Pit Boss Navigator 3-Series Vertical Pellet Smoker

Name: Pit Boss Navigator 3-Series Vertical Pellet Smoker
Brand: Pit Boss

Ranked #2 of 10 in Best Smokers: Electric, Gravity-Fed, Pellet and Charcoal Compared (2026). Here is every spec we scored, where it came from, and how it compares.

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Pit Boss Navigator 3-Series Vertical Pellet Smoker

Best for: A pellet-fed vertical with a 50 lb hopper

7.5/10

What we like

50 lb hopper for very long smokes
Wi-Fi
5-year warranty

Watch out for

420 °F max

Score breakdown

Cooking area 35%

Wi-Fi / app control (listed) 20%

Automatic fuel feed 15%

Max temperature 10%

Warranty 20%

Cooking area	1118 sq in
Wi-Fi / app control (listed)	Yes
Automatic fuel feed	Yes
Max temperature	420 °F
Warranty	5 years
Fuel	Wood pellets
Cooking space	1,118 sq in, 5 porcelain-coated racks
Temperature range	130–420 °F
Hopper	50 lb
Connectivity	Wi-Fi and Bluetooth
Warranty	5 years
Price	Check price