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Grills under $500

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16 grills under $500 from Z Grills, Weber, Royal Gourmet and more. Most cost $429 to $499, and half cost less than $459.

Vevor

Pellet, 500 to 799 sq in

+Wood pellet fuel for smoky flavor
+Includes a meat probe for doneness checks
+Includes a smoker function
−Maximum temperature listed at 500 degrees F
$413.57
as of 11/04/2026 07:36 PST - Details
TraegerSpec score 7.9

2 burners, 500 to 799 sq in

+504 square inches of flat cooking surface
+Two burners for multiple heat zones
+Edge-to-edge heat across the griddle
$499.99
as of 11/04/2026 06:36 PST - Details
Captiva DesignsSpec score 8.4

Gas, Propane, 5 or more burners, 500 to 799 sq in

+Six burners for multi-zone cooking
+Side burner for extra cooking capacity
+Stainless steel build
−Large footprint for limited spaces
$481.63-34%List: $729.99
as of 11/04/2026 14:41 PST - Details
Monument GrillsSpec score 8.2

Gas, Propane, 4 burners, 500 to 799 sq in

+Four main burners plus a side burner
+525 sq in cooking area for larger cookouts
+Runs on propane fuel
$449.00
as of 11/04/2026 00:16 PST - Details
LaudlifeSpec score 8.4

Gas, Propane, 5 or more burners, 500 to 799 sq in

+Large 702 sq in cooking area for big gatherings
+Five burners for cooking several foods at once
+Griddle included for cooking a wider range of foods
$469.99-15%List: $549.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:51 PST - Details
LouaorisSpec score 8.4

Gas, Propane, 5 or more burners, 500 to 799 sq in

+Eight burners for many separate cooking zones
+Foldable side table adds prep space
+755 sq in cooking area for large batches
−Eight burners makes it larger than typical grills
$449.88
as of 11/04/2026 00:03 PST - Details
Z Grills

Pellet, 500 to 799 sq in

+697 sq in cooking area for large batches
+Eight cooking functions in one unit
+Pellet fuel for wood-fired smoke flavor
−Heavy at 28 lbs for moving around
$449.00
as of 11/04/2026 08:42 PST - Details
Atsent

Pellet, 500 to 799 sq in

+Cooking area of 500 to 799 sq in
+Built-in meat probe and hook
+Wood pellet fuel for smoky flavor
−Needs an electrical outlet to operate
$499.99
as of 11/04/2026 00:37 PST - Details
Pit Boss

Pellet, 500 to 799 sq in

+Pellet fuel suited to hands-off smoking
+718 square inches of cooking space
+Includes a smoker function
−Requires pellets as its fuel source
$467.41
as of 11/04/2026 00:40 PST - Details
Z Grills

Pellet, 500 to 799 sq in

+697 sq in cooking area for large batches
+Pellet fuel for wood-fired smoke flavor
+PID V3.0 controller with LCD display
$499.00
as of 11/04/2026 08:42 PST - Details
Pit Boss

Pellet, 500 to 799 sq in

+518 sq in cooking space for mid-size batches
+Smoker function for low and slow cooking
+Pellet fuel with automated temperature control
$410.99
as of 11/04/2026 00:40 PST - Details
Z Grills

Pellet, 500 to 799 sq in

+Pellet fuel with smoker function
+553 sq in cooking area
+PID 3.0 controller for temperature control
$429.00
as of 11/04/2026 08:42 PST - Details
Z Grills

Pellet, 500 to 799 sq in

+572 sq in cooking area for medium-large batches
+Pellet fuel for wood-fired smoke flavor
+PID controller for temperature control
$469.00
as of 11/04/2026 08:42 PST - Details
La BolataSpec score 8.4

Gas, Propane, 5 or more burners, 500 to 799 sq in

+Six burners for multiple cooking zones
+Side burner for pots and pans
+Includes a griddle for cooking flat foods
$499.99
as of 11/04/2026 10:36 PST - Details
ByacgrillSpec score 8.4

Gas, Propane, 5 or more burners, 500 to 799 sq in

+Eight burners for cooking across many zones
+755 square inches of cooking area
+Fold-down side tables for prep space
$449.77
as of 11/04/2026 14:38 PST - Details
Z Grills

Pellet, 500 to 799 sq in

+500 to 799 sq in: only 3 of 26 here have a higher cooking area
$449.00
as of 11/04/2026 08:42 PST - Details

Compare specs

grillFuelSpec scorePrice
Pelletn/a$413.57
as of 11/04/2026 07:36 PST - Details
7.9$499.99
as of 11/04/2026 06:36 PST - Details
Gas8.4$481.63
as of 11/04/2026 14:41 PST - Details
Gas8.2$449.00
as of 11/04/2026 00:16 PST - Details
Gas8.4$469.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:51 PST - Details
Gas8.4$449.88
as of 11/04/2026 00:03 PST - Details
Pelletn/a$449.00
as of 11/04/2026 08:42 PST - Details
Pelletn/a$499.99
as of 11/04/2026 00:37 PST - Details
Pelletn/a$467.41
as of 11/04/2026 00:40 PST - Details
Pelletn/a$499.00
as of 11/04/2026 08:42 PST - Details

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