Recteq Bullseye RT-B380 vs Recteq Deck Boss 900
Quick take: The Recteq Bullseye RT-B380 costs $350 less; the Recteq Deck Boss 900 offers more cooking space (956 vs 380 sq in); the Recteq Bullseye RT-B380 reaches a higher max temp (749 vs 700°F).
| Spec | Recteq Bullseye RT-B380 | Recteq Deck Boss 900 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ~$550 | ~$900 |
| Rating | — | — |
| Type | Pellet Grill | Pellet Grill |
| Cooking Area | 380 sq in | 956 sq in |
| Max Temp | 749°F | 700°F |
| Fuel Type | Wood Pellets | Wood Pellets |
| Build Material | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel |
| Hopper Capacity | 15 lb | 18 lb |
| Burners | — | — |
| WiFi / App | No | Yes |
| App control | No | Yes |
| Meat probe | No | Yes |
| PID controller | Yes | Yes |
| Side burner | No | No |
| Rotisserie | No | No |
| Searing | Yes | No |
| Dimensions | — | — |
| Weight | 70 lbs | — |
| Warranty | 2 years | 4 years |
Pros & cons
Recteq Bullseye RT-B380
- ✓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
Recteq Deck Boss 900
- ✓956 sq in for around $900 is more grate per dollar than any Traeger at the same price
- ✓700°F ceiling is 200°F above every Traeger in the line — it will actually sear on the main grates
- ✓PID controller holds a set point far tighter than the timer-driven augers on budget pellet grills
- ✓304 stainless firepot and drip pan are the parts that burn out first on cheaper grills
- ✓HotFlash ceramic igniter is rated over 100,000 cycles, where hot-rod igniters are a common failure item
- ✓4-year bumper-to-bumper warranty with US-based support
- ✗18 lb hopper is small for a 956 sq in grill — an overnight brisket needs a refill
- ✗4-year warranty is Recteq's shortest on a full-size cabinet grill; the Beast and Flagship get 6
- ✗Recteq sells direct and through a thin dealer network, so there is no local store to walk into in much of the country
- ✗No side burner, sear station or induction top at a price where Traeger's Woodridge family offers one
- ✗Recteq does not publish an exterior footprint, which makes it hard to plan a patio around