Traeger Pro 780 vs Traeger Pro 575
Two of the pellet grills in our best pellet grills: traeger vs pit boss vs weber vs z grills comparison, lined up spec by spec. Every figure comes from the manufacturer pages linked below, and the scores use the same published formula as the full ranking.
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Green marks the better published figure. "Not listed" means the manufacturer doesn't publish it.
| Spec | Traeger Pro 780 | Traeger Pro 575 | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total cooking areaTotal grate area the maker lists, including upper racks. Upper racks are smaller and cooler, so compare main-grate figures in the spec table too. | 780 sq in | 575 sq in | 30% |
| Pellet hopper capacityA bigger hopper runs longer overnight cooks without a refill. | 18 lb | 18 lb | 15% |
| Max controller temperatureThe highest temperature the controller can hold for indirect cooking. Direct-flame sear zones are listed separately. | 500 °F | 500 °F | 15% |
| Wi-Fi / app control (listed)Remote monitoring and temperature changes from your phone. Yes only when the maker lists it for this model. | Yes | Yes | 15% |
| Direct-flame searing (listed)A slide plate, lever or open-flame design that lets you sear over the fire, such as Pit Boss Flame Broiler or Weber DirectFlame. | No | No | 10% |
| Warranty (main body)Length of the maker's limited warranty on the main grill body. Components often have shorter coverage. | 3 years | 3 years | 15% |
| Temperature range | 165–500 °F | 165–500 °F | info |
| Cooking space | 780 sq in total | 575 sq in total | info |
| Hopper | 18 lb | 18 lb | info |
| Connectivity | WiFIRE (Traeger app) | WiFIRE (Traeger app) | info |
| Weight | 150 lb | 124 lb | info |
| Warranty | 3 years | 3 years | info |
| Capacity (Traeger) | 34 burgers or 6 rib racks or 6 chickens | Not listed | info |
| Power | Not listed | 120 V AC | info |
| EmberPick score | 3.9/10 | 3.2/10 | 100% |
Where each one comes out ahead
Traeger Pro 780
Better published figure on: Total cooking area.
What we like
- 205 sq in more than the Pro 575
- WiFIRE app control
Watch out for
- Same 18 lb hopper as the 575
- No direct-flame searing
Traeger Pro 575
No scored spec where it is strictly ahead; its case rests on the strengths below.
What we like
- WiFIRE app control
- Hopper clean-out for quick flavor swaps
- One meat probe included
Watch out for
- No direct-flame sear option
- 3-year warranty is shorter than Traeger's Woodridge and up
Verdict
Same 18 lb hopper, controller and warranty. The 780 adds 205 sq in for 26 lb more.
- Traeger Pro 780: Traeger: Pro 780 capacity & specs
- Traeger Pro 575: Traeger: Pro 575 capacity & specs