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SL Series 700

The SL Series 700 is a 698 sq in wood pellet grill with an 18 lb hopper, 180-600F range, and open-flame searing to 1,000F.

$974Approx. MSRP
Great forlow-and-slow smokingset-and-forget cooks

An okay entry-level Costco pellet grill for a beginner who mainly wants convenience over deep smoke flavor; skip it if strong wood-smoke taste and even heat across the grate are priorities.

Pros

  • Customer service reported as responsive, readily sending replacement parts
  • Notable improvement over the earlier Costco-only SL model, which had more electrical issues
  • Backed by Costco's return policy for buyers who purchase it there
  • Solid all-rounder for its class

Watch-outs

  • Uneven heat distribution side-to-side
  • Smoke output on the weaker side compared to competitors
  • Sear function is limited and prone to flare-ups
  • No app control at this price

Known niggles

  • Weak smoke flavor reported by some owners compared to other pellet grills
  • Slow temperature adjustment/response reported
  • Temperature differences of 50+ degrees reported between the left and right sides of the cooking chamber
  • Small sear zone where dripping grease can cause flare-ups
TypePellet
FuelWood Pellet
FormatBarrel
Approx. MSRP (USD)$974
Primary cooking area698 sq in
Total cooking area698 sq in
Hopper capacity18 lb
Temp range180–600°F
Build material14-gauge steel, black sand powder coat finish, porcelain-coated cast iron grates
WiFi / appNo

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

Louisiana Grills SL Series 700

Features

  • Open-flame searing up to 1,000F
  • 18 lb hopper
  • 180-600F range
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