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Pit Boss
850 Navigator Series
Model PB850M
A 932-square-inch WiFi and Bluetooth wood pellet grill and smoker with a flame broiler, LCD digital controller, meat probe, and 30 lb hopper.
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$799.99 · In stock
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Specifications
Based on published manufacturer specifications.
- Cooking area
- 932 sq in
- Hopper capacity
- 30 lb
- Max temperature
- 500 °F
- WiFi / app control
- Yes
- Portable design
- No
Pros & Limitations
Pros
- 932 square inches handles large cookouts
- 30 lb hopper is among the largest in this comparison, reducing refill frequency on long cooks
- WiFi and Bluetooth connectivity plus an included meat probe
- Flame broiler for direct-flame searing
Limitations
- Based on brand-level Pit Boss research: WiFi/app connectivity issues and pellet backfires are documented across the lineup
- Large footprint and hopper size mean this isn't a space-efficient choice for smaller patios
What Owners Say
Summarized from customer reviews and independent owner write-ups — see sources below.
Common praise
- Independent reviews praise the large 932 sq in cooking area and 30 lb hopper for reducing refill frequency on long cooks, along with WiFi/Bluetooth connectivity and flame-broiler searing.
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: strong capacity and features for the price, alongside the brand-level WiFi connectivity and pellet-backfire issues documented across the line.
Best For
Likely to suit larger households or frequent entertainers who want a large hopper and cooking area without stepping up to Pit Boss's largest 1600 model.
Watch-Outs
- –Vacuum the firepot periodically to reduce pellet backfire risk, per independent troubleshooting guides
Facts last verified 9/27/2026.
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