Pit Boss FB2 700 vs Pit Boss 42-Inch Digital Vertical Smoker with Wi-Fi
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Quick take: The Pit Boss 42-Inch Digital Vertical Smoker with Wi-Fi costs $150 less; the Pit Boss 42-Inch Digital Vertical Smoker with Wi-Fi offers more cooking space (1,320 vs 747 sq in); the Pit Boss FB2 700 reaches a higher max temp (500 vs 300°F).
| Spec | Pit Boss FB2 700 | Pit Boss 42-Inch Digital Vertical Smoker with Wi-Fi |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ~$550 | ~$400 |
| Rating | — | — |
| Type | Pellet Grill | Electric Smoker |
| Cooking Area | 747 sq in | 1320 sq in |
| Max Temp | 500°F | 300°F |
| Fuel Type | Wood Pellets | Electric |
| Build Material | Powder-Coated Steel | Steel with Porcelain-Coated Racks |
| Hopper Capacity | 21 lb | — |
| Burners | — | — |
| WiFi / App | No | Yes |
| App control | No | Yes |
| Meat probe | Yes | Yes |
| PID controller | No | No |
| Side burner | No | No |
| Rotisserie | No | No |
| Searing | Yes | No |
| Dimensions | — | — |
| Weight | — | — |
| Warranty | 5 years | 3 years |
Pros & cons
Pit Boss FB2 700
- ✓Flame Broiler lever gives real direct-flame searing at a price where competitors cap out at 450°F indirect
- ✓747 sq in for $550 is among the most grate per dollar on the market
- ✓5-year warranty is longer than Recteq's entry Bullseye and matches most mid-tier competitors
- ✓Two meat probe ports rather than one, so you can track a brisket and the chamber separately
- ✓21 lb hopper is generous for this price tier
- ✗No WiFi, app or Bluetooth — you set the dial and walk out to check it
- ✗Digital board holds a set point but Pit Boss does not publish PID control, and swing is wider than a Recteq or Camp Chef
- ✗Porcelain-coated steel racks and a painted body; rust-through is the usual long-term complaint on Pit Boss at this price
- ✗Flame Broiler searing requires opening the grill and sliding a hot lever mid-cook
- ✗Pit Boss does not publish weight or exterior dimensions for this model
Pit Boss 42-Inch Digital Vertical Smoker with Wi-Fi
- ✓1,320 sq in for $400 is the best capacity-per-dollar of any electric cabinet in this set
- ✓300°F ceiling is above Masterbuilt's 275°F, which makes poultry noticeably less rubbery
- ✓The 100°F floor covers cold-ish work — jerky, sausage, nuts, cheese in cool weather
- ✓WiFi plus Bluetooth with an included probe at a price where most competitors are still analog
- ✓3-year warranty is triple Masterbuilt's 1-year on comparable cabinets
- ✓1,650-watt element recovers cabinet temperature faster after a door opening than lower-wattage rivals
- ✗Pit Boss's own page is inconsistent about rack count — the spec block says four, the feature copy says six; confirm before buying for a specific load
- ✗Still an electric element, so the smoke ring and bark are lighter than charcoal or pellets produce
- ✗No searing and no high-heat finish at 300°F
- ✗Chip tray needs topping up through the smoke phase; there is no automated fuel feed
- ✗Dimensions and weight are unpublished and a 42-inch cabinet is tall — check clearance under a patio cover