wow this was an amazing comparison and the only one i've been able to find that is this detailed. seriously helped me a TON thank you and keep up the good work!

The most informative video on KZread for pellet grills. Very well put together and answered so many questions. This really helped me narrow down my choices. Thank you so much!

Dude this is the exact information I've been looking for! great job! I hope to see more of these!!

I appreciate your info and knowledge. After watching you and several other pellet grillers, I made my selection. I chose a Z Grill 700 model and I absolutely love it. It actually gives me an oven for my patio, which is what I've always wanted. Thank you so much for your dedicated time spent to review dozens of smokers and cookers.

so good at these reviews! very informative and fair!

Clearly Pit Boss was mentioned more times, positively in a category, in the video, and makes it the clear winner. In my view. Thanks for the video.

Great video. You all put so much work into it. Thank you!

Great video. Going with the Pit Boss. I appreciate the help!

Great video! This is my first from you I think and I liked and subscribed because of the quality! I'm opting for the Pit Boss and this gave me the confidence that it's the right choice for me. Thank you and I'll be back!

Hands-down, this is the best and most comprehensive, but to the point review of pellet grills in this price category. Thank you!

What a thoughtful comparison...well appreciated!!!

Great solid, informative, and objective reviews David! Thanks for sharing these results and your knowledge! 😁

@TheBarbecueLab

2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching Mike

Very very good and informative breakdown video!! I was amazed and surprised how well the Cuisinart did!

Without question this is the very best video on KZread I have ever watched. DAvid is most professional in his delivery of facts and no BS. I just subscribed.

@TheBarbecueLab

Жыл бұрын

Much appreciated!

This is amazing. Thank you for all the time and detail in this video.

Thanks for you information. I did a lot of research before buying mine and it is important to buy one that fits your needs. All to often people buy the biggest and the best and never use them for all the features and end up wasting lot of money. I purchased my smoker from Walmart and it was the Atlas model which is larger than the Commodore model. It had everything I needed for what I consider a budget smoker. I liked the fact of the Wi-Fi and I can monitor it and make adjustment from my phone inside my house. As far a a small gap in the lid I took care of that with gasket rope and it sealed the lid off. I use it on my gas grill as well and it does the job. But the bottom line is just what he said, find the one that fits your needs and you'll be a happy smoker. Good luck and Happy Smoking.

Great Job... I love the nerdy scientific approach and impartiality. After a 70mph gusts maneuvered my ceramic vision grill over and down 15 steps from my deck to my patio this week... I'm suddenly in the market for a new grill. The Vision Grill/smoker was nice, it did a decent job smoking but like all multi use items, it didn't necessarily do it great. So... sad about the investment lost but happy I can now justify buying a pellet smoker. Anyway, thanks for the recommendations... I've got a lot more research to do and this video was a great start!

oh my word, this is an incredible comparison. It must have taken so much work, thank you!

Solid Review, thanks for taking the time!!

Great Job showing all the features. Thanks

Good review, very helpful. Thanks for taking the time to make this video.

Great content, great production, great video!

My Pitt boss was 2 years old before I took it to the metal scrap yard. I was always trouble shooting it and having auger motor issues. The igniter was also replaced a couple of times. I put a lot of hard work into it and it paid off. I made 4 dollars at the scrap yard

You had me at the visual of the experiment criteria. I absolutely HAD to subscribe. This video was so well done. So scientific. So logical. So thorough. Thank you.

@TheBarbecueLab

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching gkmandymoo! I think you’ll like some of the stuff we have coming up if you liked the mind map/overthinking aspect, lol. Have a great week!

Excellent comparison review. Thanks! 😀

@TheBarbecueLab

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Charles! All the best.

This is impressively thorough. You gained a sub!

Wow, a review from someone who actually used the grills (for multiple cooks and even cleaned them), instead of simply reading the vendor's description. Very informative, clearly presented. One question, what about the aux cooking shelves? Do they cook the same as the main grate, or are the vendors just padding their cooking area numbers? I would love to have seen some biscuits on those shelves.

Just picked up a fully put together expert grill from walmart for $115. Yes, 115! The manager seriously hooked me up. I've only done ribs but they turned out amazing. The screen and app work amazingly. I'm doing 2 briskets this coming weekend so I'll try to post an update.

@fnelsoninteg

Жыл бұрын

@Timothy Bender brisket turned out fantastic! 15 hours, half the time at 200 degrees, then wrapped in butcher paper, 4 hours at 225, 3 hours at 250, 2 hours of rest, delicious!

THANK YOU ! Very comprehensive review, covered everything I needed, now there are no regrets in going to the store to buy the smoker that will work best for me

@TheBarbecueLab

3 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

I bought a Expert Grill on clearance for $169 and it was pretty easy to put together, about 45 min, or about a two beer install 😊 it wasn’t bad at all.

I bought a Pitt Boss Pro 850 on sale at Lowes for $469 6 months ago. I love it! Both grilling and smoking from burgers to brisket and pork chops to shoulders as well as chicken it has been awesome. Short learning curve and very easy to control temp makes it awesome!

@TheBarbecueLab

Жыл бұрын

Congrats on finding the sale Gary! I do love the ease of a pellet smoker. I cooked a pork butt overnight at 200° this weekend, kicked it up to 225° when I woke up the next day, never wrapped it and it finished in 19 hours. Super smokey and easy.

@clashwithkeen

Жыл бұрын

Maybe it wasn't out yet but the pro series II 850 is 599 now and has all the features of the cuisinart.

It looks like pitboss,zgrills,and cuisine art are.the 3 winners that you cant go wrong with. I wish you showed the burn put, ash throw and pellet deli dry between them all also. Thanks for the video

thanks that is alot of info that you shared that will enhance my endeavor.

Very informative and great video, you all just earned another subscriber. Keep up the great work👍

@TheBarbecueLab

Жыл бұрын

Awesome, thank you!

Great review! Thanks so much

Awesome and very informative video. Thank you.

Excellent work. Thank you.

A great video to compare the different brands. I did base some of my decision on buying a Z Grill (the same model that you had in the video) off your input. I am a big fan of the consistent even heat distribution of the Z Grill and the precise temp control the unit does. It is very easy to move and makes it a snap to pull out of the garage to cook on. I got mine on sale at Menards at their Spring event for $300! An awesome buy for a great grill. Thanks for your input.

Very thorough and thoughtful. Thank you.

@TheBarbecueLab

Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful R.S.

Solid tests!

Great vid thank you and you gained a follower

good intel, thanks bro!

A lot of info in this video. Great job, guys.

@TheBarbecueLab

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Joe. Much appreciated.

Fantastic video! I luv your channel!

@TheBarbecueLab

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! We've got some fantastic stuff coming up, and I'm excited to share it here soon.

I never would have considered a Cuisinart but this video has changed my mind. I'll certainly be checking them out this spring 2023.

@TheBarbecueLab

Жыл бұрын

All the best in your search Mark!

One of the best review out there!

@TheBarbecueLab

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Du Lala! Appreciate you taking the time to comment. All the best!

I was fortunate enough to snag a expert grill commodore for 199$ at my local walmart, thats the only reason I went with it. I plan on getting a recteq one day but before spending all that money I wanted a cheap pellet grill that will last me enough to practice with before getting a nice pellet grill. I smoked a 10lb pork shoulder on it for the first time and first time using a pellet grill and I got some really good compliments for family that I had over. If this is your first pellet grill I would highly recommend starting on this one for the price if you can get it that low.

3 years ago I wanted and received a pellet grill for my birthday that is in August. I had done a lot of research and decided that the Pit Boss had the best features for the money. My wife, son and I got in my truck and went to Walmart that sold a smaller model for around 350.00. When we arrived they only had 3 grills left and they were on clearance for 275.00. They were the Pit Boss Austin XL. 1000sq inches of space. Imagine my surprise when I realized I was getting a super sized grill for less than what I was willing to pay for a smaller grill. Lesson learned. Walmart puts the summer grills on clearance to make room for the holiday stock. Keep your eyes open for the deals. Over the past 3 years I have made some of the best barbecue. I did pulled pork recently and our guests said it was the best pulled pork they have ever had.

@tpt213

Жыл бұрын

Yes... i saw them on sale same price on a friday. Couldnt get a truck til monday. To my surprise they were not on sale. Back to reg price. Ugh

very thorough review. Well done.

@TheBarbecueLab

Жыл бұрын

Thank you kindly!

Thanks for the time and effort making this video. Because of this video I will look into the Cuisanart, I was not aware of their smoker. I would like to point out that you mentioned the Cuisanart comes with a 3-year warranty. That is only on the stainless parts with a one-year warranty on the other parts. But a 15 year on the burners.

Yep this is a great video comparison lately if I can brag my wife recently bought me the PITBOSS 820 competition series CS1 grill so far it's great

Great vid! Got my Pit Boss Pro 850 for $500 from Lowes 2 weeks ago.

Awesome video!! I think you covered everything on pellet grills!! I had a Pit Boss Austin XL for 4yrs. It only had a 3yr warranty then, and needs new guts. I opted to get a new grill. I bought a Pit Boss Larado 1000 that is $574. It has Bluetooth, WiFi, and an electronic controller. Also has a light on the inside, and an ash dump tray. This grill is a BIG upgrade from that Pit Boss 850 that you demonstrated, and it still under $600. I'm not down playing the 850, I'm just saying what I think about the Larado to me is a better deal. Thanks again, for the awesome video!!

@timhawkeye1975

Жыл бұрын

Love my larado. It been great

@xylology_est2018

Жыл бұрын

This was the 820, not 850. The 850 has everything you listed except for the inside light.

Great info, thank you.

@TheBarbecueLab

Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Love the Video! Too bad the Pitboss is that expensive in our area.. I’m still blown away by the colour of that Pitboss

I'm not even 5 minutes in, and the Pit Boss has my vote.

I started looking last year for my first one and had no idea which way to go until I really started looking at info on them. I read z grills actually used to make grills for traeger and pitboss and then started their own line. I ended up with a big z grill for $225, had a cover and 2 temp probes with it. Been great and haven’t had any issues with it! A pitboss the same size was like $600-700. Edit-mine was on sale like $100 off at menards when I got

@Kyle496

Жыл бұрын

Ofc the Midwesterner had to talk about their great deal at Menards 🙄

100% Great Video !! I'm Focused More On The Cuisinart Pellet Grill !! I Have Many Small Appliances From Cuisinart And Have Sold The First Cuisinart Kitchen Appliances In The 70's . So I'm Familiar With Their Quality Of Fine Cookware , Grills , And Etc...Heavy Steel , Well Built , And Cleans Well . Now I'm Going For The Oakmont , Because Of The Many Variety Of Cooking Performances. Grilling , Baking , Searing , Size , Pellet Smoking , And Looks . Also , The Bluetooth And Wi-Fi. I Have Studied All These Grills And Cuisinart Is The Winner For Me. I'm A Suscriber !! Thank You For Your Professional Expertise !! ❤✌️

@ziks3000

Жыл бұрын

I totally agree. I've had a Cuisinart Wood Creek for the last year and it has performed flawlessly. The Oakmont addresses the short comings such as no smoke stack and auger jams, and adds wi-fi, and more shelf space. And the best part is I picked one up yesterday for $199 at my local Walmart.

Thanks for the video. Thinking of getting one of these. I think I’m going with the pit boss.

@TheBarbecueLab

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Ed. I was truly impressed with the performance of the Pit Boss when it came to color on the meat. All the best!

@edruiz1202

Жыл бұрын

@@TheBarbecueLab likewise!!

I highly recommend taking a look at the RecTeq Grills out of GA. I've had the RecTeq RT-340 WOOD PELLET GRILL $699.00 for over two years and it holds temp by +-5 degrees of selected temp and never plugged or failed in performance. Not sold via Big Box Stores.

I can't believe your channel only has

@TheBarbecueLab

Жыл бұрын

Thanks @bluesti3 - Very kind of you to say

Pitt Boss for me. For the price and quality it’s definitely a winner

About to go drop $600 on a grill, this helped. Sounds like the Pitt Boss is the winner

Great video. But alas, I saw this after I bought my pellet smoker (Pit Boss 700FB). Not as fancy as what you showcased here but for my needs, it's perfect. Just a basic smoker with little to no frills. And at just below $300, the price was right also. Thanks though for putting in the effort & expense of producing a very informative video.

Pitboss pro series is one of the best grills for your money. With the updates PID controllers its pretty amazing.

@richarddavidson447

2 жыл бұрын

I have this grill and absolutely love it.

I think the cuisine art is the best for me, I’ve had a few different ones and that ones the best I think

Just picked up the pit boss 820d3 at my local BJs on clearance for only $250. Assembling it tomorrow and excited for my first cook this weekend!

@JJ-gr7th

Жыл бұрын

What is BJs?

Appreciate the reviews. Been looking for a great smoker that can also give me those great grill marks on a steak.

@TheBarbecueLab

2 жыл бұрын

Right on! Thanks for watching.

@USA__2023

Жыл бұрын

Look at Recteq. Very nice grills.

I picked up the Cuisinart for $150 on clearance and man I'm glad I did. Probably going to get rid of my stick burner and or acorn.

Loved the comparison. I bought my first one last Thanksgiving. I had no clue what to buy nor did I really know how they worked. Everything you covered was everything going through my head for months prior to purchase. Also not knowing what size to purchase. I live in a condo with VERY LIMITED BALCONY SPACE. After a bit of research Z-Grill was my choice. Still not knowing which one - Z-Grill made up my mind for me; they were offering what they called "The Mystery Box" In this box - it would contain 1 of 5 units which were new for 2021. Varied in size and feature. I ended up with the exact unit you used in this video. Almost covers a third of my balcony. I love it and still learning. One feature my unit allows me to do as well - The vent cap is adjustable to either trap more heat or allow to escape.

@yumyum408

Жыл бұрын

Yea we r in a condo also and have a patio where we would like 2 get a pellet grill..do u think it puts off too much smoke that people might complain?

@grahamstrayer9070

Жыл бұрын

@@yumyum408 The most smoke you will get is usually at start up. It will smoke quite heavily for 5-10 minutes but after that the heavy smoke dissipates to very little. I live on a end unit second floor with no one above me. I love it. This past Thanksgiving did a Turkey - Awesome. Always learning, always enjoying it and experimenting with different seasoning and marinades. Smoking makes a big difference in flavor.

I love my pit boss. Only "upgrade" I made to it is a cloth type gasket on the lid and good pellets (knottywood) and I always get great bbq. And I payed for the cheapest one for size. Learn your grill and you can get great food.

Thank you for all the reviews. I was wondering if you would be willing to do a review of the Nexgrill Oakford pellet grills? The 790 series is $550 at Home Depot and I cannot find a good review on them at all.

very nice, and i agree, to each his own, thought i would find a smoker for my first purchase. and it looks like i be a noob. and go through a couple to find what i need. thanks though. love good opinions, just hate wasting money. ya know.

Great video

@TheBarbecueLab

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Melvin!

I’m so glad I seen this.. my fiancé just bought me the z grill for Christmas

@TheBarbecueLab

Жыл бұрын

Congrats!

Most pellet grills need some modifications done to them. Like for example; the air gap between the door and the grill need a gasket. Bigger wheels for rolling over grass, if needed. Being able to control the or smokestack or a vent for more a smoke taste. Diffusers for the burn pot allow more even baking.

I have a pit boss 820,need more room! I am looking at the pit boss upright smokers. How about a comparison of the two?

You could always say the "it matters on your opinion, BUT this is my favorite" :P

I think accurate temp control and even cooking is important, but if the end product doesn't look and taste amazing then what's the point? I think I'll look into Zgrill and PitBoss. That pork shoulder REALLY makes that PitBoss look promising.

I've had a pit boss for a couple years. The only one I've ever had. Seems like I made the right decision

I really like the color of the pit boss for smoking and all the grills kind of lack at grilling. Is there a benefit to this type of smoker vs a vertical if being used just for smoking? I'm doing primarily pork shoulder, brisket and ribs? Is it fair to assume that all pit boss models would operate similarly to this one?

For me the TASTE is what matters most.

Hi . Great video with lots of info. I looking for a grill for the first time and I want to do some smoking and still be able to cook on it like a fast grill as well. We have been looking at the expert grill the xl model . We are In Canada so it is difficult to discuss price but it is definitely close to a price that we want so we can see if the smoker is something that we like. One concern we have is the amount of rust you had in a very short amount of time since we are going to have to store it outside .

@TheBarbecueLab

Жыл бұрын

Yeah, I didn't love the amount of rust that built up so quickly, but i'd recommend spraying every bare piece of metal with some spray cooking oil before you season the grill. That would help keep rust at bay if you're going to keep it outside. Just every now and then, hit the bare metal with cooking spray, and it'll help a bunch.

Really thinking about getting one but don’t know which one too go with too many options any opinions ?

wow I would have never guest the zgrill would do so well. I'm impressed with your review.

@matt3957

2 жыл бұрын

Love my z grills 7002C2E

@grahamstrayer9070

2 жыл бұрын

I love my Z-grill. The exact one on this video. I am curious why you would had never guest how well the z-grill did. I am new to this and I am loving it.

@chris_favreau

2 жыл бұрын

They actually used to be a manufacturer for many of the popular smoker brands before they started to make their own smokers.

@grahamstrayer9070

2 жыл бұрын

@@chris_favreau Thank you

@kmilli0313

Жыл бұрын

Before I bought my first one last year I had read z grills made traeger and pitboss grills before starting their own line. That sealed my decision on buying a z grill between the much better price point and getting a cover and 2 temp probes with it instead of needing to spend extra on top of the more expensive grill to get those.

Hey guys great video! Just FYI, I have had my Pit Boss 820 for 4 years and it still cranks out great BBQ and the smoke color is hard to beat. I am graduating to a high end smoker in a few months, mainly due to the fact that I have gotten so good at smoking and I can't fit all of the meats my family and friends are demanding on my small (but still awesome!) Pit Boss. I made comparisons and read reviews and watched videos for almost a whole year before finally ordering a bad-ass American made beast of a pellet smoker from Lone Star Grillz. They hand build each and every one of them in Texas. Have you guys done a comparison of the high end smokers recently? I would love to see one from you because of how thorough you guys are when you do your testing. Thanks and happy BBQing!

@coreyroberts2831

Жыл бұрын

Same here, I still have my Pitt Boss, but told my dad he could have it as soon as my Lonestar Grill showed up which it did about 3 weeks ago. I didn't do it for the capacity but for the fact I've ran through so many of the cheaper pellet smokers and was getting tired of wasting my money. My Lonestar Grill will out last me! And the 3/16th inch steel is a game changer. I could never get one of the pop can thin steel ones to hold temp when I was trying to smoke a turkey for Thanksgiving or Christmas and I was also using an insulating blanket on it. Living in Ohio, it can get a little chilly during the winter. And the fact that my Lonestar rolls smoke for the ENTIRE cook, not like the other grill that only smoke when new pellets are added. I think the cheaper grills, like the ones in this video are great for someone who has never used one before or is new to smoking in general. But if they decide they like it and want to invest in a smoker that is far superior in every way to the ones in this video I highly recommend getting a higher end smoker. You will not regret it.

@jeffpuffenbarger6800

Жыл бұрын

@@coreyroberts2831 Thanks man! I feel like I put in my time and honed my skills enough that I am now at the level where I can really take advantage of a smoker as amazing as the LSG. Once I retire and I have nothing but time on my hands I will most likely get myself an offset too, but for now I am very happy with my consistent results from pellet smokers, and I know my food is going to be even better once my big new baby arrives 😀 I appreciate you sharing your own experiences and advice. Now that the calendar has turned to August I only have to wait another 3 months until my Lone Star is delivered! Have a good one and keep on cooking.

@coreyroberts2831

Жыл бұрын

@@jeffpuffenbarger6800 Anytime, you're going to love your Lone Star, there is a Facebook group just for LSG owners, highly recommend joining it, if anything else just to get some pointer from other owners. I will say when you first get it the Fireboard wont be updated to the latest software version. So before you do your first cook plug in the grill, connect it to your WiFi and let it sit with the power on, but not running and it will do its thing on it's own.

@jeffpuffenbarger6800

Жыл бұрын

@@coreyroberts2831 That is very cool man thanks for the tips! I had seen that a few others had to do that update on their Fireboards, but I was hoping maybe by the time they finish building mine that LSG will have the issue fixed. I'll definitely let you know what happens and I'll probably be getting in touch again for more advice soon.

@coreyroberts2831

Жыл бұрын

@@jeffpuffenbarger6800 Anytime! :)

Wow now that's analytics!

Z Grills Typhon 706 (ZPG-7002F) currently on clearance at Menards for $336.96 with an additional 11% rebate ($299.89 after rebate). This is not exactly the model tested but is similar.

great video. I really respect not declaring a winner. Your tests were very helpful. I just bought the Cuisinart unit for $350 canadian at a Walmart end of season sale. Let the smoking begin.

Did you notice that the hot zones matched the the closeness of the drip pans? Something i noticed though i could be wrong

Going wit the z grill

I really wish you tested the Camp Chief brand. I have had a treagar (most overrated thing) and a pit boss and I feel like the Camp Chief is BY FAR the best of the 3.

I have 2 1000 ci pit bosses and 1 Cuisinart woodcreek and I like them better than the others I have had. The woodcreek is great for burgers and such but the pb1000t2 is my favorite to smoke on. It is truly an easy bake system the other pit boss kind of sucks it has the drawer grease catch that fills with water and grease. My only real complaint about the pit bosses is the handle on the door is a bit to high up and you get a grease stripe on your wrist when closing it. If it curved down just 2 or 3 inches it would be nice. All three jam up with pellets if it's humid or rains when not using them even under cover.

The expert grill Atlas would have fit in the price mark and provides a ton more surface area. Great comparison tho!!

I would have liked to have seen more name brand grills. I haven’t even heard of most of these.

How long do these grills last before having to replace the?

Not sure if Coleman pellet grills are sold in the US but its superior in every way to these 600 dollar grills but also the top of the line Traeger and Pit boss grills, but talk is cheap, for under 700(On Sale), The Coleman cookout grill is heavier than all the others it has 2 meat probes, It has a full double wall and insulated firebox, Bigger hopper, PID electronics, Heavy duty ceramic coated cast iron grates bottom-mid-top, And of course the hopper clean out port near the bottom of hopper along with the standard but well designed grease tray underneath. It also has good wheels and a built in side tray, and it burns at 180 to 500 degrees. I did alot of research and looked at several makes and models and this Coleman was unmatched specwise And thats why I purchased the Coleman cookout. I have had one for a few months and am enjoying cooking on it.

Would you suggest using this a grill (burgers hot dogs etc.) Or buying a cheaper grill for that on the side? Im having a family cookout and I'm concerned a pit boss won't have the oomph to sear and cook a bunch of hamburgers.

What’s your thoughts on GMG?

I would love a review of portable smokers and regular grills

@TheBarbecueLab

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the ideas! I'll add those to the content idea board and see what we can do.