Grills & smokers · owner-verdict comparison
Traeger Pro 575 vs Weber Smokey Mountain 18: what real owners say
Real owners lean toward the Weber Smokey Mountain 18: 76% of 339 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
76%of 339 owners recommend
76% recommend · 12% neutral · 12% don't
Owners praise
- Easy to use, forgiving, and beginner-friendly
- Holds steady temperature for hours, nearly set-and-forget
- Solidly built and lasts for many years
Owners complain about
- Too small to fit large briskets or full racks of ribs without trimming
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 Smokey Mountain 18 owners say
“the 18 is an engineering masterpiece for several reasons”— @Hoosier-Dave on
YouTube
“Best $40 I've spent”— @chriscooper1657 on
YouTube
“I usually find a slight acrid taste to the food so I'll give this approach a try (assuming cleaner smoke).”