Pellet Grills Head to head
Z Grills 10502B vs Pit Boss Sportsman 850
The Z Grills 10502B leads on total cooking area, lowest controller temperature and meat probes included. They are level on hopper capacity, max controller temperature and wiFi app control. At list price the Pit Boss Sportsman 850 is $27 cheaper.
Z Grills 10502B WiFi XL Wood Pellet Grill
$777
Maker's list price, checked Oct 7, 2026
Model ZPG-10502B
Leads on 3 of 6 specs
Pit Boss Sportsman 850 Wood Pellet Grill
$749.99
Maker's list price, checked Oct 7, 2026
Model PB850SPW2
Leads on 0 of 6 specs
Who leads on specs?
Counted on the 6 specs both makers publish.
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Choose the Z Grills 10502B if
Total cooking area, lowest controller temperature and meat probes included matter more to you than the price difference.
Choose the Pit Boss Sportsman 850 if
You want the lower price and can live without the Z Grills 10502B's advantages listed above.
Spec by spec
Every spec side by side. A tick and a green cell mark the better figure.
| Spec | Z Grills 10502B | Pit Boss Sportsman 850 | Who leads |
|---|---|---|---|
| List price | $777 | $749.99 | Pit Boss Sportsman 850 |
| Total cooking area | 1,080 sq in | 849 sq in | Z Grills 10502B |
| Hopper capacity | 21 lb | 21 lb | Level |
| Max controller temperature | 500°F | 500°F | Level |
| Lowest controller temperature | 160°F | 180°F | Z Grills 10502B |
| WiFi app control | Yes | Yes | Level |
| Meat probes included | 2 | 1 | Z Grills 10502B |
| Direct-flame searing | Not listed | Yes | Can’t compare: not listed |
| Warranty | Not listed | 5 yr | Can’t compare: not listed |
| Weight | 130 lb | Not listed | Can’t compare: not listed |
