Best Pellet Grills between $1000 and $2000 for 2023

Yoder focuses on the smoking side of pellet cooking, but the Yoder YS480S converts to a direct grill as well. The construction isn’t just good, it is downright impressive. The solid steel construction brings this grill in at 277 pounds. This pellet grill has excellent construction. The cooking space is large enough for most people, even though this is the smallest of the Yoder pellet grills. Whether you want to use this unit as a grill or a smoker, it is one of the best on the market.

Read my Full Review of the Green Mountain Grills Peak Pellet Grill

Green Mountain Grills has proven itself to be the little pellet grill company that could. You have a loyal following of fans that rivals Traeger, even in Traeger’s early days. The reason is great service and a pellet grill that just keeps getting better and better. The Peak Pellet Grill is big and loaded with features. You get windows in the lid and the hopper and a large capacity. You can add a pizza insert that makes this the perfect pizza oven. You can even put a rotisserie kit on this grill. If you want a serious and solid pellet grill with WiFi control, you really need to be looking at this grill.

Read the Broil King Regal 500 Pellet Grill

Not to be left out of the market, Broil King, Canada’s largest grill maker has entered the Pellet Grill market. The Broil King Regal Pellet Grill is heavy and solid and it can hit temperatures up to 600 degrees. This is the pellet grill we were promised. It is well made and powerful. It even comes standard with a full rotisserie system. The Regal has many innovative features that make for a convenient and easy-to-use pellet grill.

Read the Full Review of the Traeger Ironwood Pellet Grill

Traeger is, of course, the best known and oldest of the Pellet Grill makers. The Ironwood 650 represents Traeger’s dedication to improved technology. With a total of 650 square inches of cooking space, this Traeger is large enough for most people (though a larger version of this grill is available). You get full Wi-Fi integration and a more efficient cooking design. The side table folds down giving this large pellet grill/smoker a small footprint. Traeger has put a lot of hype into their products lately, but that aside, this is a good pellet grill. While not the best for the price, given the wide distribution and large company backing, it is a pellet grill worth considering.

It’s the pellet grill from Weber, the biggest brand in backyard cooking. While the initial release was a bit shaky, Weber has issued the Gen 2 version to fix all of the original problems. This is a big, powerful pellet grill that works via direct flame grilling. You get low and slow and cooking temperatures up to 600 degrees F. It also comes with Weber’s Connect App which can walk you through virtually any outdoor cooking task.

Read the Full Review of the recteq RT-700 pellet grill.

First of all, it isn’t a typo. This company (formerly REC-TEC Grills) has dropped all concepts of capitalization from its name. Secondly, the recteq RT-700 pellet grill is a classic model with everything you would expect from a pellet grill. There is no direct flame or even a pellet dump, but you get Wi-Fi capability, a 40-pound pellet hopper, and very large cooking space. You also get stainless steel horns mounted on the front. Want to keep it relatively simple? Consider this pellet grill.

Read the Full Review of the Blazn’ Grillworks Grid Iron

Don’t let the fact that this pellet grill is at the bottom of the list deter you from considering it. The construction of this grill is excellent, and though the temperature control can be a little off, it is still a well-built unit. The cooking chamber is insulated and the space more than adequate. Best of all, the price is very reasonable. At around $1500USD the Blazn’ Grillworks Grid Iron is one of the best values in pellet grills.

From among the high-end Dansons’ grills (they also make the more budget-friendly Pit Boss Pellet Grills), comes this large, full-function pellet grill. This model has over 1,000 square inches of cooking space and full WiFi control. This is a classic pellet grill with all the features you will ever want. It can hit temps up to 600°F, so you can sear. And it will hold temps down to 180°F so you can make some great barbecue.

You may not have heard of Smokin’ Brothers Pellet Grills but they have been making their grills since 2011. What makes them stand out is that they make the most ‘made in America’ pellet grill on the market. While you might think the design is a little primitive, these pellet grills can offer you pretty much everything. Their 30-inch Premier Plus is large, easy to use, and designed to give you all the capability and versatility you would expect from a great grill. You even get a WiFi-enabled controller that allows you to monitor and control your grill from anywhere.