The catch
Pit Boss Navigator 850 Connected Pellet Grill
It is a big patio grill and not a portable or tabletop unit.
Side by side
Pit Boss Navigator 850M vs Weber Searwood 600: Weber reaches a higher chamber setting, and Navigator holds more pellets
Quick verdict
Go for the larger hopper and rack total, or for the higher chamber setting and documented lower-rack geometry.
Before you buy
Why, and what it costs you
Put total multi-level rack area on the same basis for comparison
Navigator 850M has 932 square inches and Searwood 600 has 648, a difference of 284 square inches, or 43.8% of the smaller figure.
Where this comes from
932 minus 648 = 284 sq in. 284 ÷ 648 × 100 = 43.8%. Both totals combine several rack levels, so neither is a continuous pan area. No serving count is drawn from them.
The catch
Weber Searwood 600 Pellet Grill
Weighing 125.4 pounds, it belongs on the patio and not at a tailgate.
Pit Boss Navigator 850 Connected Pellet Grill
- Why pick it
- A 30lb hopper is required
- The Flame Broiler lever appeals to you
- The catch
- It is a big patio grill and not a portable or tabletop unit.
Weber Searwood 600 Pellet Grill
- Why pick it
- You are after a 600°F chamber setting
- The documented 24 × 17.5-inch lower grate is what you need
- The catch
- Weighing 125.4 pounds, it belongs on the patio and not at a tailgate.
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What this page compares
Navigator 850M and Searwood 600 head to head on usable rack space, pellet capacity, searing setup and cleanup, to help you choose a grill.
Go for the larger hopper and rack total, or for the higher chamber setting and documented lower-rack geometry.
Which one fits
Pick the situations that sound like you
The largest uninterrupted main grate is what the meal needs
Navigator’s 932-square-inch total beats Searwood’s 648. Weber, though, publishes a 420-square-inch lower grate measuring 24 by 17.5 inches, and those dimensions are what to use for actual pans. Comparing total square inches alone falls short.
- Pit Boss Navigator 850 Connected Pellet Grill
- Depends
- Weber Searwood 600 Pellet Grill
- Depends
A planned pellet reserve for a long cook
Direct high-heat cooking arrangements and wireless control come with both. Don't confuse the Navigator’s 500°F controller ceiling or Searwood’s 600°F ceiling with the localized heat at a flame opening or searing surface.
- Pit Boss Navigator 850 Connected Pellet Grill
- Depends
- Weber Searwood 600 Pellet Grill
- Depends
Regular cooks in which cleanup and movement matter
Pit Boss offers 10lb more hopper capacity. In the checked specifications, Weber includes two meat probes. The Pit Boss page lists both one and two in different sections, so confirm its bundle count.
- Pit Boss Navigator 850 Connected Pellet Grill
- Depends
- Weber Searwood 600 Pellet Grill
- Depends
Navigator’s listed ceiling falls short of a 550°F chamber setting
Navigator maxes out at 500°F, so the requested setting is 50°F over it. Searwood goes to 600°F, which is 50°F above the request.
- Pit Boss Navigator 850 Connected Pellet Grill
- Not suitable
- Weber Searwood 600 Pellet Grill
- Depends
In practice
Differences you will notice
Put total multi-level rack area on the same basis for comparison
Navigator 850M has 932 square inches and Searwood 600 has 648, a difference of 284 square inches, or 43.8% of the smaller figure.
How we worked this out
932 minus 648 = 284 sq in. 284 ÷ 648 × 100 = 43.8%. Both totals combine several rack levels, so neither is a continuous pan area. No serving count is drawn from them.
The hopper comparison becomes usable once a pellet-burn assumption is stated
Take an illustrative 1.5lb per hour. A full 30lb hopper then equals 20 hours of fuel and a 20lb hopper equals 13.3 hours. These are planning estimates with no reserve built in.
How we worked this out
A constant 1.5lb/h is assumed for both grills only so hopper sizes can be compared directly. 30 ÷ 1.5 = 20h. 20 ÷ 1.5 = 13.3h. How much fuel you really burn depends on temperature, weather, food and grill design. This does not recommend unattended use.
Navigator’s listed ceiling falls short of a 550°F chamber setting
Navigator maxes out at 500°F, so the requested setting is 50°F over it. Searwood goes to 600°F, which is 50°F above the request.
How we worked this out
550 minus 500 = 50°F. 600 minus 550 = 50°F. Heat right at a direct flame is a different quantity from the chamber's controller setting.
Option A
Pit Boss, PB850M
Navigator 850 Connected Pellet Grill
Its 932 square inches of cooking area come with a pellet hopper that holds 30 pounds.
- Best for
- cook for eight or more people or feed a family of four
Facts we checked
- Cooking area comes to 932 square inches.
- Hopper capacity is 30 pounds of pellets.
- Its top listed setting is 500°F.
Option B
Weber, 1500120
Searwood 600 Pellet Grill
You get 648 square inches of cooking area and a pellet hopper that holds 20 pounds.
- Best for
- smoke a brisket overnight and still feed a family of four
Facts we checked
- It provides 648 square inches of cooking area.
- Hopper capacity is 20 pounds of pellets.
- The highest listed setting is 600°F.
Spec by spec
Where they really differ
| Spec | Pit Boss Navigator 850 Connected Pellet Grill | Weber Searwood 600 Pellet Grill | In practice |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cooking surfaces | 932 sq in total | 648 sq in total, 420 sq in main rack | Navigator’s 932-square-inch total beats Searwood’s 648. Weber, though, publishes a 420-square-inch lower grate measuring 24 by 17.5 inches, and those dimensions are what to use for actual pans. Comparing total square inches alone falls short. |
| Pellet supply | 30lb hopper | 20lb hopper | Direct high-heat cooking arrangements and wireless control come with both. Don't confuse the Navigator’s 500°F controller ceiling or Searwood’s 600°F ceiling with the localized heat at a flame opening or searing surface. |
| Chamber ceiling and searing | 500°F, direct-flame or high-heat grilling design | 600°F, direct-flame or high-heat grilling design | Chamber settings, localized flame heat and separate side stations measure different things. Match the cooking method along with the temperature. |
| Controls and smoke mode | Wi-Fi app access | Wi-Fi app access | Connectivity helps only where the network reaches. No advantage in flavor or temperature accuracy is inferred from a named mode. |
| Cleaning and installation | Accessible grease tray with separate internal ash cleaning | Pull-out grease and ash collection, 125.4lb dry weight | Pit Boss offers 10lb more hopper capacity. In the checked specifications, Weber includes two meat probes. The Pit Boss page lists both one and two in different sections, so confirm its bundle count. |
Trade-offs
What each pick costs you
With Pit Boss Navigator 850 Connected Pellet Grill
- Only the Flame Broiler, which exposes food to direct flame, reaches the much hotter 1,000°F. Indirect pellet cooking tops out at 500°F.
With Weber Searwood 600 Pellet Grill
- 648 square inches is plenty for a family, though the large three-rack crowd smokers in this set offer more room.
Change of plan
When the answer changes
A 30lb hopper is required
Go with Pit Boss Navigator 850 Connected Pellet Grill. Navigator’s 932-square-inch total beats Searwood’s 648. Weber, though, publishes a 420-square-inch lower grate measuring 24 by 17.5 inches, and those dimensions are what to use for actual pans. Comparing total square inches alone falls short.
You are after a 600°F chamber setting
Go with Weber Searwood 600 Pellet Grill. Pit Boss offers 10lb more hopper capacity. In the checked specifications, Weber includes two meat probes. The Pit Boss page lists both one and two in different sections, so confirm its bundle count.
Decision guide
How to decide
The larger hopper and rack total suit one buyer. The higher chamber setting and documented lower-rack geometry suit another.
Let the real racks decide what fits
Navigator’s 932-square-inch total beats Searwood’s 648. Weber, though, publishes a 420-square-inch lower grate measuring 24 by 17.5 inches, and those dimensions are what to use for actual pans. Comparing total square inches alone falls short.
Pellet capacity and heat range are different questions
Direct high-heat cooking arrangements and wireless control come with both. Don't confuse the Navigator’s 500°F controller ceiling or Searwood’s 600°F ceiling with the localized heat at a flame opening or searing surface.
Look at your day-to-day cooking and cleanup
Pit Boss offers 10lb more hopper capacity. In the checked specifications, Weber includes two meat probes. The Pit Boss page lists both one and two in different sections, so confirm its bundle count.
What this page can’t tell you
- Pellet-duration figures come from a stated illustrative burn rate. They are not measured runtime, and they are not permission to leave a grill unattended.
- Adding up the racks does not give you a serving count or show that a single large item will fit.
- This page makes no claim of smoke-flavor, temperature-stability or searing-performance testing.
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.
How many fit
8 of the 22 models checked meet every need here: “Run a brisket overnight” and “Get to 500 degrees or more for a hot finish”.
8 models fit, out of 22 checkedThe gap in numbers
Pit Boss Navigator 850 Connected Pellet Grill lists 932 sq in for listed cooking area, 44% more than the 648 sq in on Weber Searwood 600 Pellet Grill.
- Pit Boss Navigator 850 Connected Pellet Grill
- 932 sq in
- Weber Searwood 600 Pellet Grill
- 648 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 “Run a brisket overnight” and “Get to 500 degrees or more for a hot finish”. 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. For context, 17 of 22 models 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 Searwood 600 Pellet Grill |
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Pit Boss Navigator 850 Connected Pellet Grill
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