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If you want a real flat-top griddle but don't have space for the 36-inch monster, these are the two main options under $300. Both are 22-inch tabletop or small-cart formats. Both produce great smashburgers and breakfast spreads.
Quick Verdict
Buy the Blackstone Adventure Ready 22 ($229) if you want the proven Blackstone platform with the largest accessory ecosystem. Buy the Pit Boss 2-Burner Griddle ($199) if you want better build quality at a slightly lower price.
The Contenders
Blackstone Adventure Ready 22
$229
Buyers who want the iconic Blackstone griddle in a smaller, more portable format
Check PricePit Boss 2-Burner Griddle
$199
Cooks who want a slightly better-built griddle with stainless burners at a lower price
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Cooking Performance
Winner: TieTie. Both produce great griddle food. Heat distribution is similar; both have hot spots near the burners that you learn to manage.
Build Quality
Winner: Pit BossPit Boss wins narrowly. Stainless burners (vs Blackstone's coated steel) and slightly heavier construction. The difference is small but real.
Accessories & Ecosystem
Winner: BlackstoneBlackstone wins decisively. Years of accessories — hoods, lids, breakfast kits, wind guards. Pit Boss has fewer first-party accessories. If you love accessorizing, Blackstone wins.
Portability
Winner: TieTie. Both are around 30-35 lbs and tabletop format. Either works for tailgating or small spaces.
Value
Winner: Pit BossPit Boss wins. $30 cheaper with slightly better build. Blackstone's premium is mostly brand and ecosystem.
Final Verdict
Buy the Blackstone Adventure Ready 22 if you want the proven brand with the deepest accessory ecosystem. Buy the Pit Boss 2-Burner Griddle if you want slightly better build at a lower price.
Buying Advice
If you'll buy accessories (hoods, side tables, etc.), Blackstone is the smarter long-term buy because of the ecosystem. If this is the whole purchase and you won't add accessories, Pit Boss saves you $30 with no real downside.
