Traeger Pro 575 vs Traeger Woodridge
Quick take: The Traeger Pro 575 costs $199 less; the Traeger Woodridge offers more cooking space (860 vs 575 sq in); the Traeger Woodridge reaches a higher max temp (NaN vs NaN°F).
| Spec | Traeger Pro 575 | Traeger Woodridge |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ~$600 | ~$799 |
| Rating | 4.6★ (1,214) | 4.5★ (804) |
| Type | Pellet Grill | Pellet Grill |
| Cooking Area | 575 sq in | 860 sq in |
| Max Temp | 500°F | 500F°F |
| Fuel Type | Wood Pellets | Wood Pellets |
| Build Material | Powder-Coated Steel | Powder-coated steel |
| Hopper Capacity | 18 lb | 24 lbs |
| 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 | No | No |
| Dimensions | 41 x 27 x 53 in | 50 x 27 x 46 in |
| Weight | 128 lbs | 138 lbs |
| Warranty | 3 years | 10 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 Woodridge
- ✓Outstanding value — 860 sq in, WiFIRE, and probe for $799
- ✓EZ-Clean grease/ash keg eliminates the shop-vac ritual
- ✓24 lb hopper with clean-out chute swaps pellet flavors fast
- ✓New digital PID controller holds temps noticeably better than the old Pro Series
- ✓10-year warranty at a budget price point
- ✓Big enough for six pork butts or eight rib racks
- ✗No Super Smoke mode — smoke flavor is mild at higher temps
- ✗No pellet level sensor or included side shelf at base trim
- ✗500F ceiling rules out true searing
- ✗Lighter-gauge steel than the insulated Ironwood, so cold weather costs pellets