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Z Grills Electric Grill, 459 sq in Review

Name: Z Grills Electric Grill, 459 sq in
Brand: Z Grills
SKU: B0DBZLXDLP

6.8Good · out of 10Rated from the listing's stated specs (no buyer reviews captured yet)

The Z Grills Electric Grill (459 sq in) ticks most of the boxes we care about: 459 sq in of cooking space, a stated 180–450°F range and a PID controller. With 2 meat probes in the box as well, it suits easing into wood-fired cooking.

Price$349Price on Sep 30, 2026 · may have changed

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Specifications

Brand	Z Grills
Category	Pellet grills
Listed cooking area	459 sq in
Stated temperature range	180–450°F
PID controller	Stated in the listing
Meat probes included	2
Cooking modes	8-in-1
Ash or pellet cleanout	Stated in the listing
ASIN	B0DBZLXDLP

Full listing title: Z GRILLS Electric Wood Pellet Grill Smoker with PID 3.0 Controller, 450°F Max Temperature, 8-in-1 Outdoor Grill & Smoker, 459 Square Inches Cook Area, Meat Probes, Rain Cover (450E PRO)

Listing evidence

Listed cooking area	459 Square Inches Manufacturer documentation

Updated October 2026

Exact listing, ASIN B0DBZLXDLP

Rating from a published formula

Compared with its rivals

The Z Grills Electric Grill, 459 sq in next to the two pellet grills rated closest to it.

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Z Grills Electric Grill, 459 sq in

6.8Good · out of 10

Cooking area: 459 sq in
Pellet grills

$349 Price on Sep 30, 2026 · may have changedThis product ↑

KingChii 456 Grill with Side Shelf

6.8Good · out of 10

Cooking area: 456 sq in
Hopper: 11 lb
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$289.99 Price on Sep 30, 2026 · may have changedSee the review ↗

Camp Chef DLX, Gen 3 WiFi

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WiFi stated
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Cooking space, per the listing

Listings usually count the upper rack too, so measure your biggest cook against the main grate.

What it has going for it

459 sq in

The sweet spot for most backyards: a weeknight dinner for four, or a Saturday brisket with room for a few sausages next to it.

180–450°F

From 180°F for low-and-slow smoking to 450°F for roasting: the range most backyard cooks actually use.

PID controller

A PID controller feeds pellets in small, constant corrections, so the temperature swings less when the wind picks up or you open the lid.

What changes on cook day

You set a temperature, the controller feeds the pellets, and you get your afternoon back. No app here, so you will walk out now and then to read the controller.

Low-and-slow is its home turf. With 450°F at the top, a hard sear on a steak is not what it is built for.

After the cook, the cleanout system makes the ash and pellet swap a two-minute job.

Weeknights or the whole crew?

A family of four, with room for guests on Saturday. 459 sq in fits ribs and a tray of wings at the same time, without being so big that a Tuesday dinner looks lost on it.

The listing gives no hopper size, so keep a bag of pellets next to it for long cooks.

Best for you if

You cook for the family most weeks and for friends now and then
You want the temperature to hold steady on long cooks
You would rather read the meat than poke it and guess

Skip it if

You want to watch the cook from your phone: this one has no WiFi
You'd rather wait for buyer reviews: none are captured for this listing yet

What Z Grills promises

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

Stated temperature range: 180–450°F
PID controller
Meat probes included: 2
Cooking modes: 8-in-1
Ash or pellet cleanout

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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. A cover keeps the pellets and the controller dry between cooks.

Cook day. Per the listing, you can track the meat with the probe in the box and empty the ash without a shop vac.

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Price and availability

Listed at $349 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.

$349 Price on Sep 30, 2026 · may have changed

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Better fit elsewhere?

Feeding more people? The Traeger Pro 780 lists 780 sq in of cooking space (9.3/10).

Steak night matters more than brisket? The Pit Boss 500 FB2 adds a direct-flame sear (7.9/10).

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

The verdict

Our favourite thing about the Z Grills Electric Grill (459 sq in) is 459 sq in of cooking space, closely followed by a stated 180–450°F range. No buyer reviews yet, so the Z Grills Electric Grill (459 sq in) has to win you over on paper. The catch with the Z Grills Electric Grill (459 sq in): no WiFi, while most of this list has it. We'd pick it if you cook for the family most weeks and for friends now and then; otherwise, put it next to the KingChii 456 8-in-1 Grill in Brown first.

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The one thing we'd check first

Before the Z Grills Electric Grill (459 sq in) lands on your porch, check whether you will miss WiFi: there is no app here, so long cooks mean walking out to read the controller.

Before you buy

How much you really cook

459 sq in is stated, often the main grate and the upper rack added together. Measure your biggest cook (two briskets? six racks of ribs?) and lay it out in our grate area planner.

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

No hopper size is stated. Keep a bag of pellets next to the grill for long cooks and check the level now and then.

Cleaning

The listing mentions an easy cleanout. Still plan to vacuum the fire pot every few cooks and change the grease bucket liner.

How it compares

How the Z Grills Electric Grill (459 sq in) stacks up against the closest alternative, the KingChii 456 8-in-1 Grill in Brown.

Criterion	Z Grills Electric Grill, 459 sq in	KingChii 456 8-in-1 Grill, Brown
Our rating	6.8/10	6.8/10
Cooking area	459 sq in	456 sq in
Hopper	Not stated	11 lb
Temperature range	180–450°F	180–425°F
Meat probes	2	1

Both score 6.8/10. The KingChii 456 8-in-1 Grill in Brown adds a bigger hopper (11 lb), while the Z Grills Electric Grill (459 sq in) brings more cooking space (459 sq in) and a wider stated range (180–450°F).

Compare side by side ↗See the KingChii 456 8-in-1 Grill, Brown review →

The score in detail

Key specifications

6 / 10

Build, warranty & certifications

5 / 10

Listing documentation

6 / 10

Fit & compatibility

6 / 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 Z Grills Electric Grill (459 sq in) any good?

We rate it 6.8/10 (good). The rating comes from its documented listing alone, as no customer-review record is captured yet.

What do you get with the Z Grills Electric Grill (459 sq in)?

Its listing states 459 sq in of cooking space, a stated 180–450°F range, a PID controller, 2 meat probes in the box, 8-in-1 cooking and an easy ash or pellet cleanout. 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 Z Grills Electric Grill (459 sq in)?

How much you really cook: 459 sq in is stated, often the main grate and the upper rack added together. Measure your biggest cook (two briskets? six racks of ribs?) and lay it out in our grate area planner. 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: no hopper size is stated. Keep a bag of pellets next to the grill for long cooks and check the level now and then. Cleaning: the listing mentions an easy cleanout. Still plan to vacuum the fire pot every few cooks and change the grease bucket liner.

Where can I buy the Z Grills Electric Grill (459 sq in)?

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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