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Sportsman 1100 (PB1100SPW2)

The Sportsman 1100 is a 1,610 sq in WiFi-enabled wood pellet grill with a 30 lb hopper.

$849Approx. MSRP
Great foreasy to learnlow-and-slow smokingfeeding a crowdset-and-forget cooksgadget lovers

A reasonable step-up smoker for a family that cooks often, but budget extra time for ash cleanup and follow the start-up steps carefully to avoid the reported burnout issues.

Pros

  • Good searing capability in the middle of the grill
  • Easy to start and use for simple cooks
  • 5-year warranty, with at least one owner reporting 3.5 years of reliable service
  • Loads of cooking room — 1610 sq in feeds a crowd
  • WiFi/app control — watch the cook from your phone

Watch-outs

  • No removable ash tray, making cleanup more of a chore
  • Temperature can run hot relative to the set point
  • Mixed reports on start-up reliability
  • Few obvious weak spots for the money

Known niggles

  • Some owners report the grill running hotter than the set temperature
  • A number of online complaints about start-up issues and burnouts, though some reviewers attribute much of this to improper start-up procedure rather than defects
TypePellet
FuelWood Pellet
FormatFreestanding cart
Approx. MSRP (USD)$849
Total cooking area1610 sq in
Hopper capacity30 lb
Temp range180–500°F
WiFi / appYes

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

Pit Boss Sportsman 1100 (PB1100SPW2)

Features

  • 8-in-1 cooking versatility
  • Flame Broiler Lever sears to 1,000F
  • Rapid igniter
  • WiFi + Bluetooth app control
  • Included meat probe, dual probe ports
  • 5-year limited warranty
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