Some pellet grills provide direct-flame access, the Weber SmokeFire EX6 being an example. Direct-Flame Access – It Comes With Pros and Cons However, I believe its the case that most of those issues have now been fixed. I’m aware that Weber had some technical gremlins to deal with on the WiFi front when they first launched the SmokeFire range. Hence, a feature such as WiFi which means they can leave the grill to get on with a cook while they go down the shops etc, does have real benefits. Most people who have over $1,000 to spend on a grill often have more spare income than time. I can appreciate the arguments on both sides. The RECTEQ is a single wall all over, hence for cooking in cold weather, both of these pellet grills would benefit from an insulated blanket.īut what about temperature range and maximum temperatures? Which of these pellet grills can get the hottest?īoth of these pellet grills have WiFi built-in, which some people see as a key reason to purchase a particular pellet grill, while others see it as an unnecessary feature that adds costs to a grill. In terms of insulation, the Weber does have some twin-wall construction on the sides, but the rest of the cooking chamber is not insulated. It also means that both pellet grills are better suited than non-PID control panels to adapt to changing weather conditions, such as cooking in windy winter conditions. How Do They Compare On Temperature Control/Range and WiFi?īoth the Weber EX6 and RECTEQ RT-700 use a modern PID control panel for accurate temperature control with 5 degrees of the set temperature.
Though it should be noted on the RECTEQ, the upper cooking rack is an optional accessory. Whereas you can now see, the opposite is actually true, and its the RECTEQ which provides the larger cooking area for both high-temperature grilling and ‘going low and slow’. As on first impressions, you may think the Weber EX6 provides a larger cooking area.
This is a classic example of why its important to look into specifics on any grill and not just read the marketing numbers. With an optional second shelf, the total cooking area can be upgraded to 1,054 square inches. Hence, its model number reflects the main cooking grate. The RECTEQ RT-700, on the other hand, has a main grilling area of 702 square inches. So the reality is the main grilling area on the EX6 is 648 square inches, with the secondary cooking rack providing an additional 360 squares for a total of 1,008. Though remember, anything other than the main cooking grate is only suitable for lower-temperature cooking, not grilling. That figure is produced by adding up the area of the main cooking grate and secondary upper cooking rack. You see, that figure is not the main grilling area. However, you always need to take these figures into context. If we start with the Weber EX6, its marketed as providing 1,008 square inches of cooking area. Which Pellet Grill Provides The Largest Cooking Area? Weber also produces a smaller EX4, which essentially has the same features as the EX6. Though it should be noted, RECTEQ also produces pellet grills/smokers larger and smaller, above and below this price point. Therefore, as these two pellet grills occupy the same price point, they are well-suited for a direct comparison. However, its been priced at $1,199 for a while now, and I expect that to remain the case. Now, the retail price of the Weber EX6 did start off at $1,399. So the two specific models I want to compare are the Weber SmokerFire EX6 and the RECTEQ RT-700.Ĭurrently, as of writing this article, both of these pellet grills are retailing for $1,199. Introduction To Weber vs RECTEQ Pellet Grills/Smokers I do think the Weber SmokeFire pellet grill range needs a redesign to address some issues, but once that’s done, I think they could have a very competitive pellet grill on their hands. However, their transition to making wood pellet grills has not gone too smoothly for the reasons you will learn below. Weber makes excellent gas and charcoal grills. Now, as you will see from the content below, at this point in time, I think its an easy win for RECTEQ in a comparison against Weber, which may surprise you. Research/compare over 240 pellet grills/smokers on sale today Conclusions On Weber vs RECTEQ Pellet Grills/Smokers.Which Pellet Grill Uses More Stainless Steel?.Both Have Rear Pellet Hoppers But With Different Designs.Direct-Flame Access – It Comes With Pros and Cons.How Do They Compare On Temperature Control/Range and WiFi?.Which Pellet Grill Provides The Largest Cooking Area?.
Introduction To Weber vs RECTEQ Pellet Grills/Smokers.
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