Recteq X-Fire Pro 825 review: A smart grill that pulls double duty

At a glance:

• Dual-mode pellet grill with separate Smoke and Grill controls
• Stainless steel build, two fire pots, and Wi-Fi connectivity
• $1,550 price puts it in premium category but offers gas + wood flavor

Two grills in one

Pellet grills excel at low-and-slow smoking, but high-heat searing has traditionally required a separate gas or charcoal grill. Recteq’s X-Fire Pro 825 ($1,550) aims to eliminate that compromise by combining a full-featured pellet smoker with a high-temperature gas-style grill in a single stainless steel cart. The design hinges on two discrete fire pots and two independent control panels—one for Smoke mode (225–400 °F) and one for Grill mode (225–1,200 °F across four heat ranges). This split architecture lets users toggle between wood-fired barbecue and searing-hot direct flame without swapping grills.

Design and build quality

Every visible surface is stainless steel, from the cart frame to the reversible cast iron cooking grates. Unlike Recteq’s Deck Boss or Patio Legend, the X-Fire Pro forgoes a powder-coated lid, which demands more diligent cleaning to prevent rust. The cart rolls on premium casters, and the front-mounted pellet hoppers (one per fire pot) hold 10 lb each—enough for an 8-hour smoke at 275 °F but requiring closer monitoring for overnight cooks. A front-mounted Adaptive Sear Control knob opens the right-side fire pot for direct-flame access, mimicking the open-lid searing found on some competitors but with a dedicated control.

Cooking performance

In Grill mode, the left and right sides can be set to different temperatures, creating a hot/cold zone setup familiar to gas grillers. The right side’s Adaptive Sear Control delivers open-flame finishing for steaks and burgers, while the left side can hold lower heat for indirect cooking. Because the Smoke-mode controller shuts off in Grill mode, food probes and Wi-Fi features are unavailable during high-heat cooks—a limitation for tracking exact doneness. In Smoke mode, the digital controller holds temperature within 5 °F, with app-based graphs confirming stability except in extreme wind or cold.

Smart features and app

Wi-Fi connectivity powers remote monitoring of grill and probe temperatures, on/off control, and a 30-day cooking history. The Recteq app includes over 60 guided recipes and a library of 450+ dishes, plus the ability to save custom cook sessions with notes. Only wired probes are supported directly by the grill; wireless probes sold by Recteq connect to the app instead. The absence of interior lighting and a folding front shelf (due to the front-mounted hoppers) are notable omissions for dawn or dusk cooks.

Competition and value

While other pellet grills like Pit Boss models or Weber Searwood offer direct-searing levers, none match the X-Fire Pro’s complete separation of Smoke and Grill modes with dedicated controls. That familiarity for gas grillers, combined with genuine wood flavor, justifies the $1,550 premium price for those seeking a true 2-in-1 solution. The smaller hoppers demand more pellet vigilance, and missing features like Keep Warm or Super Smoke modes may give some pause, but the robust build and reliable performance reinforce Recteq’s reputation for high-quality smart grills.

Bottom line

Recteq has delivered a genuine dual-mode workhorse. The X-Fire Pro 825 offers the set-and-forget ease of a pellet smoker alongside the high-heat flexibility of a gas grill, all wrapped in durable stainless steel with dependable Wi-Fi tools. It’s not without trade-offs—limited hopper capacity, no wireless probe integration in Grill mode, and a few missing convenience features—but for cooks who want one grill to handle everything from overnight brisket to steakhouse-quality sears, the X-Fire Pro makes a compelling case.