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Pit Boss Navigator 3-Series Vertical Review

Name: Pit Boss Navigator 3-Series Vertical
Brand: Pit Boss
SKU: B0F8DF9LNZ

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

We like the Pit Boss Navigator 3-Series Vertical for the mix: a big 1,118 sq in cooking area, 130°F to 420°F on the dial and app control over WiFi. It suits jerky, sausages and ribs on stacked racks, and its sibling listing, the Pit Boss Navigator 6-Series Vertical, holds #1 in our vertical pellet smoker ranking.

Variants of this model

The same model in other versions, each with its own page.

Pit Boss Navigator 6-Series Vertical · 2,224 sq in · 9.2/10

Price$608.41Price on Sep 30, 2026 · may have changed

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Specifications

Brand	Pit Boss
Category	Vertical pellet smokers
Listed cooking area	1118 sq in
Listed hopper capacity	50 lb
Wireless connectivity	Stated in this listing
Stated temperature range	130–420°F
Bluetooth	Stated in the listing
Meat probes included	1
Cooking racks	5
Warranty	5 years
ASIN	B0F8DF9LNZ

Full listing title: Pit Boss Navigator 3-Series WiFi & Bluetooth Wood Pellet Vertical Smoker with LCD Digital Controller, 1,118-Sq. In. 5-Rack Cooking Space, 130°F to 420°F Temp Range, Meat Probe, 50 lb. Pellet Hopper

Listing evidence

Listed cooking area	1,118-Sq. In Manufacturer documentation
Listed hopper capacity	50 lb. Pellet Hopper Manufacturer documentation
Wireless connectivity	WiFi Manufacturer documentation

Updated October 2026

Exact listing, ASIN B0F8DF9LNZ

Rating from a published formula

Compared with its rivals

The Pit Boss Navigator 3-Series Vertical next to the two vertical pellet smokers rated closest to it.

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Pit Boss Navigator 3-Series Vertical

7.3Good · out of 10

Cooking area: 1,118 sq in
Hopper: 50 lb
WiFi stated

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Cooking space, per the listing

Spread over 5 racks, fed by a 50 lb hopper. That is every rack added up, so count racks rather than square inches when you plan a big smoke.

What it has going for it

1,118 sq in

Rack after rack of room: ribs, pork butts and a tray of wings at the same time, without playing Tetris on a single grate.

130–420°F

It goes down to 130°F, low enough for jerky and cold-ish smoked cheese, and up to 420°F for chicken with crisp skin.

WiFi app

Check the pit and the meat from the couch, and on most apps nudge the temperature too. Gold on a 12-hour brisket that starts at 5 a.m.

What changes on cook day

WiFi changes the rhythm of a long cook. You watch the pit temperature from the couch instead of walking out every half hour.

A vertical cabinet changes how much you smoke at once: 5 racks and 1,118 sq in in total, so jerky, ribs and sausages can go in together. It is a smoker first; steaks still want a hot grill.

The 50 lb hopper means an overnight cook without a 3 a.m. refill.

Smoker or all-rounder?

Smoker. A vertical cabinet stacks the food on 5 racks, which is great for jerky, sausages and big batches of ribs between 130°F and 420°F.

If you also want burgers and seared steaks from the same machine, a barrel-style pellet grill is the better single buy.

Best for you if

You cook for a crowd, or for the whole street
You start cooks at dawn and want to watch them from bed
You would rather read the meat than poke it and guess

Skip it if

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: 130–420°F
Bluetooth
Cooking racks: 5
Warranty: 5 years

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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, and room to open the cabinet door fully. 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 and track the meat with the probe in the box.

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 Navigator 3-Series Vertical.

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Price and availability

Listed at $608.41 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.

$608.41 Price on Sep 30, 2026 · may have changed

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Better fit elsewhere?

Feeding more people? The recteq RT-2500 BFG Bundle lists 2,500 sq in of cooking space (7.5/10).

Want burgers and steaks from the same machine? A barrel grill like the Traeger Pro 22 does both (9.4/10).

The verdict

We like the Pit Boss Navigator 3-Series Vertical for a big 1,118 sq in cooking area and 130°F to 420°F on the dial. No buyer has reviewed it yet, so our 7.3/10 comes from the spec sheet alone. Where it falls short: 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 Fomazi Vertical Pellet Smoker (616 sq in) first.

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The one thing we'd check first

Before the Pit Boss Navigator 3-Series Vertical goes in your basket, check the space on your patio: 1,118 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 50 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 Navigator 3-Series Vertical stacks up against the closest alternative, the Fomazi Vertical Pellet Smoker (616 sq in).

Criterion	Pit Boss Navigator 3-Series Vertical	Fomazi Vertical Pellet Smoker, 616 sq in
Our rating	7.3/10	6.5/10
Cooking area	1,118 sq in	616 sq in
Hopper	50 lb	Not stated
Temperature range	130–420°F	Not stated
WiFi app	Stated	Not stated

On our rating, the Pit Boss Navigator 3-Series Vertical comes out ahead (7.3 vs 6.5), so it is the one to start with.

Compare side by side ↗See the Fomazi Vertical Pellet Smoker, 616 sq in 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 Navigator 3-Series Vertical 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 Navigator 3-Series Vertical?

Its listing states 1,118 sq in of cooking space, a stated 130–420°F range, WiFi and Bluetooth control, a meat probe in the box, a 50 lb hopper and 5 cooking racks. 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 Navigator 3-Series Vertical?

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 50 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 Navigator 3-Series Vertical?

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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