Pellet Grills Head to head
Z Grills 450B vs Pit Boss 500FB2
The Z Grills 450B leads on hopper capacity, lowest controller temperature and meat probes included. The Pit Boss 500FB2 leads on total cooking area, max controller temperature and warranty. At list price the Pit Boss 500FB2 is $77 cheaper.
Z Grills 450B Wood Pellet Grill (2026 Upgrade)
$477
Maker's list price, checked Oct 7, 2026
Model ZPG-450B
Leads on 3 of 6 specs
Pit Boss FB2 Series 500 Wood Pellet Grill
$399.99
Maker's list price, checked Oct 7, 2026
Model PB500FB2
Leads on 3 of 6 specs
Who leads on specs?
Counted on the 6 specs both makers publish.
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Choose the Z Grills 450B if
Hopper capacity, lowest controller temperature and meat probes included matter more to you than the price difference.
Choose the Pit Boss 500FB2 if
Total cooking area, max controller temperature and warranty 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 | Z Grills 450B | Pit Boss 500FB2 | Who leads |
|---|---|---|---|
| List price | $477 | $399.99 | Pit Boss 500FB2 |
| Total cooking area | 459 sq in | 518 sq in | Pit Boss 500FB2 |
| Hopper capacity | 18 lb | 5 lb | Z Grills 450B |
| Max controller temperature | 450°F | 500°F | Pit Boss 500FB2 |
| Lowest controller temperature | 160°F | 180°F | Z Grills 450B |
| WiFi app control | Not listed | Not listed | Can’t compare: not listed |
| Meat probes included | 2 | 1 | Z Grills 450B |
| Direct-flame searing | Not listed | Yes | Can’t compare: not listed |
| Warranty | 3 yr | 5 yr | Pit Boss 500FB2 |
| Weight | 77 lb | Not listed | Can’t compare: not listed |
