Best griddle grills under $1,000, ranked by cooking area per dollar
Ranking criterion: listed cooking area divided by current price, shown as square inches per $100. It is computed from manufacturer specifications and the manufacturer's current price. BBQEquip has not physically tested these grills.
37 modelsPrices last updated 2026-09-26
What the data shows
- 37 griddle grills from 4 brands (Blackstone, Camp Chef, Pit Boss, Weber) currently list a price under $1,000.
- Prices run from $59.99 to $999, with a median of $399.99.
- Listed cooking area runs from 272 sq in to 756 sq in across the 10 models that state it.
- Pit Boss 4-Burner Griddle - PB4BGS1 gives the most listed cooking area per dollar: 188 sq in per $100 at $399.99.
- The lowest current price is Camp Chef Griddles 14 at $59.99.
- The largest listed cooking area is Weber Slate® 36” Rust-Resistant Griddle with Closed Cabinet at 756 sq in.
| Rank | Model | Current price | Cooking area | Sq in per $100 | Max temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pit Boss 4-Burner Griddle - PB4BGS1 | $399.99 | 753 sq in | 188 | 480 F |
| 2 | Pit Boss 4-Burner Deluxe Griddle With Side Shelves + Lid - PB4BGD1 | $599.99 | 753 sq in | 126 | 510 F |
| 3 | Weber Slate® 17” Rust-Resistant Tabletop Griddle | $249 | 272 sq in | 109 | Not listed by the manufacturer. |
| 4 | Weber Slate® 22” Rust-Resistant Tabletop Griddle | $329 | 352 sq in | 107 | Not listed by the manufacturer. |
| 5 | Weber Slate® 30" Rust-Resistant Griddle | $649 | 540 sq in | 83 | Not listed by the manufacturer. |
| 6 | Pit Boss 4-Burner Ultimate Lift-Off Griddle | $799.99 | 647 sq in | 81 | 484 F |
| 7 | Weber Slate® 36” Rust-Resistant Griddle with Closed Cabinet | $949 | 756 sq in | 80 | Not listed by the manufacturer. |
| 8 | Pit Boss 3-Burner Ultimate Lift-Off Griddle | $699.99 | 536 sq in | 77 | 484 F |
| 9 | Pit Boss 5-Burner Ultimate Griddle | $899.99 | 647 sq in | 72 | 457 F |
| 10 | Pit Boss 2-Burner Ultimate Lift-Off Griddle | $599.99 | 421 sq in | 70 | 459 F |
| Not ranked | Camp Chef Griddles 14 | $59.99 | Not listed by the manufacturer. | Not listed by the manufacturer. | 440 F |
| Not ranked | Camp Chef Griddles 16 | $99.99 | Not listed by the manufacturer. | Not listed by the manufacturer. | 426 F |
| Not ranked | Blackstone 28" Omnivore Griddle Hood | $129.99 | Not listed by the manufacturer. | Not listed by the manufacturer. | 438 F |
| Not ranked | Blackstone 17" Tabletop Griddle with Hood | $159 | Not listed by the manufacturer. | Not listed by the manufacturer. | 407 F |
| Not ranked | Blackstone 14" Griddle with Side Burner | $179 | Not listed by the manufacturer. | Not listed by the manufacturer. | 407 F |
| Not ranked | Blackstone 20" Camping Griddle | $199 | Not listed by the manufacturer. | Not listed by the manufacturer. | 728 F |
| Not ranked | Camp Chef Gridiron Gameday | $249.99 | Not listed by the manufacturer. | Not listed by the manufacturer. | 430 F |
| Not ranked | Blackstone 22" Griddle with Flexfold Legs | $299 | Not listed by the manufacturer. | Not listed by the manufacturer. | 462 F |
| Not ranked | Blackstone 20" Camping Griddle Bundle | $319 | Not listed by the manufacturer. | Not listed by the manufacturer. | Not listed by the manufacturer. |
| Not ranked | Blackstone 22" Griddle with Stand | $339 | Not listed by the manufacturer. | Not listed by the manufacturer. | 728 F |
| Not ranked | Blackstone 28" Griddle with Hard Cover | $349 | Not listed by the manufacturer. | Not listed by the manufacturer. | 763 F |
| Not ranked | Blackstone 22" Griddle with Flexfold Legs | $349 | Not listed by the manufacturer. | Not listed by the manufacturer. | 728 F |
| Not ranked | Blackstone Culinary 22” Griddle with Flexfold Legs | $369.99 | Not listed by the manufacturer. | Not listed by the manufacturer. | 401 F |
| Not ranked | Blackstone 22" Griddle with Flexfold® Legs | $399 | Not listed by the manufacturer. | Not listed by the manufacturer. | 728 F |
| Not ranked | Blackstone 28" Griddle with Hood | $399 | Not listed by the manufacturer. | Not listed by the manufacturer. | 728 F |
| Not ranked | Blackstone 28" Griddle with Hood | $399 | Not listed by the manufacturer. | Not listed by the manufacturer. | 728 F |
| Not ranked | Blackstone National Griddle Week 28” Griddle Bundle | $440 | Not listed by the manufacturer. | Not listed by the manufacturer. | 728 F |
| Not ranked | Blackstone 28” XL Griddle with Hood | $449 | Not listed by the manufacturer. | Not listed by the manufacturer. | 481 F |
| Not ranked | Blackstone 36” Griddle with Hood | $499 | Not listed by the manufacturer. | Not listed by the manufacturer. | 486 F |
| Not ranked | Blackstone 28" Drop-in Griddle Insulating Jacket | $499 | Not listed by the manufacturer. | Not listed by the manufacturer. | 458 F |
| Not ranked | Blackstone 22” Griddle with Cabinet | $499.99 | Not listed by the manufacturer. | Not listed by the manufacturer. | 728 F |
| Not ranked | Blackstone 36" Griddle with Hood | $549 | Not listed by the manufacturer. | Not listed by the manufacturer. | 441 F |
| Not ranked | Blackstone Original 36" Griddle with Hood | $599.99 | Not listed by the manufacturer. | Not listed by the manufacturer. | 414 F |
| Not ranked | Blackstone 28" XL Griddle with Cabinet | $799 | Not listed by the manufacturer. | Not listed by the manufacturer. | 469 F |
| Not ranked | Blackstone 5’ x 8’ Bar and Griddle Pavilion | $999 | Not listed by the manufacturer. | Not listed by the manufacturer. | 728 F |
| Not ranked | Blackstone 36” Griddle Airfryer Combo | $999 | Not listed by the manufacturer. | Not listed by the manufacturer. | 500 F |
| Not ranked | Blackstone 36" Griddle Airfryer Combo | $999 | Not listed by the manufacturer. | Not listed by the manufacturer. | 633 F |
Models without a listed cooking area cannot be ranked and are marked Not ranked. Prices are the lowest available manufacturer price on the last collection date. Methodology
Head to head
- Pit Boss 4-Burner Griddle - PB4BGS1 vs Pit Boss 4-Burner Deluxe Griddle With Side Shelves + Lid - PB4BGD1
- Pit Boss 4-Burner Deluxe Griddle With Side Shelves + Lid - PB4BGD1 vs Weber Slate® 17” Rust-Resistant Tabletop Griddle
- Weber Slate® 17” Rust-Resistant Tabletop Griddle vs Weber Slate® 22” Rust-Resistant Tabletop Griddle