Recteq RT-590 vs Traeger Woodridge Pro
Quick take: The Recteq RT-590 costs $101 less; the Traeger Woodridge Pro offers more cooking space (970 vs 590 sq in); the Recteq RT-590 reaches a higher max temp (700 vs 500°F).
| Spec | Recteq RT-590 | Traeger Woodridge Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $899 | $1,000 |
| Rating | 4.6★ (1,800) | 4.5★ (950) |
| Type | Pellet Grill | Pellet Grill |
| Cooking Area | 590 sq in | 970 sq in |
| Max Temp | 700°F | 500°F |
| Fuel Type | Wood Pellets | Wood Pellets |
| Build Material | 304 Stainless Steel | Powder-Coated Steel |
| Hopper Capacity | 30 lb | 24 lb |
| Burners | — | — |
| WiFi / App | Yes | Yes |
| App control | Yes | Yes |
| Meat probe | Yes | Yes |
| PID controller | Yes | Yes |
| Side burner | No | No |
| Rotisserie | No | No |
| Searing | Yes | No |
| Dimensions | 44 x 24 x 43.5 in | 67 x 27 x 47 in |
| Weight | 150 lbs | 172 lbs |
| Warranty | 6 years | 10 years |
Pros & cons
Recteq RT-590
- ✓It carries the same tight ±5°F PID control as the flagship Bull, so it nails low-and-slow temps for a mid-priced grill
- ✓Recteq rates it up to 700°F, giving it more high-heat searing headroom than most pellet grills that cap at 500°F
- ✓The 30 lb hopper is huge for this size class and easily covers an all-day cook without a refill
- ✓304 stainless lid and solid construction punch above the $899 price and resist weathering far better than painted competitors
- ✓Same 6-year warranty and acclaimed Recteq phone support back it, which buyers consistently rave about
- ✓At 590 sq in (expandable to 760 with a second shelf) it suits most families while taking up less patio space than the Bull
- ✓WiFi and app performance are reliable, letting you tweak temps and watch probes remotely without the connection dropping
- ✓It heats up quickly and recovers temperature well after lid openings thanks to the responsive controller
- ✗The 700°F rating is optimistic - real-world searing still benefits from GrillGrates and it won't match a dedicated gas sear station
- ✗Like the Bull there's no pellet-level sensor, so longer cooks require an occasional hopper check
- ✗It's still a 150 lb direct-ship purchase you can't try in a store, with the usual freight-damage gamble
- ✗Some hot spots exist toward the firepot side of the cooking grate that you learn to rotate food around
- ✗The open-cart design lacks enclosed storage, and side-shelf space is modest for prepping
- ✗Assembly takes time and the instructions could be clearer per several owner reviews
- ✗Smoke flavor is good but a few users wish it had a dedicated extra-smoke mode like Traeger's Super Smoke
- ✗At $899 it's pricier than budget pellet grills like Z Grills or Pit Boss that offer more square inches per dollar
Traeger Woodridge Pro
- ✓It replaces the Pro 575/780 with far more grill per dollar - 970 sq in, a pellet sensor, Super Smoke, and a side shelf for about $1,000
- ✓Traeger extended a 10-year warranty to the Woodridge line, a massive jump from the 3 years on the old Pro and Ironwood models
- ✓The updated controller holds temps noticeably tighter than the old D2 Pro series, and WiFIRE app control is the most mature in the category
- ✓Super Smoke mode - previously reserved for Ironwood and up - delivers genuinely better bark and smoke ring at low temps
- ✓The 24 lb hopper with a digital pellet sensor covers overnight briskets and warns you before running dry
- ✓Dual meat probes come standard, an upgrade over the single probe Traeger used to include at this tier
- ✓The bottom storage shelf and folding side shelf address long-running complaints about bare-bones Traeger carts
- ✓Early r/pelletgrills owner reports and Engadget's review agree it fixes most of what made the Pro series feel dated
- ✗It still tops out at 500°F with no direct-flame access, so searing steaks means a cast-iron pan or GrillGrates
- ✗Single-wall powder-coated steel means winter cooks lean on pellet consumption just like the old Pros
- ✗The platform launched in 2025, so long-term reliability of the new controller and drivetrain is still unproven
- ✗Traeger's WiFi drop-off gremlins persist on the new lineup per early owner threads
- ✗At 67 inches wide it has a bigger footprint than the Pro 780 it replaces - measure your patio first
- ✗Smoke flavor still trails the Camp Chef Woodwind Pro's real-wood Smoke Box despite Super Smoke
- ✗The $1,000 price puts it against the Recteq lineup with stainless builds and a cult service reputation
- ✗Assembly is a long job with lots of panels, and at 172 lbs you'll want a second set of hands