Top Pellet Grill Smoker Brand List

Here’s a definitive 2025 list of the top pellet grill and smoker brands — covering both premium and budget options, as well as brands known for smart features, durability, and flavor performance.

Pellet grills use compressed wood pellets for consistent, clean heat and smoke, making them ideal for “set it and forget it” BBQ, low-and-slow smoking, roasting, and even baking.

🔥 Top Pellet Grill & Smoker Brands (2025)

🥇 1. Traeger 🇺🇸

• Founded: 1987 (original pellet grill inventor)

• Headquarters: Utah, USA

• Specialties: WiFIRE smart grills, app control, high-end models (Ironwood, Timberline)

• Notable for: #1 global pellet grill brand; massive community & ecosystem.

• Website: www.traeger.com

🥈 2. Pit Boss 🇺🇸 / 🇨🇦

• Parent Company: Dansons Inc.

• Specialties: Affordable, rugged pellet grills with flame broilers, combo fuel options

• Notable for: Great value, wide availability in Walmart, Costco, etc.

• Website: www.pitboss-grills.com

🥉 3. recteq (formerly REC TEC) 🇺🇸

• Founded: 2009

• Headquarters: Georgia, USA

• Specialties: Stainless steel interior parts, PID controllers, smart Wi-Fi grills

• Notable for: Industry-leading temperature precision and long-term durability.

• Website: www.recteq.com

🔥 4. Green Mountain Grills (GMG) 🇺🇸

• Founded: 2008

• Headquarters: Nevada, USA

• Specialties: Smart WiFi pellet grills, portable options (Davy Crockett / Trek)

• Notable for: Affordable smart tech + community-driven support.

• Website: www.greenmountaingrills.com

🔥 5. Camp Chef 🇺🇸

• Founded: 1990

• Headquarters: Utah, USA

• Specialties: Woodwind series with PID + WiFi, sidekick accessories

• Notable for: Versatile add-ons like griddles, pizza ovens, sear boxes.

• Website: www.campchef.com

🔥 6. Z Grills 🇺🇸 / 🇨🇳

• OEM Roots: Z Grills started as an OEM for Traeger

• Specialties: Budget-friendly pellet smokers, direct-to-consumer

• Notable for: Good entry-level performance with consistent updates

• Website: www.zgrills.com

🔥 7. Louisiana Grills 🇨🇦

• Parent Company: Dansons (like Pit Boss)

• Specialties: More premium build than Pit Boss, vertical smokers, whole outdoor kitchen sets

• Notable for: Professional-class grills, sear zone options

• Website: www.louisiana-grills.com

🔥 8. Weber SmokeFire 🇺🇸

• Parent Company: Weber-Stephen Products LLC

• Specialties: SmokeFire EX4 & EX6 pellet grills, Weber Connect App

• Notable for: Combines Weber’s grilling heritage with pellet flexibility

• Website: www.weber.com

🔥 9. Yoder Smokers 🇺🇸

• Founded: 2007

• Headquarters: Kansas, USA

• Specialties: Competition-grade pellet smokers, offset smoker performance with automation

• Notable for: Extreme durability, welded steel, American-made quality.

• Website: www.yodersmokers.com

🔥 10. MAK Grills 🇺🇸

• Headquarters: Oregon, USA

• Specialties: High-end stainless pellet grills with smart features and military-grade construction

• Notable for: Trusted by professionals, exceptional temperature control

• Website: www.makgrills.com

🔧 Honourable Mentions

Brand	Key Feature	Notes
Broil King Pellet	Made in North America, heavy duty	Well-insulated, hybrid grill series
ASMOKE	Applewood pellet focus	Stylish portable pellet grills
Gorilla Grills	Midwest-based direct brand	WiFi + heavy-duty steel construction
Cuisinart Pellet	Budget D2C (Walmart/Costco) grills	Compact & user-friendly
Char-Griller Graviton	Pellet/charcoal hybrids	Unique multi-fuel options

🧱 Pellet Grill Market Segments Overview

Segment	Brands
Premium	Traeger Timberline, recteq, Yoder, MAK, Louisiana Elite
Mid-Range	GMG, Camp Chef, Pit Boss Pro, Weber SmokeFire
Entry-Level	Z Grills, Pit Boss Classic, Cuisinart, ASMOKE
Commercial	Yoder, Crown Verity (pellet + gas combos)

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