Z Grills · SPECIFICATIONS & BUYING GUIDE
Essential 550B
560 sq. in. advertised cooking area.
$580.00
Listed price snapshot · specifications checked 2026-09-17. Confirm price and stock with the retailer.
See retailer offersBased on published specifications and source notes. This is not a hands-on review or a performance score.
Is this smoker a fit for you?
- Primary cooking area is not verified. Check the main grate dimensions rather than relying only on advertised total area.
- The 8 lb hopper describes pellet capacity, not guaranteed runtime. Temperature and weather affect fuel use.
- Direct-flame access is not verified; a high temperature setting alone does not establish direct-flame capability.
Specifications
“Not verified” means we do not have a confirmed value. It does not mean the feature is absent.
- Brand
- Z Grills
- Model
- Essential 550B
- MSRP
- Not verified
- Listed price
- $580.00
- Primary cooking area
- Not verified
- Total cooking area
- 560 sq. in.
- Hopper capacity
- 8 lb
- Minimum temperature
- 160°F
- Maximum temperature
- 450°F
- Wi-Fi
- Not verified
- Bluetooth
- Not verified
- Direct-flame cooking
- Not verified
- Included probes
- Not verified
- Weight
- Not verified
- Ash cleanout
- Not verified
- Cold-weather design
- Not verified
- Stainless-steel chamber
- Not verified
- Portable design
- Not verified
- Warranty
- Not verified
Retailer offers
Prices are dated snapshots, not live quotes. Tax, shipping and accessories may add to the checkout total.
Z Grills
Available when checked · checked 2026-09-17
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Source notes & ownership checks
Manufacturer listing checked; local dealer stock may differ. Unverified fields are not inferred from the model name. Current manufacturer page specifies 560 sq. in. and an 8 lb hopper; similarly named retailer versions may differ.
Confirm current warranty coverage, replacement-parts support, dimensions and installation clearances before ordering.