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Austin XL 1000 Onyx Edition

The Austin XL 1000 Onyx Edition is a 1,007 sq in, 2-tier cast-iron-grate WiFi pellet grill sold as a retailer-exclusive finish.

$647Approx. MSRP
Great foreasy to learnlow-and-slow smokingfeeding a crowdset-and-forget cooksgadget lovers

A big-capacity smoker that works well for most owners, but keep food off the hot spot directly above the burn pot and register the warranty immediately in case yours has an auger defect.

Pros

  • Large 1,000+ sq in cooking space
  • Popular, generally well-reviewed line overall
  • Good value for the size class
  • Loads of cooking room — 1007 sq in feeds a crowd
  • WiFi/app control — watch the cook from your phone

Watch-outs

  • Temperature control can be inconsistent between individual units
  • Smoke-setting and temperature control are linked in a way that limits flexibility
  • Isolated but real reports of DOA auger motors
  • Few obvious weak spots for the money

Known niggles

  • Significant temperature swings reported by some owners, worse than on previous models they'd owned
  • Smoke (P) settings are only adjustable when the target temp is set to 180°F, and the highest P-setting can't hold temperature reliably
  • Hot spot directly above the burn pot can scorch food placed there
  • Some reports of auger motor failures on new units with slow customer-service turnaround for repairs
TypePellet
FuelWood Pellet
FormatFreestanding cart
Approx. MSRP (USD)$647
Total cooking area1007 sq in
Hopper capacity30 lb
Temp range180–500°F
Build materialPorcelain-coated cast iron grates
WiFi / appYes

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

Pit Boss Austin XL 1000 Onyx Edition

Features

  • 1,007 sq in 2-tier porcelain-coated cast iron cooking space
  • PID control, 5F increments
  • Flame Broiler Lever
  • 2 meat probes included
  • 8 cooking methods (smoke, sear, bake, etc.)
  • 5-year limited warranty
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