Traeger
Traeger Pro 575 WiFi Pellet Grill
$799.99
Released 2019
Best Pellet Grills · head-to-head
Traeger Pro 575 WiFi Pellet Grill vs Pit Boss Pro Series II 1150 Wood Pellet Grill
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Pit Boss Pro Series II 1150 Wood Pellet Grill is cheaper at $599. Every spec and price links to its source.
Pit Boss
Pit Boss Pro Series II 1150 Wood Pellet Grill
$599Cheaper
Released 2021
Which is better: the Traeger Pro 575 WiFi Pellet Grill or Pit Boss Pro Series II 1150 Wood Pellet Grill?
The Traeger Pro 575 WiFi Pellet Grill wins 2 of the 2 specs we compare head to head; the other wins 0. The Pit Boss Pro Series II 1150 Wood Pellet Grill is the cheaper at $599. Get the Traeger Pro 575 WiFi Pellet Grill for the stronger spec sheet, the Pit Boss Pro Series II 1150 Wood Pellet Grill to spend less.
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Full spec sheet
✓ marks the stronger figure where "more" — or "less", for price and weight — is unambiguously better.
| Spec | Traeger Pro 575 WiFi Pellet Grill | Pit Boss Pro Series II 1150 Wood Pellet Grill |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $799.99 MSRP from traeger.com | $599 |
| Brand | Traeger | Pit Boss |
| Released | 2019 | 2021 |
| Cooking area sqin | 575 | 1150 |
| Hopper capacity (lb) | 18 | 32 |
| Max temp f | 500 | 500 |
| Wi-Fi control | Yes | Yes |
| Pid controller | Yes | Yes |
| Construction | porcelain-coated steel grates, powder-coated steel body | steel body, porcelain-coated cast iron cooking grates |
| Total weight (lb) | 124 | 188 |
| Release | 2019 | 2021 |
Sources — Traeger Pro 575 WiFi Pellet Grill: traeger.com (verified 2026-06-19). Pit Boss Pro Series II 1150 Wood Pellet Grill: pitboss-grills.com (verified 2026-06-19).
What's the difference between the Traeger Pro 575 WiFi Pellet Grill and Pit Boss Pro Series II 1150 Wood Pellet Grill?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (4 of 7). Matching specs are omitted.
- Cooking area sqin: Traeger Pro 575 WiFi Pellet Grill 575 vs Pit Boss Pro Series II 1150 Wood Pellet Grill 1150
- Hopper capacity (lb): Traeger Pro 575 WiFi Pellet Grill 18 vs Pit Boss Pro Series II 1150 Wood Pellet Grill 32
- Construction: Traeger Pro 575 WiFi Pellet Grill porcelain-coated steel grates, powder-coated steel body vs Pit Boss Pro Series II 1150 Wood Pellet Grill steel body, porcelain-coated cast iron cooking grates
- Total weight (lb): Traeger Pro 575 WiFi Pellet Grill 124 vs Pit Boss Pro Series II 1150 Wood Pellet Grill 188
What reviewers say
Sourced tester consensus for each — the "what people who used it think" layer, not just specs.
Traeger Pro 575 WiFi Pellet Grill
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).
Pit Boss Pro Series II 1150 Wood Pellet Grill
No sourced tester review yet.