BBQ & Outdoor Cooking

Pit Boss 700FB Wood Pellet Grill with Flame Broiler

Name: Pit Boss 700FB Wood Pellet Grill with Flame Broiler
Rating: 7.7 (1 reviews)

Pellet Grills

The Pit Boss 700FB (ASIN: B083T3Q31G) is a wood pellet grill available on Amazon.ca for $599 CAD. Its slide-plate Flame Broiler enables direct sear temperatures up to 1000°F, making it one of the few pellet grills under $600 that can genuinely sear a steak without a separate appliance.

ClearPick Score

7.7 / 10

Decent

Flame Broiler

9.5

Value per Square Inch

9.5

Cooking Area

Temperature Range

8.5

App/WiFi

7.5

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Pellet Grills

Pit Boss 700FB Wood Pellet Grill with Flame Broiler

~$599 CAD est. on Amazon.ca

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✅ Ships to Canada

✅ Prime eligible (most orders)

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✅ What Works

The Flame Broiler slide-plate system is Pit Boss's defining advantage over most competing pellet grills in this price range. Sliding the plate open exposes food directly to the fire pot flame, enabling sear temperatures up to 1000°F — something most pellet grills can't achieve without a separate sear station attachment. This means you can smoke a steak at 225°F and then slide the plate open for a final sear without moving the food to a different appliance.
At 700 sq in of cooking area and $599 CAD, the Pit Boss 700FB offers some of the best square-inch-per-dollar value in the pellet grill category. You get a meaningful cooking surface capable of handling multiple racks of ribs or a whole brisket without needing to spend $1,000+. For buyers focused on capacity at a budget-conscious price, this competes well above its price class.
The 21 lb pellet hopper is generously sized relative to the price point. You can realistically do a 10+ hour smoke without refilling, which covers most pork shoulder and brisket cooks. The digital LED controller is simple but accurate enough for consistent results.
The front grease bucket design is practical and easier to manage than rear-drain systems. You can monitor and empty it without reaching around a hot grill, and the bucket pulls out without tools during a cook.

⚠️ Worth Knowing

The base 700FB model has no WiFi or app connectivity. If remote monitoring and control from your phone is important for your cooking style, you'll need to step up to the Pit Boss Pro Series or consider the Camp Chef or Traeger equivalents at a higher price point. The no-WiFi limitation is a meaningful gap for overnight cooks.
The temperature range tops out at 500°F in standard convection mode, which is lower than some competing pellet grills. The Flame Broiler solves the sear problem but creates a direct-flame zone rather than a high ambient temperature — useful for searing but not for pizzas or other high-ambient baking applications.
Temperature consistency at the 700FB's price point is good but not exceptional. Expect ±20–25°F swings versus the ±5–10°F you'd see on premium units. For smoking, this doesn't matter much — a 20-degree swing on a 10-hour brisket cook is negligible. For precision baking, it matters more.
Quality lump charcoal pellets or name-brand hardwood pellets are important on any pellet grill, but especially at this price point where the controller's temperature recovery isn't as fast as premium units. Cheap pellets with inconsistent density cause bigger temperature swings and more smoke flavor variation.

What Real Buyers Are Saying

What buyers love

“"The Flame Broiler is the reason I bought this over Traeger and I'm so glad I did. Smoke the steak, slide the plate open for 90 seconds per side, best steak of my life. No second appliance needed."”
Source: Amazon reviewer

“"700 square inches for under $600. I did four full racks of ribs at once for a party. Would have needed a much more expensive grill from any other brand to get that kind of capacity."”
Source: Amazon reviewer

“"For the price I cannot complain. The temperature isn't as rock solid as my buddy's Traeger but it's close enough and I saved $400. The food tastes the same."”
Source: Reddit

“"Two years in and it's been totally reliable. I keep the hopper sealed and use quality pellets and have had zero jamming or auger issues."”
Source: Amazon reviewer

Common complaints

No WiFi connectivity on base model

The most common complaint from buyers who assumed WiFi was included is the complete absence of app connectivity on the standard 700FB. This is clearly stated in the specs but disappoints buyers who compare it to Traeger or Camp Chef at a similar price.

Source: Amazon reviewer

Temperature swings wider than premium units

Several users note the 700FB runs hotter or cooler than the setpoint more often than expected, with swings of 20–30°F during longer cooks. Most accept this at the price point, but it's a noticeable step down from Camp Chef and Traeger controllers.

Source: Reddit

Hopper lid seal is poor

The pellet hopper lid doesn't seal tightly, which can allow moisture ingress during rain and cause pellets to swell and jam the auger. Several buyers added weatherstripping tape to the lid edge to improve the seal.

Source: Amazon reviewer

Assembly instructions are basic

The assembly manual is functional but bare-bones. Several users recommend watching a YouTube assembly video in parallel with the manual to avoid confusion on the leg and grill body assembly steps.

Source: Amazon reviewer

ClearPick Verdict

The Pit Boss 700FB is the best pellet grill under $600 for buyers who want both smoking capability and a genuine sear option from a single unit. The Flame Broiler is a real differentiator that no Traeger or Z Grills at this price can match, and the 700 sq in cooking area is generous. The trade-offs are no WiFi, wider temperature swings than premium units, and a simpler controller. It's a strong value buy for buyers who are new to pellet grilling or want an affordable second grill — experienced pellet grillers who want app control should budget for the next tier up.

Pit Boss 700FB Wood Pellet Grill with Flame Broiler

✅ What Works

⚠️ Worth Knowing

What Real Buyers Are Saying

What buyers love

Common complaints

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