Pit Boss 700 FB2

This Pit Boss 700 FB2 review covers the grill we ranked #6 of 9 in our 2026 best pellet grills guide, where it carries the label best for high-heat searing. The Pit Boss 700 FB2 is a freestanding wood pellet grill and smoker that sells for $366.98 and scores 4.2 stars from 175 Amazon ratings. It is built for steak lovers who want one machine for slow smoking and direct flame searing, because the Flame Broiler lever opens the fire plate and lets you sear up to 1,000°F. Beyond that, 747 square inches of cooking space and a 180 to 500°F digital controller make it a flexible pick for a family patio, and Pit Boss backs it with a 5 year warranty.

The 747 square inches of cooking space come from two tiers of porcelain-coated steel racks, which means a full brisket fits on the lower grate while vegetables or wings cook above it. In practice, the digital control board adjusts in 5°F increments between 180°F and 500°F, so 225°F for ribs and 400°F for chicken are both easy to hold. The Flame Broiler lever is the standout feature: slide it and the flame plate moves aside, exposing the fire pot for direct searing up to 1,000°F. Meanwhile, the 21 pound pellet hopper feeds long cooks, one meat probe ships in the box, and two probe ports let you add a second thermometer. A solid bottom shelf keeps pellets and tools within reach, and the 119.1 pound alloy steel body stays put on a patio.

At $366.98, the Pit Boss 700 FB2 undercuts most pellet grills that can sear over an open flame, and the 5 year warranty adds real value at this price. By contrast, the Pit Boss 850 Navigator carries a larger 30 pound hopper for long cooks, and the Traeger Pro 22 has a stronger rating record if smoking matters more to you than searing. Even so, this model's 4.2 star rating is the lowest of the nine grills in our guide, and some owners report uneven temperatures near the edges of the grate. That said, nothing else in the ranking pairs a $366.98 price with a 1,000°F sear zone. If you grill steaks often and smoke on weekends, this is the one to get.