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ThermoWorks Thermapen ONE vs Traeger Pro 575: what real owners say

Real owners lean toward the ThermoWorks Thermapen ONE: 82% of 56 owners recommend it, vs 57% of 127 for the Traeger Pro 575.

Verdicts aggregated from Reddit, enthusiast forums, and YouTube owner comments — affiliate reviews excluded. Sample sizes differ; judge accordingly. How we score

ThermoWorks Thermapen ONE

82%of 56 owners recommend
82% recommend · 13% neutral · 5% don't
Owners praise
  • Extremely fast, near-instant temperature reads
  • Very accurate and precise
  • Outlasts cheap thermometers; worth the money long-term
Owners complain about
  • Expensive, best bought on sale
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Traeger Pro 575

57%of 127 owners recommend
57% recommend · 13% neutral · 30% don't
Owners praise
  • Extremely easy to use, almost set-and-forget like an oven
  • WiFi and companion app make monitoring and control convenient
  • Produces great-tasting, juicy food with consistent results
Owners complain about
  • Weak, mild smoke flavor compared to stick burners or charcoal
  • Can't sear, tops out around 500F
  • Inaccurate built-in temperature probe, often reads off by 10-45 degrees
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What ThermoWorks Thermapen ONE owners say

“Thermoworks Thermapen One. Just bought one for the first time and it is by far the best thermometer I've ever used. Didn't know how much I was missing out my entire life.”
— ebone88 on Reddit
“Still working like a charm!”
— @gosman949 on YouTube
“Can’t believe these aren’t magnetic for $100”
— @charlesbrown4689 on YouTube

What Traeger Pro 575 owners say

“BEST STEAK EVER!!!”
— @Onix.556 on YouTube
“IT IS AWESOME!! absolutely awesome.”
— @francescodox78 on YouTube
“I traded in my Traeger Pro 575 for a Jim non wifi. Much much happier and works like it should ( surprising, right).”
— xxdibxx on Reddit