Comparisons
Traeger Pro 22 vs Pro 780
The cheapest full-size Traeger against the classic mid-range one. You are buying 208 square inches, 50 extra degrees and the app.
By Mike M. · Last updated November 6, 2026 · How we pick
Pro 22 vs Pro 780
Traeger Pro 780
Traeger · score 9.2/10 · Buyers who want the app to just work
The grill most people mean when they say Traeger. WiFIRE works properly; you pay roughly a third more per square inch than Pit Boss.
Price as of November 7, 2026. #ad how this is funded
Quick picks
Ranked by our value-weighted score. Prices are live from Amazon as of November 7, 2026 — tap a price to check it now, or tap a row to jump to the full write-up.
| # | Product | Best for | Score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Traeger Pro 780The grill most people mean when they say Traeger. WiFIRE works properly; you pay roughly a third more per square inch than Pit Boss. | Buyers who want the app to just work | 9.29.2 out of 10 | $819.98Amazon |
| 2 |  Traeger Pro 22The cheapest way into a full-size Traeger. No WiFi, 450°F ceiling, and a +/-15°F swing — but it is a Traeger that will outlive the warranty. | Brand-loyal buyers on a budget | 99 out of 10 | $549.99Amazon |
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| Traeger Pro 22 | Traeger Pro 780 | |
|---|---|---|
| Cooking area | 572 sq in | 780 sq in |
| Food capacity (Traeger's figures) | 24 burgers / 5 rib racks / 4 chickens | 34 burgers / 6 rib racks / 6 chickens |
| Maximum temperature | 450°F | 500°F |
| Temperature accuracy | +/-15°F (Traeger's figure) | Not published |
| Hopper | 18 lb with clean-out door | 18 lb |
| Connectivity | None | WiFIRE |
| Controller | Digital Pro Controller | Digital with built-in probe |
| In the box | Grill only | Grill + 18 lb Signature Blend pellets |
| Warranty | 3 years | 3 years |
The WiFIRE question
This is the whole comparison. The Pro 22 has no connectivity at all, which means buying a Traeger and not getting the thing Traeger is best at. If you are paying a Traeger premium, paying it for a grill without the app is the one combination that makes least sense.
The counter-argument is real too: at the Pro 22’s price, the Z Grills 7002C gives you 125 more square inches, a 28 lb hopper instead of 18, a PID board, two probes and a cover. The Pro 22’s advantages are build finish, the accessory ecosystem and resale value.
450°F vs 500°F
Fifty degrees sounds minor and is not, on a grill with no direct-flame path. At 450°F indirect, a steak browns slowly and the crust is weak. At 500°F it is noticeably better, though still behind a Pit Boss with a sear slider.
Either way, if steak matters, sear grates are the honest fix on both.
Our call
The Pro 780, if you are set on Traeger. The Pro 22 is a decent grill in a tough spot: it costs Traeger money without the Traeger feature, and value shoppers at that price are better served elsewhere. The middle path is the Westwood, which is the cheapest Traeger that actually has WiFIRE.
The picks in full
#1 · Buyers who want the app to just work
Traeger Pro 780
Traeger · score 9.2/10
The grill most people mean when they say Traeger. WiFIRE works properly; you pay roughly a third more per square inch than Pit Boss.
Price as of November 7, 2026. #ad how this is funded
Published specifications
- Cooking area
- 780 sq in (34 burgers, 6 rib racks or 6 chickens)
- Hopper
- 18 lb
- Temperature range
- Up to 500°F max
- Controller
- Digital with built-in meat probe
- Connectivity
- WiFIRE, Traeger app
- Warranty
- 3 years
How it scores
Weighted rubric score: 8/10. Value carries the most weight on this site by design. On our published scale that is 9.2/10.
What it does well
- WiFIRE is the most reliable app in pellet grilling by a clear margin
- Porcelain grates and a well-sorted grease path make cleanup quick
- This listing bundles an 18 lb bag of Signature Blend pellets
- Resale value holds better than any other brand here
Where it falls short
- 780 sq in for the price of a 1,329 sq in Pit Boss — you are paying for the software and the badge
- 18 lb hopper against Pit Boss's 30 lb
- No direct-flame searing: 500°F is the ceiling and it is indirect
#2 · Brand-loyal buyers on a budget
Traeger Pro 22
Traeger · score 9/10
The cheapest way into a full-size Traeger. No WiFi, 450°F ceiling, and a +/-15°F swing — but it is a Traeger that will outlive the warranty.
Price as of November 7, 2026. #ad how this is funded
Published specifications
- Cooking area
- 572 sq in (24 burgers, 5 rib racks or 4 chickens)
- Hopper
- 18 lb, with a clean-out door
- Temperature range
- 180-450°F, +/-15°F
- Controller
- Digital Pro Controller, built-in meat probe
- Connectivity
- None
- Warranty
- 3 years
How it scores
Weighted rubric score: 7.7/10. Value carries the most weight on this site by design. On our published scale that is 9/10.
What it does well
- 18 lb hopper with a cleanout at a sub-$600 price
- Sawhorse chassis and side lift bar — easier to move than its weight suggests
- Takes the full Traeger accessory range
Where it falls short
- +/-15°F is a real swing; the PID boards on cheaper Z Grills hold tighter
- 450°F max, so searing is weak
- No WiFi, which is most of why people buy Traeger in the first place
Our recommendation
Top pick
Traeger Pro 780
Buyers who want the app to just work.
Price as of November 7, 2026. #ad how this is funded
Runner-up
Traeger Pro 22
Brand-loyal buyers on a budget.
Price as of November 7, 2026. #ad how this is funded
Questions people actually ask
Does the Traeger Pro 22 have WiFi?
No. The Pro 22 has no connectivity. WiFIRE starts with the Westwood and runs through the Pro 780, Woodridge family and Ironwood.
Is the Pro 780 worth the extra over the Pro 22?
If you want a Traeger, yes — you get WiFIRE, 208 more square inches and a 500°F ceiling. If value is your priority, neither is the right buy at its price.
What is Traeger's temperature accuracy?
Traeger publishes +/-15°F for the Pro 22’s Digital Pro Controller. They do not publish a figure for the Pro 780 on the listing we track.
Sources
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