Weber Searwood XL 600 vs recteq Bullseye Deluxe: two wood pellet grills, side by side
Both of these are wood pellet grills: a hopper feeds hardwood pellets into a fire pot, a fan drives the burn, and a controller holds a set temperature. Hopper gap: Weber Searwood XL 600 holds 20 lb of pellets, recteq Bullseye Deluxe holds 18 lb. Weber Searwood XL 600 is the larger box at 972 sq in against 380. The numbers below passed our verification pass. Anything we have not confirmed stays a dash.
Verdict from the verified data
On this site the Weber Searwood XL 600 is the overall pick, so it starts ahead of the recteq Bullseye Deluxe before the spec table even loads. Cooking area per dollar: Weber Searwood XL 600 at $1.34/sq in vs recteq Bullseye Deluxe at $2.37/sq in.
How do the Weber Searwood XL 600 and recteq Bullseye Deluxe pellet grills compare on paper?
| Weber Searwood XL 600 | recteq Bullseye Deluxe | |
|---|---|---|
| Verified price | $1299 | $900 |
| Total cooking area | 972 sq in | 380 sq in |
| Price per sq in | $1.34 | $2.37 |
| Hopper capacity | 20 lb | 18 lb |
| Max temperature | 600°F | 1000°F |
| WiFi control | Yes | Yes |
| Direct-flame searing | Yes | Yes |
| Portable | No | Yes |
| Warranty | 5 years | 4 years |
| Our weighted score | 7.9/10 | not yet scored |
| Site rank | #1 | unranked |
Highlighted cells mark the better verified number. Rank on this site is the tested editorial pick; the score is the weighted measure (how we test). Weber Searwood XL 600: 972 sq in of cooking area, a 20 lb pellet hopper, a 600°F ceiling, direct-flame searing, WiFi control. recteq Bullseye Deluxe: 380 sq in of cooking area, a 18 lb pellet hopper, a 1000°F ceiling, direct-flame searing, WiFi control, a portable chassis.
What do owners actually complain about?
Weber Searwood XL 600
- Ash blowback into food
- Occasional E10 error codes/reset difficulties
- Tables sold separately
- Occasional pellet flow issues in cold weather noted in owner forums; higher price point compared to competitors.
- Occasional auger motor or reset issues post-power loss (BBQGuys/Reddit)
recteq Bullseye Deluxe
- Ignition delay noted in Reddit
- Some reliability issues with units failing to start or control problems per Reddit
Complaint patterns come from verified owner reports gathered during our research passes, kept on file.
Common questions about this pellet-grill matchup
Are both of these wood pellet grills?
Yes. The Weber Searwood XL 600 and the recteq Bullseye Deluxe both burn hardwood pellets. Neither is a gas grill, a charcoal kettle, or a stick-burner. If you came here from a brand-vs-brand page, this is the model-level version of that fight.
Which is bigger, the Weber Searwood XL 600 or the recteq Bullseye Deluxe?
The Weber Searwood XL 600 has the larger verified cooking area at 972 sq in, against 380 sq in. Whether that matters depends on how many racks of ribs you run at once.
Which costs less?
At verified regular prices the recteq Bullseye Deluxe is the cheaper grill at $900, versus $1299. Sale prices move; the check-price buttons always show today's number.
Which hopper lasts longer on an overnight cook?
The Weber Searwood XL 600 holds 20 lb against 18 lb. That is the one less likely to need a 2 a.m. refill on a brisket.
Which has the better warranty?
The Weber Searwood XL 600 wins on paper coverage: 5 years against 4.
Which one should I buy?
From this pair, the Weber Searwood XL 600. That is our call on ranking, score, and cooking area per dollar, not a promise that it is the right grill for every patio. If you want the site's overall winner instead, that is still the Weber Searwood XL.