Louisiana Grills 1000 Black Label Series vs Louisiana Grills Founders Legacy 800
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Quick take: The Louisiana Grills 1000 Black Label Series costs $990 less; the Louisiana Grills 1000 Black Label Series offers more cooking space (1,028 vs 846 sq in); the Louisiana Grills Founders Legacy 800 reaches a higher max temp (1000 vs 600°F).
| Spec | Louisiana Grills 1000 Black Label Series | Louisiana Grills Founders Legacy 800 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ~$1,100 | ~$2,090 |
| Rating | — | — |
| Type | Pellet Grill | Pellet Grill |
| Cooking Area | 1028 sq in | 846 sq in |
| Max Temp | 600°F | 1000°F |
| Fuel Type | Wood Pellets | Wood Pellets |
| Build Material | 14-Gauge Steel | 304 Stainless Steel |
| Hopper Capacity | 18 lb | 29 lb |
| Burners | — | — |
| WiFi / App | Yes | Yes |
| App control | Yes | Yes |
| Meat probe | Yes | Yes |
| PID controller | Yes | Yes |
| Side burner | No | No |
| Rotisserie | No | No |
| Searing | Yes | Yes |
| Dimensions | — | — |
| Weight | — | — |
| Warranty | 5 years | 5 years |
Pros & cons
Louisiana Grills 1000 Black Label Series
- ✓14-gauge steel body holds heat better in wind and cold than the thinner stock used by most sub-$1,200 pellet grills
- ✓Slide-plate flame broiler exposes direct flame over the burn pot, so searing needs no accessory grate or second cooker
- ✓1,028 sq in across two racks is more grate area per dollar than Traeger or Weber offer near this price
- ✓Both WiFi and Bluetooth, so the app still reaches the grill when the yard is outside router range
- ✓Porcelain-coated cast-iron grids rather than the plated wire found on Dansons' Pit Boss line
- ✓Four locking casters, so a 1,000 sq in cart still repositions on a deck
- ✗18 lb hopper is small for 1,028 sq in of grate; a full load on an overnight cook needs a refill
- ✗Louisiana Grills' direct store is effectively dark, so parts and warranty claims route through retailers
- ✗600°F ceiling is real but the sear is over the burn pot only, not the full grate width
- ✗No pellet-level sensor, so low-fuel alerts depend on watching the hopper window
- ✗Brand awareness is thin next to Traeger and Weber, which shows up at resale
Louisiana Grills Founders Legacy 800
- ✓304 stainless construction rather than powder-coated steel, the same grade Yoder charges well over $2,500 for
- ✓1,000°F open-flame sear via SearTech is the highest ceiling of any pellet grill in this catalog by a wide margin
- ✓29 lb hopper is the largest here and genuinely covers an overnight brisket without a refill
- ✓Pressurized Cooking System with adjustable rear exhaust gives real control over smoke density, not just temperature
- ✓Griddle insert, grill light and collapsible stainless shelves are included, not upcharges
- ✓Digital touchscreen with both WiFi and Bluetooth
- ✗$2,090 puts it against the Yoder YS640s, which has a far deeper reputation and dealer network
- ✗5-year warranty is short for the price; Recteq covers its stainless models longer
- ✗The maker's direct store is entirely sold out, so buying means finding a specialty dealer
- ✗Heavy and cart-mounted — the stainless barrel makes it a permanent installation
- ✗Louisiana Grills' app has a thinner feature set than Traeger's or Weber Connect's