Recteq Bullseye RT-B380 vs Pit Boss FB2 700

Recteq

Recteq Bullseye RT-B380

~$550

Pit Boss

~$550

Quick take: The Pit Boss FB2 700 offers more cooking space (747 vs 380 sq in); the Recteq Bullseye RT-B380 reaches a higher max temp (749 vs 500°F).

✓749°F is the highest ceiling of any mainstream pellet grill — it genuinely sears rather than roasts
✓Direct-flame firepot design means no heat deflector to buy, clean or warp
✓PID control at $550, where most grills this cheap use a timer-based auger
✓70 lbs and kettle-shaped, so it moves like a Weber kettle rather than a cabinet grill
✓Stainless dome and body resist the rust that kills painted-steel budget pellet grills

✗Direct flame makes true low-and-slow smoking harder — this is a griller that smokes, not the reverse
✗No WiFi or app on the base RT-B380; that costs $400 more on the Deluxe
✗380 sq in is small for the money if you are buying on capacity
✗15 lb hopper is roughly 15 hours at smoking temps but far less at searing temps
✗2-year warranty against 6 years on Recteq's Flagship and Beast models

✓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