Traeger Pro 575 vs Traeger Westwood
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Quick take: The Traeger Pro 575 costs $100 less; the Traeger Westwood offers more cooking space (653 vs 575 sq in); the Traeger Pro 575 reaches a higher max temp (500 vs 450°F).
| Spec | Traeger Pro 575 | Traeger Westwood |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ~$600 | ~$700 |
| Rating | 4.6★ (1,214) | 4.6★ (22) |
| Type | Pellet Grill | Pellet Grill |
| Cooking Area | 575 sq in | 653 sq in |
| Max Temp | 500°F | 450°F |
| Fuel Type | Wood Pellets | Wood Pellets |
| Build Material | Powder-Coated Steel | Powder-Coated Steel |
| Hopper Capacity | 18 lb | 18 lb |
| Burners | — | — |
| WiFi / App | Yes | Yes |
| App control | Yes | Yes |
| Meat probe | Yes | Yes |
| PID controller | Yes | No |
| Side burner | No | No |
| Rotisserie | No | No |
| Searing | No | No |
| Dimensions | 41 x 27 x 53 in | — |
| Weight | 128 lbs | 116 lbs |
| Warranty | 3 years | 7 years |
Pros & cons
Traeger Pro 575
- ✓It's the most accessible entry into the Traeger ecosystem and frequently goes on sale at Home Depot for $400-$560, making it a great value buy
- ✓The D2 controller and single meat probe make hands-off ribs and chicken genuinely easy for a complete beginner
- ✓WiFIRE app control means you can start, monitor, and shut down the grill from the couch or the store
- ✓575 sq in fits about five racks of ribs or four chickens - enough for most families without being huge
- ✓Quick 15-minute startup and reliable auto-ignition get you cooking fast on weeknights
- ✓It's lightweight at 128 lbs with all-terrain wheels, so one person can reposition it on the patio
- ✓Smoke flavor at the 180-225°F range is solid for a budget pellet grill, especially with the optional smoke setting
- ✓Parts and accessories are everywhere and the huge owner community means troubleshooting any issue is a quick search away
- ✗Single-wall construction means it struggles to hold temp in cold or windy weather and burns through pellets fast in winter
- ✗It tops out around 450-500°F and has no real sear zone, so steaks come out grilled rather than seared
- ✗The same WiFi drop-off issues as the rest of the lineup plague it - the connection is flaky and the app loses the grill mid-cook
- ✗Only one meat probe is included, which is limiting when you're cooking multiple proteins at once
- ✗Temperature can swing 25-30°F around the set point, more than premium PID grills, so it's less precise for delicate cooks
- ✗The powder-coated steel body and grease management feel cheap, and the bucket-style grease catch is messy to empty
- ✗No pellet-level sensor, so you have to manually check the hopper to avoid running dry on long cooks
- ✗Owners report auger and hot-rod failures after a couple seasons, and the 3-year warranty is shorter than budget rivals offer
Traeger Westwood
- ✓Cheapest way into Traeger's WiFIRE app and firmware ecosystem, which is the largest install base in pellet grilling
- ✓116 lbs is light enough for one person to reposition on a deck, unusual for a 653 sq in cabinet grill
- ✓Built-in side shelf is standard rather than a paid accessory as it was on the Pro series it replaces
- ✓P.A.L. rail means the same Traeger shelves, hooks and roll racks fit that the $3,500 Timberline uses
- ✓Two-tier grate layout leaves the upper rack free for holding or smoking while the main rack runs hot
- ✗450°F ceiling is 50°F below the Woodridge and rules out real searing without a separate grill or skillet
- ✗No Super Smoke mode, so low-temperature smoke output is weaker than the rest of the Traeger line
- ✗7-year warranty rather than the 10 years Traeger puts on Woodridge and above
- ✗18 lb hopper needs a mid-cook refill on an overnight brisket
- ✗Only 22 reviews on Traeger's own store so far — too thin a sample to judge long-term reliability