Honest Review Of The NEXGRILL OAKFORD 790 WIFI Pellet Smoker/Grill! / Lots Of Bang For Your Buck!
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- Honest Review Of The Nexgrill Oakford 790 WIFI enabled Pellet Smoker / Grills lots of cool features for a very affordable price! #nexgrill
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I started with a small electric smoker last year. It was ok, but started failing on me. With that I started looking at pellet grills. BJ’s had this on sale for $399.00 on their website, cover included. Figured I’d wait and see if it again got reduced. Walked in to BJ’s today and they had one left, assembled, for $299.00. SOLD!!! Took the legs off and stuck it in my SUV. It was missing two screws for shelf bracket, the probe, and the shelf bracket was bent a bit. No problem. When I called to register it the young lady told me she’d sent out missing parts. Great customer service. Tiffany, you are a star! I can’t wait to fire this bad boy up. $299.00, cover included was a great deal.
Thanks for Watching Nick! Congrats!
Great review Tom. I just saw one of these at the store assembled and was super impressed. I didn't buy it yet because wanted to read more reviews. Your review was helpful to let me know what I was getting into. I'm now driving back to the store to get one, and returning the Zgrill that is arriving Friday. This thing is obviously a tremendous sturdy machine and the extras blow all the Tragers and Zgrills now going on sale and they're not nearly this high quality.
Thanks for watching Shane! Congrats on the new smoker!
Really appreciate your incisive grill reviews Mr Tom.
I’m watching this right now.
Smart Grillers look for value and there are many great values and performers on the market. I have friends who crow about their Traegers but their price points are too dang steep steep for my blood and pocketbook.
Keep on grilling Tom ❤️
Thanks for Watching William! Appreciate the feedback
Your enthusiasm in your videos always puts a smile on my face.
Thanks for Watching Mike! Appreciate the feedback
I purchased the nexgrill 28a and im very happy with the constant temperature it holds and the smoke flavor it puts in the food
Thanks for watching! Enjoy!
Wow. The temps were so consistent and spot on. Very impressive. Great review Tom!
Thanks for Watching! It was impressive!
Just bought one of these, going to use it this weekend. First impression is that it's great quality, very durable looking and assembly was straightforward. Very impressed with the size and the price was perfect at $600 Canadian. Can't wait to try some chicken on it.
Thanks for watching! Enjoy!
My freind and I baught it a couple months ago in Germany. We paid 740€ which is about 800 $. But even for that Price it was totally worth buying. We use it every weekend. Especially the accuracy of the temperatures and the Quality of the whole thing is amazing!
Thanks for Watching Sebastian! Glad you are enjoying
Great review. I was able to get the 580 version which has the same build quality. I’m excited to get my first cook on it and see how everything turns out.
Thanks for Watching! It is heavy duty
Thanks. I saw this for $399 with the cover at Bjs. Saw your review and reading reviews online I ended up buying it. A little history, I have been smoking meats in my Weber Smokey mountain smoker for about 10 years. I love it but it's a lot of work to smoke pork butts, briskets and large chunks of meat. About a year ago I was at my nephew's and loved his wifi Traeger----I wanted one BAD. But $1400 was way too expensive so I researched for about a year. I was ready to get a Pit Boss until I saw this for half about $300 less than a Pit Boss. First impression was "this thing is solid"!! All the burner parts/screw are SS (I believe), the grates are solid and heavy coated with porcelain. I nearly threw my back out when I stood this grill up after assembling. I underestimated how solid it was. Anyway, I set it up, and burned in with apple wood/competition pellet blend. Then did my first smoke a few days later---wings, onions and sausage. It was amazing...I was able to get other things done while smoking. NOTE---please update the firmware because it kept disconnecting from WiFi and only held solid on BT until I updated it. My only concern is longevity of the PID/screw/burner system because it's only been out for a few years but it's the Traeger design.. I am convinced the rest of the grill will last very long. It's just as solid as my Weber 4 burner gill.
Thanks for Watching! Appreciate the feedback! Enjoy!
I just purchased this grill today for $199. I'm so excited to use it. First pellet grill
Thanks for watching! Enjoy!
If I was in the market for a pellet grill, this review would put this grill right at the top of my list. I can’t believe this is only $550! I would’ve guess $700-$800, especially with inflation over the last several months.
I agree. Top of the list for sure.
Thanks for Watching Justin! I agree!
I ordered from Home Depot was on sale for $350! And I signed up for a home depot card and got another $50 off.
Another outstanding video, Tom. Hey, I'm wondering if you have tested the ASmoke 700 with their new steam system. Thank you buddy! Like this grill!
Thanks for watching! They’ve had this before, just an fyi, doesn’t steam unless you are at high temps 350 and above
Wow, that’s a great price for such a solid grill. Looks like a great buy for anyone. Very nice. Great review Tom.
Thanks Eric! I appreciate you Watching!
Looks like a quality winner Tom. Fantastic review Bud!
Thanks for Watching Rob!
Just got mine today. Home depot for $349 online. Super sturdy. Can't figure out how to set temp though. Keeps running past set temp. Haven't Bluetooth or Wi-Fi yet. Just using bbq controls. Thing is built amazing.
Thanks for watching Daniel! Controller takes sometime to figure out
An outstanding review and I appreciate the complete review on assembly as well as burn in and app control.
Thanks for Watching Carl! Appreciate the feedback
I love your videos very helpful
Thanks for Watching!
I bought a 790 last spring. Grill works alright... but mine arrived without any temperature probes. Have been trying for months to get one but no dice... You get what you pay for!
Thanks for watching! Sorry to hear thst
I own the Oakford 580, and it's been great. Hard to beat for the price.
Thanks for Watching Robert! Appreciate the feedback! I agree!
Great looking pelllet grille and, as always, another great video. Thanks Tom.
Thanks for Watching Bill!
Picking this up tomorrow. BJs $399 with cover! Saw it today and came home to see reviews, after seeing this review decided to but it.
Thanks for watching Matt!
I just seen it on bjs this morning after this review its looking like a buy. Have you used yours yet, if so how do you like it?
@@richardsqueeze sorry for the late reply. Yes it worked as expected and then some! Fit and finish is top notch. Holds temp very well and the ribs and chicken I’ve cooked have been superb. It was funny that in the first time seasoning there was very little smoke and thought I had a clunker! It is an absolute steal @349 from BJs.
Super cool Tom.
Thanks for Watching Gerald!
Nice pellet grill for the money. Definitely get a lot of features you can’t get at grill more expensive than this one.
Thanks for Watching Ted!
Just got this for $399 at BJ's first smoke was great. well worth it.
Thanks for Watching! Congrats
I lucked out, waited for a day to get a truck and saved $100. Got mine for 350 at BJs
Thanks for Watching! Congrats!
Thank you for your video. I just bought one on home Depot (and waiting for it to arrive). After buying it, I saw a grill grates which looks like an amazing addition. I was just wondering if this would work on this grill given there is no open flame?
Now I'm wondering if I shouldn't have bought the pit boss 850 pro series. They looked to be very similar other than the open flame. Thanks for your help.
Thanks for Watching! Give it a try,, you can always take it back
Nice grill and definitely nice value for someone looking for a budget pellet grill.
Thanks for Watching! Appreciate the feedback!
I bought an Oakford 790 based on your video and presentation. Mine is about 20 degrees off, comparing temp set point and grate temp. I’m quite disappointed with my unit.
Thanks for Watching Steve! Thanks for the feedback, did you try contacting customer service?
@@TomHorsmanAmateurBBQ Yes I did. They are sending a new controller and temp sensor, but they are not confident that it will fix the issue.
Is there any updates for 2024? The issues I've read about the controller going bad and WiFi issues scares me some. Any thoughts?
Thanks for Watching Nathan! I’ve not heard of these issues
Wow, solid grill for the money. I appreciate some others grills like Camp Chefs ability to quickly clean the burn pot but hey, that features not worth $300.
But I can't believe you only get 1 meat probe.
Thanks for watching Ken! Agreed on the temp probe
I love the features of Camp Chef and wanted to buy one but too many reports of rusting, even after a few months.
I read there are many problems with their WiFi connection and the auger won't stop pushing in the pellets. Did anyone have issues with their unit? I can't find anyone really reviewing the Oakford unit.
Thanks for watching! Never had that issue
Super cool review as always. Here's an idea. Customer service is super important. What if you call up customer service and see how long it takes to get a human being ,then fire 3 questions at them to see if they actually know anything and are friendly. I just did buy a Z grill and the first time I called,they called back about 8 hours later. The second time I called,they never did call back. I got a sorry we missed you text. Not picking on Z Grills or trying to run your channel. It's just an idea. Love your content !!!
Thanks for Watching! Sorry to hear that
@@TomHorsmanAmateurBBQ Let's Call Nextgrill 👍
Definitely think that should be part of review.
Thanks for Watching John! That’s a good idea
@@TomHorsmanAmateurBBQ totally ok 🙂
You said that you can connect first through Bluetooth than you have Wi-Fi. Can the grill connect to the house WiFi and you could control the temp from town? In case you had to go to town and the food reached the cook temp you could turn the grill down to a keep warm 160°. Thank you for the video and time of the review.
Thanks for Watching Justin! You can do both
How about doing a review of the Nexgrill Oakford vertical/cabinet smoker? I'd really like to see a comparison to the Pit Boss Copperhead Onyx cabinet. I know it's me. Personally for smoking I get better flavor out of a cabinet pellet smoker than a pellet grill. Just asking as I respect your opinion.
Thanks for Watching John!
@@TomHorsmanAmateurBBQ I do enjoy your reviews.
The Home Depot is running the 580 for $349 so if you need one for the Southern Command. 🌞
Thanks for Watching Thomas! That’s a great deal! Thanks
*Hey Tom, love the review of this*
In your opinion, how does this nexgrill Oakford compare to the 7052B Multitasker?
Thanks for watching! Both great smokers, but I’d give the edge to the zgrills
@@TomHorsmanAmateurBBQ *thanks Boss! Appreciate your input.*
Would love to see them side by side and then make a decision, but CZcams and Tom Horsman is the next best thing 🤣
The grill itself is GREAT but the connectivity it the Cell Phone app is questionable. To date I can not connect to the app to be able to control grill from my phone.
Thanks for Watching Jim! Appreciate the feedback
No searing ability with an open flame was a deal breaker for me. This is a nice smoker, but most enjoy that open flame.
Thanks for watching! There is an open flame, but it doesn’t cover the entire grill grate area
@@TomHorsmanAmateurBBQ Does this one have an easy removable ash pot for cleaning?
Good question Nathan! There’s only one pellet grill that has an easy ash clean out and that’s on the Recteq Bullseye deluxe which has a butterfly valve at the bottom of the burn pot with a lever that’s on the front of the grill it empties into a removable drawer, works very well. The others that have a cup like the Camp chef are a pain to use, good idea but not very practical. On the majority of my pellet grills I spend 5 minutes before each cook to vacuum out the burn pot and clean any grease spillage which may have occurred. Thanks
I noticed that the extra meat probes are sold out on Nexgrill's site. Are there any compatible third-party ones that work with the Oakford 790?
Thanks for watching! You are correct there are third party ones, I’m not sure which are compatible
A really nice pellet grill for $550 for sure! Will it be staying in the land of grills?
Thanks for Watching Robert! Time will tell
I just got the 1000 from home depot new for $370USD. Just seasoned and gunna smoke some beef ribs tomorrow. Wish me luck! How do you clean ash out by the way? Also, do you feel you need a water tray?
Thanks for Watching! I clean the ash with a shop vac, but only after all embers and fire is out, usually days later. Water tray I use under something greasy to make clean up easier. Enjoy!
On sale right now for $450 @ Home Depot
Thanks for watching Ryan! That’s a great deal!
Hello Mr. Tom, Is there enough room to smoke a 16-18 pound turkey inside the 780? What is the height from lower grate to top of cooking chamber?
Thanks again for all the great reviews!!
Thanks for watching Nick! I believe so
Super review! Maybe you could cook something though.
Thanks for Watching! As I did in other videos
You just sold me one. BJ's has it for $399.
Thanks for watching Jeff! Congrats
Your killing me Tom. Awesome grill! My New years resolution, Not to buy anymore grills! Ha
Thanks for Watching Jim! Me too!………….>………………………..
@@TomHorsmanAmateurBBQ Right!
Also is there an ash clean out like the Pit Boss has?
Nope
The main cooking area is 26" wide?
Thanks for Watching! Length
Why in the heck do all these non-tech savy and non-cyber security savy folks think wifi is cool where they are connecting something made in china to their home network where they can access from anywhere? Well, if you can access it from anywhere, so can everyone else and it is a nice entry into your home network. Yep "everything is made in china" I get it, but something like a smoker do you update the firmware on the chip? Would you trust a grill company to evaluate and test the circuit board/firmware to make sure no backdoors installed? Well, I certainly wouldn't.
Thanks for Watching! Appreciate the feedback…….
can it run on a 12v? like a jackery?
Thanks for watching David! Pellet grills draw quite a bit of current especially when starting up, so Im not sure.
Or a 12V battery for that matter? I have a Jackery 1K by the way.
Update on my Nexgrill, not happy terrible support. Used it twice and it hit the high temp override shut the grill down. Covered under warranty but the part wont be in for more than two months. This is a bad sign and I would not recommend this grill.
Sorry to hear that David,, hopefully they will make it right. Never hit the high temp ever
How long did it take to heat up to 325? Was it reasonable?
Thanks for Watching Joel! From 160 to 325, about 5 minutes, it was in the low 50’s today
Can you take the trays out fire box cover and sear something and then put back in and grill?
Thanks for Watching! I’ve removed the flame tamer and grease tray and put a cast iron griddle over the direct flan]me for a cast iron seared steak. Works nicely
have you done a high temp sear?
Thanks for Watching David! Havent tried that yet
Wondering the same thing before I pull the trigger
Thanks for Watching! Yup, will be doing
can the nexgrill work in the rain? Are the electronics water proof?
Thanks for watching David! All pellet grill controllers are considered damp proof not water proof. I’ve used mine in the rain with a plastic tray over hanging from the shelf above to keep any water from directly getting on the controller
@TomHorsmanAmateurBBQ thanks Tom. I did buy the nexgrill 580 and you were right it's built like a tank and so far works great
Good to hear! Enjoy!
wow, this thing costs about 900 euro here
Good review. Thanks. Too bad it's made in China. It would be nice if we could get good value on a grill made in America.
Thanks for watching Ron! Agreed!
Hard to believe it is an honest review when there wasn't at least one thing you didn't really like.
Thanks for Watching! Sometimes there isn’t anything, if there was one thing and I think I mentioned it was the the WiFi only worked on 2.4ghz, if you only have 5G it won’t work
how does it compare to the zgrill?
Thanks for watching David! Haven’t done a comparison yet
@@TomHorsmanAmateurBBQ do you plan to do one?
Actually this would be more of a comparison to a Pit Boss old similar size.
@@TomHorsmanAmateurBBQ I was hoping to hear your thoughts on the other
Yes I do