The Recteq X-Fire Pro is a bold attempt at unifying two grilling worlds: smoking and searing. It features dual burn pots, mechanical sear controls, and one of the most powerful open-flame experiences you can get on a pellet grill. It's made to replace both your smoker and gas grill. Can it deliver on both?

The grill arrived 80% assembled and only took 45 minutes to set up. Build quality is premium throughout—metal knobs, dual temperature probes, and smooth wheels. But the real head-turner is that mechanical sear zone: crank it open and unleash pure fire. The first time we fired it up for burgers and bone-in thighs, we were practically dodging flare-ups. And loving it.

That said, it isn't without quirks. The lid has limited clearance, the hopper is split (10 lbs per burn pot), there's no extreme smoke mode, and the first statup threw up some error codes. Still, once it’s running, the performance is a griller's thrill ride.

Specs & Price

• Cooking Zones: 2 burn pots (left smoke, right sear)
• Hopper Capacity: 20 lbs total (split into two 10 lb hoppers)
• Grates: Cast Iron (included)
• Build: Stainless steel body, metal knobs, locking wheels
• Price: $1,549 (as of June 2025)

What Stands Out?

• Truly ferocious flame for searing—more like a gas grill than a pellet—and I'd say even better than a gas grill..
• Mechanical control for airflow with satisfying tactile feedback.
• Rotisserie-ready and capable of stunning results with a rotisserie basket.
• Solid build and thoughtful engineering throughout.

Rotisserie Wings: X-Fire vs. Searwood

We ran a blind taste test between basket wings cooked on the X-Fire and Weber Searwood. Same recipe, same rotisserie basket. Results?

• Searwood drums were better.
• X-Fire and Searwood drums were equally great.
• Rotisserie hardware on the X-Fire is beefier but costs more ($250 vs. $200) and comes with two fewer spikes.

Bottom line: Both make elite-level wings. We call them "smoke-fried" for a reason.

What’s Not So Great?

• No low-and-slow modes below 225°F.
• Apparently, you need a high-guage extension cord to run both burn pots. I've experienced many occasions when I couldn't keep burn pot #1 on consistently.
• Wi-Fi/app pairing failed during setup and then miraculously started working a bit later.
• Split hopper means more frequent pellet fills for long smokes.
• Flat lid limits vertical cooking space.
• Smoke flavor is lacking compared to other pellet smokers, presumably because of the heavy sear-friendly design.

🔥 Who Is It For?

The Recteq X-Fire Pro is for backyard warriors who love a live-fire experience. If you want the best flame-kissed sear of your life and don't mind supplementing your smoke with extra wood chunks or smoke tubes, this is one of the most capable hybrids on the market.

💤 Who Should Skip It?

If you’re primarily into low-and-slow smoking or prefer automation over active cooking, the Recteq Flagship 1100 might be a better fit.

🎬 More X-Fire Content

We tested burgers, chicken, and wings on this beast. See the full trial-by-flame in our video above.