How many fit
Only 6 of the 22 models checked meet every need here: “Remove ash without dismantling the grill”.
6 models fit, out of 22 checkedPicked for one job
Best pellet grill for easy ash cleanout
Top pick
Pit Boss Navigator 850 Connected Pellet Grill
The burn pot on Pit Boss Navigator 850M removes from beneath the grill, and its hopper has a gravity-fed pellet cleanout, which makes it the clearest cleanup pick here.
Why it suits this job
- Cooking area comes to 932 square inches.
- Hopper capacity is 30 pounds of pellets.
- The catch
- It is a big patio grill and not a portable or tabletop unit.
- Go with Weber Smoque 22-Inch Pellet Smoker if
- emptying ash without taking the grill apart is your deciding need
More reasons we picked it
- Its top listed setting is 500°F.
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The burn pot on Pit Boss Navigator 850M removes from beneath the grill, and its hopper has a gravity-fed pellet cleanout, which makes it the clearest cleanup pick here.
By the numbers
What the data shows
What we found across the pellet grills and smokers we compare, plus the checked facts behind each finding.
Why it helps
Pit Boss Navigator 850 Connected Pellet Grill lists 932 sq in for listed cooking area, 40% above the 665 sq in median.
- Pit Boss Navigator 850 Connected Pellet Grill
- 932 sq in
- Typical (median)
- 665 sq in
- Models with this figure
- 17 of 22
Show the facts and the math
How we countedThe count uses each product's current fit ratings for “Remove ash without dismantling the grill”. A need with no documented match is not counted.
How we calculatedFigures are the maker's total cooking area. Upper racks and odd-shaped layouts do not give you the same direct-grate space. The median draws on the 17 of 22 models that publish comparable figures.
| Product | Needs it meets | Facts we checked | Sources |
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| Pit Boss Navigator 850 Connected Pellet Grill |
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| Weber Smoque 22-Inch Pellet Smoker |
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| Z GRILLS 7002C Pellet Grill with PID Controller | None of these needs is a documented match |
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Decision guide
How to choose for this job
For cleanup, Pit Boss Navigator 850M is the clearest pick in this set. Its burn pot comes out from beneath the grill, and its hopper includes a gravity-fed pellet cleanout.
What this choice hinges on
Cooking area comes to 932 square inches. It is a big patio grill and not a portable or tabletop unit.
What puts Navigator 850 Connected Pellet Grill ahead
Its 932 square inches of cooking area come with a pellet hopper that holds 30 pounds.
When another grill is the better fit
Weber Smoque 22-Inch Pellet Smoker is the alternative if emptying ash without taking the grill apart is your deciding need. Z GRILLS 7002C Pellet Grill with PID Controller is the one to pick if you care more about this documented difference: 697 square inches of cooking area.
What this page can’t tell you
- Weather and temperature change pellet use.
- Upper racks may be counted in published grate area.
- Searing performance can't be read from maximum temperature alone.
3 options
The top pick and the alternatives
Pit Boss, PB850M
Navigator 850 Connected Pellet Grill
Its 932 square inches of cooking area come with a pellet hopper that holds 30 pounds.
Top pick ifcook for eight or more people or feed a family of four
Key facts
- Cooking area comes to 932 square inches.
- Hopper capacity is 30 pounds of pellets.
The catch
It is a big patio grill and not a portable or tabletop unit.
Weber, 1500770
Smoque 22-Inch Pellet Smoker
Cooking area is 594 square inches, with the highest listed setting at 500°F.
Pick this instead ifemptying ash without taking the grill apart is your deciding need
Key facts
- It provides 594 square inches of cooking area.
- Its top listed setting is 500°F.
The catch
Its 500°F ceiling and indirect layout suit smoking, baking and roasting better than flame searing.
Z GRILLS, ZPG-7002C
7002C Pellet Grill with PID Controller
You get 697 square inches of cooking area and a pellet hopper that holds 28 pounds.
Pick this instead ifyou care more about this documented difference: 697 square inches of cooking area.
Key facts
- Cooking area comes to 697 square inches.
- Hopper capacity is 28 pounds of pellets.
The catch
A 500 F setpoint is out of reach, and so is direct flame.
Ready to buy
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Top pick for this job
Pit Boss Navigator 850 Connected Pellet Grill
Cooking area comes to 932 square inches.
See price & reviews on AmazonPick this instead if
Weber Smoque 22-Inch Pellet Smoker
emptying ash without taking the grill apart is your deciding need
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