Pellet Grills
The Best Traeger Pellet Grills
Traeger charges more per square inch than anyone. Here is the current line-up, what the premium actually buys, and which models earn it.
By Mike M. · Last updated November 6, 2026 · How we pick
Best Traeger
Traeger Woodridge
Traeger · score 9.4/10 · Traeger buyers who want capacity and modern cleanup
860 sq in, 500°F and the EZ-Clean ash keg. The current Traeger mid-range, and the one that replaced the old Pro 575 in most buyers' shortlists.
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 Woodridge860 sq in, 500°F and the EZ-Clean ash keg. The current Traeger mid-range, and the one that replaced the old Pro 575 in most buyers' shortlists. | Traeger buyers who want capacity and modern cleanup | 9.49.4 out of 10 | $899.99Amazon |
| 2 |  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 |
| 3 |  Traeger WestwoodTraeger's own answer to the budget question: WiFIRE at the lowest price they sell it, with 653 sq in and a 450°F ceiling. | The cheapest grill with a Traeger app that works | 9.49.4 out of 10 | $664.99Amazon |
| 4 |  Traeger Woodridge ProAdds Super Smoke, a digital pellet sensor and a folding side shelf to the Woodridge. The sensor is the feature owners actually notice. | Long smokes where running out of pellets is the real risk | 9.49.4 out of 10 | $1,149.99Amazon |
| 5 |  Traeger Ironwood 885Double-wall insulation and the D2 controller. The right Traeger if you cook through winter; overkill if you do not. | Cold-weather cooking and tight temperature holds | 9.29.2 out of 10 | $1,299.95Amazon |
| 6 |  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 |
| 7 |  Traeger TailgaterFolding legs, 300 sq in, and the Traeger name. Good grill, and you pay a clear premium over a Z Grills portable. | Tailgating with an outlet or generator | 8.68.6 out of 10 | $499.95Amazon |
| 8 |  Traeger RangerThe portable to buy if you want a griddle in the box: a cast iron plate is included, which no other cooker here offers. | Portable griddling and searing | 8.48.4 out of 10 | $479.99Amazon |
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The current range
Traeger’s line-up in 2026 runs Pro 22 and Pro 780 (the long-standing mid-range), Westwood (the entry WiFIRE grill), the Woodridge family (Woodridge, Pro, Pro Plus, Elite — the current mid-to-premium range), Ironwood 885 (insulated), and the Tailgater and Ranger portables.
If you came looking for a Pro 575, that model has been superseded; the Westwood and Woodridge now occupy its place. We say so plainly rather than linking you to a dead listing.
| Model | Cooking area | Max temp | WiFi | Standout feature |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pro 22 | 572 sq in | 450°F | No | Cheapest full-size Traeger |
| Westwood | 653 sq in | 450°F | WiFIRE | Cheapest Traeger with the app |
| Pro 780 | 780 sq in | 500°F | WiFIRE | The classic mid-range |
| Woodridge | 860 sq in | 500°F | WiFIRE | EZ-Clean grease & ash keg |
| Woodridge Pro | 970 sq in | 500°F | WiFIRE | Digital pellet-level sensor |
| Woodridge Pro Plus | 970 sq in | 500°F | WiFIRE | Adds a storage cabinet |
| Woodridge Elite | 970 sq in | 500°F | WiFIRE | Insulated body + side sear station |
| Ironwood 885 | 885 sq in | 500°F (from 165°F) | WiFIRE | Double-wall insulation, D2 controller |
| Tailgater | 300 sq in | 450°F | No | Folding legs |
| Ranger | Not stated | Not stated | No | Cast iron griddle included |
What the premium actually buys
An app that works
WiFIRE is the genuine article and it is the main reason to buy Traeger. Across the category it has the strongest owner reputation for connecting and staying connected. If you cook from indoors, that is worth real money.
The best cleanup design on any pellet grill
The EZ-Clean Grease & Ash Keg on the Woodridge range collects both grease and ash into one removable container. Every other grill we cover makes you deal with grease in one place and ash in another. This is a small thing that you appreciate roughly every third cook, forever.
Resale value
A used Traeger sells quickly and holds a high fraction of its price. A used Z Grills can sit for weeks. If you are the kind of owner who upgrades, that is a real part of the total cost.
Accessory ecosystem
P.A.L. Pop-And-Lock rails and ModiFIRE surfaces mean shelves, hooks, bins and alternative cooking grates all click on. Nobody else has anything comparable.
What the premium does not buy
- Cooking area. Traeger is the most expensive grate on the market per square inch. A Pit Boss Navigator 1300 gives you nearly 500 more square inches than a Woodridge at similar money.
- Hopper capacity. 18 lb across almost the whole range, against 28-30 lb from Pit Boss and Z Grills. On a long overnight cook this is Traeger’s clearest weakness.
- Direct-flame searing. No Traeger has a sear slider. 500°F indirect is the ceiling, so you want sear grates for steak.
- Warranty length. Three years against Pit Boss’s five.
Which Traeger to buy
Best balance: the Woodridge. 860 square inches, 500°F, WiFIRE and the EZ-Clean keg. The Pro 780 is the older design at similar money with less cooking area and no keg.
Cheapest with the app: the Westwood. 653 square inches and WiFIRE, which is the thing you are buying Traeger for in the first place.
Long cooks: the Woodridge Pro, for the digital pellet sensor — on an 18 lb hopper, an early warning matters more than it would on a 30 lb one.
Cold climates: the Ironwood 885, for genuine double-wall insulation and the D2 controller. Only if you really do cook below 40°F.
Cheapest Traeger: the Pro 22, though at this price a Z Grills 7002C gives you 125 more square inches, a 28 lb hopper, a PID board and a cover.
The app reputation above reflects the widely reported owner consensus, attributed as consensus. The specifications are Traeger’s own, cited below.
The picks in full
#1 · Traeger buyers who want capacity and modern cleanup
Traeger Woodridge
Traeger · score 9.4/10
860 sq in, 500°F and the EZ-Clean ash keg. The current Traeger mid-range, and the one that replaced the old Pro 575 in most buyers' shortlists.
Price as of November 7, 2026. #ad how this is funded
Published specifications
- Cooking area
- 860 sq in (6 chickens, 8 rib racks or 6 pork butts)
- Hopper
- 18 lb
- Temperature range
- 180-500°F
- Controller
- Digital with WiFIRE app control
- Connectivity
- WiFIRE, Traeger app
- Warranty
- 3 years
How it scores
Weighted rubric score: 8.2/10. Value carries the most weight on this site by design. On our published scale that is 9.4/10.
What it does well
- EZ-Clean Grease & Ash Keg collects both in one place — the best cleanup system on any grill here
- 860 sq in with a genuine 500°F ceiling
- P.A.L. Pop-And-Lock and ModiFIRE compatibility for shelves and cooking surfaces
Where it falls short
- No Super Smoke mode or digital pellet sensor — those are Woodridge Pro features
- 18 lb hopper for 860 sq in is tight on an overnight cook
- Priced where a 1,329 sq in Pit Boss sits
#2 · 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
#3 · The cheapest grill with a Traeger app that works
Traeger Westwood
Traeger · score 9.4/10
Traeger's own answer to the budget question: WiFIRE at the lowest price they sell it, with 653 sq in and a 450°F ceiling.
Price as of November 7, 2026. #ad how this is funded
Published specifications
- Cooking area
- 653 sq in, dual tier
- Hopper
- 18 lb
- Temperature range
- 180-450°F
- Controller
- Digital with meat probe
- Connectivity
- WiFIRE, Traeger app
- Warranty
- 3 years
How it scores
Weighted rubric score: 8.2/10. Value carries the most weight on this site by design. On our published scale that is 9.4/10.
What it does well
- WiFIRE for several hundred dollars less than the Pro 780
- 653 sq in is enough for most families
- P.A.L. rail accessories and integrated side shelf included
Where it falls short
- 450°F instead of 500°F, so searing is the weak point again
- Still costs more per square inch than any Pit Boss or Z Grills here
- No Super Smoke mode — that starts at Ironwood and Woodridge Pro
#4 · Long smokes where running out of pellets is the real risk
Traeger Woodridge Pro
Traeger · score 9.4/10
Adds Super Smoke, a digital pellet sensor and a folding side shelf to the Woodridge. The sensor is the feature owners actually notice.
Price as of November 7, 2026. #ad how this is funded
Published specifications
- Cooking area
- 970 sq in (7 chickens, 9 rib racks or 7 pork butts)
- Hopper
- 18 lb, with digital pellet sensor
- Temperature range
- 180-500°F
- Controller
- Digital, WiFIRE, Super Smoke Mode, Keep Warm
- Connectivity
- WiFIRE, Traeger app
- Warranty
- 3 years
How it scores
Weighted rubric score: 8.2/10. Value carries the most weight on this site by design. On our published scale that is 9.4/10.
What it does well
- Digital pellet sensor warns you before the hopper empties — the single most useful upgrade in the range
- Super Smoke genuinely increases smoke output at low temperatures
- 970 sq in and a folding side shelf
Where it falls short
- Pit Boss gives you more than 1,300 sq in for less money
- Still an 18 lb hopper, sensor or not
- Side shelf, not a storage cabinet — that is the Pro Plus
#5 · Cold-weather cooking and tight temperature holds
Traeger Ironwood 885
Traeger · score 9.2/10
Double-wall insulation and the D2 controller. The right Traeger if you cook through winter; overkill if you do not.
Published specifications
- Cooking area
- 885 sq in, two tiers (10 chickens, 7 rib racks or 9 pork butts)
- Hopper
- 20 lb
- Temperature range
- 165-500°F
- Controller
- D2 controller, Super Smoke Mode
- 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
- Double-wall insulation keeps it steady in winter, where thin-bodied grills struggle
- D2 drivetrain spins up faster and holds tighter than the Pro-series board
- Drops to 165°F for genuine low-and-slow
Where it falls short
- The most expensive grill per square inch on this site
- Insulation only pays off if you actually cook below about 40°F
- 885 sq in is less than a Woodridge Pro that costs less
#6 · 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
#7 · Tailgating with an outlet or generator
Traeger Tailgater
Traeger · score 8.6/10
Folding legs, 300 sq in, and the Traeger name. Good grill, and you pay a clear premium over a Z Grills portable.
Price as of November 7, 2026. #ad how this is funded
Published specifications
- Cooking area
- 300 sq in (12 burgers, 3 rib racks or 2 chickens)
- Hopper
- 8 lb
- Temperature range
- 180-450°F, within 15°F
- Controller
- Digital Arc Controller
- Connectivity
- None
- Warranty
- 3 years
How it scores
Weighted rubric score: 7.3/10. Value carries the most weight on this site by design. On our published scale that is 8.6/10.
What it does well
- Foldable legs genuinely collapse for a trunk
- Porcelain-coated grates clean up easily after a tailgate
- Traeger build quality in a portable
Where it falls short
- Needs 120V AC — it will not run off a car supply like the Pit Boss 150
- Roughly twice the price of the Z Grills 200A for 100 more sq in
- 8 lb hopper and no app
#8 · Portable griddling and searing
Traeger Ranger
Traeger · score 8.4/10
The portable to buy if you want a griddle in the box: a cast iron plate is included, which no other cooker here offers.
Price as of November 7, 2026. #ad how this is funded
Published specifications
- Cooking area
- Tabletop chamber; Traeger does not state a square-inch figure on this listing
- Hopper
- 8 lb
- Temperature range
- Not stated on this listing
- Controller
- Digital Arc Controller with Keep Warm mode
- Connectivity
- None
- Warranty
- 3 years
How it scores
Weighted rubric score: 7.1/10. Value carries the most weight on this site by design. On our published scale that is 8.4/10.
What it does well
- A cast iron griddle is included, so breakfast and a sear need no extra purchase
- Digital Arc Controller with a Keep Warm mode, which the cheaper portables do not have
- Traeger's dealer network and parts availability are the best in pellet grilling
- Built on Traeger's own portable platform, so covers and accessories are easy to find
Where it falls short
- Traeger publishes no cooking area and no temperature range on this listing
- 8 lb hopper, against 10 lb on the HALO Prime300
- No WiFi and no app at a price where the GMG Trek Prime 2.0 includes both
Our recommendation
Top pick
Traeger Woodridge
Traeger buyers who want capacity and modern cleanup.
Price as of November 7, 2026. #ad how this is funded
Runner-up
Traeger Pro 780
Buyers who want the app to just work.
Price as of November 7, 2026. #ad how this is funded
Questions people actually ask
What is the best Traeger pellet grill?
The Woodridge for most people — 860 sq in, 500°F, WiFIRE and the EZ-Clean grease and ash keg. The Westwood if you want the app for less, the Ironwood 885 if you cook through winter.
Is the Traeger Pro 575 discontinued?
It is no longer the current model — the Westwood and Woodridge have taken its place in the range. If you were shopping for a Pro 575, the Westwood is the closest match on price and the Woodridge on capability.
Why are Traegers so expensive?
You are paying for the WiFIRE app, build finish, the accessory ecosystem and resale value. You are not paying for cooking area, hopper capacity, searing heat or warranty length — Pit Boss and Z Grills beat Traeger on all four.
Do all Traegers have WiFi?
No. The Pro 22, Tailgater and Ranger have none. WiFIRE starts with the Westwood and runs through the Pro 780, Woodridge family and Ironwood.
Can a Traeger sear a steak?
Not as well as a Pit Boss with a Flame Broiler slider, because Traeger heat is indirect at every temperature. 500°F plus sear grates, or a reverse sear, gets you most of the way. See searing.
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