Recteq
Pellet Grill
~$550

Recteq

Recteq Bullseye RT-B380

The Bullseye is the odd one in the Recteq line: a 22-inch kettle-shaped pellet grill that runs the fire directly under the grate instead of over a heat deflector. That is how it reaches 749°F when every cabinet pellet grill stops at 500–700°F. The trade is that it smokes less well than a Deck Boss, and the base RT-B380 is the non-WiFi version — the $949 Bullseye Deluxe RT-B380X adds WiFi and an 18 lb hopper.

Approx. price
~$550
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Cooking Area
380 sq in
Fuel
Wood Pellets
Best For
Someone who wants pellet-fired steak and wings at real searing heat and treats low-and-slow as a bonus

Specifications

Fuel Type
Wood Pellets
Cooking Area
380 sq in
Temp Range
200–749°F
Build Material
Stainless Steel
Hopper Capacity
15 lb
Weight
70 lbs
Warranty
2 years
WiFi / App
No
Meat Probe
No

Features

PID ControllerSearing

Pros

  • ✓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

Cons

  • ✗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

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