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Pit Boss Competition Series Pellet Grill & Gas Griddle Combo (PB1020CS2)

Ranked #3 of 7 in Best Portable Pellet Grills and Pellet/Gas Combo Grills (2026). Here is every spec we scored, where it came from, and how it compares.

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#3

Pit Boss Competition Series Pellet Grill & Gas Griddle Combo (PB1020CS2)

Best for: Smoker on one side, flat-top griddle on the other

7.1/10

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

Score breakdown

Total cooking area 35%
Pellet hopper capacity 12%
Wi-Fi / app control (listed) 18%
Direct-flame searing (listed) 12%
Gas grill or griddle side 12%
Warranty 12%
Total cooking area1020 sq in
Pellet hopper capacity21 lb
WeightNot listed
Wi-Fi / app control (listed)No
Direct-flame searing (listed)Yes
Gas grill or griddle sideYes
Warranty5 years
FuelWood pellets and propane griddle
Cooking area1,020 sq in (spec summary)
Hopper21 lb
Pellet temperature range180–500 °F
Probes2 included
Warranty5 years
AvailabilityRetailer exclusive (Academy)
PriceCheck price

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