Pit Boss Sportsman 850

Name: Pit Boss Sportsman 850
Brand: Pit Boss

Ranked #7 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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Pit Boss Sportsman 850

Best for: A rugged Pit Boss with Wi-Fi and a Flame Broiler

5.6/10

What we like

Flame Broiler searing
Wi-Fi
5-year warranty

Watch out for

Smaller hopper than the Navigator 850

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 area	849 sq in
Pellet hopper capacity	21 lb
Max controller temperature	500 °F
Wi-Fi / app control (listed)	Yes
Direct-flame searing (listed)	Yes
Warranty (main body)	5 years
Model	PB850SPW2
Temperature range	180–500 °F
Direct flame	Flame Broiler, up to 1,000 °F
Cooking space	849 sq in
Hopper	21 lb
Connectivity	Wi-Fi and Bluetooth
Warranty	5 years
Price	Check price