Best Pellet Grills for 2023
Love the smoky taste and wafting aroma of low-and-slow BBQ? A pellet smoker or grill might be for you: they’re easy to control, maintain stable temperatures, leave behind less ash than charcoal, and guarantee great wood flavor through a variety of flavored pellets.

Be sure to side with the Pellet Grill that fits your needs — made that much easier by our industry experts’ know-how and extensive reviewing processes to find the absolute best pellet machines on the market based on their quality, performance, and features.
- Quality - When judging pellet grills, our experts look for thicker insulation and materials that hold temperatures steady, tight seals and sturdy construction, and heat retention in the smoking chamber. Given the multitude of small working parts, strong warranties and a customer support culture are must-haves. Stainless steel is a perk, but not a dealbreaker.
- Performance - We expect easy, flawless ignition that provides stable temperatures without sharp spikes or dips. Great smoke production should be a given, as these machines convert that into superior flavor. Consistent results, repeatably robust flavor, and ease of cooking set the baseline for our best pellet grills and smokers.
- Features - We think it’s hard to improve on excellent, but we look for machines that try. For example, direct searing or direct flame grilling technology draws our attention. Other applauded features include Wi-Fi technology, smart controllers that cook for you, and companion smartphone apps to monitor the cook.
Best WiFi Pellet Grill
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Traeger Timberline 1300 Wi-Fi Wood Pellet Grill
What We Love:
- Double-walled interior creates extra insulation for heat retention
- Hopper is outfitted with a pair of lights that illuminate the cooking area at night, letting you cook all evening
- WiFire controller app lets you monitor your grill on the move
Double-walled insulation, 304-grade stainless steel components, and a fully gasketed hood redefine durability for Traeger. — Team BBQGuys
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Best Luxury Pellet Grill
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Memphis Grills Beale Street WiFi 26" Pellet Grill
What We Love:
- Intelligent Temperature Control WiFi allows you to control your grill from anywhere
- Single fan convection system creates even heat distribution
- Automatic auger self feeds 12lbs worth of pellets from the hopper to the firebox
The Memphis Grills Beale Street pellet grill gives you complete command of the entire cooking process with an integrated Wi-Fi controller for the Intelligent Temperature Control function, allowingyou to grill from anywhere. — Team BBQGuys
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Best Entry-Level Pellet Grills
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Victory 35" Pellet Grill
What We Love:
- Stress-tested, heavy-duty auger will reliably see you through cook after cook
- Full-Coverage Diverter Plate evenly distributes heat & smoke for better cooks
- Digital PID controller maintains stable, precise temps for consistent results
Victory features robust construction backed by a solid warranty and astounding survival testing — especially for the Entry-Level class. — Team BBQGuys
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Best Built-In Pellet Grill
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Memphis Grills Beale Street Wi-Fi 26" Pellet Grill
What We Love:
- Intelligent Temperature Control with Wi-Fi capabilities makes keepin track of your cook simple
- 430 stainless steel body with dual-wall construction insulates your grill for optimal heat retention
- 12-pound hopper capacity offers up to 18 hours at 350°F allowing for a low and slow smokeout
Every design decision that went into this Memphis Grills model was made to maximize heat making cooking a breeze. — Team BBQGuys
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Best Pellet Grill for the Money
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Traeger Pro 575 Wi-Fi Pellet Grill with WiFIRE
What We Love:
- Fires up 36,000 BTUs over 572 square inches of cooking space
- D2 direct drive features a brushless motor and variable speed fan
- WiFIRE controller app (iOS/Android) adjusts heat, sets timers, and offers thousands of Traeger recipes
Traeger Pro series grills are built to last and make grilling simple. Like other Traeger models, The Pro Series’ classic sawhorse design and all-terrain wheels result in excellent durability and maneuverability. — Team BBQGuys
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