Pit Boss Navigator 850 vs Traeger Woodridge Pro
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.
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Best for: A lot of grill and a 1,000 °F Flame Broiler for the money
Check price at AmazonBest for: Woodridge with more space and Super Smoke
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 850 | Traeger Woodridge Pro | 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. | 932 sq in | 970 sq in | 30% |
| Pellet hopper capacityA bigger hopper runs longer overnight cooks without a refill. | 30 lb | 24 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 | 10 years | 15% |
| Model | PB850M | Not listed | info |
| Temperature range | 180–500 °F in 5° steps | Not listed | info |
| Direct flame | Flame Broiler lever, up to 1,000 °F | Not listed | info |
| Cooking space | 932 sq in | 970 sq in (585 + 385) | info |
| Hopper | 30 lb | 24 lb | info |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi and Bluetooth | Not listed | info |
| Probes | 1 included | Not listed | info |
| Warranty | 5 years | 10-year limited | info |
| Max temperature | Not listed | 500 °F | info |
| Features | Not listed | Super Smoke mode, WiFIRE | info |
| Weight | Not listed | 174 lb | info |
| EmberPick score | 6.4/10 | 6.1/10 | 100% |
Where each one comes out ahead
Pit Boss Navigator 850
Better published figure on: Pellet hopper capacity, Direct-flame searing (listed).
What we like
- 30 lb hopper
- Flame Broiler direct searing
- 5-year warranty
Watch out for
- Pit Boss doesn't list the weight on the product page
Traeger Woodridge Pro
Better published figure on: Total cooking area, Warranty (main body).
What we like
- 970 sq in
- Super Smoke mode
- 10-year warranty
Watch out for
- Heavier than the base Woodridge (174 lb)
Verdict
On published specs, the Pit Boss Navigator 850 scores higher (6.4 vs 6.1). Specs don't capture sound character or feel, so weigh the pros and cons above too.
- Choose the Pit Boss Navigator 850 if this sounds like you: a lot of grill and a 1,000 °F Flame Broiler for the money.
- Choose the Traeger Woodridge Pro if this sounds like you: woodridge with more space and Super Smoke.
- Pit Boss Navigator 850: Pit Boss: Navigator 850
- Traeger Woodridge Pro: Traeger: Woodridge Pro capacity & specs