Pellet Grill Deals & Current Prices
We track the price of every grill we review and refresh the numbers daily. Below is where prices stand today, grouped by budget — plus the honest calendar of when pellet grills actually go on sale, so you know whether to buy now or wait.
Prices last refreshed: October 15, 2026. Every number comes from Amazon at that check — the live Amazon price always wins.
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The short answer: what to buy today
If you want the most grill for your money right now, buy the Traeger® Woodridge™ — 860 square inches, 500°F, a 24-lb hopper and a 10-year warranty, the longest coverage of anything under $1,000. It is the pick for the cook who wants a grill that lasts a decade without paying flagship money. Spending as little as possible? The Z Grills 700D4E gives you the same wood-fired results with a WiFi PID controller for roughly a third of the price. Want one grill that sears as well as it smokes? The Weber Searwood 600 runs a true 180–600°F across the whole grate. On timing: the deepest discounts of the year land on Black Friday, but a markdown on last year's model during spring clearance usually beats it — and premium grills rarely drop at all, so if you have decided on one, waiting mostly costs you cooks.
Best value by budget right now
One pick per budget band, with the specs that decide the purchase and today's tracked price. Every grill here is reviewed on the site and appears in the full price tables below.
| Grill | Best for | Key specs | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Z Grills 700D4E | Best under $500 — the cheapest full-size grill worth buying | 697 sq in · WiFi PID holds ~10-15°F · 3-yr warranty | |
| Traeger® Westwood | Cheapest way into the Traeger app ecosystem | 653 sq in · 180-450°F · 18-lb hopper · 7-yr warranty | Listing has no buyable offer right now — check the live price. |
| Pit Boss Navigator 850 | Most grate area per dollar — feeding a crowd | ~849 sq in · flame-broiler slide plate · WiFi PID on current versions | $780.00 · View on Amazon Price as of October 15, 2026 |
| Traeger® Woodridge™ | Longest warranty under $1,000 | 860 sq in · 500°F · 24-lb hopper · EZ-Clean keg · 10-yr warranty | $899.99 · View on Amazon Price as of October 15, 2026 |
| Weber Searwood 600 | Best do-it-all — real searing plus low-and-slow smoke | 648 sq in · 180-600°F full-grate DirectFlame · 20-lb hopper · 5-yr cookbox warranty | $999.00 · View on Amazon Price as of October 15, 2026 |
| recteq Flagship 1600 | Best premium build per dollar — high-volume smoking | 1,667 sq in · 700°F · 40-lb hopper · 304 stainless · 6-yr warranty | $1,599.99 · View on Amazon Price as of October 15, 2026 |
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Under $500
| Grill | Our rating | Tracked price |
|---|---|---|
| Z Grills Cruiser 200A Portable Pellet GrillZ Grills | 4.3 | $239.00 · View on Amazon Price as of October 15, 2026 |
| Brisk It Zelos-450 Smart Pellet GrillBrisk It | 4.2 | |
| Z Grills 600D3E Pellet GrillZ Grills | 4.2 | |
| Traeger Ranger Portable Pellet GrillTraeger | 3.9 | $479.99 · View on Amazon Price as of October 15, 2026 |
$500 – $1,000
| Grill | Our rating | Tracked price |
|---|---|---|
| Weber Smoque Pellet SmokerWeber | 4.4 | |
| Pit Boss Navigator 850 Pellet GrillPit Boss | 4.2 | $780.00 · View on Amazon Price as of October 15, 2026 |
| Traeger Woodridge Pellet GrillTraeger | 4.5 | $899.99 · View on Amazon Price as of October 15, 2026 |
| Weber Searwood 600 Pellet GrillWeber | 4.6 | $999.00 · View on Amazon Price as of October 15, 2026 |
Over $1,000
| Grill | Our rating | Tracked price |
|---|---|---|
| Green Mountain Grills Ledge Prime Plus (Daniel Boone)Green Mountain Grills | 4.0 | $1,003.31 · View on Amazon Price as of October 15, 2026 |
| Pit Boss Navigator 1600 Pellet GrillPit Boss | 4.1 | |
| Traeger Woodridge Pro Pellet GrillTraeger | 4.5 | $1,149.99 · View on Amazon Price as of October 15, 2026 |
| recteq Flagship 1600 Pellet Grillrecteq | 4.4 | $1,599.99 · View on Amazon Price as of October 15, 2026 |
| recteq X-Fire Pro 825 Pellet Grillrecteq | 4.2 | $1,794.99 · View on Amazon Price as of October 15, 2026 |
Price varies — check the retailer
These grills don't have a steady tracked price right now (discontinued generations, direct-only brands, or listings in flux), so we'd rather send you to the live price than show you a stale number.
| Grill | Our rating | Tracked price |
|---|---|---|
| Traeger Westwood Pellet GrillTraeger | 4.4 | |
| Yoder Smokers YS480S Pellet GrillYoder Smokers | 4.5 | |
| Z Grills 7002C2E Pellet GrillZ Grills | 4.1 | |
| Z Grills 7002C3E Pellet GrillZ Grills | 4.1 | |
| Camp Chef SmokePro DLX Pellet GrillCamp Chef | 4.3 | |
| Camp Chef Woodwind WiFi 24 Pellet GrillCamp Chef | 4.3 | |
| Oklahoma Joe's Rider 600 Pellet GrillOklahoma Joe's | 4.1 | |
| Pit Boss Pro Series 850 Pellet GrillPit Boss | 4.0 | |
| recteq RT-590 Stampede Pellet Grillrecteq | 4.2 | |
| recteq RT-700 Bull Pellet Grillrecteq | 4.3 | |
| Z Grills 700D4E Pellet GrillZ Grills | 4.0 | |
| Traeger Flatrock Flat Top GrillTraeger | 4.0 | |
| Traeger Ironwood Pellet GrillTraeger | 3.6 | |
| Traeger Ironwood XL Pellet GrillTraeger | 3.7 | |
| Traeger Pro 575 Pellet GrillTraeger | 4.3 | |
| Traeger Pro 780 Pellet GrillTraeger | 4.4 | |
| Traeger Timberline Pellet GrillTraeger | 3.7 | |
| Traeger Timberline XL Pellet GrillTraeger | 3.7 |
When pellet grills actually go on sale
Grill discounts are seasonal and predictable. This calendar is our standing guidance — it describes when discounts historically happen, not a promise that a specific deal is live today.
Spring new-model clearance
February – April
Brands announce new models in late winter, and outgoing models get quietly marked down to clear floor space. The best value plays of the year are often last year's mid-tier grills during this window.
Memorial Day
Late May
The traditional start of grilling season and the first big grill-sale weekend of the year. Discounts tend to hit mid-tier models hardest; flagship grills rarely move much this early.
Father's Day – July 4th
Mid-June – early July
Peak season. Retailers compete hard on grills as gifts, and July 4th promos often stack with seasonal pricing. If you need the grill for summer, this is a reasonable time to buy — waiting longer only saves more if you can sit out to November.
Prime Day
Mid-July
Amazon's own event, and the brands that sell through Amazon (Z Grills, Pit Boss, Camp Chef, some Traeger® models) are the ones that discount. Dealer-direct brands like Yoder, which Amazon does not stock, sit it out.
Labor Day
Early September
End-of-season clearance begins. Retailers start freeing up space for fall inventory, so floor models and overstocked mid-tier grills see real cuts.
Black Friday – Cyber Monday
Next upLate November
The deepest discounts of the year, including the flagship models that never go on sale otherwise. If you can cook on your current setup until November, this is the window that rewards patience.
How to actually get a good price
- Know the normal price first. A "sale" only matters against the everyday number — that's what the tracked prices above are for.
- Last year's model beats this year's discount. A 20% cut on an outgoing model during spring clearance usually beats 10% off the new one on Black Friday.
- Direct-brand sales run on their own calendar. Brands like recteq discount on their own sites, not just around retail events — worth checking before buying.
- Don't wait for a flagship deal that isn't coming. Premium grills (Yoder, top-end Traeger®) rarely see deep cuts; if you've decided, buying now usually beats months of waiting.
Not sure which grill to target? Start with our best pellet grills roundup, the best pellet grills under $1,000 or the best under $500. Wondering whether to buy now or hold out? Our guide to when pellet grills go on sale lays out the calendar, and how to choose a pellet grill works through the specs that matter before you shop a sale.
Pellet grill deals: frequently asked questions
When do pellet grills actually go on sale?
Six windows repeat every year: spring new-model clearance (February-April), Memorial Day, the Father's Day through July 4th stretch, Prime Day in mid-July, Labor Day, and Black Friday through Cyber Monday. Black Friday brings the deepest cuts and is the only window where flagship grills move much; spring clearance is where outgoing models get marked down hardest.
Is Black Friday the best time to buy a pellet grill?
It is the best window for the biggest discounts, including premium models that rarely drop at any other time. But a 20% cut on last year's model during spring clearance usually beats 10% off the new one in November, so the better question is which grill you want rather than which week it is. If you can cook on your current setup until late November, waiting rewards you; if you need a grill for the summer, the Father's Day to July 4th window is the reasonable buy.
Should I buy a pellet grill now or wait for a sale?
Know the everyday price first — that is what the tracked prices on this page are for. If the grill you want is sitting at its normal price and you are months from the next sale window, waiting can save real money. If you have already decided on a premium grill like a Yoder or a top-end Traeger, buying now usually beats waiting: those models rarely see deep cuts at all.
How often are the prices on this page updated?
Amazon Associates is the only program we run, so every button on this page goes to Amazon. Listings with a verified ASIN are refreshed daily through the Amazon Creators API and the number is stamped with the date of that check. The handful of models with no fixed Amazon listing have no price to report, so their button simply reads "Check price on Amazon" rather than showing a figure we can't stand behind. The live Amazon price always wins.
Which pellet grill is the best value right now?
For most buyers the Traeger Woodridge is the value pick under $1,000 — 860 square inches, 500°F, a 24-lb hopper and a 10-year warranty. If you want to spend as little as possible, the Z Grills 700D4E delivers the same wood-fired results with a WiFi PID controller for roughly a third of the money, and the Weber Searwood 600 is the one to buy if you want a grill that sears like a gas grill as well as it smokes.