The Best Pellet Grill under $2000 | Best Pellet Smokers for 2024

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0:42 Meet the contenders
2:18 Comparing carts
2:46 Comparing shelves
3:39 Comparing pellet hoppers
4:56 Low and slow test
6:55 Heat distribution
8:29 GrillGrate Ad
9:34 Temperature Range
10:10 Grilling test
11:05 Temperature probes
11:29 Apps
11:59 Cleaning
15:43 Closing thoughts on each grill

[@johnnya3400]

HAH! I WAS JUST LOOKING FOR THIS YEARS REVIEW OF THESE YESTERDAY! Absolutely thrilled, keep up the good work!

[@caezarilaya6924]

I’ve been using the Searwood XL for a month and has 0 regrets. Amazing smoke ring and flavor every time. Goes up to temp easily for searing burgers and steaks.

[@trailheadjunkie]

I have the same Searwood 600 and its my first pellet grill ever. It has exceeded my expectations grilling and smoking meats. Smoke flavor and grill marks gets better after each use. No regrets and no issues so far after 60+ hours use.

[@ChrisChampion-zu7vu]

I have the GMG Peak 2.0. It has a hopper pellet dump, and the firepot ash dump is on the right by the heat shield adjustment rod. It's a swing door you open and vacuum out the ashes. I like how GMG Prime grills come with a heat shield adjustment rod to fine tune heat distribution. I started with a Traeger, had a warranty replacement about 6 months after. Same model grill and both had different hot spots on biscuit test. Great reviews, Thanks!

[@walterstarr1588]

I do two smoked chickens. I stuff the chickens with a split apple, a split onion, and a spilt lemon along with fresh rosemary, sage, and thyme. I have a chicken rub I season the outside and push butter under the skin with fresh lemon zest, rosemary, sage, and thyme chopped and mixed into the butter. I smoke at 250 degrees for 10-20 minutes then finish at 350degrees until temps are met. I have an old Traeger small smoker.

[@knotslip8862]

I have a Camp Chef Woodwind and I smoke St. Louis style ribs more than anything. I've been pretty happy with it.

[@Hacky2447]

bummed that RecTeq didn't end up on this list of testers. for the price points, I am really looking for a comparison to those models too.

[@MJay606]

Pork ribs on Camp chef woodwind pro is my favorite. Best grilling appliance that I have.

[@JordanRuff-s8y]

Where do you think the Rec Teq would rank with-in the grills you selected already?

[@skiffsumner]

Surprised to see Rec Teq Flagship 1100 missing from both last year and this year comparison.

[@tannerhillier8003]

How do you have not have a Recteq??

[@Squiggly667]

The Recteq Dualfire 1200 is on sale for $1600 right now. It's the one with two separate chambers. One for up to 700 degree searing, and the other is for indirect-heat cooking. It also sports a 70lbs hopper. I'm looking to buy a pellet grill now, but I'm leaning towards the Lone Star Grillz 20'' x 36'' grill. Tons of space with 1062 sq/in of cooking area. Dumps out clean blue smoke throughout cooking. Also, 100% made in the USA. A bit more expensive at $2600, but I'd like to support those making their products here in the US, especially when the quality is so high. With it's auger style, you can always add wood chips to your pellet mix if you want more smokiness. Or, for any pellet grill/smoker you can add a separate 3rd party smoke box/pellet tube to infuse tons of smoke, more akin to an offset stick burner if you want, too.

[@brucekaufer]

I've got the Brisk-it 940, and LOVE it! Easy to use, and clean. Easy ash clean up, and pellet dump to change pellets. Best brisket I have ever had, and I did it myself! I use the overnight method of low @190-200 overnight to 165 internal temp, wrap in butcher paper to 205, and as long of a rest as possible before eating! Highly recommend it...but mine did not come with a front shelf. Best part is I bought for under $800 during black Friday discounts!

[@wgreenjr81]

I love my Camp Chef, but for it and any of the others with an "ash cleanout" you still need to pull everything out and vacuum. All of them, every single one. They run on a fan blowing on a firepot and that distributes the ash around the bottom of the barrel no matter if they have a dedicated clean out or not. The cleanouts are a nice addition but by no means do they remove the requirement to pull the grates, and deflectors and go to town with a shop vac.

[@kairu.kun.z]

That’s good to know, but it sounds like it’s more of once of the blue moon thing rather than every single time you cook

[@Jeffdoeswhat]

I’ve been a Pit Boss pellet smoker guy for a few years. I like my sear plate and removable ash clean out that they have had for many years. If/ when i get another pellet smoker i will end up going with Lone Star Grillz.

[@jeffsmith350]

Recteq also has a two-sided grill dualfire 1200. One side has an open flame. The other side is regular, like the ones in your videos. They also have multiple other grills about the same size as these grills under 2000.

[@Joey_DiGs]

How come no recteqs?

[@mrfreezey1]

Was looking forward to a dual fire 1200 review.. not sure why there's not much out there

[@golfhouse291]

these guys always leave out Recteq....why?

[@shadowcaster111]

@@golfhouse291 made in china junk with no support if it fails

[@Trd2020]

Overrated that’s why

[@Joey_DiGs]

@@Trd2020 nah, for a review of “the best pellet smokers” it’s kind of a huge let down to not also compare one of the most popular brands. Even if that brand ends up not being his favorite

[@schobes]

Just purchased the Silverbac AT because of your review and the reviews I've seen online can't wait to use it!! 749 right now on sale!! The accessories are 20 percent off now also

[@hoserking]

Would love to see a full review of the camp chef and Weber.

[@wakemiamigreatagain]

I've been torn between the Weber Searwood and the Camp Chef Woodwind Pro and sadly I am still torn. I don't think I could go wrong with either one. I guess it will come down to price including cost of accessories. I like a front shelf but I can't have that with the CC because of the smokebox. The front shelf is an additional cost on the Searwood.

[@jcart011]

I have the Grilla Grills Silverbac. I do not find it to have even heat at all. Too much ambient heat comes off of the drain pan. I modified my top rack to sit about an inch or two lower so i could get stuff off the bottom rack for long cooks.

[@Deanroy-mx8yj]

Can you test the rec teq?

[@shadowcaster111]

dont bother they rust out and they have no parts to fix them

[@Trd2020]

Junk

[@pmaint1]

Excellent video! Which one has room for a shallow water/drip pan under the lower rack and has a good grease management? Thanks

[@surfingonmars8979]

I’m not even in the market for a pellet grill, but when TBL puts out a video, I’m interested!

[@bnasty8653]

That Camp Chef has my attention!

[@thearithung755]

Thank you for the comprehensive review. I would love to see a review grills using brisket and wood charcoal.

[@michaelwillis4090]

would definitely love to see more of the weber searwood

[@robertweitz2776]

I purchased the same Z Grill last year for $799 and a grill cover was included. Doubled Smoked Spiral Hams are amazing. The little extra work to clean is no big deal and you can get all the dust falls to bottom of the grill that doesn’t end up in the clean out attachments on some of the others. By the way my purchase last year was based on your video rating them. Thanks happy Smoker here in New Hampshire.

[@caithnessplace]

No rec teq? Mannnn, mine is a beast.

[@stevent1074]

Most impressed with the Z Grills build. That level of insulation has to be the main reason for the superior temperature control and even heat distribution. I would think it should be more efficient in pellet consumption. I’m going to find out soon-just ordered one! Thanks for this review. It was exactly what I needed to make a decision!

[@ronnieljones]

Review the camp chef, would like to know more about their exhaust, their casters, temp consistency and maybe the gauge or double walled build. Thanks, these videos are great!

[@tylerolear2098]

I like my Weber searwood. However it’s not as easy to clean as he describes. You need to clean the ash out of the deflector and there is an ash pan as well as the grease pan. A lot of grease can build up in the grill itself too which needs to be cleaned to avoid fire.

[@Cornfed19821982]

Appreciate the work as I am beginning to look at replacing my current pit and I find one big glaring omission. BBQ at the end of the day is all about fire control and holding temps. How do we know how consistently these pits hold temps and how accurate their respective controllers are?

[@ebonyman23]

Really love this review and ive been waiting for it. Only grill Missing is the Pit Boss Titan 1600. Will you do a revie on it?

[@kevinsadventures3884]

I am starting to look at replacing my pittboss lockhart pellet grill and would like to know more.about the Traeger grill

[@nickstone8438]

Hello, any chance you could review more high end grills. Like Pitts & Spitts, Yoder, RecTec or Lone Star?

[@TheBarbecueLab]

Maybe. So far I don’t have any relationship with Yoder, Pitts and Spitts or RecTeq, so it would be a very expensive video to shoot that we couldn’t earn revenue from. If I had access to demo units, sure, but so far that hasn’t materialized.

[@Joey_DiGs]

@@TheBarbecueLab I think someone would definitely let you borrow their recteq. Pin a comment asking if anyone would be interested in your area

[@plantkiller312]

I have a GMG that is 6 years old. It has the same controller as your new one. This is a no go for me. I have had it fail me on a long overnight cook that I need up throwing out two pork butts. It has also failed on one day cook, but I was able to rescue the meat to the oven. When I say fail, the controler stopped feeding pellets to the pot. Nothing was mechanical wrong it just forgot what it was supposed to do. Thank you very much for this video, I am heavily leaning twards the weber for next year.

[@MrPhoenix1800]

I’ve read quite a few reviews stating problems with GMG I really wanted one but decided to go Weber Searwood. Really coming around to the pellet grills it my first time on this platform. Made amazing ribs and brisket got few videos up on those cooks by the way.

[@ramyahoo]

GMG is garbage...I know all to well

[@plantkiller312]

@ramyahoo when I first got mine, it was great compared to the compilation. But it did not age well. By the looks of it, they have been easily passed by the competition. I do not regret mine, but I thought it would have at least lasted 10 years. I will end up tossing it into the recycling bin at work. We take that money and donate to employees and local families in need. (It's also the coffee fund) That will be its second life.

[@ramyahoo]

@plantkiller312 Good use of it! So, what did you replace it with? I've been all over the place from a brazos g2, masterbuilt xt, yoder, hunsaker...not sure where to go, too many options

[@plantkiller312]

@ramyahoo next spring going with weber.

[@andywazy4383]

The Broil King Regal 500 pro is definitely one that you should check out!

[@joelcopeland3018]

I would really like to see you do the Weber Searwood 600 XL... I use my pellet grill for everything... I currently have the Pitboss 850...

[@gosman949]

he did it on small one. Good enough.

[@joelcopeland3018]

​@@gosman949 He said to let him know if we would like to see a more detailed review of any of these grills so this would be my pick. I would like to see an in-depth review.

[@andrewgutierrez8551]

I second Joe’s initial comment

[@markalan9368]

It would be really helpful to discuss build quality and weight. I know most of the grilla grill internal parts are stainless steel but not sure about the other grills.

[@santiagoaguilar8429]

No pitboss or recteq?

[@gihonda127]

New to the smoking scene as I borrowed my neighbors smoker yesterday for the 4th of July. I have a Santa Maria style wood burning grill that I use with oak wood, I have a Weber gas grill that we often take camping with us, and my go to meals are baby back ribs, and tri tip. IT was a Pit Boss smoker that I borrowed and we did tri tip and I have to say it turned out amazing. I am considering the Weber Searwood 600, but also I am looking for a more affordable option. Great reviews of the grills.

[@clownpuncher29]

Do a comparison of heavy duty pellet grills. yoder, lonestar, pits and spits

[@mikesr3011]

This comparison video couldn't have come at a better time. I just sold my Grilla OG and want to replace it with either a Woodwind Pro or the Weber Searwood. I'm leaning toward the Camp Chef mainly for the stainless steel, the easy ash clean-up, and the wood smoke box. I like the ability to add a rotisserie on the Weber. Being you have tested the two I am interested in, can you tell me if there is enough headroom to smoke a whole beer can chicken on the WW Pro? I have the stand for it but not sure if there is enough space inside from the lower grill grate to the lid. TIA.

[@foxstan]

When used as a grille would it improve things if the deflector plate were to be removed?

[@cliffgraviet]

Please do an in depth on the Searwood 600, not the XL. Thanks

[@EatingGoodWithRickandJerre]

My tri-tip is my go to for my pellet grill

[@eddiedunn5670]

Great video. I would like to see you do the Pit Boss Titan model. Really interested in this smoker.

[@AmericanMX]

I have a camp chef and that is not how to clean it. Sure it has the cup at the bottom but you still have to take the inner apart and clean all that ash and grease out or you will have a fire. Ask me how i know.

[@laughingpirateproductions4687]

And the GMG has a pellet dump door for changing the pellets. I think that may have been missed too..

[@scooby1362002]

With the grills that had easy ash clean out features, it would have been helpful to still see the the broken down interior after the cook. I watched another Searwood video that showed the ash system did not perform that well and there was a lot of ash that made it elsewhere then the catcher. Would also like to see a USA built showdown.

[@TheBarbecueLab]

I'd like to shoot a USA built showdown, but it's hard to get samples to work with for that kind of video. Maybe some day we can work it out, but to date it's been difficult. We're trying though. Thanks for the comment. Next time i'll see if we can add some ash maintenance shots into things.

[@UsamaSacha]

Hi, which one is the best smokers for restaurant and takeaway? For making brisket

[@PoliticallyIncorrect90]

No mention of PID temp controllers? It's one of the most important features of a pellet grill, when present. Most people don't understand how the temp is controlled or maintained on a pellet grill. The lack of PID can cause huge temp swings and inaccuracy.

[@reddog907]

Where was the PB Titan ? It has some new features .

[@YoungC432]

really wish the pit boss titan would have been in this test!

[@jdkotkin]

Do you Plano. Doing a Weber XL video? This was so helpful thank you very much.

[@polsok44]

Did Green Mountain get rid of the vac port for cleaning the fire pot? It worked good and didn’t have to take grill apart to clean fire pot

[@acymccoyjr]

Why is the broil king never in these comparisons. I own broil king and I would like to see how it stacks up against the other grills or does it have to be a domestic brand?

[@allenbateman3518]

Why didn't you show a Recteq? Best product on the market!!

[@midegola5623]

do you think the weber woon the smoke flavor test because it was smaller then all the others?

[@IanDeRanieri]

Can you do one of these for vertical smokers? Either way, super helpful. Camp Chef seems like the way to go for me.

[@hectorsalcedo9246]

Review the ReqTeq Flagship model

[@TheBarbecueLab]

I’d love to, but RecTeq is playing hard to get.

[@obbob]

my friend got a brisk it grill. Never heard of it until I went over. The app looked super slick though, even better than Traeger, which in turn is better than broil king, recteq, and green mountain. Just saw on brisk it's youtube channel that they released their ai feature. My friends grill didn't have that at the time, so curious to see how that works

[@PeterH-f5h]

Do any of them have a hopper fire protection like a shield or a pellet drop to the pot like design? I think most of these companies are missing out on safety design!

[@Lunchbox87km]

Review on the pitboss pro 1150 or the pitboss titan

[@rpbonnette]

Favorite item I love to cook for myself and friends is ribs: spare ribs or baby backs. I’m also the guru in our park for making smoked appetizers such as Pork Candy or Pineapple Pig Shots.

[@laughingpirateproductions4687]

Actually the Green Mountain Grill has a trap door right next to the bucket for vacuuming out the firepot

[@chrisbarajas4693]

A Little off-topic, but I was wondering if you use aluminum foil on your deflector plates on any of your grills.

[@stevew3151]

So I can only assume Recteq is missing because it outclasses all of these to the degree as to be no comparison? If you watched this video and are in the market for a pellet grill do yourself a favor and at least check out Recteq. I’ve had mine for close ten years with zero issues. Clean smoke, even heat, PID control that’s rock solid regardless of ambient conditions.

[@RokBenni]

Definitely pork chops for me, my go too to smoke/grill on my Pellet grill, just something about chops on a smoker that's undeniably tasty. I use my smoker to cook just about everything, from meats, seafoods to veggies. I'm surprised not to see a RECTEQ in the lineup. Great review/video....😎

[@dllanzy]

I was pretty shocked when I recently got to see the Weber searwood and camp chef woodwind pro. They were like a tin can. Very thin metal. Especially the Weber. My Weber gas grill lid is much heavier than the pellet grill

[@thealmightytuna3239]

I just compared the Woodwind pro and the recteq and there.wasnt much difference in the materials

[@jasonwhite4867]

What about using the wood box on the Camp Chef for more flavor. You should that out and compare.

[@cybernode33]

Having switched from Traeger+ to Asmoke, I can honestly say the differences are night and day. The precise temperature control allowed by Asmoke's digital controller with FlameTech patent has made grilling an absolute breeze! The variety of flavors from different wood pellets have also greatly enhanced the taste of my meals. But my favorite feature is the portability. With the rechargeable battery, I've been able to grill during road trips and camping outings. It's been a game changer to be able to take my grilling with me wherever I go! Asmoke's convenience, distinct flavors, and portability really make it stand out from other grills. I highly recommend making the switch! #Asmoke

[@fayjaimike]

do different grills impart more or less of a smokey flavor or does the pellets used make more of the difference? I've heard that Z Grills are extremely light on smoke flavor.. I'm wondering if its an issue with their pellets..

[@carlg7295]

Italian meatloaf is my family favorite,,; personally I like short ribs on my pellet pit boss titan before I do my briase. Please review the titan.. Your astute reviews will put this wonderful pellet smoker in a perspective that a backyard smoking follower of yours will appeciat. Also ,please do pellets....I'm new at this. Peace David, thanx for all you do!! For all!!

[@Nutintoitbut2doit]

No RecTeq ??

[@LearningtoSmokeBBQ]

Love how thorough this is. Great work!

[@amac6919]

I’d love to see full reviews of the Camp Chef and Weber

[@michaelstewart9366]

I absolutely love my recteq

[@BarbaraBauer-kx7bz]

Dang u forgot recteqs and pitboss, not a fair comparison without them.

[@TangyMonkey2369]

Can you do a review on Yoder YS480 S. Love to see you do the specs on one of them beasts

[@chase9390]

PLEASE REVIEW THE GMG 2.0 there are no good videos on that grill! Besides this one!

[@craigjohnchronicles2504]

Really needed a Recteq in this review.

[@allenbateman3518]

came to say the exact same thing...

[@JewelShain]

If you had to choose between the Searwood and the Masterbuilt Gravity, which one would you choose? I know they are two different types of fuel. But based on flavor, durability, overall preference?

[@TheBarbecueLab]

I would choose the searwood strictly because of the durability factor. Now, that's assuming that the Searwood holds up better than the Gravity, and since it's a new product, it's an assumption. I just know my Gravity has died, so I haven't seen longevity as a part of the gravity series to date.

[@greezy619]

Would love to see a brisket cook off and comparison to include 3rd party temp readers to test how accurate the built-in temps are in a long cook

[@GrillingwithGrove]

. My $1600 pellet pro vertical 2300 with heavy D attachment would put smoke and flavor all of these smokers. If people are looking for the best smoked meats and don't care about grilling things like burgers or steaks it really is the best flavor.

[@codyd4112]

No Yoder either, great video though! I’m sure it takes a lot of time and energy to do these.

[@gosman949]

Yoder is above $2000. He kept everything below $2k! I honestly think that some of the below $2k ones are approaching the Yoder smoking ability. But they will not last as long!

[@hanktrantham2641]

You can’t compare thin tin to real steel!

[@scottrellwi]

Why no Recteq?

[@mikecalcagni7073]

Would like to see how the Masterbuilt would stack up in your comparison

[@MrPhoenix1800]

I have a master built electric and recently got the Weber Searwood I would say they are close. Only thing better would be the controller and convince also the attachments for the Weber are awesome.

[@garretmarron5824]

Why no Recteq model?

[@pato655]

It's a conspiracy

[@shadowcaster111]

they rust out and there are no parts to repair

[@gosman949]

The Searwood is the most promising since it had such a disaster with Weber's first pellet grill that came out a few years ago.

[@mattdavis7260]

Pit boss titan would be a good review

[@peterbeagle5143]

Sear wood gives insane bark to a brisket, never seen bark like that from a pellet grill

[@thefrioman]

Great reviews as always

[@TheRealSuperDred]

For us fellas in Europe, only Traeger and Weber seem to be the only brands readily available to us. And then the Searwood is currently available in the US. Guess we have to wait a while as Weber won out over the Traeger here.

[@lyleswavel320]

When it comes to pellet smoker the number one thing is wood flavor, after that, shelves, dumps and so on, because if it doesn't come close to a offset smoker, forget it and go buy your bbq from a bbq joint

[@Dranomoly]

Pellet grills are great for low and slow. Briskets are great when using the right techniques.

[@styxkc]

Why wasn't an Oklahoma Joe's DLX 1200 at least mentioned?

[@tommytude]

Too bad no recteq

[@Trd2020]

Most overrated pellet smoker

[@rickcormier9160]

Please review customer service responses and warranties. These are extremely important matters for electrical/ mechanical grills and smokers.

[@candoslayer]

the brand of pellets you use makes a difference too

[@MrOffshore]

One important thing I didn’t hear you talk about was the double wall on the Grilla Silverbac…this is an expensive feature that makes smoking in colder climates much easier with no need for an insulated blanket. That said, I had the Silverbac that is NOT the All-Terrain. It is far too narrow on the bottom and like all smokers, very top heavy. If you look at that smoker wrong, or barely bump it, particularly when it’s loaded with meat, it will tip right over…yes, I’ve had ours dump over 5 times…with long awaited meat sprawled out on our back porch. This is NOT what you want to have happen when you have guests over ready to try your much bragged about masterpiece smoked meats…and nobody plays the 5 second rule in this instance. So, the only positive is that the first four times it tipped over there was NO damage…I was surprised, not even a scratch on that pretty stainless steel lid (or the optional stainless steel shelf I added on the front, which I loved)…yes you probably noticed I had a “past tense” on the word “loved”, that’s because the fifth time was the last time…the smoke did take some damage that time and I had done this too many times, so I sacrificed the smoker and destroyed it with a sledge hammer (yes, that was a run on sentence). I couldn’t mentally take it anymore and the embarrassment of having guests over and dealing with food on the ground. If you own one that’s against a house and you’re careful, you might get by without an accident. We’re not careless by any stretch, and trust me you barely have to bump this thing for it to go over. I sent pictures to Grilla of it lying on the ground with the sledge hammer leaning against it…explaining that it was poorly engineered and prone to tip over. I’m sure they thought I was a mental case and I never heard back from them. I also explained the other issue to them that I had and that was their cover…it’s just made too tight and while I like a custom fit, you can’t put it on and off too many times before the cover is torn by something sharp on the grill. It wasn’t a cheap cover, and it’s well made, but it is simply too tight to be easily used…putting it on and off is a chore to the point we didn’t cover it one night and it rained allowing water and moisture to swell up the pellets in the auger and freezing it up…that was a long and tedious process to clear out. All of this said, the new All-Terrain you showed is a great improvement over the standard Silverbac and you can see it’s stable enough to move around and not tip over if you look at it wrong. I’d be tempted to buy another one, but I’m not sure how I feel about the company NOT at least replying to me and making some kind of statement…I didn’t want a free grill, I just wanted acknowledgement that they understand this is an issue. Any other call I made to them was handled absolutely beautifully with excellent customer service. The cooks were great…the quality was great…standard cleanup, so not the easiest or fastest, but what I would expect. The insulated walls are the key, you just don’t find that often in such an affordable grill. It would have been u treating to see if any of the others you reviewed had insulated walls. Thanks for the great reviews!!