Weber vs Z Grills: pellet grills compared on price and specs
Every priced Weber 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.
8 modelsPrices last updated 2026-09-26
Pellet grills
| Pellet | Weber | Z Grills |
|---|---|---|
| Priced models | 4 | 4 |
| Price range | $699 to $1,199 | $379 to $1,399 |
| Median price | $899 | $728.50 |
| Median cooking area | 783 sq in (4 models list it) | 697 sq in (3 models list it) |
| Median sq in per $100 | 83 | 79 |
| Highest listed max temp | 600 F | 483 F |
What the numbers say
- The median Z Grills pellet grill costs $170.50 less than the median Weber pellet grill ($728.50 vs $899).
- Weber lists 4 priced pellet models from $699 to $1,199; Z Grills lists 4 from $379 to $1,399.
- At the median, Weber lists more cooking area per dollar: 83 sq in per $100 against 79 for Z Grills.
- The highest listed maximum temperature is 600 F for Weber, against 483 F for Z Grills.
Closest-priced head to heads
- Weber Weber Smoque™ Pellet Smoker ($699) vs Z Grills ESSENTIAL 550B ($580)
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- Weber Weber Smoque™ XL Pellet Smoker ($899) vs Z Grills 700D4E WIFI WITH CABINET ($877)
- Weber Searwood® XL 600 Pellet Grill ($1,199) 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