Pellet Grills Head to head
Pit Boss Navigator 850 vs Pit Boss 500FB2
The Pit Boss Navigator 850 leads on total cooking area and hopper capacity. They are level on max controller temperature, lowest controller temperature, meat probes included, direct-flame searing and warranty. At list price the Pit Boss 500FB2 is $400 cheaper.
Pit Boss Navigator 850 Connected Wood Pellet Grill
$799.99
Maker's list price, checked Oct 7, 2026
Model PB850M
Leads on 2 of 7 specs
Pit Boss FB2 Series 500 Wood Pellet Grill
$399.99
Maker's list price, checked Oct 7, 2026
Model PB500FB2
Leads on 0 of 7 specs
Who leads on specs?
Counted on the 7 specs both makers publish.
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Choose the Pit Boss Navigator 850 if
Total cooking area and hopper capacity matter more to you than the price difference.
Choose the Pit Boss 500FB2 if
You want the lower price and can live without the Pit Boss Navigator 850's advantages listed above.
Spec by spec
Every spec side by side. A tick and a green cell mark the better figure.
| Spec | Pit Boss Navigator 850 | Pit Boss 500FB2 | Who leads |
|---|---|---|---|
| List price | $799.99 | $399.99 | Pit Boss 500FB2 |
| Total cooking area | 932 sq in | 518 sq in | Pit Boss Navigator 850 |
| Hopper capacity | 30 lb | 5 lb | Pit Boss Navigator 850 |
| Max controller temperature | 500°F | 500°F | Level |
| Lowest controller temperature | 180°F | 180°F | Level |
| WiFi app control | Yes | Not listed | Can’t compare: not listed |
| Meat probes included | 1 | 1 | Level |
| Direct-flame searing | Yes | Yes | Level |
| Warranty | 5 yr | 5 yr | Level |
| Weight | Not listed | Not listed | Can’t compare: not listed |
