Traeger
Traeger Pro 575 WiFi Pellet Grill
$799.99Cheaper
Released 2019
Best Pellet Grills · head-to-head
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Traeger Pro 575 WiFi Pellet Grill is cheaper at $799.99. Every spec and price links to its source.
Traeger
$799.99Cheaper
Released 2019
Camp Chef
$1399.99
Released 2022
The Traeger Pro 575 WiFi Pellet Grill wins 2 of the 2 specs we compare head to head; the other wins 0. The Traeger Pro 575 WiFi Pellet Grill is the cheaper at $799.99. The Traeger Pro 575 WiFi Pellet Grill both leads on specs and costs less — the straightforward pick.
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| Spec | | |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $799.99 MSRP from traeger.com | $1399.99 MSRP from campchef.com |
| Brand | Traeger | Camp Chef |
| Released | 2019 | 2022 |
| Cooking area sqin | 575 | 811 |
| Hopper capacity (lb) | 18 | 22 |
| Max temp f | 500 | 500 |
| Wi-Fi control | Yes | Yes |
| Pid controller | Yes | Yes |
| Construction | porcelain-coated steel grates, powder-coated steel body | stainless steel barrel, powder-coated steel hopper and cart |
| Total weight (lb) | 124 | 152 |
| Release | 2019 | 2022 |
Sources — Traeger Pro 575 WiFi Pellet Grill: traeger.com (verified 2026-06-19). Camp Chef Woodwind Pro 24 WiFi Pellet Grill: campchef.com (verified 2026-06-19).
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (4 of 7). Matching specs are omitted.
Sourced tester consensus for each — the "what people who used it think" layer, not just specs.
Two whitelisted testers cover the Pro 575. Wirecutter's 2022 lab test (100 lbs of meat across three grills) named it the best pellet grill — most precise temps (probes within 10°F of target), most fuel-efficient, and beginner-friendly — while flagging mild smoke flavor, finicky WiFi setup, and no built-in side tables. Field & Stream rates the Traeger Pro series best-for-beginners on research plus hands-on experience (no measurements), praising the D2 PID controller but knocking the 18-lb hopper and a weak-feeling lid hinge. (2 sourced reviews, 1 lab-tested.)
Praised: Precise, steady temperature control (Wirecutter measured within 10°F of target; F&S credits the D2 PID controller); Easy to use; strong choice for beginners; Good value / worth the price.
Flagged: Mild, subtle smoke flavor — a downside if you like heavy smoke; WiFi/app connectivity can be finicky to set up; 18-lb hopper vs standard 20-lb pellet bags; minor build gripes (weak lid hinge).
One whitelisted tester, Wirecutter (NYT), ran a genuine hands-on test of this exact model, naming the Camp Chef Woodwind Pro 24 its top pellet-grill pick for the smokiest, juiciest results and the best low-temperature stability of any grill it tested. No other whitelisted outlet tested this exact model. (1 sourced review, 1 lab-tested.)
Praised: Best low-temperature stability of any grill tested, with the fewest heat spikes; Smokiest, juiciest, most richly flavored barbecue; won 3 of 4 blind taste tests; Adjustable 1-to-10 smoke control plus a one-of-a-kind built-in cold-smoke firebox.
Flagged: Longest, most frustrating assembly of any grill tested (2h 10m); App is barebones; no probe calibration or recipes; Tiny 3-inch casters hard to move over uneven terrain, and no front shelf.