Pit Boss Navigator 3-Series Vertical Pellet Smoker vs Pit Boss 30" Digital Vertical Smoker with Wi-Fi (PBV30DS)
Two of the smokers in our best smokers: electric, gravity-fed, pellet and charcoal compared 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: A pellet-fed vertical with a 50 lb hopper
Check price at AmazonBest for: An electric vertical smoker with Wi-Fi
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Green marks the better published figure. "Not listed" means the manufacturer doesn't publish it.
| Spec | Pit Boss Navigator 3-Series Vertical Pellet Smoker | Pit Boss 30" Digital Vertical Smoker with Wi-Fi (PBV30DS) | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cooking areaTotal cooking area across all racks. | 1118 sq in | 880 sq in | 35% |
| Wi-Fi / app control (listed)Monitor and adjust long smokes from your phone. | Yes | Yes | 20% |
| Automatic fuel feedElectric, pellet and gravity-fed charcoal smokers hold temperature without tending the fire. | Yes | Yes | 15% |
| Max temperatureHigher ceilings let a smoker grill and sear too. | 420 °F | 300 °F | 10% |
| WarrantyLongest warranty listed for the main body. Skipped when not stated. | 5 years | 3 years | 20% |
| Fuel | Wood pellets | Electric | info |
| Cooking space | 1,118 sq in, 5 porcelain-coated racks | 880 sq in | info |
| Temperature range | 130–420 °F | 100–300 °F | info |
| Hopper | 50 lb | Not listed | info |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi and Bluetooth | Wi-Fi | info |
| Warranty | 5 years | 3 years | info |
| Model | Not listed | PBV30DS (SKU 11093) | info |
| EmberPick score | 7.5/10 | 5.8/10 | 100% |
Where each one comes out ahead
Pit Boss Navigator 3-Series Vertical Pellet Smoker
Better published figure on: Cooking area, Max temperature, Warranty.
What we like
- 50 lb hopper for very long smokes
- Wi-Fi
- 5-year warranty
Watch out for
- 420 °F max
Pit Boss 30" Digital Vertical Smoker with Wi-Fi (PBV30DS)
No scored spec where it is strictly ahead; its case rests on the strengths below.
What we like
- Wi-Fi with a 3-year warranty
- Hotter than Masterbuilt electrics
Watch out for
- 300 °F max
Verdict
Navigator has 238 sq in more, burns pellets to 420 °F and has a 5-year warranty; PBV30DS is electric.
- Pit Boss Navigator 3-Series Vertical Pellet Smoker: Pit Boss: Navigator 3-Series Vertical Smoker
- Pit Boss 30" Digital Vertical Smoker with Wi-Fi (PBV30DS): Pit Boss: 30" Digital Vertical Smoker