Twin Eagles Pellet Grill vs Memphis Grill: Which Built-In Pellet Grill to Buy (2026)
Memphis and Twin Eagles both build high-end, 304 stainless steel pellet grills for outdoor kitchens, and they are the two we get asked to compare most. Memphis offers more cooking area, more heat and a bigger hopper for less money. Twin Eagles is the more heavily built grill, with four cooking inserts, a charcoal tray and a rotisserie option.
We sell both. This page compares the Memphis Elite ITC3 and Pro ITC3 with the Twin Eagles 36-inch pellet grill, using maker specs and our prices, checked on November 2, 2026. For the full Twin Eagles story, read our review of the Twin Eagles pellet grill; to choose between the two Memphis models, see Memphis Pro vs Elite.
Quick answer
For most outdoor kitchens, buy the Memphis Elite ITC3: 1,275 sq. in. of cooking area, 180°F to 900°F and a 24 lb. hopper for $5,499 built-in. Buy the Twin Eagles 36 at $9,759 if you want the heaviest build, a charcoal insert, a rotisserie option or a grill that matches a Twin Eagles kitchen.
$5,499 vs $9,759Memphis Elite vs Twin Eagles, built-in
900°F vs 725°FTop temperature
24 vs 13 lbs.Pellet hopper
1,275 vs 939Total sq. in. of cooking area
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Who Makes Each Brand
Twin Eagles: founded in 1999 and based in Cerritos, California, where it builds its grills in its own facility. Dometic has owned the company since 2021, and it also makes the C-Series and Eagle One gas grills. See our Twin Eagles grill reviews for the full gas grill lineup.
Memphis Wood Fire Grills: founded in 2009 and headquartered in Bloomington, Minnesota. It is owned by Dalsin Industries, a sheet metal fabrication company, and is known for its patented IntelliBurn system.
Specs and Prices Side by Side
All three built-in models, spec for spec. The images are drawn to scale.
Spec
Memphis Pro ITC3
Memphis Elite ITC3
Twin Eagles 36
Built-in grill
Width
34.3 in.
39 in.
36 in.
Temperature range
180°F to 900°F
180°F to 900°F
140°F to 725°F
Main grate
574 sq. in.
862 sq. in.
624 sq. in.
Total cooking area
848 sq. in.
1,275 sq. in.
939 sq. in.
Hopper
18 lbs., dual hopper
24 lbs., dual hopper
13 lbs., front drawer with low pellet alarm
Searing
Direct flame insert
Direct flame insert
Briquette sear tray and Sear mode
Charcoal and rotisserie
Not included
Not included
Charcoal tray; 100 lb. rotisserie on rotisserie models
Meat probes
1 probe, 3 ports
1 probe, 3 ports
3 included
Build
Dual-walled 304 stainless, gasketed lid
Dual-walled 304 stainless, gasketed lid
304 stainless inside and out, gasketed double-lined hood
Warranty
7 yr. limited; 3 yr. electronics
7 yr. limited; 3 yr. electronics
Lifetime stainless; 5 yr. grates and inserts; 2 yr. other parts
Cut-out (W x D x H)
30 1/4 x 24 1/2 x 16 3/4 in.
42 5/8 x 24 1/2 x 16 3/4 in.
34 1/4 x 24 1/4 x 16 1/4 in.
Weight
195 lbs.
250 lbs.
320 lbs.
Built-in price
$4,499
$5,499
$9,759
On cart
$4,999
$5,999
$12,158
On paper, Memphis wins on cooking area, heat, hopper size and price. Twin Eagles wins on build, inserts, the charcoal tray and the rotisserie option, and it carries lifetime coverage on its stainless steel parts. The Memphis Pro is the only one of the three that fits a cut-out narrower than 34 inches.
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Torn between them?
Tell us how often you smoke overnight, whether you want a rotisserie and what your island looks like, and we will help you pick. Call Matt, the owner, at 888-678-3530.
Shop the Memphis EliteShop the Memphis ProShop the Twin EaglesHow They Cook
Smoking
Memphis EliteIndirect flame mode with convection airflow for low and slow cooks.
Twin EaglesHanger hooks and the smoker plate for low and slow smoking from 140°F.
Both hold low, steady smoking temperatures behind a gasketed lid. Memphis uses a DC motor and blower to move heat like a convection oven, and its dual hopper lets you load two pellet flavors and mix them. Twin Eagles starts lower, at 140°F, uses a vaporizer or smoker plate under the grates, and runs Smoke and Smoke Plus modes, with three probes to track a brisket point, flat and a pork butt at once.
Searing
Memphis EliteThe direct flame insert opens the fire to the grates, up to 900°F.
Twin EaglesThe ceramic briquette tray works as a sear plate in Sear mode, up to 725°F.
Memphis IntelliBurn switches between indirect and direct flame. Drop in the direct flame insert and the grill reaches 900°F for steaks. Twin Eagles uses a ceramic briquette tray and Sear mode up to 725°F. Both leave real sear marks; Memphis gets hotter.
Charcoal and rotisserie
Twin Eagles charcoal trayBurns lump charcoal and wood chips, with three fan speeds.
Twin Eagles rotisserieA hidden, chain-driven motor turns up to 100 lbs.
This is where Twin Eagles pulls ahead. Its charcoal tray burns lump charcoal and wood chips with three fan speeds, and the rotisserie models turn up to 100 lbs. on a hidden, chain-driven motor. Memphis offers neither and leans on its convection fan for even roasting instead.
Pellets and long cooks
Memphis EliteFed from a 24 lb. dual hopper, so you can mix two pellet flavors.
Twin EaglesA 13 lb. front pull-out hopper with a low pellet alarm.
Memphis rates its grills at about 1.3 lbs. of pellets per hour at 350°F, so the Elite's 24 lb. hopper covers long cooks without a refill. The Twin Eagles 13 lb. hopper is smaller, so plan to top it off during an overnight smoke; its low pellet alarm warns you before it runs dry.
Which Should You Buy?
Choose Memphis if
You want the most cooking area for the money.
You want 900°F searing and a big 24 lb. hopper.
You smoke overnight often and do not want to refill.
You need a smaller cut-out: the Pro fits 30 1/4 in.
Choose Twin Eagles if
You are building a Twin Eagles outdoor kitchen and want it all to match.
You want the heaviest stainless build with lifetime coverage.
You want to burn charcoal or use a rotisserie.
You want three probes and a low pellet alarm out of the box.
Between the two Memphis models, the Elite adds 427 sq. in. of cooking area and 6 lbs. of hopper for $1,000 more. For most outdoor kitchens it is the one to buy; the Pro suits a smaller island. See Memphis Pro vs Elite for every difference.
Best Built-In Pellet Grills We Sell
If neither feels right, these are the built-in pellet grills we sell most often for outdoor kitchens.
Memphis Elite ITC3, $5,499: the most cooking area and heat, and the high-end pellet grill our customers buy most. Shop it
Twin Eagles 36, $9,759: the most heavily built, with a charcoal insert and rotisserie option. Shop it
Memphis Pro ITC3, $4,499: the same IntelliBurn system for a smaller island. Shop it
Coyote 36, $3,999: a 36-inch, 304 stainless pellet grill for less. Coyote pellet grill review
For more options, see the best pellet grills for outdoor kitchens and our best American made pellet grills.
Planning Your Outdoor Kitchen
Whichever pellet smoker you choose, plan the island around it before you order.
- Cut-out: the Memphis Pro needs 30 1/4 in. wide, the Twin Eagles 34 1/4 in. and the Memphis Elite 42 5/8 in. All three need about 24 1/4 to 24 1/2 in. of depth.
- Power: every pellet grill runs its auger, fan and controls on 120V, so plan an outlet within reach of the power cord.
- Insulated jacket: Twin Eagles sells one for its pellet grill; check each install manual to see if your island needs one.
- Pellet storage: keep pellets dry. Twin Eagles makes a matching 36-inch pellet storage drawer.
- Weight: 195 to 320 lbs., so the island has to carry it.
Send us your layout and we will check the cut-out, power and storage for you with a free outdoor kitchen design.
Shop Both Brands
Each row is drawn to scale.
Built-in
39 in.Memphis Elite ITC3 Built-In Pellet Grill$5,4991,275 sq. in., 180°F to 900°F and a 24 lb. hopper.Shop now
36 in.Twin Eagles 36-Inch Built-In Pellet Grill$9,759Four inserts, three probes and Wi-Fi control.Shop now
36 in.Twin Eagles 36-Inch Built-In Pellet Grill with Rotisserie$10,569Adds the integrated 100 lb. rotisserie.Shop now
Freestanding on cart
36 in.Twin Eagles 36-Inch Pellet Grill on Deluxe Cart$12,158The pellet grill on the Twin Eagles deluxe cart.Shop now
36 in.Twin Eagles 36-Inch Pellet Grill with Rotisserie on Cart$12,968Rotisserie model on the deluxe cart.Shop now
Ordering your pellet grill
Free shipping on orders over $99.99 to the mainland US, and 30-day returns on items in new condition in the original packaging (special-order items are final sale). Questions about your island or cut-out? Call Matt, the owner, at 888-678-3530.
Shop Memphis pellet grillsShop Twin Eagles pellet grillsFrequently Asked Questions
Who makes Memphis grills?
Memphis Wood Fire Grills, founded in 2009 and headquartered in Bloomington, Minnesota. The company is owned by Dalsin Industries.
Who makes Twin Eagles grills?
Twin Eagles, founded in 1999 and based in Cerritos, California, where it builds its grills. Dometic has owned the company since 2021.
Are Twin Eagles grills good?
Yes. Twin Eagles builds its pellet grill from 304 stainless steel inside and out, with a gasketed double-lined hood, four cooking inserts, three meat probes and lifetime coverage on its stainless steel parts.
Which is better, Memphis or Twin Eagles?
Memphis gives you more cooking area, 900°F searing and a bigger hopper for less money. Twin Eagles is more heavily built and adds a charcoal tray, a rotisserie option and three probes. Most buyers are better served by the Memphis Elite; Twin Eagles makes sense for a Twin Eagles outdoor kitchen.
Can these pellet grills work as smokers?
Yes. All three are pellet grills and smokers. Memphis smokes in indirect flame mode with convection airflow and a dual hopper for mixing flavors, starting at 180°F. Twin Eagles smokes in Smoke and Smoke Plus modes with a vaporizer or smoker plate, starting at 140°F.
Which pellet grills have a low pellet alarm?
The Twin Eagles pellet grill has a low pellet alarm on its touchscreen. Memphis does not list one in its specs, but its Wi-Fi app shows grill temperature, so you can see a drop if the hopper runs low.
What is the warranty on Memphis and Twin Eagles pellet grills?
Memphis: 7 years limited, with 3 years on electronic and electrical parts; the burn pot, probe and gaskets are not covered. Twin Eagles: lifetime on stainless steel parts, 5 years on grates, inserts, burn pot and drip pans, 2 years on other parts and 1 year of full parts and labor.
How are these pellet grills delivered?
By freight carrier. Shipping is free on orders over $99.99 to the mainland US, and our shipping policy lists 1 to 2 business days of handling and 1 to 5 business days in transit. Inspect the grill when it arrives and note any damage on the delivery receipt.
Planning a pellet grill outdoor kitchen?
Send us your island plan and we will spec the grill, cut-out and matching storage at no charge. Call Matt, the owner, at 888-678-3530.
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