Members Mark 36" Pellet Smoker vs RecTeq Deck Boss 590
88 facts in comparison
Based on 238 Reddit opinions. Close race—Boss 590RecTeq Deck Boss 590 edges ahead.
238 opinions
Boss 590 leads by 3pts
VS
MM
Pellet Smoker
90%
A
Based on
172 Redditors
Members Mark 36" Pellet Smoker
~$329.99
117 opinions
tldr; Sam's Club exclusive that Reddit considers an excellent value. Essentially a rebranded Louisiana Grills at a lower price.
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Reddit's Pick
RD
Boss 590
93%
A
Based on
168 Redditors
Winner
RecTeq Deck Boss 590
~$27.99
121 opinions
tldr; Reddit overwhelmingly recommends the RecTeq Deck Boss 590. With 97% positive sentiment across 171 mentions, this is a clear community favorite.
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⭐SMO
🔧BUI
⭐COO
💾HOP
93
Points
93
Points
Score by Category
Temperature Control
71%95%
Smoke Flavor
100%100%
Build Quality
89%97%
Cooking Space
100%67%
Hopper & Pellet Use
100%100%
Why is Deck Boss 590 better than 36" Pellet Smoker?
- Higher Reddit score (93% vs 90%)
- Better build quality (97% vs 89%)
- Better temperature control (95% vs 71%)
Based on 340 Reddit opinions
Too Close to Call
Reddit prefers the Boss 590RecTeq Deck Boss 590
Winning by 3 points (93% vs 90%)
Better build quality
Better temperature control
High confidence (340 mentions)
💬Reddit Sentiment
Based on 340 Reddit mentionsOverall Rating
Pellet Smoker
9.0/10
172 mentions
Boss 590
9.3/10
168 mentions
BUILD QUALITY
Pellet Smoker8.9/10
Boss 5909.7/10
TEMPERATURE CONTROL
Pellet Smoker7.1/10
Boss 5909.5/10
VALUE
Pellet Smoker9.7/10
Boss 59010.0/10
HOPPER
Pellet Smoker10.0/10
Boss 59010.0/10
SMOKE FLAVOR
Pellet Smoker10.0/10
Boss 59010.0/10
COOKING SPACE
Pellet Smoker10.0/10
Boss 5906.7/10
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Head to Head
| Topic | Pellet Smoker | Boss 590 |
|---|---|---|
Build Quality | 89% | 97% |
Temperature Control | 71% | 95% |
Value | 97% | 100% |
Hopper | 100% | 100% |
Smoke Flavor | 100% | 100% |
Cooking Space | 100% | 67% |
Category Wins
Pellet Smoker: 1|Boss 590: 3
Head to Head
Pellet Smoker: 1|Boss 590: 3
Build QualityBoss 590
Pellet Smoker89%
Boss 59097%
Temperature ControlBoss 590
Pellet Smoker71%
Boss 59095%
ValueBoss 590
Pellet Smoker97%
Boss 590100%
Hopper
Pellet Smoker100%
Boss 590100%
Smoke Flavor
Pellet Smoker100%
Boss 590100%
Cooking SpacePellet Smoker
Pellet Smoker100%
Boss 59067%
Pellet Smoker
90%
93%
Boss 590
Pellet Smoker90%
Boss 59093%
Close race - Boss 590 edges ahead by 3 points
Key Specs
| Spec | Members Mark 36" Pellet Smoker | RecTeq Deck Boss 590 |
|---|---|---|
| Cooking Area | 920 total square inches | — |
| Fuel Type | Wood Pellets | — |
| Temperature Range | 200-500 degrees Fahrenheit | — |
| Hopper Capacity | 20 lb. pellet hopper | — |
| Side Burner | 1400-Watt electric induction burner | — |
Key Highlights
Members Mark 36" Pellet Smoker
💰 Great value at Sam's
✨ Rebranded Louisiana
📐 Large area for price
👍 Good beginner pellet
⚠️ Club membership
RecTeq Deck Boss 590Winner
Solid community reputation
Frequently recommended
Topic Battles
Pellet Smoker: 1|Tied: 2|Boss 590: 2
🌡️Temperature Control
Boss 590 winsPellet Smoker
71%
Boss 590
95%
⭐Smoke Flavor
Pellet Smoker
100%
Boss 590
100%
🔧Build Quality
Boss 590 winsPellet Smoker
89%
Boss 590
97%
⭐Cooking Space
Pellet Smoker winsPellet Smoker
100%
Boss 590
67%
💾Hopper & Pellet Use
Pellet Smoker
100%
Boss 590
100%
Based on Reddit sentiment across 5 categories
📈Where They Rank
💬What Redditors Actually Say
What Redditors Say
Best praise vs top criticism for RecTeq Deck Boss 590
Best Praise
+26 pts“The recteq line (I have the Deck Boss and Bullseye) are awesome! As to your first requirement, I live in Atlanta (pretty humid) and have never had a problem leaving pellets in the hopper. Recteq’s customer service is incredible. On my Bullseye I messed up and spilled a ton of water into the firebox and it shorted out the whole control panel. Totally my fault. I posted some questions on a Facebook group thinking I was on my own as it was my fault. Happened within the first month. Recteq called me after they saw the post! They walked me through clearing the auger and the sent me a new control board for free! Both my units holds temperatures dead nuts accurate without temp swings. Feel free to ask more questions.”
r/pelletgrills
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+1 pts“I wouldn’t recommend a deck boss to anyone, which is the model recteq has at this price point. I’d probably take a beast over this traeger but it’s 200 more. But the beast and ironwood are very similar in quality.”
r/pelletgrills
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What Redditors Say
Best praise vs top criticism for Members Mark 36" Pellet Smoker
Best Praise
+17 pts“For $200 less you can get the Members Mark 36 which has double-walled construction, an induction side burner, smoker box, slightly larger cooking area, and slightly larger pellet capacity.”
r/pelletgrills
ViewTop Criticism
+4 pts“I think it's fine as long as you can keep an eye on it. If you do overnight cooks then I would move it outside of the lanai. I had bought a MembersMark smoker from Sam's and only used it a few times. It malfunctioned and started a fire, luckily I was watching it otherwise my lanai and house could have been damaged. Needless to say I returned the smoker. If it malfunctioned once I didn't think I could trust it again. If that had happened overnight inside my covered lanai it could have been really bad.”
r/pelletgrills
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Sentiment Over Time
Pellet Smoker
RecTeq Deck Boss 590
📈Historical Price Data
Members Mark 36" Pellet Smoker
RecTeq Deck Boss 590
Members Mark 36" Pellet Smoker
All-time low: $229.99(2025-11)
RecTeq Deck Boss 590
All-time low: $18.99(2025-08)
Which is Better?
RecTeq Deck Boss 590 Wins
93%
590
vs
90%
Smoker
Close race, but RecTeq Deck Boss 590 edges ahead by 3 points based on 340 Reddit opinions.
Why Boss 590Winner
Why Pellet Smoker
- 💰 Great value at Sam's
- ✨ Rebranded Louisiana
❤️The Love/Hate Breakdown
Sentiment Breakdown
70%Positive
Positive
70%Neutral
28%Negative
2%Based on 168 Reddit opinions
Sentiment Breakdown
64%Positive
Positive
64%Neutral
32%Negative
4%Based on 172 Reddit opinions
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better, RecTeq Deck Boss 590 or Members Mark 36" Pellet Smoker?
Based on 340 Reddit comments, RecTeq Deck Boss 590 has a slight edge with 93% positive sentiment vs Members Mark 36" Pellet Smoker's 90%. The difference is small, so both are solid choices.
Should I buy RecTeq Deck Boss 590 or Members Mark 36" Pellet Smoker?
Both have similar approval ratings (93% vs 90%), so focus on specific features, pricing, and what matters most to you.
What do Redditors love about RecTeq Deck Boss 590?
RecTeq Deck Boss 590 has 168 mentions on Reddit with 93% positive sentiment. Users consistently recommend it based on real ownership experiences.
What do Redditors say about Members Mark 36" Pellet Smoker?
Reddit users highlight: Great value at Sam's. Rebranded Louisiana. Large area for price. With 172 mentions and 90% approval, it remains a popular alternative.
How many Reddit reviews were analyzed?
This comparison analyzed 340 Reddit comments: 168 about RecTeq Deck Boss 590 and 172 about Members Mark 36" Pellet Smoker. Data was sourced from Pellet Grills community discussions.
How accurate are these ratings?
Our sentiment analysis is approximately 80-85% accurate compared to manual review. Well-discussed products with many mentions tend to have more reliable scores than niche items with fewer data points.
Why trust Reddit over professional reviews?
Reddit users bought products with their own money and have no incentive to mislead. You're seeing hundreds of real opinions across different use cases, not just one reviewer's take. This crowdsourced approach surfaces both common praise and recurring complaints.
238 Reddit opinions analyzed · Last updated 6/13/2026