Pellet Grills Head to head
Pit Boss Sportsman 850 vs Z Grills 450B
The Pit Boss Sportsman 850 leads on total cooking area, hopper capacity, max controller temperature and warranty. The Z Grills 450B leads on lowest controller temperature and meat probes included. At list price the Z Grills 450B is $273 cheaper.
Pit Boss Sportsman 850 Wood Pellet Grill
$749.99
Maker's list price, checked Oct 7, 2026
Model PB850SPW2
Leads on 4 of 6 specs
Z Grills 450B Wood Pellet Grill (2026 Upgrade)
$477
Maker's list price, checked Oct 7, 2026
Model ZPG-450B
Leads on 2 of 6 specs
Who leads on specs?
Counted on the 6 specs both makers publish.
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Choose the Pit Boss Sportsman 850 if
Total cooking area, hopper capacity, max controller temperature and warranty matter more to you than the price difference.
Choose the Z Grills 450B if
Lowest controller temperature and meat probes included matter most, and you want to spend less.
Spec by spec
Every spec side by side. A tick and a green cell mark the better figure.
| Spec | Pit Boss Sportsman 850 | Z Grills 450B | Who leads |
|---|---|---|---|
| List price | $749.99 | $477 | Z Grills 450B |
| Total cooking area | 849 sq in | 459 sq in | Pit Boss Sportsman 850 |
| Hopper capacity | 21 lb | 18 lb | Pit Boss Sportsman 850 |
| Max controller temperature | 500°F | 450°F | Pit Boss Sportsman 850 |
| Lowest controller temperature | 180°F | 160°F | Z Grills 450B |
| WiFi app control | Yes | Not listed | Can’t compare: not listed |
| Meat probes included | 1 | 2 | Z Grills 450B |
| Direct-flame searing | Yes | Not listed | Can’t compare: not listed |
| Warranty | 5 yr | 3 yr | Pit Boss Sportsman 850 |
| Weight | Not listed | 77 lb | Can’t compare: not listed |
