Traeger Irontop 4-Burner Griddle vs Pit Boss Ultimate 4-Burner Lift-Off Griddle
Two of the flat-top griddles in our best flat-top gas griddles: traeger vs weber slate vs pit boss 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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Green marks the better published figure. "Not listed" means the manufacturer doesn't publish it.
| Spec | Traeger Irontop 4-Burner Griddle | Pit Boss Ultimate 4-Burner Lift-Off Griddle | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cooking areaTotal griddle surface the maker lists. | 648 sq in | 647 sq in | 35% |
| Total burner outputMore BTUs recover heat faster when you load the top with cold food. | 48000 BTU | 46000 BTU | 20% |
| Burners / heat zonesMore zones let you sear on one side and keep food warm on another. | 4 | 4 | 15% |
| WeightMatters only if you move it around. | 113 lb | 138.9 lb | 5% |
| WarrantyLongest warranty listed for the main body or cooktop. | 3 years | 2 years | 25% |
| Cooking area | 648 sq in | 647 sq in | info |
| Burners | 4, 48,000 BTU total | 4, 46,000 BTU total | info |
| Weight | 113 lb | 138.9 lb | info |
| Warranty | 3 years | 2 years | info |
| Lift-off top | Not listed | 89 lb | info |
| EmberPick score | 7.5/10 | 6.6/10 | 100% |
Where each one comes out ahead
Traeger Irontop 4-Burner Griddle
Better published figure on: Cooking area, Total burner output, Weight, Warranty.
What we like
- 648 sq in and 48,000 BTU
- Lighter than the Flatrock
Watch out for
- 3-year warranty
Pit Boss Ultimate 4-Burner Lift-Off Griddle
No scored spec where it is strictly ahead; its case rests on the strengths below.
What we like
- Top lifts off as a portable tabletop griddle
- Four burners
Watch out for
- 2-year warranty
Verdict
Nearly the same area (647 vs 648 sq in). Traeger has 2,000 BTU more and a 3-year warranty; Pit Boss's top lifts off as a portable tabletop griddle.
- Traeger Irontop 4-Burner Griddle: Traeger: Irontop 4-Burner specs
- Pit Boss Ultimate 4-Burner Lift-Off Griddle: Pit Boss: Ultimate 4-Burner Lift-Off Griddle