Pit Boss DX Series 1020 Combo Grill vs Pit Boss Competition Series Pellet Grill & Gas Griddle Combo (PB1020CS2)
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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Best for: Pellet and gas zones with Wi-Fi and a 5-year warranty
Check price at AmazonPit Boss Competition Series Pellet Grill & Gas Griddle Combo (PB1020CS2)
Best for: Smoker on one side, flat-top griddle on the other
Check price at AmazonSpec-by-spec comparison
Green marks the better published figure. "Not listed" means the manufacturer doesn't publish it.
| Spec | Pit Boss DX Series 1020 Combo Grill | Pit Boss Competition Series Pellet Grill & Gas Griddle Combo (PB1020CS2) | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total cooking areaTotal cooking area the maker lists. For combos it includes both the pellet and gas sides. | 1021 sq in | 1020 sq in | 30% |
| Pellet hopper capacityBigger hoppers mean fewer refills. Skipped for grills that don't use a hopper. | 21 lb | 21 lb | 10% |
| WeightMatters for portables you load into a car. Skipped when the maker doesn't list it. | Not listed | 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. | Yes | Yes | 10% |
| Gas grill or griddle sideCombos add a separate propane grill or griddle for burgers and breakfast while the pellet side smokes. | Yes | Yes | 10% |
| WarrantyMaker's warranty length on the main unit. Skipped when not stated for the model. | 5 years | 5 years | 10% |
| Fuel | Wood pellets and propane | Wood pellets and propane griddle | info |
| Cooking area | 1,021 sq in | 1,020 sq in (spec summary) | info |
| Hopper | 21 lb | 21 lb | info |
| Pellet temperature range | 180–500 °F in 5° steps | 180–500 °F | info |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi and Bluetooth | Not listed | info |
| Probes | 2 included | 2 included | info |
| Warranty | 5 years | 5 years | info |
| Availability | Retailer exclusive (Lowe's) | Retailer exclusive (Academy) | info |
| EmberPick score | 8.9/10 | 7.1/10 | 100% |
Where each one comes out ahead
Pit Boss DX Series 1020 Combo Grill
Better published figure on: Total cooking area, Wi-Fi / app control (listed).
What we like
- Pellet + gas with Wi-Fi
- 5-year warranty
Watch out for
- Retailer exclusive
- Weight not listed
Pit Boss Competition Series Pellet Grill & Gas Griddle Combo (PB1020CS2)
No scored spec where it is strictly ahead; its case rests on the strengths below.
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
Verdict
Similar size. Choose the DX for a gas grill side and Wi-Fi, or the CS2 for a flat-top griddle.
- Pit Boss DX Series 1020 Combo Grill: Pit Boss: DX Series 1020 Combo
- Pit Boss Competition Series Pellet Grill & Gas Griddle Combo (PB1020CS2): Pit Boss: Competition Series Pellet & Griddle Combo