Top 5 Best Pellet Grills of 2022 | Best Pellet Smokers Under $599

We Run The 5 Best Pellet Smokers Under $599 In A Head-To-Head Throwdown Over 22 Testing Categories.

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0:00 Overview
1:41 Introduction to the 5 Contenders
2:04 Assembly
2:42 What they’re made of
2:58 Metal Thickness
3:33 Grill Quality
5:03 Grill Grates
6:04 Overall Size
6:25 Wheels and Mobility
7:17 Pellet Hopper
7:30 Efficiency and Pellet Usage
9:23 Change Pellet Type?
9:50 Controllers
10:41 Bluetooth and Wifi
11:03 Temperature Range
11:35 Time to 250°
12:12 Temperature Accuracy
13:32 Cooking Capacity
14:32 Vertical Cooking Height
14:47 The Biscuit Test (Cooking Evenness)
16:06 Spatchcock Chicken Test
17:11 Grilling Test (Chicken Thighs)
19:25 Low and Slow Test (Pork Butt)
21:05 Ease of Cleaning
22:19 Warranty
22:35 Other Considerations
24:21 Final Thoughts

[bigdog]

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

[ronniehart]

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.

[mustangtonto]

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

[russellwilliams]

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.

[hunterm.]

Everyone BETTER like this video! A lot of work, testing, and money went into this

[fnelsoninteg]

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.

[waynehullihen]

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.

[anthonym]

The most informative video on YouTube for pellet grills. Very well put together and answered so many questions.

This really helped me narrow down my choices. Thank you so much!

[LonnieBarnett-xp]

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

[garydecker]

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!

[brentsutton]

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.

[johnnykratsas]

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

[markanderson]

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

[tonybernard]

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.

[arnettejohnson]

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 !! ❤✌️

[MrFrankielee]

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

[scottthompson]

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

[keithderr]

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!

[michaelgordin]

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!

[lencarter]

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