Pit Boss Navigator 3-Series Vertical Pellet Smoker - PBV3M vs Z Grills ESSENTIAL 550B

Compare current manufacturer data for these two known models, including prices when available, listed specs, and recorded parts compatibility.

90-day price context

Pit Boss Navigator 3-Series Vertical Pellet Smoker - PBV3M

Current price
$649.99
90-day typical
$649.99
90-day low
$579.99

Z Grills ESSENTIAL 550B

Current price
$580
90-day typical
$580
90-day low
$580
SpecificationPit Boss Navigator 3-Series Vertical Pellet Smoker - PBV3MZ Grills ESSENTIAL 550B
Current price$649.99$580
Cooking area1,118 sq in560 sq in
Temperature range290 F span (130 F to 420 F)Not listed by the manufacturer.
Minimum temperature130 FNot listed by the manufacturer.
Maximum temperature420 FNot listed by the manufacturer.
Compatible parts recorded00
TypePelletPellet
AvailabilityListed available on 2026-09-19Listed available on 2026-09-19

Highlight marks the larger cooking area, wider temperature range, lower current price, or higher tracked parts count.

What the numbers say

  • Z Grills ESSENTIAL 550B is $69.99 cheaper than Pit Boss Navigator 3-Series Vertical Pellet Smoker - PBV3M.
  • Pit Boss Navigator 3-Series Vertical Pellet Smoker - PBV3M has 558 more square inches of listed cooking area.