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Pit Boss
1600 Navigator Series
Model PB1600M
A 1,593-square-inch WiFi and Bluetooth wood pellet grill and smoker with a flame broiler, touchscreen controller, meat probe, and 30 lb hopper.
Amazon
$1,111.12 · In stock
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Specifications
Based on published manufacturer specifications.
- Cooking area
- 1593 sq in
- Hopper capacity
- 30 lb
- Max temperature
- 500 °F
- WiFi / app control
- Yes
- Portable design
- No
Pros & Limitations
Pros
- 1,593 square inches is the largest cooking area of any pellet grill in this comparison
- Touchscreen controller is a step up from the LCD/LED controllers on Pit Boss's smaller models
- 30 lb hopper and WiFi/Bluetooth connectivity
- Flame broiler for direct-flame searing
Limitations
- Premium price and large footprint relative to smaller Pit Boss models
- Based on brand-level Pit Boss research: WiFi/app connectivity issues and pellet backfires are documented across the lineup
What Owners Say
Summarized from customer reviews and independent owner write-ups — see sources below.
Common praise
- Independent reviews call out the touchscreen controller as a meaningful step up from Pit Boss's smaller models' LCD/LED controllers, alongside the largest cooking area and hopper capacity in the lineup.
Common complaints
- Based on brand-level Pit Boss research rather than model-specific reviews: WiFi/app connectivity problems and occasional pellet backfires are documented across the pellet-grill lineup
Overall owner sentiment
Fits the broader independent-review pattern for Pit Boss's pellet lineup: the largest capacity and most advanced controller in the brand's range, alongside the brand-level WiFi connectivity and pellet-backfire issues documented across the line.
Best For
Likely to suit large households, frequent entertainers, or anyone cooking for a crowd who wants Pit Boss's largest cooking area and most advanced controller.
Watch-Outs
- –This is a large, heavy unit — confirm you have the patio/deck space before buying
Facts last verified 9/27/2026.
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