Top 6 Best Portable Pellet Grill Reviews People All Read

1. Green Mountain Davy Crockett Electric Grill - Best Overall

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Green Mountain Grills is a value-packed pellet grill; We mean it comes with high-tech functions, quality build, and accurate temperature adjustments.

Get started with the one we very like about - the Wifi connectivity. You can hardly find this function in affordable grills. Yet, Davy Crockett offers it to give you better hands-on control on the temperature and time.

You can cook while enjoying the BBQ party with your friend. The heat control of the grill is very reliable. Its built-in sensor will immediately feed the hopper and maintain a temperature within 50°F of the desired setup - not over. Such a slight difference is acceptable.

The throughout boasting stainless-steel construction is also worth mentioning. Although the material is not so high-quality as that of pricier grills, it still stays sturdy for a very long time.

The design is also built with convenience. The grilling space is 219 sq in - larger than what to expect from a portable pellet smoker. In combination with the peaked lid, the grill can cook two large racks of ribs or two whole chickens at a time.

In drawbacks, the setup is challenging in the beginning while the guide is not very helpful. The warm-up countdown seems to take forever. Rather than the on-grill readout, you had better move on the mobile app for clearer instruction.

2. Traeger Grills Ranger Portable Grill and Smoker - Best Tabletop Pellet Grill

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The Traeger Grills Ranger Portable Grill and Smoker is the best small pellet grill you desire to take along on your camping trip.

When folded, the grill looks like luggage of 20 x 21 x 13 inches - portable enough to place in your RV and whip out. There are even two latches to keep the grating parts and pellets secure during transportation. On arriving at the camping site, you just need to take the grill out and find a table to start your BBQ.

In terms of quality, this Traeger Grills camping pellet grill features a powder-coated exterior. Compared to the stainless-steel material of the Davy Crockett, it can withstand a rougher life. The additional coating leaves the grill to be as heavy as 60 lbs, though.

The grates are also updated with a porcelain-enamel layer. Not only do they hold the temperature better, but you will find it easier to clean the grates after every grilling time as well.

The cooking space is smaller - only 184 sq in. We would suggest this grill for a group of two or four people since you can cook six burgers, or one rip rack, or ten hot dogs at once. A good thing about small grilling areas is that the heat is evenly distributed, and the smoking and grilling performance is perfect!

It would be better if there were the smarts such as Wifi and Bluetooth radios like other pricier grills of Traeger. With the Portal model, you must keep a close eye on the food!

3. Camp Chef PG24MZG SmokePro Slide Smoker - Best for Large Family

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Coming at a dimension of 40.5 x 25 x 22 inches and a weight of nearly 145 lbs, the smoker is doubted as a moveable pellet grill.

Surprisingly, Camp Chef PG24MZG is genuinely one of the best portable pellet smoker models - thanks to the two large wheels. You can move it around on your own. The sturdy castors ensure that the whole grill never falls apart even under frequent outdoor use.

In compensation for its bulk design, you will enjoy convection-style cooking. There are two separate tracks to double the area up to 811 sq in. The second grate is adjustable to accommodate your food comfortably. Imagine that you have a big family and often like to hold BBQ parties - then, it is possible to toast six racks of ribs and 30 burgers at a time!

This smoker also provides a large pellet hopper, along with such above grilling capacity. You can load up to 18 lbs of pellets to avoid the fuel running out in the middle of the party.

All debris and grease coming out during the grilling process will automatically empty in a bucket available. This way, cleaning after the party is such an easy task.

The digital control system is another helpful feature when you need to grill lots of food. You can set up the desired temperature and keep an eye on the dual LED temperature readout until the meat reaches the ideal heat.

So far, so good - except that the model consumes energy quickly. It uses an auto-start ignition to remain at the ideal temperature for cooking the food and the automatic auger to chuck the pellets into the firepot.

4. Traeger Grills Pro Series 34 Electric Smoker - Best for Low and Slow Grilling

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Although the Traeger Grills Pro Series 34 can complete six cooking functions: grilling, smoking, roasting, braising, baking, and barbecuing, we recommend it for low and slow cooking only.

There are two reasons: The temperature range is on a low side - only between 180°F and 450°F, and the Advanced Grilling Logic (AGL) functions to cook by indirect heat.

Accordingly, you just need to set up the desired temperature and put the grill aside. As long as the hopper is loaded with enough pellets, the grill will maintain a steady heat by running 60 temperature settings per second to preserve the heat between +/-15˚F.

The Digital Pro Controller function will provide you with all information about the setup temperature and the food's conditions.

You can put two different dishes onto the two grilling racks to cook at the same time. Its cooking space is up to 884 sq in.

For example, we tried smoking some sausages on the upper rack and cooking pork shoulders and brisket in a pan. After 30 minutes, the sausages were perfectly smoked with a natural wood-fired flavor. Seven hours later, the simmer was very little fussing.

If you want to do more grilling and make burnt ends, the Traeger Grills Pro Series 34 is not for you.

5. GMG Green Mountain Grill Trek - Best Budget

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This is, in fact, the upgrade of the first pellet grill on the list with some improvements - but surprisingly at a lower price, considering the all-weather cover included as an accessory.

Concerning standard functions, the 2021 Trek version still adopts the selling points of Green Mountain Grills: the Wifi connection, the stainless-steel construction, and the convenient digital heat control. It means you can still manage the grill on your phone without having to stand by it all the time.

One improvement, however, is the four sturdy legs instead of the foldable metal legs on the Davy Crockett version. As you all know, the legs of the other GMG grill are very vulnerable. The new legs not only reduce the weight by 57 lbs but also allow putting the grill in your RV or any flat surface.

Another point to mention is the function of adjusting the heat baffles. You can expect precision heat control and distribution so that the food will taste better.

What we want the manufacturer to improve are the moveable carts. The overall weight was decreased, but it is still heavy to move around on your own. Fortunately, the manufacturer confirms to add the extendable legs and wheels.

6. Traeger Grills Pro Series 575 Smoker - Best Ease of Use

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Like the Pro Series 34, the Traeger Grills Pro Series 575 cooks via indirect heat. Your BBQ food ends up being less grilled and more oven. However, the 575 has an upgrade in terms of temperature control to make it easier for consumers.

The first controller is the D2 Direct Drive drivetrain. This drivetrain system has a variety of speed fans, speed augers, and a brushless motor. That way, you can expect improved intricate and reactive temperature control. The grill has a faster startup at the beginning and well-maintained temperatures during the grill.

The second controller is the mobile app connected via WiFIRE Technology. Basically, you need to select a recipe available in the app, arrange the food ingredients, choose “Cook now” and let the smoker do the rest. The Pro 575 will start heating up automatically and inform you on the smartphone when it has reached the correct temperature.

You can even connect the grill with Alexa and tell the intelligent assistant to control the grill for you, say, “Alexa, set the temperature of the grill to 175 degrees F.”

Rather than the advanced control technologies, the cooking performance of the Pro Series 575 is excellent, thanks to its premium build. All the pieces are sturdy over time, with a powder-coated layer from the lid to the legs.

Altogether, the model is quite expensive, though.