Pros & Cons
Pros
- Food Network experts' recommended value pellet grill
- 697 sq in total (504 primary) for about $440
- PID-style auto temperature control across a 180–450°F range
- 8-in-1 cooking modes cover smoke, bake, roast, and grill
Cons
- 450°F max is the lowest ceiling among our pellet picks
- 3-year warranty trails Traeger and Pit Boss
- Maker's page lists conflicting hopper figures (20 vs 28 lb); 20 lb matches the original spec
At a Glance
Wood pelletFuel
504 sq inPrimary cooking area
—Total BTU
112 lbWeight
3 yearsWarranty
48 x 22 x 51Dimensions (W×D×H)
Z Grills 7002E Wood Pellet Grill & Smoker
Dated receipt, not a live quote — prices and availability change
Our Verdict
The 7002E is the pellet entry point Food Network's experts recommend: 697 square inches of total space and auto temperature control for roughly $440 — under Home Depot and Lowe's in our dated check. The 450°F ceiling and 3-year warranty are the compromises.
Z Grills 7002E Wood Pellet Grill & Smoker
$469.98
Dated receipt, not a live quote — prices and availability change
| Full Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Fuel | Wood pellet |
| Primary cooking area | 504sq in |
| Total cooking area | 697sq in |
| Burners | — |
| Total BTU | — |
| Grate material | Porcelain-coated steel |
| Hopper capacity | 20lb |
| Temperature range | 180-450 |
| Dimensions (W×D×H) | 48 x 22 x 51 |
| Weight | 112lb |
| Warranty | 3years |
specs: zgrills.com · checked 2026-07-22
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Z Grills 7002E Wood Pellet Grill & Smoker
$469.98
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