Ninja Woodfire Pro Connect Premium XL Outdoor Grill & Smoker vs Pit Boss PB150PSB Portable Battery-Powered Pellet Grill
Two of the portable & combo pellet grills in our best portable pellet grills and pellet/gas combo grills comparison, lined up spec by spec. Every figure comes from the manufacturer pages linked below, and the scores use the same published formula as the full ranking.
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Ninja Woodfire Pro Connect Premium XL Outdoor Grill & Smoker
Best for: An electric grill that adds real pellet smoke, with app control
Check price at AmazonPit Boss PB150PSB Portable Battery-Powered Pellet Grill
Best for: A cordless pellet grill with a Flame Broiler
Check price at AmazonSpec-by-spec comparison
Green marks the better published figure. "Not listed" means the manufacturer doesn't publish it.
| Spec | Ninja Woodfire Pro Connect Premium XL Outdoor Grill & Smoker | Pit Boss PB150PSB Portable Battery-Powered Pellet Grill | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total cooking areaTotal cooking area the maker lists. For combos it includes both the pellet and gas sides. | 180 sq in | 256 sq in | 30% |
| Pellet hopper capacityBigger hoppers mean fewer refills. Skipped for grills that don't use a hopper. | Not listed | 7 lb | 10% |
| WeightMatters for portables you load into a car. Skipped when the maker doesn't list it. | 38.94 lb | Not listed | 15% |
| Wi-Fi / app control (listed)Yes only when the maker lists app connectivity for this model. | Yes | No | 15% |
| Direct-flame searing (listed)Pit Boss Flame Broiler or a propane side lets you sear over a flame. | No | Yes | 10% |
| Gas grill or griddle sideCombos add a separate propane grill or griddle for burgers and breakfast while the pellet side smokes. | No | No | 10% |
| WarrantyMaker's warranty length on the main unit. Skipped when not stated for the model. | 1 years | 5 years | 10% |
| Model | OG951 | Not listed | info |
| Cooking space | 180 sq in nonstick grate | 256 sq in | info |
| Power | Electric, 120 V, 1,760 W; burns Woodfire pellets for flavor | Battery, up to 15 hours per charge; or plug in | info |
| Functions | Grill, BBQ smoke, air fry, roast, bake, broil, dehydrate | Not listed | info |
| Connectivity | Ninja ProConnect app, 2 built-in thermometers | Not listed | info |
| Weight | 38.94 lb | Under 60 lb (Pit Boss) | info |
| Warranty | 1 year | 5 years | info |
| Hopper | Not listed | 7 lb | info |
| Temperature range | Not listed | 180–500 °F; Flame Broiler up to 1,000 °F | info |
| EmberPick score | 3.4/10 | 2.8/10 | 100% |
Where each one comes out ahead
Ninja Woodfire Pro Connect Premium XL Outdoor Grill & Smoker
Better published figure on: Wi-Fi / app control (listed).
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
Pit Boss PB150PSB Portable Battery-Powered Pellet Grill
Better published figure on: Total cooking area, Direct-flame searing (listed), Warranty.
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
Verdict
Pit Boss is pellet-fired with battery power and a Flame Broiler; Ninja is lighter with app control and more cooking modes.
- Ninja Woodfire Pro Connect Premium XL Outdoor Grill & Smoker: Ninja: Woodfire Pro Connect Premium XL
- Pit Boss PB150PSB Portable Battery-Powered Pellet Grill: Pit Boss: PB150PSB portable