I can't get enough of these pellet grills. I also have a Regal Pellet 400. The 500 adds a larger cooking area if you have a large group or need to cook a lot of food. I have found that it gets up to temperature very quickly so you're not waiting for it to heat up. The temperature consistency is very good and I have no problems doing low and slow overnight cooks. On the opposite end, you can turn the heat up and sear a steak if you'd like. This was very easy to add to the app so that I can monitor on my phone. Overall, a great grill!