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Pit Boss 1300 Navigator Review

Name: Pit Boss 1300 Navigator
Brand: Pit Boss
SKU: B0F8DKTNLK

7.3Good · out of 10Rated from the listing's stated specs (no buyer reviews captured yet)

The Pit Boss 1300 Navigator ticks most of the boxes we care about: 1,329 sq in of cooking space, a stated 180–500°F range and a direct-flame sear option. With WiFi and Bluetooth control as well, it suits cooks who feed a crowd every weekend.

Price$999.99Price on Sep 30, 2026 · may have changed

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Specifications

Brand	Pit Boss
Category	Pellet grills
Listed cooking area	1329 sq in
Listed hopper capacity	30 lb
Wireless connectivity	Stated in this listing
Stated temperature range	180–500°F
Direct-flame searing	Stated in the listing
Bluetooth	Stated in the listing
Meat probes included	2
Warranty	5 years
ASIN	B0F8DKTNLK

Full listing title: Pit Boss 1300 Navigator Series WiFi & Bluetooth Wood Pellet Grill & Smoker, Flame Broiler and Touchscreen Controller, 1,329-Sq. In. Cook Space, 180°F to 500°F Temp Range, Meat Probe, 30 lb. Hopper

Listing evidence

Listed cooking area	1,329-Sq. In Manufacturer documentation
Listed hopper capacity	30 lb. Hopper Manufacturer documentation
Wireless connectivity	WiFi Manufacturer documentation

Updated October 2026

Exact listing, ASIN B0F8DKTNLK

Rating from a published formula

Compared with its rivals

The Pit Boss 1300 Navigator next to the two pellet grills rated closest to it.

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Pit Boss 1300 Navigator

7.3Good · out of 10

Cooking area: 1,329 sq in
Hopper: 30 lb
WiFi stated

$999.99 Price on Sep 30, 2026 · may have changedThis product ↑

Traeger Woodridge Elite

7.3Good · out of 10

Cooking area: 970 sq in
WiFi stated
Pellet grills

$1,799.99 Price on Sep 30, 2026 · may have changedSee the review ↗

Pit Boss 1600 Navigator

7.2Good · out of 10

Cooking area: 1,593 sq in
Hopper: 30 lb
WiFi stated

$1,199.99 Price on Sep 30, 2026 · may have changedSee the review ↗

Cooking space, per the listing

Fed by a 30 lb hopper. Listings usually count the upper rack too, so measure your biggest cook against the main grate.

What it has going for it

1,329 sq in

Room for a proper cookout: two briskets, or a few racks of ribs and the sides, on one load of pellets.

180–500°F

Low and slow at 180°F for brisket, and up to 500°F when you want to grill hot and fast.

Direct-flame searing

The classic pellet grill weak spot is the sear. This one lets the flame reach the food, so steaks and smash burgers get a real crust.

What changes on cook day

The big change is the leash: with the WiFi app you start the brisket at dawn, go back to bed and check the pit from your phone.

Steak night stops being the weak spot: the direct-flame option lets the fire reach the meat, so you get a crust and not just smoke.

The 30 lb hopper means an overnight cook without a 3 a.m. refill.

Weeknights or the whole crew?

The whole crew: block parties and holiday cooks. 1,329 sq in is party-size. Two briskets, a pile of wings and the sides, all in one cook. Make sure your patio, and your pellet budget, are ready for it.

The 30 lb hopper covers an overnight cook.

Best for you if

You cook for a crowd, or for the whole street
You want one grill for low-and-slow and hot grilling: 500°F is the stated top end
You want steaks with a crust, not just smoked meat

Skip it if

Your patio is tight: 1,329 sq in of grate makes for a big grill
You'd rather wait for buyer reviews: none are captured for this listing yet

What Pit Boss promises

These points come from the seller's own listing, so read them as the brand's claims.

Stated temperature range: 180–500°F
Direct-flame searing
Bluetooth
Meat probes included: 2
Warranty: 5 years

Setup and what you get

Assembly day. Plan an hour or two with a second pair of hands. Most manuals ask for a first burn-in before the first cook.

Its spot. Level ground, a few feet from the wall and anything that can melt, an outlet in reach. A cover keeps the pellets and the controller dry between cooks.

Cook day. Per the listing, you can set the temperature and watch it from your phone, track the meat with the probe in the box and finish with a direct-flame sear.

Warranty & support. 5-year warranty, as stated in the listing

These are the seller's promises, not ours. Keep your order confirmation, and ask who handles repairs before you order the Pit Boss 1300 Navigator.

Price and availability

Listed at $999.99 on Sep 30, 2026. Grill prices move, sometimes within a week, so treat it as a guide: the button always shows today's price and stock.

$999.99 Price on Sep 30, 2026 · may have changed

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Better fit elsewhere?

Feeding more people? The Pit Boss Navigator 6-Series Vertical lists 2,224 sq in of cooking space (9.2/10).

Need one for the campsite? The Traeger Ranger is built to travel (9.3/10).

On a tighter budget? The Traeger Pro 780 was listed at $599.99 on Sep 30, 2026 (9.3/10).

The verdict

Our favourite thing about the Pit Boss 1300 Navigator is 1,329 sq in of cooking space, closely followed by a stated 180–500°F range. No buyer reviews yet, so the Pit Boss 1300 Navigator has to win you over on paper. Honestly, the catch: cooking-area and temperature figures that only the seller vouches for. We'd pick it if you cook for a crowd, or for the whole street; otherwise, put it next to the recteq Flagship 1600 + Basics Bundle first.

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The one thing we'd check first

Before the Pit Boss 1300 Navigator lands on your porch, check the space on your patio: 1,329 sq in of grate means a big grill, so measure the spot with the lid open and the shelves out.

Before you buy

How much you really cook

Our grate area planner shows how many pieces fit side by side. For the patio, measure with the lid open and the shelves out, plus room to stand.

Power at the spot

It plugs into a regular outdoor outlet for the igniter, the fan and the auger. A grounded outlet close by beats a long extension cord.

Pellets and long cooks

The hopper holds 30 lb. How long that lasts depends on the temperature and the weather, so keep a bag next to the grill for long low-and-slow cooks.

Cleaning

Plan to vacuum the ash out of the fire pot every few cooks, and keep the grease tray clean: that is where most flare-ups start.

How it compares

How the Pit Boss 1300 Navigator stacks up against the closest alternative, the recteq Flagship 1600 + Basics Bundle.

Criterion	Pit Boss 1300 Navigator	recteq Flagship 1600 + Basics Bundle
Our rating	7.3/10	7.4/10
Cooking area	1,329 sq in	1,600 sq in
Hopper	30 lb	40 lb
Temperature range	180–500°F	Not stated
Direct-flame searing	Stated	Not stated

Pick the recteq Flagship 1600 + Basics Bundle if you want our higher-rated option (7.4/10), with more cooking space (1,600 sq in) and a bigger hopper (40 lb); stay with the Pit Boss 1300 Navigator for a wider stated range (180–500°F) and a direct-flame sear option.

Compare side by side ↗See the recteq Flagship 1600 + Basics Bundle review →

The score in detail

Key specifications

9 / 10

Build, warranty & certifications

4 / 10

Listing documentation

8 / 10

Fit & compatibility

7 / 10

How we rated it

Spec-based rating on a 4.5–8.5 scale: 4.5 + average of the 4 criteria × 0.4. Capped at 8.5 because no customer evidence is included.

This product has no captured buyer-review record yet, so its rating comes from the documented listing: four criteria scored out of 10 (key specifications; build, warranty and certifications; listing documentation; fit and compatibility), placed on a 4.5–8.5 scale, together with our editors' read of how it compares with its rivals. Read the full methodology.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the Pit Boss 1300 Navigator any good?

We rate it 7.3/10 (good). The rating comes from its documented listing alone, as no customer-review record is captured yet.

What do you get with the Pit Boss 1300 Navigator?

Its listing states 1,329 sq in of cooking space, a stated 180–500°F range, a direct-flame sear option, WiFi and Bluetooth control, 2 meat probes in the box and a 30 lb hopper. Those are the seller's figures; how it holds temperature in your own wind and weather can't be read from a listing.

What should I check before ordering the Pit Boss 1300 Navigator?

How much you really cook: our grate area planner shows how many pieces fit side by side. For the patio, measure with the lid open and the shelves out, plus room to stand. Power at the spot: it plugs into a regular outdoor outlet for the igniter, the fan and the auger. A grounded outlet close by beats a long extension cord. Pellets and long cooks: the hopper holds 30 lb. How long that lasts depends on the temperature and the weather, so keep a bag next to the grill for long low-and-slow cooks. Cleaning: plan to vacuum the ash out of the fire pot every few cooks, and keep the grease tray clean: that is where most flare-ups start.

Where can I buy the Pit Boss 1300 Navigator?

We link to the exact listing on Amazon, where today's price, stock and seller apply. It is an affiliate link, and it has no effect on the rating.

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