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Deluxe Wood Pellet Grill & Smoker (CPG-700)

A 52-inch, 700 sq in deluxe wood pellet grill and smoker with a 21 lb hopper, dual meat probes, and an integrated sear zone.

$600Approx. MSRP

A good pick for a beginner who wants a big, solidly built pellet smoker and doesn't mind a longer assembly, but inspect the box carefully on delivery since shipping damage is a recurring complaint.

Pros

  • Solid, heavy-gauge build that owners describe as 'built like a brick'
  • Automated pellet feeder maintains temperature without constant attention
  • Wheels move easily compared to other pellet grills its size
  • Loads of cooking room — 700 sq in feeds a crowd
  • Big hopper (21 lb) runs long unattended cooks

Watch-outs

  • No thermal blanket option from Cuisinart for cold-weather cooking
  • Assembly takes longer and is fiddlier than rivals
  • Large footprint needs real patio/yard space
  • No app control at this price

Known niggles

  • Shipping damage on arrival (bent hopper metal, dented panels) reported by multiple buyers
  • Assembly is more involved than competing pellet grills and includes finishing the hopper yourself
TypePellet
FuelWood Pellet
FormatFreestanding cart
Approx. MSRP (USD)$600
Primary cooking area484 sq in
Total cooking area700 sq in
Side burnerNo
Hopper capacity21 lb
Temp range180–500°F
Build materialSteel
WiFi / appNo

Specs sourced from the manufacturer / retailer listing. Prices are approximate and drift — check the seller for the current figure.

Cuisinart Deluxe Wood Pellet Grill & Smoker (CPG-700)

Features

  • 8-in-1 cooking capability with integrated sear zone
  • 484 sq in main rack plus 216 sq in secondary rack
  • 21 lb hopper for extended smoking
  • 2 meat probes with digital control
  • All-terrain wheels and lift handle
  • 13 in prep station with bottle opener and tool hooks
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