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Traeger vs Z Grills

Z Grills costs less to get into (~$477 against ~$480 for Traeger); Traeger runs hotter, topping out at 600°F; Traeger has more models still sold new.

TraegerZ Grills
Models on Grill Picker133
Still sold new113
Price range$480–$3,999$477–$1,399
TypesPellet Grill, GriddlePellet Grill
Cooking area176–1,320 sq in459–1,068 sq in
Highest max temp600°F450°F
WiFi models10 of 131 of 3
PID controller6 of 133 of 3
Warranty7 years, 3 years, 10 years, 5 years3 years

Model against model

Traeger Ironwood 885 vs Z Grills Multitasker 11002BTraeger Ranger vs Z Grills 450B

Traeger lineup

All Traeger →
  • Traeger Ranger~$480 · 176 sq in · 3.9★
  • Traeger Tailgater~$500 · 300 sq in · 3.8★
  • Traeger Pro 575no longer sold new~$600 · 575 sq in · 4.6★
  • Traeger Westwood~$700 · 653 sq in · 4.6★
  • Traeger Woodridge~$799 · 860 sq in · 4.5★
  • Traeger Flatrock 3 Zone Griddle~$999 · 594 sq in
  • Traeger Woodridge Pro~$1,150 · 970 sq in · 4.6★
  • Traeger Ironwood 885no longer sold new~$1,400 · 885 sq in · 4.6★
  • Traeger Ironwood~$1,800 · 616 sq in · 4.5★
  • Traeger Woodridge Elite~$1,800 · 970 sq in · 4.4★
  • Traeger Ironwood XL~$2,000 · 924 sq in · 3.6★
  • Traeger Timberline~$3,500 · 880 sq in · 3.7★
  • Traeger Timberline XL~$3,999 · 1320 sq in · 4★

Z Grills lineup

All Z Grills →
  • Z Grills 450B~$477 · 459 sq in
  • Z Grills 7002C3E~$510 · 697 sq in · 4.7★
  • Z Grills Multitasker 11002B~$1,399 · 1,068 sq in
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