Pit Boss vs Z Grills: pellet grills compared on price and specs
Every priced Pit Boss and Z Grills model in the same fuel category, compared on the manufacturer's current price and listed specifications. BBQEquip has not physically tested these grills.
27 modelsPrices last updated 2026-10-16
Pellet grills
| Pellet | Pit Boss | Z Grills |
|---|---|---|
| Priced models | 23 | 4 |
| Price range | $329.99 to $1,199.99 | $379 to $877 |
| Median price | $699.99 | $489.50 |
| Median cooking area | 932 sq in (23 models list it) | 560 sq in (3 models list it) |
| Median sq in per $100 | 137 | 97 |
| Highest listed max temp | 500 F | 483 F |
What the numbers say
- The median Z Grills pellet grill costs $210.49 less than the median Pit Boss pellet grill ($489.50 vs $699.99).
- Pit Boss lists 23 priced pellet models from $329.99 to $1,199.99; Z Grills lists 4 from $379 to $877.
- At the median, Pit Boss lists more cooking area per dollar: 137 sq in per $100 against 97 for Z Grills.
- The highest listed maximum temperature is 500 F for Pit Boss, against 483 F for Z Grills.
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- Pit Boss FB2 Series 850 Wood Pellet Grill - PB850FB2 ($599.99) vs Z Grills ESSENTIAL 550B ($580)
- Pit Boss Navigator 6-Series Vertical Pellet Smoker ($899.99) vs Z Grills 700D4E WIFI WITH CABINET ($877)
Medians use each brand's priced models in the category. Prices are the lowest available manufacturer price on the last collection date. Methodology