Pit Boss PB700FB2 Wood Pellet Grill and Smoker (SKU 11087) vs recteq RT-B380 Bullseye Wood Pellet Grill
These are side-by-side facts taken from each product guide: published specifications, strengths and caveats as their sources state them. This page is not a test, a ranking or a verdict about which model is better.
Pit Boss PB700FB2 Wood Pellet Grill and Smoker (SKU 11087)
A yard where three feet of clearance on the sides and back is realistic
The 700FB2 gives 519.7 square inches on the main grate and 227.7 above it, a 21-pound hopper, a 180°F to 500°F range and a Flame Broiler lever that opens direct flame under the grates for searing. Its manual asks for 36 inches of clearance to combustibles on the sides and back.
Published specifications
- Manual: main 519.7 sq in plus upper 227.7 sq in, 747.4 sq in total
- Manual: AC 110-120V 60Hz, 250W rated, 21 lb hopper, 180-500°F range
- Manual: 36 in clearance to combustibles at the sides and the back, outdoors only
- Manual: 43.7 x 26.7 x 47.0 in, 119 lb; one meat probe included, two probe ports
- Manual: CSA-listed to UL 2728A-2019 and ULC/ORD C2728-19 per Pit Boss
- Warranty: 5 years parts and electrical components, original purchaser
Strengths
- Maker publishes the main and upper cooking areas separately, not just the total
- Flame Broiler lever switches between indirect convection and direct flame searing
- Manual prints a cleaning cheat sheet with an interval for every component
Caveats
- Manual demands 36 inches of clearance at the sides and back during operation
- Painted surfaces are excluded from the warranty and treated as normal upkeep
- Neither the listing nor the manual describes any Wi-Fi or app connection for this model
Read the full Pit Boss PB700FB2 Wood Pellet Grill and Smoker (SKU 11087) guide
recteq RT-B380 Bullseye Wood Pellet Grill
Direct-flame searing and weeknight grilling on one 380-square-inch grate
The Bullseye is a kettle-shaped direct-flame pellet grill with one grate, a 15-pound hopper and a RIOT mode that runs the auger flat out for searing. recteq's own FAQ says the grill has no grease management, and its spec table says the controller is not Wi-Fi enabled.
Published specifications
- Maker specs: 380 sq in on one grate, no second shelf, 15 lb hopper
- Manual: set points 225-500°F in 25° steps, plus LO below and RIOT above
- Maker specs: 110V AC GFCI outlet, PID control within 25°F of set point
- Manual: 18 in clearance to combustibles at rear, sides and top; outdoors only
- Manual: fire pot every 3-5 cooks or 16 hours; wait 12 hours before removing ash
- Warranty: 2 years, original owner, residential use; rust excluded for any reason
Strengths
- Direct-flame RIOT mode for searing that most barrel pellet grills cannot do
- Short parts list and a 30-minute assembly estimate from the maker
- Manual gives clear cleaning intervals for the fire pot, ash and grate
Caveats
- recteq states the grill has no grease management; a drip pan is a separate purchase
- Selectable set points stop at 500°F; 749°F is the marketing figure for RIOT mode
- recteq's feature list mentions its app while its spec table and FAQ say no Wi-Fi
Read the full recteq RT-B380 Bullseye Wood Pellet Grill guide
How to choose between them
Choose the Pit Boss PB700FB2 Wood Pellet Grill and Smoker (SKU 11087) if your situation matches: A yard where three feet of clearance on the sides and back is realistic. Its main caveat: Manual demands 36 inches of clearance at the sides and back during operation.
Choose the recteq RT-B380 Bullseye Wood Pellet Grill if your situation matches: Direct-flame searing and weeknight grilling on one 380-square-inch grate. Its main caveat: recteq states the grill has no grease management; a drip pan is a separate purchase.
Both entries repeat what each guide records. Confirm the model, included parts and availability on the current listing before ordering.
Primary sources
- Pit Boss product page for the FB2 700 Wood Pellet Grill, SKU 11087 Source for Pit Boss PB700FB2 Wood Pellet Grill and Smoker (SKU 11087)
- Pit Boss owner's manual for PB700FB2 (document 11087, 602240611UMV) Source for Pit Boss PB700FB2 Wood Pellet Grill and Smoker (SKU 11087)
- recteq product page for the RT-B380 Bullseye, with specification table and FAQ Source for recteq RT-B380 Bullseye Wood Pellet Grill
- recteq support article carrying the RT-B380 Bullseye assembly manual and user's guide Source for recteq RT-B380 Bullseye Wood Pellet Grill
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