Pit Boss FB2 700 vs Pit Boss Navigator 3-Series Vertical Pellet Smoker
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Quick take: The Pit Boss FB2 700 costs $100 less; the Pit Boss Navigator 3-Series Vertical Pellet Smoker offers more cooking space (1,118 vs 747 sq in); the Pit Boss FB2 700 reaches a higher max temp (500 vs 420°F).
| Spec | Pit Boss FB2 700 | Pit Boss Navigator 3-Series Vertical Pellet Smoker |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ~$550 | ~$650 |
| Rating | — | — |
| Type | Pellet Grill | Pellet Grill |
| Cooking Area | 747 sq in | 1118 sq in |
| Max Temp | 500°F | 420°F |
| Fuel Type | Wood Pellets | Wood Pellets |
| Build Material | Powder-Coated Steel | Heavy-Gauge Steel with Porcelain-Coated Racks |
| Hopper Capacity | 21 lb | 50 lb |
| Burners | — | — |
| WiFi / App | No | Yes |
| App control | No | Yes |
| Meat probe | Yes | Yes |
| PID controller | No | Yes |
| Side burner | No | No |
| Rotisserie | No | No |
| Searing | Yes | No |
| Dimensions | — | — |
| Weight | — | — |
| Warranty | 5 years | 5 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 Navigator 3-Series Vertical Pellet Smoker
- ✓1,118 sq in over five racks in a small floor footprint — far more capacity per square foot of patio than a horizontal pellet grill
- ✓50 lb hopper means multi-day jerky or sausage runs without refilling
- ✓130°F low end is genuinely lower than most pellet cookers and covers jerky, sausage and fish
- ✓5-year limited warranty is double what Masterbuilt and Char-Broil offer on comparable cabinets
- ✓WiFi plus Bluetooth with three probe ports, one probe in the box
- ✓Viewing window lets you check rack loads without dumping cabinet heat
- ✗420°F ceiling with no direct-flame zone — this cabinet cannot sear, and chicken skin will need a finishing grill
- ✗Vertical stacking means the bottom rack runs hotter than the top; rotating racks mid-cook is part of using it
- ✗Grease drains to a rear drawer that is easy to forget and unpleasant when it overflows
- ✗Pellet cabinets produce lighter smoke than charcoal at the same temperature, despite the vertical airflow
- ✗Needs mains power and a level surface; the caster wheels do not handle grass or gravel well