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Traeger Pro 575 WiFi Pellet Grill vs Recteq RT-700 Bull WiFi Pellet Grill

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.

Which is better: the Traeger Pro 575 WiFi Pellet Grill or Recteq RT-700 Bull WiFi 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 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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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 Recteq RT-700 Bull WiFi Pellet Grill
US price $799.99 MSRP from traeger.com $1199
BrandTraegerRecteq
Released2019
Cooking area sqin 575 702
Hopper capacity (lb) 18 40
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 cooking chamber, grates, firepot, handles; powder-coated steel exterior
Total weight (lb) 124 195
Release 2019

Sources — Traeger Pro 575 WiFi Pellet Grill: traeger.com (verified 2026-06-19). Recteq RT-700 Bull WiFi Pellet Grill: derrickriches.com (verified 2026-06-19).

What's the difference between the Traeger Pro 575 WiFi Pellet Grill and Recteq RT-700 Bull WiFi 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 Recteq RT-700 Bull WiFi Pellet Grill 702
  • Hopper capacity (lb): Traeger Pro 575 WiFi Pellet Grill 18 vs Recteq RT-700 Bull WiFi Pellet Grill 40
  • Construction: Traeger Pro 575 WiFi Pellet Grill porcelain-coated steel grates, powder-coated steel body vs Recteq RT-700 Bull WiFi Pellet Grill stainless steel cooking chamber, grates, firepot, handles; powder-coated steel exterior
  • Total weight (lb): Traeger Pro 575 WiFi Pellet Grill 124 vs Recteq RT-700 Bull WiFi Pellet Grill 195

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).

Recteq RT-700 Bull WiFi Pellet Grill

No sourced tester review yet.

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