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Pit Boss Navigator 850

Ranked #2 of 14 in Best Pellet Grills: Traeger vs Pit Boss vs Weber vs Z Grills (2026). Here is every spec we scored, where it came from, and how it compares.

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#2

Pit Boss Navigator 850

Best for: A lot of grill and a 1,000 °F Flame Broiler for the money

6.4/10

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

Score breakdown

Total cooking area 30%
Pellet hopper capacity 15%
Max controller temperature 15%
Wi-Fi / app control (listed) 15%
Direct-flame searing (listed) 10%
Warranty (main body) 15%
Total cooking area932 sq in
Pellet hopper capacity30 lb
Max controller temperature500 °F
Wi-Fi / app control (listed)Yes
Direct-flame searing (listed)Yes
Warranty (main body)5 years
ModelPB850M
Temperature range180–500 °F in 5° steps
Direct flameFlame Broiler lever, up to 1,000 °F
Cooking space932 sq in
Hopper30 lb
ConnectivityWi-Fi and Bluetooth
Probes1 included
Warranty5 years
PriceCheck price
Specs source:

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