Grills & smokers · owner-verdict comparison
Traeger Pro 575 vs Weber Original Kettle 22: what real owners say
Real owners lean toward the Weber Original Kettle 22: 84% of 37 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
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
84%of 37 owners recommend
84% recommend · 13% neutral · 3% don't
Owners praise
- Incredibly versatile, you can cook anything
- Great for low-and-slow smoking, not just grilling
- Durable, lasts decades with minimal care
Owners complain about
- Hard to control low temps for smoking
- Cooking area fills up fast with sides
What Traeger Pro 575 owners say
“BEST STEAK EVER!!!”
“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).”
What Weber Original Kettle 22 owners say
“Still cooks like a beast, so you can make a hell of a feed with any of them.”
“It was a great grill. Worth it at that price today.”
“2 of my legs were a fraction too long. Had to shorten them so the little knob could click into place. Very frustrating!”— @PinkyFloyd5529 on
YouTube