Pit Boss Pro Series 1150 vs Pit Boss Sportsman Portable 3-Burner

Pit Boss

Pit Boss Pro Series 1150

~$699

Pit Boss

~$660

Quick take: The Pit Boss Sportsman Portable 3-Burner costs $39 less; the Pit Boss Pro Series 1150 offers more cooking space (1,150 vs 380 sq in).

Spec	Pit Boss Pro Series 1150	Pit Boss Sportsman Portable 3-Burner
Price	~$699	~$660
Rating	—	—
Type	Pellet Grill	Gas Grill
Cooking Area	1150 sq in	380 sq in
Max Temp	500°F	—
Fuel Type	Wood Pellets	Propane/Natural Gas
Build Material	Powder-Coated Steel	Cast Aluminum Lid and Body / Cast Iron Grids / Stainless Steel Burners
Hopper Capacity	32 lb	—
Burners	—	3
WiFi / App	Yes	No
App control	Yes	No
Meat probe	Yes	No
PID controller	Yes	No
Side burner	No	No
Rotisserie	No	No
Searing	Yes	No
Dimensions	55 x 27 x 49 in	—
Weight	150 lbs	—
Warranty	5 years	5 years

✓You get a massive 1150 sq in of cooking space for around $700, by far the most square inches per dollar of any name-brand pellet grill
✓The sliding Flame Broiler plate exposes direct flame for searing up to ~1000°F, so it actually sears steaks better than most pellet grills
✓The 32 lb hopper is large enough for long overnight cooks without refilling
✓It comes with two meat probes included, which is more generous than Traeger's single probe at this price
✓The 5-year warranty is excellent for a budget grill and beats Traeger's 3 years
✓Porcelain-coated cast-iron grates hold heat well and leave nice sear marks
✓The removable ash and grease management makes cleanup between cooks quick and tidy
✓It heats up fast and the wide temp range covers everything from 180°F smoking to high-heat grilling

✗Temperature swings are wider than premium grills - expect 25-40°F fluctuations, so it's less precise for delicate low-and-slow cooks
✗Build quality is noticeably thinner powder-coated steel that can rust and warp, and fit-and-finish feels budget
✗The WiFi and Pit Boss app are the weak point - buggy, slow to connect, and prone to dropping the grill
✗Smoke output is lighter than Traeger's, so some owners add a smoke tube to get the bark and ring they want
✗Single-wall body loses heat in cold weather and burns through pellets quickly in winter
✗The controller and electronics are a common failure point, with owners reporting board replacements within a couple seasons
✗Customer service through Pit Boss/Dansons is hit-or-miss compared to Recteq's stellar reputation
✗It's heavy and bulky, and the casters can feel flimsy when rolling a fully loaded grill across rough patio surfaces

✓Three independently controlled burners on a portable is unusual — most give you one or two
✓380 sq in beats the Weber Traveler's 320 and the Weber Q 2800N+'s 320
✓Cast aluminum lid and body resist rust and dents in a way steel portables do not
✓5-year warranty, matching Weber's Q and Traveler coverage rather than the usual 1-year portable term
✓Battery-free SureFire ignition removes the most common portable-grill failure

✗At $660 it costs more than the Weber Traveler and Weber Q 2800N+ combined
✗The cart in the product photography is sold separately, which is easy to miss
✗Pit Boss publishes no assembled weight or dimensions for this model
✗25,000 BTU over 380 sq in is middling heat density; no sear zone or side burner