Pit Boss Navigator 1300 vs Z Grills 10502B WiFi XL
Two of the pellet grills in our best pellet grills: traeger vs pit boss vs weber vs z 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.
Affiliate disclosure: We earn a commission if you buy through links on this page, at no extra cost to you. It never affects our rankings, which come from the published scoring formula. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Learn more.
Best for: The most cooking space here
Check price at AmazonBest for: Over 1,000 sq in on three racks for a modest weight
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 Navigator 1300 | Z Grills 10502B WiFi XL | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total cooking areaTotal grate area the maker lists, including upper racks. Upper racks are smaller and cooler, so compare main-grate figures in the spec table too. | 1329 sq in | 1080 sq in | 30% |
| Pellet hopper capacityA bigger hopper runs longer overnight cooks without a refill. | 30 lb | 21 lb | 15% |
| Max controller temperatureThe highest temperature the controller can hold for indirect cooking. Direct-flame sear zones are listed separately. | 500 °F | 500 °F | 15% |
| Wi-Fi / app control (listed)Remote monitoring and temperature changes from your phone. Yes only when the maker lists it for this model. | Yes | Yes | 15% |
| Direct-flame searing (listed)A slide plate, lever or open-flame design that lets you sear over the fire, such as Pit Boss Flame Broiler or Weber DirectFlame. | Yes | No | 10% |
| Warranty (main body)Length of the maker's limited warranty on the main grill body. Components often have shorter coverage. | 5 years | 5 years | 15% |
| Model | PB1300M | Not listed | info |
| Temperature range | 180–500 °F in 5° steps | 160–500 °F | info |
| Direct flame | Flame Broiler lever, up to 1,000 °F | Not listed | info |
| Cooking space | 1,329 sq in | Not listed | info |
| Hopper | 30 lb | 21 lb | info |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi and Bluetooth | Wi-Fi and Bluetooth | info |
| Probes | 2 included | Not listed | info |
| Warranty | 5 years | 5-year limited | info |
| Cooking area | Not listed | 1,080 sq in (443 + 384 + 253) | info |
| Weight | Not listed | 106 lb | info |
| EmberPick score | 7.7/10 | 5.4/10 | 100% |
Where each one comes out ahead
Pit Boss Navigator 1300
Better published figure on: Total cooking area, Pellet hopper capacity, Direct-flame searing (listed).
What we like
- 1,329 sq in
- 30 lb hopper
- Two probes included
Watch out for
- Weight not listed by Pit Boss
Z Grills 10502B WiFi XL
No scored spec where it is strictly ahead; its case rests on the strengths below.
What we like
- 1,080 sq in
- Lightest full-size grill here (106 lb)
Watch out for
- Much of the area is on upper racks
- No direct-flame searing
Verdict
Pit Boss has more area, a 30 lb hopper and Flame Broiler searing; Z Grills lists a 106 lb weight.
- Pit Boss Navigator 1300: Pit Boss: Navigator 1300
- Z Grills 10502B WiFi XL: Z Grills: 10502B WiFi XL specifications