Up to $250 Off WIRED’s Favorite Grills and Griddles for July 4

The Fourth of July is the last weekend to get the best grill offers for the rest of the summer. The new product lines have been released and I have had time to test many of them. This includes the 2-zone version of the Traeger FlatrockMy favorite hot plate I tested it, which is $100 off right now.

Probably the best deal right now is the $250 price reduction on WIRED’s favorite pellet smoker we tested, a Flagship product Recteq 1 600 we favored its excellent firepot design which led to even heat.

Here are the best 4th of July weekend grilling and griddle deals I’ve seen in 2026 on WIRED’s best smokers, grills and griddles. Each is a grill I would recommend even if it’s not on sale. But today they are on sale.

Recteq Flagship 1600 for $1,350 ($250 off)

THE Flagship 1600 Pellet Smoker and Grill (8/10, WIRED recommends) is the best pellet smoker that WIRED has tested recently. It’s a Wi-Fi-enabled beast with 1,600 square inches of cooking surface and an MSRP of one dollar per square inch. This $250 deal is the best I’ve seen this year and the best I’d expect to see before the late summer closeouts.

The main selling point of this pellet smoker is a 40-pound hopper that allows for long cooks and even heat across the entire surface of its spacious grill. The central fire pot and symmetrical heat spreader generate consistent heat across the entire grill. It’s night and day, when it comes to low and slow cooking: There was only a 7 degree Fahrenheit difference between the center and the outside. The app is a bit buggy, but the 30-day cooking history is very useful

Traeger 2-Zone Flatrock Griddle for $699 ($100 off)

THE the best hot plate I have tested In recent years, the 3-burner version of the Traeger Flatrock has appeared. The reason is the heat-conductive cold-rolled steel surface and innovative U-shaped burner design. It is the king of heat distribution, making seasoning easier and cooking more predictable. The pancakes brown perfectly. The burgers cook the same way all over. Wind protection is excellent, even with a cutout for handles on the top of the grill.

That said, the $100 price reduction is the same on both sizes. So the best deal is definitely on the 2-burner version, at just $699 for the July 4th weekend.

Note that while there’s no sale, Traeger released a line of budget griddles this year called Irontop. I tested it and found that the wind protection is better than the more expensive version. The same goes for the stability of the plancha legs. The cooktop is the same, but the simplified design of the burners means there are much more visible hot spots, largely towards the front of the cooktop, above the burners. In commerce, a massive 36-inch 4-burner Irontop costs just $599.

Weber Spirit E-210 for $399 ($50 off)

The Weber Spirit 200 Series has been WIRED’s choice for years as the best gas grill for most people. It’s simple, compact and affordable. The temperature is equal. Propane levels are easy to adjust. Like many Webers, the accessory and clip options are as good as it gets, meaning you can create a great workspace. And right now, this already affordable Weber is $50 off.

Weber Slate 3-Burner Griddle for $549 ($50 Off)

The Weber Slate line of pre-seasoned, rust-resistant griddles might offer the best overall cooking experience of any griddle I’ve tested, although the top-of-the-line Traeger still wins out on heat uniformity. The workstation is spacious, with a folding extension and a side table which can be equipped with the entire range of Weber accessories: a hanging unit storage bin ($42)A condiment box ($25)you name it. The smallest 28 inches, 3 burner model from the Slate line is one of the best griddle values ​​I’ve seen at regular price. At $50 off, it’s downright awesome.

Traeger Woodridge Pro for $1,000 ($150 off)

THE Traeger Woodridge Pro (8/10, WIRED recommends) was WIRED’s previous top-rated pellet grill, and it’s still a corker. The heat isn’t as strong as on the Recteq Flagship 1600, and the app doesn’t offer the same long cooking history, but the Woodridge Pro might still be better value than the Recteq: At $150 off, it tips a penny under four figures. The Woodridge Pro is easy to clean, quick to put together for the perfect rack of ribs, and large enough to cook two pork bellies at the same time.