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 2026-09-26
Pellet grills
| Pellet | Pit Boss | Z Grills |
|---|---|---|
| Priced models | 23 | 4 |
| Price range | $329.99 to $1,199.99 | $379 to $1,399 |
| Median price | $699.99 | $728.50 |
| Median cooking area | 932 sq in (23 models list it) | 697 sq in (3 models list it) |
| Median sq in per $100 | 137 | 79 |
| Highest listed max temp | 500 F | 483 F |
What the numbers say
- The median Pit Boss pellet grill costs $28.51 less than the median Z Grills pellet grill ($699.99 vs $728.50).
- Pit Boss lists 23 priced pellet models from $329.99 to $1,199.99; Z Grills lists 4 from $379 to $1,399.
- At the median, Pit Boss lists more cooking area per dollar: 137 sq in per $100 against 79 for Z Grills.
- The highest listed maximum temperature is 500 F for Pit Boss, against 483 F for Z Grills.
Closest-priced head to heads
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- Pit Boss Navigator 6-Series Vertical Pellet Smoker ($899.99) vs Z Grills 700D4E WIFI WITH CABINET ($877)
- Pit Boss Navigator 1600 Connected Grill - PB1600M ($1,199.99) vs Z Grills MULTITASKER 7052B WI-FI (2026 UPGRADE) WITH FREE GIFTS ($1,399)
Medians use each brand's priced models in the category. Prices are the lowest available manufacturer price on the last collection date. Methodology