Weber Searwood 600 vs Recteq Deck Boss 900
Quick take: The Weber Searwood 600 costs $1 less; the Recteq Deck Boss 900 offers more cooking space (956 vs 648 sq in); the Recteq Deck Boss 900 reaches a higher max temp (700 vs 600°F).
| Spec | Weber Searwood 600 | Recteq Deck Boss 900 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ~$899 | ~$900 |
| Rating | 4.6★ (1,663) | — |
| Type | Pellet Grill | Pellet Grill |
| Cooking Area | 648 sq in | 956 sq in |
| Max Temp | 600°F | 700°F |
| Fuel Type | Wood Pellets | Wood Pellets |
| Build Material | Porcelain-Enameled Steel | Stainless Steel |
| Hopper Capacity | 20 lb | 18 lb |
| Burners | — | — |
| WiFi / App | Yes | Yes |
| App control | Yes | Yes |
| Meat probe | Yes | Yes |
| PID controller | Yes | Yes |
| Side burner | No | No |
| Rotisserie | No | No |
| Searing | Yes | No |
| Dimensions | 38.5 x 23 x 45.75 in | — |
| Weight | 125 lbs | — |
| Warranty | 5 years | 4 years |
Pros & cons
Weber Searwood 600
- ✓The 180-600°F range with DirectFlame grating means it genuinely grills and sears steaks and smash burgers, not just smokes - rare in this class
- ✓Reviewers and owners consistently report some of the best smoke flavor and color of any mainstream pellet grill
- ✓The Rapid React PID recovers temperature fast after lid openings and holds set points tightly for overnight cooks
- ✓Unlike the SmokeFire, it runs fully offline with a manual dial mode - no app or WiFi required to cook
- ✓At $899 it undercuts the Traeger Ironwood while offering higher max heat and a 5-year warranty
- ✓The removable ash/grease drawer with disposable liners is one of the easiest cleanup systems in the category
- ✓648 sq in over two grates handles two briskets or several rib racks - real family capacity
- ✓Weber Connect app guidance, probe alerts, and firmware updates are polished, and Weber's dealer network backs service
- ✗No side or front shelves come standard - prep space costs extra, which stings at $899
- ✗Only one meat probe is included even though the controller supports two
- ✗Grate-level temps run about 15°F below the set point per AmazingRibs testing, so you learn to compensate
- ✗The porcelain-enameled steel body is single-wall, so cold-weather cooks burn noticeably more pellets
- ✗At 600°F it generates serious grease vapor - the firepot area needs regular cleaning to avoid flare-ups, a lesson SmokeFire owners know well
- ✗The SmokeFire's reputation still haunts Weber pellet grills, and long-term reliability of the new platform is unproven
- ✗No pellet-level sensor, so you check the 20 lb hopper manually on long cooks
- ✗The lid is light-gauge compared to a Yoder or Recteq, and wind can affect temps more than heavy-bodied rivals
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