com | |
| Z Grills 700D | 599 | Horizontal | 697 | 504 | 2 | 20 | 180 | 450 | No | No | No | No | 2020 | Z Grills | Z Grills 700D | ZGrills.com | |
| Z Grills 7002B2E/7002E | 489 | Horizontal | 697 | 504 | 2 | 20 | 180 | 450 | No | No | No | No | 2020 | Z Grills | Z Grills 7002B2E/7002E | ZGrills.com | |
| Z Grills 7002B | 509 | Horizontal | 697 | 504 | 2 | 20 | 180 | 450 | No | No | No | No | 2020 | Z Grills | Z Grills 7002B | ZGrills.com | |
| Z Grills 550A | 429 | Horizontal | 585 | 424 | 2 | 16 | 180 | 450 | No | No | No | No | 2020 | Z Grills | Z Grills 550A | ZGrills.com | |
| Z Grills 10002B2E | 599 | Horizontal | 1,056 | 428 | 3 | 20 | 180 | 450 | No | No | No | No | 2020 | Z Grills | Z Grills 10002B2E | ZGrills.com | |
| Grilla Grills Alpha Connect | 929 | Horizontal | 488 | 346 | 2 | 20 | 180 | 500 | No | Yes | Yes | No | 2020 | Grilla Grills | Grilla Grills Alpha Connect | GrillaGrills.com | |
| Twin Eagles 36-Inch Rotisserie | 11,378 | Horizontal/Stainless Steel | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13 | 140 | 725 | Yes | Yes | Yes | US Made | 2020 | Twin Eagles | Twin Eagles 36-Inch Rottisserie | BBQGuys.com | |
| Twin Eagles 36-Inch | 10,668 | Horizontal/Stainless Steel | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13 | 140 | 725 | Yes | Yes | Yes | US Made | 2020 | Twin Eagles | Twin Eagles 36-Inch | BBQGuys.com | |
| Twin Eagles 36-Inch Built-In | 8,559 | Built-In/Stainless Steel | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13 | 140 | 725 | Yes | Yes | Yes | US Made | 2020 | Twin Eagles | Twin Eagles 36-Inch Built-In | BBQGuys.com | |
| Twin Eagles 36-Inch Built-In Rotisserie | 9,269 | Built-In/Stainless Steel | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13 | 140 | 725 | Yes | Yes | Yes | US Made | 2020 | Twin Eagles | Twin Eagles 36-Inch Built-In Rotisserie | BBQGuys.com | |
| Memphis Grills Beale Street Built-In | 1,599 | Built-In/Stainless Steel | 817 | 558 | 2 | 12 | 180 | 500 | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | 2020 | Memphis Grills | Memphis Grills Beale Street Built-In | BBQGuys.com | |
| Memphis Grills Beale Street | 1,799 | Horizontal/Stainless Steel | 817 | 558 | 2 | 12 | 180 | 550 | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | 2020 | Memphis Grills | Memphis Grills Beale Street | BBQGuys.com | |
| Pit Boss Navigator PB1230G | 1,249 | Pellet/Gas Combo | 1,084 | 630 | 2 | 16 | 180 | 500 | Yes | No | No | No | 2020 | Pit Boss | Pit Boss Navigator PB1230G | PitBoss-Grills.com | |
| Pit Boss Sportsman 1230 | 1,049 | Pellet/Gas Combo | 1,124 | 630 | 2 | 21 | 180 | 500 | Yes | No | No | No | 2020 | Pit Boss | Pit Boss Sportsman 1230 | PitBoss-Grills.com | |
| Pit Boss Sportsman 7-Series | 799 | Vertical | 1,815 | 0 | 6 | 60 | 150 | 420 | - | No | No | No | 2020 | Pit Boss | Pit Boss Sportsman 7-Series | PitBoss-Grills.com | |
| Pit Boss Sportsman 5-Series | 659 | Vertical | 1,513 | 0 | 5 | 60 | 150 | 420 | - | No | No | No | 2020 | Pit Boss | Pit Boss Sportsman 5-Series | PitBoss-Grills.com | |
| Pit Boss 820FB1 | 599 | Horizontal | 849 | 592 | 2 | 21 | 180 | 500 | Yes | No | No | No | 2020 | Pit Boss | Pit Boss 820FB1 | PitBoss-Grills.com | |
| Pit Boss 700FB1 | 499 | Horizontal | 743 | 518 | 2 | 21 | 180 | 500 | Yes | No | No | No | 2020 | Pit Boss | Pit Boss 700FB1 | PitBoss-Grills.com | |
| Pit Boss 440FB1 | 399 | Horizontal | 482 | 372 | 2 | 5 | 180 | 500 | Yes | No | No | No | 2020 | Pit Boss | Pit Boss 440FB1 | PitBoss-Grills.com | |
| Pit Boss Navigator 1150 | 999 | Horizontal | 1,158 | 711 | 2 | 32 | 180 | 500 | Yes | No | No | No | 2020 | Pit Boss | Pit Boss Navigator 1150 | PitBoss-Grills.com | |
| Pit Boss Navigator 850 | 999 | Horizontal | 879 | 593 | 2 | 27 | 180 | 500 | Yes | No | No | No | 2020 | Pit Boss | Pit Boss Navigator 850 | PitBoss-Grills.com | |
| Pit Boss Navigator 550 | 749 | Horizontal | 542 | 400 | 2 | 16 | 180 | 500 | Yes | No | No | No | 2020 | Pit Boss | Pit Boss Navigator 550 | PitBoss-Grills.com | |
| Traeger Tailgater | 529 | Portable | 300 | 300 | 1 | 8 | 180 | 450 | No | No | No | No | 2019 | Traeger | TFB30KLF | Traeger Tailgater | Traeger.com |
| Traeger Ranger | 449 | Tabletop | 176 | 176 | 1 | 8 | 180 | 450 | No | No | No | No | 2019 | Traeger | TFT18KLD | Traeger Ranger | Traeger.com |
| Traeger Ironwood 650 (Gen 1) | 1,099 | Horizontal | 649 | 418 | 2 | 20 | 180 | 500 | No | Yes | Yes | No | 2019 | Traeger | TFB65BLF | Traeger Ironwood 650 (Gen 1) | Traeger.com |
| Traeger Ironwood 885 (Gen 1) | 1,299 | Horizontal | 885 | 570 | 2 | 20 | 180 | 500 | No | Yes | Yes | No | 2019 | Traeger | TFB89BLF | Traeger Ironwood 885 (Gen 1) | Traeger.com |
| Traeger Pro 575 (Gen 2) | 699 | Horizontal | 572 | 418 | 2 | 18 | 180 | 500 | No | Yes | Yes | No | 2019 | Traeger | TFB57GLEC | Traeger Pro 575 (Gen 2) | Traeger.com |
| Traeger Pro 780 (Gen 2) | 899 | Horizontal | 780 | 570 | 2 | 18 | 180 | 500 | No | Yes | Yes | No | 2019 | Traeger | TFB78GLE | Traeger Pro 780 (Gen 2) | Traeger.com |
| Cookshack 32-Inch | 4,725 | Horizontal/Stainless Steel | 784 | 504 | 2 | 25 | 160 | 600 | Yes | No | No | US Made | 2018 | Cookshack | Cookshack 32-Inch | BBQGuys.com | |
| Cookshack 30-Inch | 3,570 | Horizontal/Stainless Steel | 784 | 504 | 2 | 22 | 160 | 600 | Yes | No | No | US Made | 2018 | Cookshack | Cookshack 30-Inch | BBQGuys.com | |
| Cookshack FEC100 | 5,880 | Vertical/Stainless Steel | 1,564 | 0 | 4 | 20 | 130 | 400 | - | No | No | US Made | 2018 | Cookshack | Cookshack FEC100 | BBQGuys.com | |
| Pit Boss Charleston | 600 | Pellet/Gas Combo | 1,260 | 630 | 2 | 23 | 180 | 500 | Yes | No | No | No | 2018 | Pit Boss | Pit Boss Charleston | Walmart.com | |
| Pit Boss 5-Series Copper | 497 | Vertical | 1,659 | 0 | 5 | 40 | 150 | 420 | - | No | No | No | 2018 | Pit Boss | Pit Boss 5-Series Copper | Walmart.com | |
| Pit Boss Copperhead 7-Series | 799 | Vertical | 1,815 | 0 | 6 | 60 | 150 | 420 | - | No | No | No | 2018 | Pit Boss | Pit Boss Copperhead 7-Series | PitBoss-Grills.com | |
| Pit Boss Copperhead 5-Series | 659 | Vertical | 1,513 | 0 | 5 | 60 | 150 | 420 | - | No | No | No | 2018 | Pit Boss | Pit Boss Copperhead 5-Series | PitBoss-Grills.com | |
| Pit Boss Copperhead 3-Series | 549 | Vertical | 787 | 0 | 4 | 40 | 150 | 420 | - | No | No | No | 2018 | Pit Boss | Pit Boss Copperhead 3-Series | PitBoss-Grills.com | |
| Country Smokers Traveler | 249 | Tabletop | 256 | 256 | 1 | 3.5 | 180 | 500 | Yes | No | No | No | 2018 | Country Smokers | Country Smokers Traveler | PitBoss-Grills.com | |
| Pit Boss PP150PPG | 227 | Tabletop | 256 | 256 | 1 | 7 | 180 | 500 | Yes | No | No | No | 2018 | Pit Boss | Pit Boss PP150PPG | Walmart.com | |
| Pit Boss Austin XL | 447 | Horizontal | 1,000 | 720 | 2 | 31 | 180 | 500 | Yes | No | No | No | 2018 | Pit Boss | Pit Boss Austin XL | Walmart.com | |
| Pit Boss Tailgater | 297 | Portable | 340 | 340 | 1 | 5 | 180 | 500 | Yes | No | No | No | 2018 | Pit Boss | Pit Boss Tailgater | Walmart.com | |
| Pit Boss Lexington | 297 | Horizontal | 543 | 373 | 2 | 15 | 180 | 500 | Yes | No | No | No | 2018 | Pit Boss | Pit Boss Lexington | Walmart.com | |
| Pit Boss Portable Copper | 297 | Portable | 387 | 257 | 2 | 19 | 180 | 500 | Yes | No | No | No | 2018 | Pit Boss | Pit Boss Portable Copper | Walmart.com | |
| Pit Boss 1000T4 | 499 | Horizontal | 1,013 | 710 | 2 | 30 | 180 | 500 | Yes | No | No | No | 2018 | Pit Boss | Pit Boss 1000T4 | TractorSupply.com | |
| Pit Boss 700T1 | 399 | Horizontal | 746 | 517 | 2 | 15 | 180 | 500 | Yes | No | No | No | 2018 | Pit Boss | Pit Boss 700T1 | TractorSupply.com | |
| Pit Boss Mahogany 260 | 649 | Portable | 387 | 257 | 2 | 19 | 180 | 500 | Yes | No | No | No | 2018 | Pit Boss | Pit Boss Mahogany 260 | PitBoss-Grills.com | |
| Pit Boss Mahogany 150PPS | 299 | Tabletop | 256 | 256 | 1 | 5 | 180 | 500 | Yes | No | No | No | 2018 | Pit Boss | Pit Boss Mahogany 150PPS | PitBoss-Grills.com | |
| Traeger Timberline 850 (Gen 1) | 2,099 | Horizontal | 869 | 363 | 3 | 24 | 180 | 500 | No | Yes | Yes | No | 2017 | Traeger | TFB85WLE | Traeger Timberline 850 (Gen 1) | Traeger.com |
| Traeger Timberline 1300 (Gen 1) | 2,299 | Horizontal | 1,343 | 561 | 3 | 24 | 180 | 500 | No | Yes | Yes | No | 2017 | Traeger | TFB01WLE | Traeger Timberline 1300 (Gen 1) | Traeger.com |
| Pit Boss 700 Classic | 397 | Horizontal | 700 | 507 | 2 | 21 | 180 | 500 | Yes | No | No | No | 2016 | Pit Boss | Pit Boss 700 Classic | Walmart.com | |
| Pit Boss 700R2 | 549 | Horizontal | 700 | 507 | 2 | 21 | 180 | 500 | Yes | No | No | No | 2016 | Pit Boss | Pit Boss 700R2 | PitBoss-Grills.com | |
| Pit Boss Mahogany 1000SC2 | 799 | Horizontal | 998 | 698 | 2 | 31 | 180 | 500 | Yes | No | No | No | 2016 | Pit Boss | Pit Boss Mahogany 1000SC2 | PitBoss-Grills.com | |
| Pit Boss Mahogany 1000 | 699 | Horizontal | 1,021 | 711 | 2 | 21 | 180 | 500 | Yes | No | No | No | 2016 | Pit Boss | Pit Boss Mahogany 1000 | PitBoss-Grills.com | |
| Pit Boss Mahogany 820D3 | 649 | Horizontal | 849 | 593 | 2 | 21 | 180 | 500 | Yes | No | No | No | 2016 | Pit Boss | Pit Boss Mahogany 820D3 | PitBoss-Grills.com | |
| Pit Boss Mahogany 440 Deluxe | 349 | Horizontal | 518 | 373 | 2 | 5 | 180 | 500 | Yes | No | No | No | 2016 | Pit Boss | Pit Boss Mahogany 440 Deluxe | PitBoss-Grills.com | |
| Pit Boss 700FB | 399 | Horizontal | 700 | 507 | 2 | 21 | 180 | 500 | Yes | No | No | No | 2016 | Pit Boss | Pit Boss 700FB | PitBoss-Grills.com | |
| Traeger Pro 34 (Gen 1) | 599 | Horizontal | 884 | 646 | 2 | 18 | 180 | 450 | No | No | No | No | 2016 | Traeger | TFB57PZB | Traeger Pro 22 (Gen 1) | Traeger.com |
| Traeger Pro 22 (Gen 1) | 499 | Horizontal | 572 | 418 | 2 | 18 | 180 | 450 | No | No | No | No | 2016 | Traeger | TFB57PZB | Traeger Pro 22 (Gen 1) | Traeger.com |
As I’ll discuss below, the pellet grills with the highest/hottest temperatures are Luxury Class pellet grills.
However, those pellet grills are expensive, and not everyone (me included) has over $2,000 to spend on a pellet grill.
So, I’ll discuss the hottest pellet grills at various price points, so no matter your budget, you can find a pellet grill to meet your grilling/searing needs.
Before I start to discuss which pellet grills can reach the hottest temperatures for different budgets, we need to discuss something.
How hot a pellet grill/smoker can get is not just about what the highest number is on the temperature dial/display.
For instance, Pit Boss pellet grills don’t get to the hottest temperatures because they have the highest temperature settings on their control panel.
In fact, many Pit Boss pellet grills have the same maximum temperature setting as Traeger pellet grills at 500 degrees.
The reason Pit Boss (and some other pellet grill brands) will exceed the maximum temperature setting on the control panel is due to direct flame searing/broiling.
Now, Pit Boss is by no means the only brand to offer direct flame broiling/searing. Its available on several Camp Chef pellet grills and several others.
Its just that Pit Boss are the second most well know pellet grill brand after Traeger. Therefore, Pit Boss is the most well-known brand that offers direct flame searing/broiling where the surface temperature of the grate will exceed 650 degrees.
So you may be wondering, ‘why doesnt Traeger offer direct flame broiling?‘. And that’s a valid question. Its not because the pellet burn pot doesn’t reach the same temperatures as Pit Boss pellet grills or the combustion fan is less powerful etc.
The reason is likely to do with the fact the user has to be very careful when direct flame broiling to avoid issues with flare-ups/grease fires. Hence, allowing a feature such as direct flame searing does add an element of risk for the pellet grill manufacturer.
That’s not to say direct flame broiling is a feature you will never see on a Traeger going forwards. Take Green Mountain Grills (GMG) as an example.
Every GMG pellet grill can direct-flame sear if you specifically ask for the optional accessory grease tray with the required holes, however, its not provided as standard.
Why? Well, Green Mountain Grills have stated to me they only want customers to have access to direct-flame grilling who fully appreciate the risks.
So Traeger may adopt a similar sales strategy in the future. In the meantime, a way to significantly improve the searing/broiling performance of any pellet grill that does not provide a flame broiling feature is to fit a set of GrillGrates.
GrillGrates fitted to any pellet grill can increase the surface cooking temperature by another 100-200 degrees: Image – Amazon.com
The Difference Between Indirect and Direct Heat
The temperature dial on all pellet grills is the reading from an internal thermostat (thermocouple) positioned within the cooking chamber. In other words, its the temperature of the air within the cooking chamber.
So the highest temperature setting on a pellet grills control panel is the highest temperature which will be achieved for in-direct/convection cooking. Essentially the same method of cooking as your kitchen oven.
This type of thermometer/thermocouple found in every pellet grill cooking chamber tells the control panel the indirect temperature within the grill: Image – Amazon.com
However, the other form of heat your pellet grill provides is direct heat. In other words, how hot is the main grate able to get on the pellet grill?
As discussed above, if the pellet grill provides the option of direct flame broiling/searing, the grate surface is going to get hotter than a pellet grill without that feature.
Though as also referenced above, a set of aluminium GrillGrates can also provide a much hotter (direct heat) cooking surface temperature.
You will also find that pellet grills that come with cast-iron cooking grates as opposed to thin wire racks, will provide higher direct heat temperatures.
The reason is, like the GrillGrates, cast-iron grates can hold heat much better. Learn more in my indirect vs direct heat article.
How Can You Measure The Direct Heat Of A Pellet Grill?
So below, I’m going to discuss the indirect maximum temperature settings of different pellet grills for different budgets. However, what about direct heat temperatures? In other words, how can you measure the temperature at the grate (direct heat).
Well, the easiest way to do that is with an Infrared (IR) heat gun. You simply aim the gun at the grate, pull the trigger, and it will tell you the surface temperature of the grate.
Now, depending on the location/position of the pellet burn pot on the pellet grill, there will be colder and hotter spots across the surface of the grate. This can also be tested/demonstrated with the ‘biscuit test’.
A cheap infra-red (IR) heat gun is the best tool to measure the direct heat/grate surface temperature on a wood pellet grill: Image – Amazon.com
Want More Heat? Consider Charcoal Pellets
The condition of your pellets, and whether they have absorbed any moisture can impact their heat output. There are also small differences in heat output between Oak, Alder, Apple and other wood species.
However, if you want the highest heat possible for grilling on a pellet grill, there are now 100% charcoal pellets. When using 100% charcoal pellets, the grate surface temperature of any pellet grill may get above 100 degrees more than with standard BBQ pellets.
Hottest Pellet Grills Under $500
When it comes to full-sized pellet grills under $500, as I discuss in my article on the best pellet grill under $500 the best overall option currently is the Pit Boss Platinum Laredo which is part of their Platinum Series.
Not only does the Laredo come with their new PID/WiFi control panel with a 500-degree temperature setting, it features direct-flame access (650+ degrees) and cast-iron cooking grates.
Pit Boss Platinum Laredo
- Total Cooking Area = 1,006 sq.in (527 sq.in at the main grate)
- Pellet Hopper Capacity = 26 lbs
- Temperature Range = 180 to 500 degrees
- Direct-Flame Access? = Yes
- PID Temperature Control? = Yes
- WiFi/App Control? = Yes
- Typical Price = $500
- Availability = Walmart.com (exclusively)
There are other options such as pellet grills from Oklahoma Joe’s. However, Oklahoma Joe’s range of pellet grills is yet to be updated with the latest PID/WiFi technology.
Therefore, while they will provide similarly high searing temperatures to the Pit Boss Laredo, they are not comparable on other features.
Now, if you don’t need a full-sized pellet grill such as the Pit Boss Laredo above, there are portable pellet grills and even tabletop pellet grills which offer direct-flame access for temperatures in excess of 650 degrees in the centre of the cooking grate.
GMG Trek
- Total Cooking Area = 219 sq.in
- Weight = 63 lbs
- Pellet Hopper Capacity = 9 lbs
- Temperature Range = 150 to 550 degrees
- Typical Price = $344 to $399
- Availability = BBQGuys.com, Amazon.com & Walmart.com
Now, as standard, as discussed above, GMG does not provide a perforated grease tray to enable direct flame broiling/searing as standard. It would have to be purchased separately.
However, as the GMG Trek costs significantly under $500 (typically around $350) you can purchase the additional perforated grease tray and their Sear Kit (GrillGrates) and still be under $500.
Hottest Pellet Grills Under $1,000
If you have a larger budget of up to $1,000 to spend, there are several more options to choose from. For instance, you could consider one of the large models in the Pit Boss Platinum Series.
Available as either a combined horizontal pellet grill with a vertical smoker cabinet or a combination pellet/gas grill, both options offer direct flame broiling over the pellet fire.
With a pellet/gas combo grill as the gas grill surface temperatures will get up to 900 degrees, more of these pellet/gas combination grills are coming onto the market.
Cuisinart also offers a pellet/gas combination grill (Twin Oaks), and Camp Chef has its propane Sear Box/Sidekick attachments which can be fitted to either SmokePro or Woodwind models.
Another new player to the market offering a high in-direct heat setting of 600 degrees is Broil King with their Baron and Regal pellet grills.
While these pellet grills do feature cast-iron grates which will hold heat very well, direct-flame is not available on these pellet grills. However, as stated above, that also means pretty much a minimal risk of a grease fire if cleaned frequently.
Therefore, it could be argued as the Broil King pellet grill range has a such a high heat setting of 600 degrees and cast-iron grates does it really need a direct-flame feature?
Another option under $1,000 which offers a 600-degree in-direct temperature setting and direct-flames is the Weber SmokerFire.
As I discuss in my article on the best pellet grill under $1,000 the Weber SmokeFire EX6 is a very good deal, but you do have to clean it more frequently than other pellet grills to avoid the risk of a grease fire.
Weber SmokeFire EX4
- Total Cooking Area = 672 sq.in (432 sq.in at the main grate)
- Pellet Hopper Capacity = 22 lbs
- Temperature Range = 200 to 600 degrees
- Direct-Flame Access? = Yes
- PID Temperature Control? = Yes
- WiFi/App Control? = Yes
- Typical Price = $1,000
- Availability = BBQGuys.com
Hottest Pellet Grills Under $2,000
With a budget of up to $2,000 there are several full-sized made-in-the-USA products you could consider that offer direct-flame access and temperature settings of 500 to 600 degrees.
However, when it comes to the most capable pellet grills at this price point there are two new options from Camp Chef I think you should be considering.
The first is the Camp Chef Apex 24″ which is a true pellet/gas combo grill with full width propane burners. Now granted, fully spec’d out the Apex 24″ is over budget at $2,200.
However, the grill can be intially purchased without the gas burners for well under $2K, and then the propane kit can be purchased at a later date as and when needed.
It’s another Camp Chef model though that I think can keep pretty much everyone happy and stay’s under the $2K budget, and its the Woodwind Pro 36″ with a propane SideKick/Sear Box.
The Camp Chef Woodwind Pro as well as being a pellet grill features an additonal smoke box where wood chips, chunks or charcoal can be added to increase the smoke flavour profile.
Camp Chef Woodwind Pro 36″ SideKick/Sear Box
Total Cooking Area = 1,236 sq.in (432 sq.in at the main grate)
Weight = 184 lbs
Pellet Hopper Capacity = 22 lbs
Temperature Range = 150 to 500 degrees (SideKick 900 degrees)
Typical Price = $1,799
Availability = CampChef.com & BBQGuys.com
Hottest Luxury Wood Pellet Grills
There are pellet grills from Memphis and Cookshack to consider which do offer temperature settings around 600 degrees, however, they are not the hottest pellet grills.
An honourable mention goes to Coyote pellet grills which offer a very impressive maximum temperature setting of 700 degrees! But again, they are are not currently the hottest pellet grill.
That honour goes to Twin Eagles, as their pellet grills have a 725-degree temperature setting. The Twin Eagles pellet grills also have a charcoal basket insert which fits just under the grate. Why would you want to put a charcoal basket on a pellet grill?
Well, with the forced air pellet fire underneath that charcoal basket it results in a cooking grate surface temperature of between 1,000 and 1,500 degrees! Hence, the Twin Eagles pellet grills currently offer the highest/hottest cooking temperatures on the market.
Twin Eagles 36″
Total Cooking Area = 939 sq.in (624 sq.in at the main grate)
Pellet Hopper Capacity = 13 lbs
Temperature Range = 140 to 725 degrees
Direct-Flame Access? = Yes
PID Temperature Control? = Yes
WiFi/App Control? = Yes
Typical Price = $8,559
Availability = BBQGuys.com
Conclusions On The ‘Hottest’ Pellet Grills On Market
So there is a couple of things I would like you to take away from reading this article. First, with a pellet grill you need to appreciate the difference between its in-direct heat capabilities (convection cooking) and its direct heat capabilities (searing performance).
Even if a pellet grill does not offer direct-flame capabilities, that doesnt mean it cannot offer good searing performance. If the pellet grill has cast-iron grates that will help with searing performance for instance.
If not, you can add in a set of GrillGrates and you’re golden! I wouldn’t recommend choosing a pellet grill within your budget purely on which one offers the highest in-direct and direct temperatures.
There is so much more to choosing the best pellet grill for your needs, from its cooking area, control panel (PID/WiFi) and general build quality/materials.
That’s it! Thanks for reading, I hope you found this article interesting on the which pellet grills offer the hottest cooking temperatures within the different price brackets.
As I’ve stated above, there is so much more to choosing the best pellet grill your needs/budget. Therefore, please check out my Wood Pellet Grill/Smoker Guide to learn more. 🙂
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