Scored on 127 verified owner verdicts, from 1,029 comments read across 4 communities
TL;DR
A beginner-friendly pellet grill widely praised for easy use, fast heat-up, steady temps, and a helpful WiFi app. Quality is divisive; some hit screen, software, or pellet issues, and it tops out near 500F so it won't sear well.
57% of 127 verified owners recommend the Traeger Pro 575, based on real owner verdicts aggregated from Reddit, enthusiast forums, and YouTube.
1,029 comments reviewed · scored on the 127 clearest verdicts
57%
Recommend
73 owners
13%
Neutral
16 owners
30%
Don't recommend
38 owners
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57%
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Other forums
100%
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45%
29
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33%
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What owners like
Extremely easy to use, almost set-and-forget like an oven · 22 · 17%
WiFi and companion app make monitoring and control convenient · 14 · 11%
Retailers' own star averages, for comparison — separate from our vetted owner-verdict score above.
Top quotes, sourced
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Reddit▼ don’t recommend
“I traded in my Traeger Pro 575 for a Jim non wifi. Much much happier and works like it should ( surprising, right).”
YouTube▲ recommend
“BEST STEAK EVER!!!”
YouTube— neutral
“Traeger pellets are very bland”
YouTube▲ recommend
“IT IS AWESOME!! absolutely awesome.”
Reddit▼ don’t recommend
“I had a Traeger Pro575 and despite using TWO smoke tubes at once on multiple occasions, the smoke flavor was severely underwhelming no matter what pellets I used.”
Reddit— neutral
“I own a Traeger Pro 575. Its been a great “first smoker”. Now I want something much bigger, with better build quality, and more precise temperature control.”
Reddit▼ don’t recommend
“The one that came with pro575 was off by about 10 degrees. Messed up a pork shoulder because of it. I use an instant read from now on.”
Reddit— neutral
“added a Traeger pro 575 in December. It works like a charm. With that said, i’d probably buy a Rectec instead, they seem to be more durable.”
Reddit▲ recommend
“Traeger Pro 575. Splurge on the cover. I’ve had it 2+ years and have used it a lot, including in near 0° temp, with zero problems. Best burgers and filet I’ve ever had. Constant compliments from guests, too.”
Reddit▼ don’t recommend
“Traeger Pro 575: don’t buy one. Probably don’t buy a Traeger”
Reddit— neutral
“I bought got the Pro575 right after they were released. It initially had some temperature fluctuation issues that were frustrating. However, since the firmware updates early this year, it has been great. Still struggles to hit 500 degrees though.”
YouTube▲ recommend
“Best burger I've had in my life!”
Reddit▲ recommend
“I did this all on a Traeger Pro 575 wrapped in an insulator jacket (4-10 degrees outside), thing worked like a charm holding temps the whole time.”
YouTube▼ don’t recommend
“mine was spitting pellet like crazy at prime”
Reddit— neutral
“I've owned a traeger pro 575 and 2 timberline 1300's. The pro wasn't bad not the best value but rock solid.”
Reddit— neutral
“This exact issue happened to me after about 8 cooks on my Pro575. It works just fine, though. I get why they have the sensor in that location but they’ve got to address that issue in future models.”
YouTube▲ recommend
“Love my Gen 1 Traeger. These new ones look awesome.”
Reddit▼ don’t recommend
“I’m a Traeger Pro 575 convert. Had a lot of issues with it to the point it had to be picked up by Ace Hardware and warranty work done.”
Reddit▼ don’t recommend
“Head and shoulders better than the Traeger as far as flavor (and the traeger cant sear, unless you modify it)”
Reddit— neutral
“It’s a great cooking tool. I have a Ranger and a pro575. The Ranger definitely cooks a little quicker, but it gets a much better smoke than the pro.”
Reddit▲ recommend
“I’d absolutely suggest a model with the WiFire technology, as they call it. I thought it may be gimmicky or whatever, but it turned out to be super helpful. For 2 people and wifire, I’d suggest the Traeger Pro 575.”
Reddit▲ recommend
“My wife actually got me a Traeger 4 years ago for Father's Day, still brings me and the family tons of joy”
Reddit▼ don’t recommend
“It's charcoal so smoke flavor way better. Wifi. Can easily add wood chunks. And can go up to 700 deg for searing. I returned my Traeger Pro 575 and Grilla Chimp for it. Love it.”
Reddit— neutral
“I've got a Traeger pro 575 that I bought for around that price point, but I would have to say that for the money, a GMG would probably be the best option. I love my traeger, but the thing can't sear to save it's life”
Practical notes owners raise — setup, quirks, and issues to watch for. They don't say whether the person likes the product, so they're not counted in the score, but they inform the pros, cons, and who it's for.
Redditⓘ good to know
“Liked it so much ordered one for our Pro575 before it was even picked up from the store.”
Redditⓘ good to know
“Used the built in probe on my Traeger Pro 575 and they were with in a degree or two of each other.”
Redditⓘ good to know
“I completed the update on a Pro575 and have had no issues with the App or Wifire. Grill was purchased mid-December 2019 and has been connected to WiFi since set up.”
Redditⓘ good to know
“Ending getting a pro575. Store sold me there demo at a great deal.
Right size for me.”
Redditⓘ good to know
“I had a gift card so I picked one up for the pro575. It works. I’m in northern Michigan so you know what it’s like up here. Heat maintains and it burns less pellets than it would without.”
Redditⓘ good to know
“I have old traeger and pro575 and use any pellets on sale ..some brands have a bit more dust to them just don't empty the bag into hopper and most dust settles bag bottom”
Redditⓘ good to know
“I can easily get to 500, but that’s the ceiling. I have a traeger pro 575 from a few years ago. If you live somewhere chilly, I recommend throwing a blanket over the body. Really helps maintain heat.”
Redditⓘ good to know
“Got the Pro575 last summer. Couldn’t get WiFire to work for months and had basically given up on it. Then they updated their iPhone app and it connected quick.”
Redditⓘ good to know
“Yeah I also have the pro575 and I calibrate my probe before each use in ice water. I find it to be pretty accurate when it’s calibrated”
Redditⓘ good to know
“it had a bit of a smoke flavor, but I have a Traeger pro 575, so it gives a mild smoke flavor of shorter cooks. I'm also using cherry.”
Redditⓘ good to know
“I have a Traeger Pro 575 and the difference is about 20~ between midnight and noon.
It's in the shade, and overnight to really early it has no problem sitting at 180, it's now noon (90+ outside) and has creeped up to about 205.”
Redditⓘ good to know
“my pro575 only goes down to 180. Plus i dont have super smoke so im not sure how much flavour it will pick up.”
Redditⓘ good to know
“I have a Pro575 as well, my advice is to keep it in the shade if you can. Temps can get out of hand if it’s directly in the sun. I live in Livermore, CA where it can get well above 100 during the summer months and I’ve experienced these issues first hand.”
Redditⓘ good to know
“I have a Traeger Pro 575 and made the same experience as you with your new grill. As far as I understand, they burn very clean, which makes for little visible smoke and little smoke flavour. If you want more smoke, you need to get your grill a crutch (smoke tube)”
Redditⓘ good to know
“I had a Treager for 10 years and when this issue came up I slowed the auger rate and it would correct the issue.”
Redditⓘ good to know
“I have a 575 and just purchased an Ironwood XL. I can definitely tell a difference especially with Super Smoke.”
Redditⓘ good to know
“i think the heat in the 575 is a bit too direct at the bottom of a big piece of meat like a brisket.”
