Traeger
Traeger Pro 575 WiFi Pellet Grill
$799.99
Released 2019
Best Pellet Grills · head-to-head
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Green Mountain Grills Trek Prime 2.0 WiFi Pellet Grill is cheaper at $399. Every spec and price links to its source.
Traeger
$799.99
Released 2019
Green Mountain Grills
$399Cheaper
Released 2024
The Green Mountain Grills Trek Prime 2.0 WiFi Pellet Grill wins 2 of the 2 specs we compare head to head; the other wins 0. The Green Mountain Grills Trek Prime 2.0 WiFi Pellet Grill is the cheaper at $399. The Green Mountain Grills Trek Prime 2.0 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 | $399 |
| Brand | Traeger | Green Mountain Grills |
| Released | 2019 | 2024 |
| Cooking area sqin | 575 | 274 |
| Hopper capacity (lb) | 18 | 10 |
| Max temp f | 500 | 550 |
| Wi-Fi control | Yes | Yes |
| Pid controller | Yes | — |
| Construction | porcelain-coated steel grates, powder-coated steel body | 13-gauge steel, powder-coat finish, stainless steel exterior |
| Total weight (lb) | 124 | 63 |
| Release | 2019 | 2024 |
Sources — Traeger Pro 575 WiFi Pellet Grill: traeger.com (verified 2026-06-19). Green Mountain Grills Trek Prime 2.0 WiFi Pellet Grill: greenmountaingrills.com (verified 2026-06-19).
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (5 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).
No sourced tester review yet.