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Pro Series II 850

Big cheap cast-iron pellet grid with a direct-flame sear cheat.

$629Approx. MSRP
Great foreasy to learnlow-and-slow smokingfeeding a crowdset-and-forget cooksgadget lovers

A good first pellet grill for a beginner who wants reliable heat and easy operation, as long as you back up the built-in thermometer with your own probe.

Pros

  • Digital PID control board holds temperature evenly for most owners, even across large cooks (one owner ran 30 pork butts plus briskets and ribs with no issues)
  • Large cook space and hopper for the price
  • Straightforward to use for a first pellet grill
  • Loads of cooking room — 850 sq in feeds a crowd
  • WiFi/app control — watch the cook from your phone

Watch-outs

  • Built-in thermometer accuracy is inconsistent — don't rely on it alone
  • App functionality reported as unreliable by some owners
  • Occasional QC issues on individual units (e.g., DOA WiFi controller)
  • Heavy (152 lb) — pick its spot and leave it

Known niggles

  • Built-in thermometer readings are not fully trusted by owners — several recommend using a separate external probe
  • Occasional WiFi/app connectivity glitches, including a PID controller that failed to connect to WiFi out of the box (Pit Boss replaced it under warranty)
  • Grates need periodic manual pellet/ash sweeping to keep burn even
TypePellet
FuelWood Pellet
FormatFreestanding cart
Approx. MSRP (USD)$629
Primary cooking area627 sq in
Total cooking area850 sq in
Side burnerNo
Hopper capacity20 lb
Temp range180–500°F
Weight152 lb
Build materialSteel, cast-iron grates
WiFi / appYes
Model year2022

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

Pit Boss Pro Series II 850

Features

  • WiFi + Bluetooth (Pit Boss app)
  • Flame Broiler lever for direct flame to 1000°F
  • Cast-iron cooking grids
  • Digital PID control
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