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Sportsman 850 (PB850SPW2)

The Sportsman 850 is a 849 sq in WiFi-enabled wood pellet grill with a 21 lb hopper and a 180-500F control range.

$749Approx. MSRP
Great foreasy to learnlow-and-slow smokingfeeding a crowdset-and-forget cooksgadget lovers

A solid budget smoker for grilling at mid-to-high heat, but expect some temperature overshoot if you plan to smoke low-and-slow at 180-200°F often.

Pros

  • Strong feature set for the price versus competitors
  • Good 5-year warranty
  • Consistent results reported on smoked sausage, ribs, and tri-tip
  • Loads of cooking room — 849 sq in feeds a crowd
  • WiFi/app control — watch the cook from your phone

Watch-outs

  • Door handle sits high, so your wrist can brush hot metal when opening from the front
  • Temperature control not precise at lower smoking temps
  • Assembly easier with a second person
  • Few obvious weak spots for the money

Known niggles

  • Some owners report the grill running up to 50°F hotter than set point with noticeable swings, especially trying to hold low temps around 180-200°F
  • One reported burn-in failure (auger wouldn't turn) traced to a wire pinched against a fan — resolved by moving the wire
TypePellet
FuelWood Pellet
FormatFreestanding cart
Approx. MSRP (USD)$749
Total cooking area849 sq in
Hopper capacity21 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 850 (PB850SPW2)

Features

  • 8-in-1 cooking versatility
  • Flame Broiler Lever sears to 1,000F
  • Rapid igniter
  • WiFi + Bluetooth app control
  • Hopper viewing window
  • 5-year limited warranty
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