Traeger Pro 575 vs Traeger Pro 780: two wood pellet grills, side by side
Two Traeger wood pellet grills, not a brand slogan fight. Traeger Pro 780 is the larger box at 780 sq in against 575. The numbers below passed our verification pass. Anything we have not confirmed stays a dash.
Verdict from the verified data
On verified paper the Traeger Pro 780 is the one we would take from this pair. Cooking area per dollar: Traeger Pro 780 at $1.28/sq in vs Traeger Pro 575 at $1.39/sq in.
How do the Traeger Pro 575 and Traeger Pro 780 compare as pellet grills?
| Traeger Pro 575 | Traeger Pro 780 | |
|---|---|---|
| Verified price | $800 | $1000 |
| Total cooking area | 575 sq in | 780 sq in |
| Price per sq in | $1.39 | $1.28 |
| Hopper capacity | 18 lb | 18 lb |
| Max temperature | 500°F | 500°F |
| WiFi control | Yes | Yes |
| Direct-flame searing | No | No |
| Portable | No | No |
| Warranty | 3 years | 3 years |
| Our weighted score | not yet scored | not yet scored |
| Site rank | unranked | unranked |
Highlighted cells mark the better verified number. Rank on this site is the tested editorial pick; the score is the weighted measure (how we test). Traeger Pro 575: 575 sq in of cooking area, a 18 lb pellet hopper, a 500°F ceiling, indirect pellet heat only, WiFi control. Traeger Pro 780: 780 sq in of cooking area, a 18 lb pellet hopper, a 500°F ceiling, indirect pellet heat only, WiFi control.
What do owners actually complain about?
Traeger Pro 575
No recurring owner complaints have cleared our verification bar yet.
Traeger Pro 780
No recurring owner complaints have cleared our verification bar yet.
Complaint patterns come from verified owner reports gathered during our research passes, kept on file.
Common questions about this pellet-grill matchup
Are both of these wood pellet grills?
Yes. The Traeger Pro 575 and the Traeger Pro 780 both burn hardwood pellets. Neither is a gas grill, a charcoal kettle, or a stick-burner. If you came here from a brand-vs-brand page, this is the model-level version of that fight.
Which is bigger, the Traeger Pro 575 or the Traeger Pro 780?
The Traeger Pro 780 has the larger verified cooking area at 780 sq in, against 575 sq in. Whether that matters depends on how many racks of ribs you run at once.
Which costs less?
At verified regular prices the Traeger Pro 575 is the cheaper grill at $800, versus $1000. Sale prices move; the check-price buttons always show today's number.
Which hopper lasts longer on an overnight cook?
Both hold 18 lb of pellets.
Which has the better warranty?
Both carry a 3-year warranty.
Which one should I buy?
From this pair, the Traeger Pro 780. That is our call on ranking, score, and cooking area per dollar, not a promise that it is the right grill for every patio. If you want the site's overall winner instead, that is still the Weber Searwood XL.