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Z Grills 700-series pellet grill
The budget pellet grill that gets you smoking for less.
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Z Grills 700-series pellet grill at a glance
What we like
- One of the lowest-priced ways to get a real pellet grill
- Straightforward controls with enough cooking area for family cooks
- Widely sold, so reviews, accessories and replacement parts are easy to find
Trade-offs
- Thinner metal and simpler construction than premium grills
- Temperature swings are larger than on PID-controlled models
- Best for
- First-time smokers and tight budgets.
- Skip it if
- You want to run it hard for a decade — spend more on better build quality.
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Where it appears in our guides
The budget alternative
Searwood vs. Ironwood
One of the lowest-priced ways to get a real pellet grill, with straightforward controls and widely available parts. It has thinner metal and larger temperature swings than premium models, so it suits first-time smokers more than people who want to run it hard for a decade.
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Best budget
Best Pellet Grills
If you want to try smoking without spending much, a Z Grills 700-series is one of the most affordable ways to start. Expect thinner metal and larger temperature swings than premium models, but it cooks real barbecue. Check the current model number when shopping.
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