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Pit Boss
500 FB2 Series
A 518-square-inch wood pellet grill and smoker with a flame broiler, LCD digital controller, meat probe, and 5 lb pellet hopper.
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$339.00 · In stock
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Specifications
Based on published manufacturer specifications.
- Cooking area
- 518 sq in
- Hopper capacity
- 5 lb
- Max temperature
- 500 °F
- WiFi / app control
- No
- Portable design
- No
Pros & Limitations
Pros
- 518 square inches suits small-to-mid households at an accessible price
- Flame broiler for direct-flame searing
- Included meat probe and LCD digital controller
Limitations
- 5 lb hopper is on the smaller side, needing more frequent refills on long cooks
- No WiFi/app connectivity
- Based on brand-level Pit Boss research: temperature-control overshoot and pellet backfires are documented issues 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 flame broiler and included meat probe as strong value at this price point for a mid-size household.
Common complaints
- Based on brand-level Pit Boss research: temperature-control overshoot and pellet backfires are documented issues across the lineup.
Overall owner sentiment
Reflects the broader independent-review pattern for Pit Boss pellet grills: good value and searing capability for the price, alongside the brand-level temperature-control and backfire issues documented across the lineup.
Best For
Likely to suit smaller households who want flame-broiler searing at a mid-range price without paying for WiFi connectivity or a large hopper.
Watch-Outs
- –The 5 lb hopper is smaller than most other pellet grills in this comparison — expect more frequent refills on long cooks
Facts last verified 9/27/2026.
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