# Z GRILLS

- Source: https://stierproducts.com/products/z-grills
- Category board: https://stierproducts.com/categories/pellet-grills
- Placement: #5 of 15 in Pellet Grills, C tier
- Brand: Z GRILLS
- LP on this board: 428
- Last researched: 2026-08-25T13:59:12.195Z
- Method: https://stierproducts.com/methodology
- Dataset: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.22062813 - every board at once, one dated snapshot per release, same licence, prices and photographs left out
- Reuse: Text, rankings, tier assignments, LP values and verdicts are free to quote and reuse with attribution to stierproducts and a link to the source URL (CC BY 4.0: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/). Product photographs are not covered: they belong to their respective owners and are reproduced to illustrate the product being reviewed. Do not redistribute them under this licence.

## Verdict

Viable alternative within the pellet-grill space. Recognized by users but without standout praise.

## For

- Recognized brand
- Alternative option
- Even cooking
- Durability

## Evidence

Consolidated from 64 cited sources across 41 outlets

| Outlet | Said by | Stance | Link | Link status |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Bad Beast Barbecue | Bad Beast Barbecue | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HDXVG0IlVpw | fetched and confirmed |
| Facebook | Donn Shinn | B | https://www.facebook.com/groups/SmokingMeatUSA/posts/32528609926754423/ | fetched and confirmed |
| Healnourishgrow | healnourishgrow.com | C | https://healnourishgrow.com/z-grills-review/ | fetched and confirmed |
| Fatty Butts BBQ | Fatty Butts BBQ | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JzHhtF8suPo&vl=en-US | fetched and confirmed |
| Burningbrisket | burningbrisket.com | C | https://www.burningbrisket.com/z-grills-cruiser-200a-review/ | fetched and confirmed |
| Meathead's AmazingRibs.com | amazingribs.com | C | https://amazingribs.com/ratings-reviews/smokers/z-grills-450b/ | fetched and confirmed |
| Thespruceeats | thespruceeats.com | B | https://www.thespruceeats.com/best-inexpensive-pellet-grills-4159120 | fetched and confirmed |
| TheBrandReviewed | Jane Horton | B | https://thebrandreviewed.com/z-grills-7002c2e-wifi-wood-pellet-grill-review/ | fetched and confirmed |
| The Review Hub | The Review Hub | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zokl5BKMNmg | fetched and confirmed |
| Fatty Butts BBQ | Fatty Butts BBQ | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JzHhtF8suPo | fetched and confirmed |
| Smoked BBQ Source | Smoked BBQ Source | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E4K-TBLcDgg | fetched and confirmed |
| Timbo's Food Box | Timbo's Food Box | C | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rp1VY7QUoi4 | fetched and confirmed |
| The Barbecue Lab | The Barbecue Lab | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sd4agYJD2mI | fetched and confirmed |
| Orozco’s Kitchen | Orozco’s Kitchen | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EoY3GqcCSL8 | fetched and confirmed |
| Peppercoat BBQ | Peppercoat BBQ | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z_GsEHdCbJY | fetched and confirmed |
| Embers Fireplaces & Outdoor Living | Embers Fireplaces & Outdoor Living | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y-qJ92qu6Hk | fetched and confirmed |
| Joycees Bar and Grill | Joycees Bar and Grill | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5awXpbLRgcg | fetched and confirmed |
| Smoked BBQ Source | Smoked BBQ Source | C | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K2L0TSHvC5c | fetched and confirmed |
| John Phillips Fishing | John Phillips Fishing | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i9PH08yxPL4 | fetched and confirmed |
| Southern Backyard Cooking | Southern Backyard Cooking | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TTyrsyk8N4g | fetched and confirmed |
| Ballistic BBQ | Ballistic BBQ | C | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QVG3nWxU3R4 | fetched and confirmed |
| Tom Horsman | Tom Horsman | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E1JPNef0kDg | fetched and confirmed |
| The Grilling Dad | The Grilling Dad | C | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GOX6lfTyQro | fetched and confirmed |
| Grilling With Dave | Grilling With Dave | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9PkcB1XjD7A | fetched and confirmed |
| The Review Hub | The Review Hub | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ISbSZEkBXG0 | fetched and confirmed |
| Smokestack Joe's | Smokestack Joe's | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u_Sc0HJf_8U | fetched and confirmed |
| Tom Horsman | Tom Horsman | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mmCqA9_20q4 | fetched and confirmed |
| Stew's BBQ | Stew's BBQ | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S-EI7YOKKuQ | fetched and confirmed |
| BreeBuys | BreeBuys | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7dJ2ipHvyac | fetched and confirmed |
| Grilling With Dave | Grilling With Dave | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9yXeZ1o2Tc8 | fetched and confirmed |
| The Gallery Backyard BBQ | The Gallery Backyard BBQ | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NT0ZER8JeQs | fetched and confirmed |
| The Lab Daily | The Lab Daily | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vzcwybcp2Og | fetched and confirmed |
| Animated Review | Animated Review | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x5QC6AGlyDw | fetched and confirmed |
| Tom Horsman | Tom Horsman | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Djxme2eWukw | fetched and confirmed |
| Whats In De Pot | Whats In De Pot | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uHHRn7u68dE | fetched and confirmed |
| Jason Minor | Jason Minor | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-W9O7Frtdls | fetched and confirmed |
| Dead Broke BBQ | Dead Broke BBQ | C | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=US14rzoFvdw | fetched and confirmed |
| The Review Hub | The Review Hub | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MipW-uTAOQs | fetched and confirmed |
| Andrew reviews | Andrew reviews | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V6PBca1rd3E | fetched and confirmed |
| Jason Minor | Jason Minor | C | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y3o_9dGzdak | fetched and confirmed |
| Irving Holloway | Irving Holloway | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TuKCnSzeJuU | fetched and confirmed |
| IrixGuy's Adventure Channel | IrixGuy's Adventure Channel | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cQ_w1yF8JV8 | fetched and confirmed |
| Susie Gill | Susie Gill | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QajhxjANI-o | fetched and confirmed |
| Tom Horsman | Tom Horsman | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GNa5CF0sSeA | fetched and confirmed |
| The Review Hub | The Review Hub | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OTIL_uDlscc | fetched and confirmed |
| Stove & Grill Parts For Less | Stove & Grill Parts For Less | C | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LGU5jNytxoM | fetched and confirmed |
| Terri Ruiz | Terri Ruiz | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6hYvRw-j77o | fetched and confirmed |
| Tom Horsman | Tom Horsman | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rEYD29ta95I | fetched and confirmed |
| Ballistic BBQ | Ballistic BBQ | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kBpBKRWm2PE | fetched and confirmed |
| Dead Broke BBQ | Dead Broke BBQ | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vmaD6mOMyRw | fetched and confirmed |
| The Review Daily | The Review Daily | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RatdVqz3SYI | fetched and confirmed |
| Tom Horsman | Tom Horsman | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Q2iaThLE3Y | fetched and confirmed |
| Facebook | David Egan | B | https://www.facebook.com/groups/zgrillsoz/posts/4143619429229088/ | fetched and confirmed |
| Chicagotribune | chicagotribune.com | C | https://www.chicagotribune.com/2026/06/12/z-grills-vs-traeger-which-is-better/ | fetched and confirmed |
| Justin Chopelas | - | B | https://www.facebook.com/justin.chopelas.370806/videos/lets-slow-smoke-fall-apart-ribs-on-my-new-z-grills-smoker-i-love-my-z-grill-z-gr/25908797795455792/ | fetched and confirmed |
| Facebook | Jody Gault | B | https://www.facebook.com/groups/SmokingMeatUSA/posts/33969713385977396/ | fetched and confirmed |
| Facebook | Jody Wood | B | https://www.facebook.com/groups/SmokingMeatUSA/posts/35836738032608246/ | fetched and confirmed |
| Facebook | - | B | https://www.facebook.com/Zgrills/posts/i-honestly-didnt-expect-to-use-my-z-grills-this-muchbut-now-its-part-of-our-week/1093151046577356/ | fetched and confirmed |
| Stove & Grill Parts For Less | Stove & Grill Parts For Less | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FBs0zDJW3e0 | fetched and confirmed |
| Burningbrisket | burningbrisket.com | C | https://www.burningbrisket.com/z-grills-vs-pit-boss/ | fetched and confirmed |
| Bad Beast Barbecue | Bad Beast Barbecue | B | https://www.youtube.com/shorts/GFppTUswk7Y | fetched and confirmed |
| Burningbrisket | burningbrisket.com | C | https://www.burningbrisket.com/z-grills-700e-review/ | fetched and confirmed |
| View to a Grill | View to a Grill | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UwD1K24yITQ | fetched and confirmed |
| Facebook | - | C | https://www.facebook.com/fb-answers/z-grills-vs-other-brands-comparison/ | fetched and confirmed |

## Nearest alternatives on this board

| Rank | Product | Tier | Page |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | Camp Chef Woodwind Pro 24 | S | https://stierproducts.com/products/camp-chef-woodwind-pro-24 |
| 2 | Traeger Ironwood XL | A | https://stierproducts.com/products/traeger-ironwood-xl |
| 3 | Recteq RT-B380 Bullseye | A | https://stierproducts.com/products/recteq-rt-b380-bullseye |
| 4 | Pit Boss Navigator 1300 | B | https://stierproducts.com/products/pit-boss-navigator-1300 |
| 6 | Traeger Woodridge | C | https://stierproducts.com/products/traeger-woodridge |
| 7 | Camp Chef XT 24 | C | https://stierproducts.com/products/camp-chef-xt-24 |
| 8 | Traeger Pro 22 | C | https://stierproducts.com/products/traeger-pro-22 |
| 9 | Weber Searwood | D | https://stierproducts.com/products/weber-searwood |
| 10 | Pit Boss 850 DX | D | https://stierproducts.com/products/pit-boss-850-dx |
| 15 | Traeger Tailgater | F | https://stierproducts.com/products/traeger-tailgater |

The full board is at https://stierproducts.com/categories/pellet-grills.

## What this tier means

- C: Fair. Acceptable in the right situation, outclassed at its price.

## How to read this

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## Image

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