Best Pellet Grills to Buy For Under $700

In this video, I'll let you know the best pellet grill to buy under $700. Watch as I share my experience cooking on five the top pellet grills. While each model has its pros and cons, one stood above the rest in terms of features, build quality, and value.

With that said, each grill I tested excelled in different ways, so be sure to watch the whole video and make sure you find out which grill is best for your unique needs.

Buy: Camp Chef DLX 24" Pellet Grill

Buy: Pit Boss Sportsman 820 Pellet Grill

Buy: Recteq RT-B380 Bullseye Wood Pellet Grill

Buy: Z Grills 7002 Pellet Grill

Buy: Traeger Pro 22 Pellet Grill

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TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 - Top 5 Pellet Grills Under $700
00:39 - Recteq RT-B380 Bullseye Wood Pellet Grill Review
04:43 - Z Grills 7002F Pellet Grill Review
07:09 - Traeger Pro 22 Pellet Grill Review
10:22 - Pit Boss Sportsman 820 Pellet Grill Review
13:46 - Camp Chef DLX 24" Pellet Grill Review
17:19 - Final Thoughts on The Best Pellet Grills Under $700

#5 - Recteq RT-B380 Bullseye Wood Pellet Grill
This pellet grill from Recteq is relatively small. With only a 15 lbs pellet hopper I would not plan an overnight cook on this pit. The build quality is excellent, however, the more you cook the more you will see the cooking chamber develop a dark patina. I've smoked some St. Louis ribs, chicken wings and a couple of pork butts - all of which had rich smokey flavors.

#4 - Z Grills 7002F Pellet Grill
With 697 sq inches of cooking space and a 24 lbs pellet hopper, the Z Grills 7002F is an excellent choice for those who want to smoke multiple foods at the same time. This grill features a digital analog controller and a temperature range from 180°F to 450°F. I smoked some baby back ribs and they turned out super tender and juicy. The Z Grills 7002F Pellet Grill is great for a small family or those who want to start learning how to smoke.

#3 - Traeger Pro 22 Pellet Grill
This pit has certainly been around for a while, and for a lot of people, this is the first pellet grill that they've ever owned. It features an 18 lbs pellet hopper, which is borderline for an overnight cook. I smoked a couple of slabs of pork ribs and they turned out fantastic with a perfect bit-off-the-bone tenderness. I also cooked some chicken breasts and boneless thighs, which I later used to make fajitas and quesadillas. The Traeger Pro 22 Pellet Grill is a great entry-level grill under $700, but could also work well for a small family.

#2 - Pit Boss Sportsman 820 Pellet Grill
With 847 sq inches of cooking space, the Sportsman 820 is a decent size pit for a small family. Pit Boss uses thicker steel on its pits, which makes the Sportsman over 150 lbs. For my cooking test, I smoked a whole turkey, but also grilled some shrimp and burgers. The great thing about this grill is that you can not only smoke but also add some char to your food thanks to the flame broiler. Overall, this is an excellent grill for an entry-level pitmaster.

#1 - Camp Chef DLX 24" Pellet Grill
Camp Chef offers a great quality pellet grill that not only feels nice and sturdy but also boasts a Gen 2 PID controller and can be connected to a WiFi network. The temperature range starts at 160°F, which gives you an opportunity to rest your food inside the pit. Another stand-out feature of the DLX 24" Pellet Grill is its ash cleanout system. On this pit, I smoked a spatchcock chicken and some pork ribs and everything turned out amazing. Overall, I put the Camp Chef DLX 24" Pellet Grill on the top of the "best pellet grills under $700" list because I believe it offers the best bang for your buck.

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[mattmcgriff]

I have a camp chef woodwind and agree that they make a great product. Mine’s been going strong for about 6 years now and no issues. Love it.

[firstjohn]

Bought the RecTec Bullseye. Completely Satisfied. I tend to mod things to suit me, and since this grill accepts a host of Weber aftermarket accessories...👍👍
I've cooked Pork butt, chicken, burgers, dogs, brats, steaks, & fish on it. It will run a good 6-9 hours on the hopper. Figure about 1.5# / hour, twice that if your grilling below 50 deg F.
My recommended add-on is adding lava rock over the heat deflector plate holes (single layer-nothing crazy) to cut down on any potential grease flare-ups.
Grilla grills makes a bomb-proof grate that fits, Aura makes a cast grate that fits, as does any 22" Weber. If there's a weak point to this grill, it's the grate.
I also added a side shelf....If you want a bit of extra smoke, just drop some pellets on the heat deflector.

[dereke]

I picked up the Pit Boss 820 Competition Series from Menards for $550. Same size, same features as the Sportsman, but I think the tray on the side of the Competition is better. It folds down and is solid like the front. Maybe not as convenient at times as the ability to take the tray from the side with you, but... Long story short, if you're looking for a pellet grill for under $700 and were thinking the Pit Boss was up your alley, think about the Competition exclusively from Menards or Academy Sports. The $150 in savings is a heck of a head start on getting pellets and accessories for it!

[Nowayjose-zr]

Clean up is extremely important and one of the selling points on the higher (expensive) tier smokers. That said, coming to love your videos! Thank you!

[JohnnyBrunet]

This was a fantastic review and overall a great video. You were through, honest, and extremely helpful. All grill prices seem to be going up so this is the perfect video. Thank you for taking the time to make this.

[toddcrockett]

I have had these camshaft DLX for three years and absolutely love it. It is never failed me and the cooks have been great.

[makechips]

Pit Boss has some models that are exclusive to specific big box/retailers one of which is Walmart, they’ve updated there Austin XL to the Onyx Austin XL and the standard Austin XL is on unpublished clearance in a lot of regions, just got one for $350.00. It’s an 1100 cubic inch grill.

[rocomass]

I've had the Camp Chief for 2 years and it has been amazing and is great build quality

[waydegardner]

My first pellet smoker was a Camp Chef DLX about 7-8 years ago. Worked very well and easy to maintain. I’ve had a GMG Jim Bowie for about 5 years now and other than an auger jam from bad pellets, it too has served me well and I think produces better results. As pellet smokers have become much more advanced, brands like Treager and Pitt Boss, once relegated to bottom tier units, have really stepped up their game and become much more reliable. I’m wondering what the next generation of pellet smokers will be.

[cybernode]

Having been a Qstoves+ user, I switched to the Asmoke pellet grill and it has been a game-changer for my outdoor cooking. The precision of the digital temperature control is unparalleled, allowing me to maintain consistent heat for perfect results. In comparison to Qstoves, Asmoke is far more efficient and convenient. The ASCA™ technology ensures better cooking results, and cleaning is easier than ever. Plus, the flavor that the wood pellets bring to my dishes is incredible, that's something I missed with Qstoves. The Asmoke grill is also portable, making it ideal for outings. It's the best decision I've made for my outdoor cooking. Highly recommend it to all BBQ enthusiasts out there. #Asmoke

[jeffdavis]

I got the pit boss 850 from Lowes. It was $550 for Memorial Day. It came with 2 probes. Looks like they are listening to the reviews. It has casters. Normal price says $599.

[jeffphillips]

I just got the bullseye deluxe and im very happy with it smoked nicely and cooked a steak at 500 and came out perfect. And it has some nice features that the original bullseye didnt like ash clean out better wheels more sturdy frame a shelf higher capacity pellet box. But come at a cost. They were on sale.

[miguelarrowsmith]

I just pick up the camp chef DLX at Sportmans warehouse today for $359 and had $200 in gifts cards looks like I got a good deal and hope it lives up to the good review. I had a pitboss tailgater for about 5 years needed a upgrade

[kaseyyoung]

It really gave me insight on each smoker!! Great video!

[MrShanebizzle]

Excellent video man! Thanks for the pro tips!!!

[djf]

We have a traeger. We had a traeger select for a long time then we updated to a Silverton. Wow it's hotter I like it

[thegalleryBBQ]

Great work my good man. You've made my decision buying simpler!

[tonyk]

Please do a review of the Green Mountain Pellet grills. Great video.

[travisgilliard]

thanks for the break down...so tired of web searches that direct you to Amazon based on reimbursed reviewers analysis !

[fredgrebner]

I’ve had a Camp Chef DLX for a few years and zero issues. The only issue is it’s not really big enough to cook 4 pork butts (worked but tight) and moving around sucks. The ash cup is really convenient 👍🏼✌🏼🇺🇸.