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Independent reviews and buying guides for pellet grills and smokers, built from owner reports, manufacturer specs and published reviews. Every guide in the lab, sorted newest first.
Traeger Auger Jammed? Fixes by Controller
A jammed Traeger auger has four different fixes, and the right one depends on your controller generation. Here's how to tell yours apart and clear it.
Z Grills vs Traeger: WiFi Tier Costs More
Z Grills vs Traeger at a matched size: the WiFi ZPG-7052BPro trades cooking area and warranty for more hopper capacity, not a discount.
Pit Boss vs Traeger: Sear or Warranty
Pit Boss vs Traeger: the 700FB2 and Pro 780 sit close in cooking space. The trade-off is direct-flame searing and hopper size vs app control and warranty.
recteq vs Traeger: Space vs Warranty
Compare recteq Flagship 1600 and Traeger Woodridge Elite on cooking space, heat, equipment and warranty, with current spec discrepancies explained.
Best Pellets for Smoking: Blend Matters
Best pellets for smoking aren't defined by the flavor name on the bag. Here's what four brands' own labels say about base wood and filler, plus our picks.
Traeger vs Weber Pellet: 600°F or 10-Year
Traeger vs Weber pellet grill now means two current tiers per brand. Here's how the 10-year warranty and 600°F sear trade-off holds up across both.
Best Pellet Grills Under $500 in 2026
Best pellet grills under $500 differ most by cooking area and warranty, not price. Match one to how you cook, plus the 3 models in stock at that price now.