We spent three weeks cooking on the Traeger Pro 575 — brisket, ribs, weeknight chicken — to find out if WiFIRE pellet grilling lives up to the hype.

9.2 /10
The verdict

Traeger Pro 575

The best entry point into serious pellet grilling — reliable temps, real smoke, effortless cleanup.

  • Build quality 8.8
  • Temp control 9.5
  • Value 8.9
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First impressions

Assembly took 45 minutes with clear instructions. The sawhorse chassis feels planted, and the bronze lid finish looks sharp on the patio.

What we like

Worth knowing

Specifications
Set it at 225°F at midnight, and wake up to brisket that needs nothing but a knife.
— Three weeks of testing
Smoking temp cheat sheet
Spec Traeger Pro 575 Pit Boss 700FB
Our winner

Traeger Pro 575

It costs more, but the temperature consistency and app ecosystem make it the better long-term investment for most backyard cooks.

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Best overall

Traeger Pro 575 Pellet Grill

WiFIRE control, 575 sq in of cooking space, and a 10-year warranty.

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