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Best Portable Pellet Grills and Pellet/Gas Combo Grills (2026)

Two kinds of pellet grill that don't fit the full-size mold: tailgate-friendly portables, and combos that bolt a propane grill or griddle onto a pellet smoker. We compared seven on cooking area, hopper, weight, Wi-Fi and searing.

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Top pick

Pit Boss Competition Series 1230CS1 Combo Grill

Score 9.6/10 · Check price

Why it wins: Pellet smoker plus a propane grill, with Wi-Fi. Most space here. Pellet and gas in one.

Also great: Pit Boss DX Series 1020 Combo Grill (8.9) · Pit Boss Competition Series Pellet Grill & Gas Griddle Combo (PB1020CS2) (7.1)

9.6/10
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Side-by-side comparison

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Product Score Total cooking areaWeightWi-Fi / app control (listed)Pellet hopper capacity Best for Price Buy
1Pit Boss Competition Series 1230CS1 Combo Grill
9.6/10
1261 sq inNot listedYes21 lb Pellet smoker plus a propane grill, with Wi-Fi Check price View deal
2Pit Boss DX Series 1020 Combo Grill
8.9/10
1021 sq inNot listedYes21 lb Pellet and gas zones with Wi-Fi and a 5-year warranty Check price View deal
3Pit Boss Competition Series Pellet Grill & Gas Griddle Combo (PB1020CS2)
7.1/10
1020 sq inNot listedNo21 lb Smoker on one side, flat-top griddle on the other Check price View deal
4Ninja Woodfire Pro Connect Premium XL Outdoor Grill & Smoker
3.4/10
180 sq in38.94 lbYesNot listed An electric grill that adds real pellet smoke, with app control Check price View deal
5Pit Boss PB150PSB Portable Battery-Powered Pellet Grill
2.8/10
256 sq inNot listedNo7 lb A cordless pellet grill with a Flame Broiler Check price View deal
6Traeger Tailgater
1.9/10
300 sq in62 lbNo8 lb A folding-leg Traeger for tailgates and camping Check price View deal
7Traeger Ranger
1.6/10
176 sq in60 lbNo8 lb A briefcase-style tabletop Traeger Check price View deal

"Not listed" means the manufacturer page we used does not publish that figure. Prices show "Check price" until a retailer feed provides a current price.

Every portable or combo pellet grill, ranked

#1 · Top pick

Pit Boss Competition Series 1230CS1 Combo Grill

Best for: Pellet smoker plus a propane grill, with Wi-Fi

9.6/10

What we like

  • Most space here
  • Pellet and gas in one
  • Wi-Fi

Watch out for

  • Retailer exclusive
  • Pit Boss doesn't state this model's warranty or weight on the page

Score breakdown

Total cooking area 40%
Pellet hopper capacity 13%
Wi-Fi / app control (listed) 20%
Direct-flame searing (listed) 13%
Gas grill or griddle side 13%
Total cooking area1261 sq in
Pellet hopper capacity21 lb
WeightNot listed
Wi-Fi / app control (listed)Yes
Direct-flame searing (listed)Yes
Gas grill or griddle sideYes
WarrantyNot listed
FuelWood pellets and propane
Cooking area1,261 sq in (pellet + gas)
Hopper21 lb
Pellet temperature range180–500 °F
SearingOpen-flame searing up to 1,000 °F
ConnectivityWi-Fi and Bluetooth
Probes2 included
AvailabilityRetailer exclusive (Menards)
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#2

Pit Boss DX Series 1020 Combo Grill

Best for: Pellet and gas zones with Wi-Fi and a 5-year warranty

8.9/10

What we like

  • Pellet + gas with Wi-Fi
  • 5-year warranty

Watch out for

  • Retailer exclusive
  • Weight not listed

Score breakdown

Total cooking area 35%
Pellet hopper capacity 12%
Wi-Fi / app control (listed) 18%
Direct-flame searing (listed) 12%
Gas grill or griddle side 12%
Warranty 12%
Total cooking area1021 sq in
Pellet hopper capacity21 lb
WeightNot listed
Wi-Fi / app control (listed)Yes
Direct-flame searing (listed)Yes
Gas grill or griddle sideYes
Warranty5 years
FuelWood pellets and propane
Cooking area1,021 sq in
Hopper21 lb
Pellet temperature range180–500 °F in 5° steps
ConnectivityWi-Fi and Bluetooth
Probes2 included
Warranty5 years
AvailabilityRetailer exclusive (Lowe's)
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#3

Pit Boss Competition Series Pellet Grill & Gas Griddle Combo (PB1020CS2)

Best for: Smoker on one side, flat-top griddle on the other

7.1/10

What we like

  • Built-in gas griddle
  • Flame Broiler searing on the pellet side
  • 5-year warranty

Watch out for

  • No Wi-Fi listed
  • Pit Boss's page also quotes 1,261 sq in in its description; we use the 1,020 sq in spec summary

Score breakdown

Total cooking area 35%
Pellet hopper capacity 12%
Wi-Fi / app control (listed) 18%
Direct-flame searing (listed) 12%
Gas grill or griddle side 12%
Warranty 12%
Total cooking area1020 sq in
Pellet hopper capacity21 lb
WeightNot listed
Wi-Fi / app control (listed)No
Direct-flame searing (listed)Yes
Gas grill or griddle sideYes
Warranty5 years
FuelWood pellets and propane griddle
Cooking area1,020 sq in (spec summary)
Hopper21 lb
Pellet temperature range180–500 °F
Probes2 included
Warranty5 years
AvailabilityRetailer exclusive (Academy)
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#4

Ninja Woodfire Pro Connect Premium XL Outdoor Grill & Smoker

Best for: An electric grill that adds real pellet smoke, with app control

3.4/10

What we like

  • Lightest here (38.94 lb)
  • App control with two probes
  • Air fry and dehydrate modes

Watch out for

  • Electric heat with pellet smoke, not a pellet-fired grill
  • 1-year warranty

Score breakdown

Total cooking area 33%
Weight 17%
Wi-Fi / app control (listed) 17%
Direct-flame searing (listed) 11%
Gas grill or griddle side 11%
Warranty 11%
Total cooking area180 sq in
Pellet hopper capacityNot listed
Weight38.94 lb
Wi-Fi / app control (listed)Yes
Direct-flame searing (listed)No
Gas grill or griddle sideNo
Warranty1 years
ModelOG951
Cooking space180 sq in nonstick grate
PowerElectric, 120 V, 1,760 W; burns Woodfire pellets for flavor
FunctionsGrill, BBQ smoke, air fry, roast, bake, broil, dehydrate
ConnectivityNinja ProConnect app, 2 built-in thermometers
Weight38.94 lb
Warranty1 year
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#5

Pit Boss PB150PSB Portable Battery-Powered Pellet Grill

Best for: A cordless pellet grill with a Flame Broiler

2.8/10

What we like

  • Runs on battery up to 15 hours
  • Direct-flame searing
  • 5-year warranty

Watch out for

  • Pit Boss lists the weight only as 'under 60 pounds'
  • No Wi-Fi listed

Score breakdown

Total cooking area 35%
Pellet hopper capacity 12%
Wi-Fi / app control (listed) 18%
Direct-flame searing (listed) 12%
Gas grill or griddle side 12%
Warranty 12%
Total cooking area256 sq in
Pellet hopper capacity7 lb
WeightNot listed
Wi-Fi / app control (listed)No
Direct-flame searing (listed)Yes
Gas grill or griddle sideNo
Warranty5 years
Cooking space256 sq in
Hopper7 lb
Temperature range180–500 °F; Flame Broiler up to 1,000 °F
PowerBattery, up to 15 hours per charge; or plug in
WeightUnder 60 lb (Pit Boss)
Warranty5 years
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#6

Traeger Tailgater

Best for: A folding-leg Traeger for tailgates and camping

1.9/10

What we like

  • Nearly double the Ranger's space for 2 lb more
  • Folding legs

Watch out for

  • No Wi-Fi
  • Needs AC power

Score breakdown

Total cooking area 33%
Pellet hopper capacity 11%
Weight 17%
Wi-Fi / app control (listed) 17%
Direct-flame searing (listed) 11%
Gas grill or griddle side 11%
Total cooking area300 sq in
Pellet hopper capacity8 lb
Weight62 lb
Wi-Fi / app control (listed)No
Direct-flame searing (listed)No
Gas grill or griddle sideNo
WarrantyNot listed
Cooking space300 sq in
Hopper8 lb
Max temperature450 °F
Weight62 lb
ConnectivityNot equipped with WiFIRE (Traeger)
Capacity (Traeger)12 burgers or 3 rib racks or 2 chickens
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#7

Traeger Ranger

Best for: A briefcase-style tabletop Traeger

1.6/10

What we like

  • Compact tabletop design
  • Meat probe included

Watch out for

  • Smallest grill here
  • No Wi-Fi
  • Needs AC power

Score breakdown

Total cooking area 33%
Pellet hopper capacity 11%
Weight 17%
Wi-Fi / app control (listed) 17%
Direct-flame searing (listed) 11%
Gas grill or griddle side 11%
Total cooking area176 sq in
Pellet hopper capacity8 lb
Weight60 lb
Wi-Fi / app control (listed)No
Direct-flame searing (listed)No
Gas grill or griddle sideNo
WarrantyNot listed
Cooking space176 sq in
Hopper8 lb
Max temperature450 °F
Weight60 lb
ConnectivityNot equipped with WiFIRE (Traeger)
GratesPorcelain-coated steel
Capacity (Traeger)6 burgers or 10 hot dogs
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Buying guide: how to choose the right portable or combo pellet grill

Power on the road

Pellet grills need power for the auger and fan. The Pit Boss PB150PSB runs on a battery; Traeger's portables and the Ninja need an outlet or power station.

Why a combo

A propane side or griddle lets you cook burgers, eggs or smash patties at full heat while the pellet side smokes low and slow.

Retailer exclusives

Several Pit Boss combos are sold through one retailer, so availability on Amazon varies.

How this ranking is calculated

Score = weighted average of normalised specs, out of 10. Full method

Total cooking areaTotal cooking area the maker lists. For combos it includes both the pellet and gas sides. Scale: 150 → 1300 sq in.
30%
Pellet hopper capacityBigger hoppers mean fewer refills. Skipped for grills that don't use a hopper. Scale: 5 → 25 lb.
10%
WeightMatters for portables you load into a car. Skipped when the maker doesn't list it. Scale: 160 → 35 lb.
15%
Wi-Fi / app control (listed)Yes only when the maker lists app connectivity for this model.
15%
Direct-flame searing (listed)Pit Boss Flame Broiler or a propane side lets you sear over a flame.
10%
Gas grill or griddle sideCombos add a separate propane grill or griddle for burgers and breakfast while the pellet side smokes.
10%
WarrantyMaker's warranty length on the main unit. Skipped when not stated for the model. Scale: 1 → 5 years.
10%

Frequently asked questions

Can I run a portable pellet grill from a power station?

Often, but compare the grill's power requirements in its manual with your power station's continuous and surge output first.

Is the Ninja Woodfire a real pellet grill?

No. Ninja says it is powered by electricity and flavored by real wood pellets, so pellets add smoke rather than heat.

Top pick · 9.6/10Pit Boss Competition Series 1230CS1 Combo Grill
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