The 4 Best Pellet Grills on Amazon in 2026

By TwelveTabs · Updated

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The top picks

Our top pick is the Traeger Pro 22 Wood Pellet Grill & Smoker, a 572 square inch pellet grill with a built-in meat probe. We read 32 organic Amazon listings for “pellet grill”, compared the pages of 10 finalists and kept four that differ in size, controls and heat.

For app control on two tiers, see the Traeger Ironwood 885. The Pit Boss 150 is a portable grill, and the recteq Bullseye lists a 749°F top temperature for searing. Several of the biggest sellers are not picks, because one review total covers more than one model.

The method

How this pick was made

Traeger Pro 22 Wood Pellet Grill & Smoker is the top pick. This is the work behind that choice.

  1. 32Amazon search results read, across 1 search
  2. 10finalist pages read in full
  3. 39shopper reviews read
  4. 2expert sources cross-checked: SmokedBBQSource, Bon Appetit

Run on October 1, 2026. AI read the listings and what shoppers say, then wrote this guide. Full method and limits

Our picks in detail

The WinnerBest mid-size grill with a probe
Traeger Pro 22 Wood Pellet Grill & Smoker

Traeger Pro 22 Wood Pellet Grill & Smoker

Best for: A 572 sq in grill with a built-in meat probe

  • $549.99
  • 4.5 (2,472 reviews)5-star 80% · 1-star 7%
  • 50+ bought last month
  • Pros 572 sq in, listed for up to 24 burgers or 5 racks of ribs
  • Cons Wi-Fi control not named in the listing text we read

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Pros and cons

Why it made the list

  • The listing names a 6-in-1 range: grill, smoke, bake, roast, braise and BBQ.
  • It lists 572 sq in of cooking space, enough for up to 24 burgers, 5 racks of ribs or 4 whole chickens.
  • A built-in meat probe lets you watch the food’s internal temperature without lifting the lid.
  • Powder-coated steel, porcelain-coated grates, a sawhorse chassis and a side lift bar are all named in the listing.

Drawbacks

  • The listing text we read does not name Wi-Fi control, which the larger Traeger listings we read do.
  • SmokedBBQSource says an 18 pound hopper, which this one lists, is a problem for cooks of around 20 hours because it needs a refill mid-cook.

Watch for this: Traeger sells several models with similar names. Check that the title ends in 572 Sq In.

Skip it if you want to watch and change the temperature from your phone.

Top AlternativeBest for a crowd and app control
Traeger Ironwood 885 Wood Pellet Grill & Smoker

Traeger Ironwood 885 Wood Pellet Grill & Smoker

Best for: A two-tier 885 sq in grill with Wi-Fi control

  • $1008.28
  • 4.5 (595 reviews)5-star 81% · 1-star 6%
  • 50+ bought last month
  • ★ Amazon's Choice
  • Prime
  • Pros 885 sq in on two tiers, listed for up to 10 chickens or 9 pork butts
  • Cons Top temperature is 500°F, well below the recteq's 749°F

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Why it made the list

  • WiFIRE lets you monitor and control the grill from the Traeger app: adjust temperature, set timers and check probe readings.
  • The listing names two tiers with 885 sq in, enough for up to 10 chickens, 7 rib racks or 9 pork butts.
  • Super Smoke Mode adds smoke flavor at a button press, and the range runs from 165 to 500°F.
  • A D2 controller and double-wall insulation are named for steadier heat.

Drawbacks

  • The 500°F ceiling is the lowest of the four for searing, next to the 749°F of the recteq Bullseye and the 1,000°F flame broiler of the Pit Boss 150.
  • SmokedBBQSource notes that a larger pellet smoker burns more pellets per hour than a small one.

Watch for this: SmokedBBQSource says to check the primary and the total cooking area. The 885 sq in figure covers both tiers, and SmokedBBQSource’s general warning is that secondary racks are not always usable for taller items.

Skip it if you cook for two or three people or have a small patio.

Top AlternativeBest portable pellet grill
Pit Boss 150 Wood Pellet Grill & Smoker

Pit Boss 150 Wood Pellet Grill & Smoker

Best for: A portable grill you can latch shut and carry

  • $254.55
  • 4.5 (1,287 reviews)5-star 80% · 1-star 8%
  • 900+ bought last month
  • Pros Portable: a latch-lock lid and two carry handles
  • Cons 256 sq in is the smallest cooking area of the four

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Why it made the list

  • The listing says to latch-lock the lid, grab both handles and take it on the road.
  • Automatic start-up and cool-down cycles are named as the easy start and easy stop.
  • A flame broiler gives direct heat for sears, listed up to 1,000°F.
  • The listing names a 5-year warranty.

Drawbacks

  • 256 sq in is the smallest cooking area here, so it does not suit a whole packer brisket or a family cookout.
  • The listing text we read names no meat probe, Wi-Fi or hopper size.

Watch for this: Pit Boss also lists a battery-powered version as its own listing. This pick is the plug-in model with the flame broiler.

Skip it if you cook for more than three or four people at a time.

Top AlternativeBest for high-heat searing
recteq RT-B380 Bullseye Pellet Grill

recteq RT-B380 Bullseye Pellet Grill

Best for: High-heat searing up to 749°F in a 380 sq in grill

  • $549.99
  • 3.9 (345 reviews)5-star 63% · 1-star 17%
  • 50+ bought last month
  • Pros Listed to reach 749°F for searing
  • Cons The listing text we read gives the top temperature, not the low end for smoking

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Why it made the list

  • The listing says it reaches up to 749°F, so it can sear as well as smoke.
  • A 380 sq in grate is listed for 3 whole chickens, 4 baby back ribs, 50 wings or 15 bone-in pork chops.
  • It lists a 15 lb hopper, a 22 inch stainless steel dome with rainproof venting and igniters rated for 100,000 lighting cycles.
  • The maker says it uses more stainless steel components than other grills in its class.

Drawbacks

  • Bon Appetit wants a range that starts at 225°F or lower for smoking, and the listing text we read does not give the low end.
  • A 15 lb hopper is far below the 40 lb size SmokedBBQSource uses for a 40-hour cook.
  • The Wi-Fi model is the separate Bullseye Deluxe listing, so this one names no app control.

Watch for this: The page we read had the Grill Only option selected, and the figures in the table belong to that option.

Skip it if you mostly smoke low and slow or want to control the grill from your phone.

Compare the picks

Prices and ratings as of October 1, 2026. They change often, so check today's price on Amazon.

Our picks, side by side
PictureProductOutcome
1Traeger Pro 22 Wood Pellet Grill & SmokerTraeger Pro 22 Wood Pellet Grill & SmokerCooking area: 572 sq in · Standout: Built-in meat probePrice $549.9950+ bought last monthRating 4.52,472 reviews5-star 80% · 1-star 7%Winner. Best for: A 572 sq in grill with a built-in meat probe
2Traeger Ironwood 885 Wood Pellet Grill & SmokerTraeger Ironwood 885 Wood Pellet Grill & SmokerCooking area: 885 sq in · Standout: WiFIRE app controlPrice $1008.2850+ bought last monthRating 4.5595 reviews5-star 81% · 1-star 6%Best for: A two-tier 885 sq in grill with Wi-Fi control
3Pit Boss 150 Wood Pellet Grill & SmokerPit Boss 150 Wood Pellet Grill & SmokerCooking area: 256 sq in · Standout: Latch-lock lid, carry handlesPrice $254.55900+ bought last monthRating 4.51,287 reviews5-star 80% · 1-star 8%Best for: A portable grill you can latch shut and carry
4recteq RT-B380 Bullseye Pellet Grillrecteq RT-B380 Bullseye Pellet GrillCooking area: 380 sq in · Standout: Up to 749°FPrice $549.9950+ bought last monthRating 3.9345 reviews5-star 63% · 1-star 17%Best for: High-heat searing up to 749°F in a 380 sq in grill

How to choose a pellet grill

SmokedBBQSource and Bon Appetit agree on a short list of things that matter. Here is what to check.

  • Cooking area. SmokedBBQSource says to think about how many people you cook for and whether you smoke large cuts. It also says to compare the primary cooking area with the total, because secondary racks are not always usable for taller items. Our picks list 256, 380, 572 and 885 sq in.
  • Temperature range. Bon Appetit wants a range that runs from low and slow at 225°F or lower to regular grilling at 450°F, and preferably hotter for a hard sear. The listings here give the top end: 500°F for the Traeger Ironwood 885, 749°F for the recteq Bullseye and up to 1,000°F of direct heat from the Pit Boss 150 flame broiler.
  • Temperature stability. Bon Appetit says a pellet grill should hold a steady temperature for hours with no help from you. A listing cannot show that. It can only name the controller, such as the Digital Pro Controller on the Traeger Pro 22 or the D2 controller on the Ironwood.
  • Hopper size. SmokedBBQSource says a 40 pound hopper gives around 40 hours at standard smoking temperatures, so an 18 pound hopper is a problem for a 20-hour cook. Cold weather burns more fuel. The Pro 22 lists 18 lb and the recteq Bullseye lists 15 lb.
  • Wi-Fi and probes. SmokedBBQSource lists Wi-Fi as a way to watch and control the grill from anywhere, and says models carry from one to four meat probes. Of our four, the Ironwood 885 names app control and the Pro 22 names a built-in probe.
  • Build and clean-up. SmokedBBQSource says the fire pot, flame deflector, drip pan and grates matter most for longevity, and that ash must be cleared from the burn pot regularly. Powder-coated steel needs a high-quality coating, or it rusts once the paint chips.

What we left out, and why

Of the 32 organic listings we read, ten had their pages read in full and four became picks. Thermometers, wood pellets and plug-in electric grills were dropped first. The rest were left out for a reason a shopper can check.

  • Z GRILLS ZPG-450A2. The best-known budget brand here, but one review total is shared by three Z Grills listings with different model names, so we could not tie the figures to one grill
  • Z GRILLS 600D. A review on its page describes a Z Grills tabletop model, so its figures are not clearly this grill’s
  • Traeger Pro 780. A second Traeger with Wi-Fi. We kept the Ironwood 885 for app control
  • Traeger Woodridge Pro. A third Traeger that adds no need the kept Traegers miss
  • Pit Boss 440 Mahogany. Its page had no feature bullets, only a facts table, so we had no listing facts to write a pick from
  • Ninja Woodfire ProConnect Premium XL. An electric grill that uses wood pellets for flavor, which is a different product. Its review total is also far above the same Ninja line’s other listing, and its selected options name an XL grill with thermometer and app

Wirecutter was not read for this guide, so there is no Wirecutter pick in the comparison table.

How we researched

On October 1, 2026 we read 32 organic Amazon listings for "pellet grill" across two pages of results. AI compared them, set aside sponsored repeats, thermometers, wood pellets and plug-in electric grills, read the pages of 10 finalists and chose four pellet grills that differ in size, controls and heat. AI wrote this guide from that research.

Listings change: we read them on October 1, 2026, and a color, bundle, seller or stock may differ today. Specs are the listing text as we read it, which our reading tool cut to about 200 characters per bullet, so a feature such as Wi-Fi or a meat probe may exist even where that text does not name it. The two Pit Boss pages we read gave no spec table to check against.

Prices, ratings and review counts come from Amazon and were read on October 1, 2026.

Sources

Frequently asked questions

How much cooking area do you need?

SmokedBBQSource says to start with how many people you cook for and whether you plan large cuts, and to check the primary area as well as the total. A small portable grill like the Pit Boss 150 lists 256 sq in. The Traeger Ironwood 885 lists 885 sq in across two tiers.

Can a pellet grill sear a steak?

Bon Appetit wants a pellet grill that covers 225°F or lower for smoking, 450°F for grilling and preferably hotter for a hard sear. The recteq Bullseye lists 749°F, and the Pit Boss 150 lists a flame broiler for direct heat up to 1,000°F.

How long does a hopper of pellets last?

SmokedBBQSource says a 40 pound hopper gives around 40 hours at standard smoking temperatures, and that a colder climate uses more fuel. Smaller hoppers need refilling on long cooks.

How did TwelveTabs choose these pellet grills?

We compared the Amazon results for one search phrase, set aside sponsored repeats, thermometers, wood pellets, plug-in electric grills and listings whose review total is shared across models, and read each finalist’s page for its size, controls and heat. Each pick is a grill a shopper can buy new today, matched to a different need.

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