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We list 13 pellet smokers. Lowest price tier here is budget: Z Grills 700D. Easiest to learn on: Z Grills 700D, Green Mountain Daniel Boone, Recteq RT-590 and 3 more. Room for a crowd: Pit Boss Austin XL, Pit Boss Pro Series 850, Camp Chef Woodwind Pro and 4 more.
Wood pellets fed by an auger with electronic temperature control — set a temperature and walk away. The easiest path to wood-smoke flavor; needs power and pellets.
| Smoker | Fuel | Size | Ease | Tier | Buy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Z Grills 700D | Pellet | Medium | Set-and-forget | Budget | See price on Amazon |
| Green Mountain Daniel Boone | Pellet | Medium | Set-and-forget | Mid | See price on Amazon | |
| Pit Boss Austin XL | Pellet | XL | Set-and-forget | Mid | See price on Amazon | |
| Pit Boss Pro Series 850 | Pellet | Large | Set-and-forget | Mid | See price on Amazon |
| Recteq RT-590 | Pellet | Medium | Set-and-forget | Mid | See price on Amazon | |
| Traeger Pro 575 | Pellet | Medium | Set-and-forget | Mid | See price on Amazon | |
| Traeger Ranger | Pellet | Compact | Set-and-forget | Mid | See price on Amazon |
| Camp Chef Woodwind Pro | Pellet | Large | Set-and-forget | Premium | See price on Amazon |
| Recteq RT-700 | Pellet | Large | Set-and-forget | Premium | See price on Amazon | |
| Traeger Ironwood | Pellet | Large | Set-and-forget | Premium | See price on Amazon |
| Weber SmokeFire EX4 | Pellet | Medium | Set-and-forget | Premium | See price on Amazon | |
| Traeger Timberline | Pellet | Large | Set-and-forget | High-end / competition | See price on Amazon |
| Yoder YS640S | Pellet | Large | Set-and-forget | High-end / competition | See price on Amazon |
In one line each
- Z Grills 700D: The budget pellet workhorse.
- Green Mountain Daniel Boone: App control and solid build at a mainstream price.
- Pit Boss Austin XL: One of the cheapest routes to XL pellet capacity.
- Pit Boss Pro Series 850: Big cooking area for the money.
- Recteq RT-590: Recteq's mid-size.
- Traeger Pro 575: The default first pellet grill.
- Traeger Ranger: A true tabletop pellet grill for tailgates and camping.
- Camp Chef Woodwind Pro: The pellet grill for flavor chasers.
- Recteq RT-700: A cult favorite for temperature precision and stainless build quality, sold direct with strong support.
- Traeger Ironwood: Traeger's step-up line: better insulation, downdraft exhaust and app control for bigger, more consistent cooks.
- Weber SmokeFire EX4: Weber's pellet entry.
- Traeger Timberline: Traeger's flagship.
- Yoder YS640S: A competition-grade, American-made pellet cooker.
Common questions
Which pellet smokers cost the least?
The budget price tier is the lowest here: Z Grills 700D. We don't store live prices, so check the listing for today's price.
Which pellet smokers are best for beginners?
Z Grills 700D, Green Mountain Daniel Boone, Recteq RT-590, Traeger Pro 575, Traeger Ranger and Weber SmokeFire EX4 — forgiving and easy to run.
Which pellet smokers can cook for a crowd?
The large and XL models: Pit Boss Austin XL, Pit Boss Pro Series 850, Camp Chef Woodwind Pro, Recteq RT-700, Traeger Ironwood, Traeger Timberline and Yoder YS640S.
How much tending do pellet smokers need?
All 13 are set-and-forget and hold their own temperature.
Head-to-heads
Deciding between two? These compare them side by side.
- Recteq RT-590 vs Traeger Pro 575
- Recteq RT-700 vs Traeger Ironwood
- Masterbuilt 40" Digital Electric vs Pit Boss Pro Series 850
- Masterbuilt Gravity Series 800 vs Traeger Pro 575
- Pit Boss Austin XL vs Traeger Pro 575
- Traeger Pro 575 vs Z Grills 700D
- Pit Boss Pro Series 850 vs Traeger Pro 575
- Pit Boss Pro Series 850 vs Z Grills 700D
- Traeger Timberline vs Yoder YS640S
- Traeger Ironwood vs Traeger Timberline
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