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Pit Boss PB440FB1 Pellet Grill 482 Square Inches Black vs Weber Searwood 600 Pellet Grill

Which is the better buy? Side-by-side on rating, price, strengths, and watch-outs — with the published ratings we averaged to get there.

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The short answer

Weber Searwood 600 Pellet Grill is the only one of the two with a published score (5.0); Pit Boss PB440FB1 Pellet Grill 482 Square Inches Black has none, so this is not a close call so much as an unmeasured one. Weber Searwood 600 Pellet Grill is best for: cooks who want one pellet grill that can both smoke low and slow and sear steaks. Read the strengths below before deciding.

Pit Boss PB440FB1 Pellet Grill 482 Square Inches Black
Ranked #5 in Best Pellet Grills Under $1000
Pit Boss PB440FB1 Pellet Grill 482 Square Inches Black
Unrated3 sources$439.99as of Oct 11

Mid-size family grilling is the Pit Boss PB440FB1's territory, with 518 sq in of cooking space and the signature Flame Broiler Lever that switches between indirect smoking and direct flame searing up to 1,000°F. Reviewers pointed to the digital temperature control system and porcelain-coated grids as the reasons it holds a consistent temperature. The 5-pound hopper caps unattended cooking at roughly 4-6 hours at moderate temps, which is short for long smoking sessions. Families of 4-6 who want a grill that handles several cooking styles are the fit; anyone needing large batch capacity or all-day unattended smoking should look at Pit Boss's larger models like the Navigator 850 or the vertical smokers.

Strengths
  • — 518 square inches of cooking space suitable for family gatherings, according to BBQ Report
  • — Digital LCD control with precise temperature regulation from 180-500°F, BBQ Report notes
  • — Direct flame searing capability up to 1,000°F, per BBQ Report, for restaurant-quality char marks
Watch-outs
  • — Compact design may not accommodate large batch cooking for 8+ people
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Weber Searwood 600 Pellet Grill
Higher ratedRanked #1 in Best Pellet Grills Under $1000
Weber Searwood 600 Pellet Grill
1 source$999as of Oct 17

The Weber Searwood 600 is a 648 sq in pellet smoker-grill with a cast aluminium cookbox, a 20 lb side hopper, Wi-Fi app control and a range of 180°F to 600°F. AmazingRibs.com gave it 5/5 and its Platinum Medal, reporting some of the best smoke flavour it has had from a pellet cooker plus genuine searing heat across the whole grate. Serious Eats names it the best pellet smoker from Weber and a strong choice for beginners, though it did not find its wings especially smoky. It suits cooks who want one pellet grill for both brisket and steak; anyone who needs lots of shelf space or wants to move the grill often should look elsewhere.

Strengths
  • — Produces smoke flavour across its full 180°F to 600°F range, including when searing
  • — Cooked low-and-slow wings and well-browned seared steaks in the same test run
  • — Simple enough for beginners to run without reading the manual
Watch-outs
  • — Grate temperature ran about 15°F below the set point at all tested settings
  • — Very little work surface; side tables are an optional extra
  • — Heavy at 125 lb and has no casters on the left legs
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How they stack up

Pit Boss PB440FB1 Pellet Grill 482 Square Inches Black

The Pit Boss PB440FB1 Pellet Grill 482 Square Inches Black lists the same 518 square inches of cooking space and 5-pound hopper as the Pit Boss 440D2 Wood Pellet Grill, and it can sear over direct flame at up to 1,000°F. Its 1-year warranty compares with 5 years on the 440D2. The Traeger Pro 780 has an 18 lb hopper and 780 sq. in. of cooking space and costs considerably more.

Weber Searwood 600 Pellet Grill

Where the Traeger Pro 780 is aimed at large batches and the Traeger Pro 22 at simple traditional smoking, the Searwood 600 is built around searing as well as smoking, reaching 600°F across its 648 sq in of grates. It lists at $999, at the top of this category's budget.

Specs side-by-side

SpecPit Boss PB440FB1 Pellet Grill 482 Square Inches BlackWeber Searwood 600 Pellet Grill
Total Cooking Area518 Square inches—
Temperature Range180–500°F standard, up to 1000°F searing180°F to 600°F
Hopper Capacity5 Pound hopper20 lb
Control SystemDigital LCD control—
ConstructionPowder-coated steel—
Weight108 lbs125.4 lb
Dimensions53.5 x 29.5 x 47.5 in45.75 x 38.5 x 23 inches
Warranty1 Year Limited5 years cookbox; 3 years electronics
Cooking Area—648 sq in (420 primary + 228 secondary)
Cookbox—Cast aluminium
Connectivity—Weber Connect app; two probe ports
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