Pit Boss Competition Series 1230CS1 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 smoker plus a propane grill, with Wi-Fi
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 Competition Series 1230CS1 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. | 1261 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. | Not listed | 5 years | 10% |
| Fuel | Wood pellets and propane | Wood pellets and propane griddle | info |
| Cooking area | 1,261 sq in (pellet + gas) | 1,020 sq in (spec summary) | info |
| Hopper | 21 lb | 21 lb | info |
| Pellet temperature range | 180–500 °F | 180–500 °F | info |
| Searing | Open-flame searing up to 1,000 °F | Not listed | info |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi and Bluetooth | Not listed | info |
| Probes | 2 included | 2 included | info |
| Availability | Retailer exclusive (Menards) | Retailer exclusive (Academy) | info |
| Warranty | Not listed | 5 years | info |
| EmberPick score | 9.6/10 | 7.1/10 | 100% |
Where each one comes out ahead
Pit Boss Competition Series 1230CS1 Combo Grill
Better published figure on: Total cooking area, Wi-Fi / app control (listed).
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
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
On published specs, the Pit Boss Competition Series 1230CS1 Combo Grill scores higher (9.6 vs 7.1). Specs don't capture sound character or feel, so weigh the pros and cons above too.
- Choose the Pit Boss Competition Series 1230CS1 Combo Grill if this sounds like you: pellet smoker plus a propane grill, with Wi-Fi.
- Choose the Pit Boss Competition Series Pellet Grill & Gas Griddle Combo (PB1020CS2) if this sounds like you: smoker on one side, flat-top griddle on the other.
- Pit Boss Competition Series 1230CS1 Combo Grill: Pit Boss: Competition Series 1230CS1 Combo
- Pit Boss Competition Series Pellet Grill & Gas Griddle Combo (PB1020CS2): Pit Boss: Competition Series Pellet & Griddle Combo