Traeger Grills Pro Series 780 Wood Pellet Grill and Smoker with Alexa and WiFIRE Smart Home Technology, Bronze review and price compare 2025

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Brand	Traeger
Model Name	Pro Series 780
Power Source	Electric and Woodburning
Color	Bronze
Item Weight	145 Pounds
Item Dimensions LxWxH	48.7 x 26.7 x 54.4 inches
Fuel Type	Wood, Charcoal

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NEVER USE GAS OR CHARCOAL AGAIN: Traeger created the original wood-pellet grill as the ultimate way to achieve wood-fired taste; The Pro 780 takes it to the next level with precise temperature control
CONNECTED HOME TECHNOLOGY: WiFIRE technology connects your grill to home WiFi and the Traeger app allows the user to control the grill from anywhere; Alexa technology allows you to do it all by voice
VERSATILE BARBECUE COOKING: The Pro 780 pellet grill offers 6-in-1 versatility to grill, smoke, bake, roast, braise, and BBQ all on the same grill; The Porcelain grill grates makes clean up a breeze
THE MARKET LEADER IN PELLET GRILLS: The Traeger Pro Series is the best-selling pellet grill; The upgraded Pro 780 with D2 drivetrain starts quicker, heats up faster, and puts out better quality smoke
BUILT FOR LARGE FAMILY COOKING: 780 sq in of grilling space that can accommodate thirty four burgers, six rib racks, or six chickens effortlessly; The built-in meat probe allows you to cook to perfection

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The future of grilling has arrived with WiFIRE. Change temperatures, set timers and monitor your food anywhere at any time with the Traeger App and the WiFIRE enabled controller.	Get reliable results thanks to consistent temperatures every single time. Traeger makes mastering your BBQ easy and repeatable.	Traeger's aren't just for grilling, you can smoke, bake, roast, braise, and BBQ food too, from ribs to apple pie.


Traeger Grills are fueled by 100% all-natural hardwood pellets that infuse amazing wood-fired flavor into everything you cook.	Grill smarter with Alexa. Voice control lets you adjust temps, monitor food, set timers and create alerts on your WiFIRE-enabled grill with a simple command	Experience more power and more flavor every time you fire up the grill with the D2 Direct Drive drivetrain. This dynamic drivetrain is the catalyst for the next generation of Traeger’s wood-fired grills, created to take outdoor cooking to the next level.



Control Style	WiFIRE Controller	WiFIRE Controller	Digital Pro Controller	igital Pro Controller	WiFIRE Controller	WiFIRE Controller
Grilling Area	780 sq in	575 sq in	884 sq in	572 sq in	885 sq in	650 sq in
Hopper Capacity	18 lb	18 lb	18 lb	18 lb	20 lb	20 lb
Grill Size (HxWxD)	55x49x27 in	53x41x27 in	49x53x27 in	49x41x27 in	47x54x27 in	47x46x27 in
Weight	146 lb	128 lb	136 lb	103 lb	175 lb	149 lb
Works with Alexa	✓	✓			✓	✓
Hopper Cleanout	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Double Side-Wall Insulation					✓	✓
Traeger Downdraft Exhaust System					✓	✓
WiFIRE Enabled	✓	✓			✓	✓

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Color:Bronze | Style:Grill and Smoker

The Traeger Pro Series is the best-selling pellet grill in the world. The all-new Traeger Pro 575 & 780 grills just got better with an enhanced controller that uses WiFIRE technology. WiFIRE allows you to monitor and adjust your grill anytime, anywhere from the Traeger app on your smartphone. Plus, with the brand-new D2 drivetrain, the Pro Series wifi pellet grills now start quicker, heat up faster, and put out better smoke quality giving you consistent results infused with wood-fired flavor.

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Questions about Traeger Grills Pro Series 780 Wood Pellet Grill and Smoker with Alexa and WiFIRE Smart Home Technology, Bronze

Will a 20 pound turkey fit in and get lid closed?

Answer: Yes. Easily

Where is it manufactured?

Answer: Traeger manufactured the grills in the company's Oregon facilities until 2010, but started outsourcing manufacturing in China. In 2013, 240 people worked for Traeger with 120 in its headquarters in Oregon.Sep 10, 2019

What is the max temperature??

Answer: 450°F is currently the max temperature this grill can reach.

How is the surface finished? Powder coated? Heat resistant paint? Any issues with rust after a couple years?

Answer: Traeger builds their grills from materials such as cold-rolled steel and cast iron, ensuring durability and reliability. If they're properly cleaned and maintained, it can last for years. Also the Paint is heat resistant to high temperature and for the rust issues we would recommend to use a cover to protect paint against the elements which could cause the rust issues.

Is this returnable

Answer: Yes, according to the guy who delivered it. But I love the thing so much I won’t return it.

Answer: No

Must you use Traeger pellets or can you use pellets from any manufacturer?

Answer: You can use any brand grill wood pellets with your Traeger, as long as they are "Food-Quality Pellets" and not "Home Heating Pellets".

Answer: You can use any brand of pellets

Answer: When I bought the Traeger, I went to get wood pellets and the store only carried Traeger pellets. So I haven’t used my grill enough to go through the original pellet purchase. I recently bought a bunch of bags of Brand X pellets b/c I know they will work just fine when I need that particular flavor of pellets.

Does this have a pellet clean out

Answer: Yes, the Pro 780 has a back door behind the hopper for easy pellet clean-out.

Is there any to Regulate the smoke

Answer: The controller has the capability to regulate smoke. You can set the temperature anywhere from 165 to 500 ℉ adjusting in 5 degrees increments. Smoking happens below 225 degrees (160-225 degrees to regulate smoke).

Does this have a way to clean out the ash that accumulates at the bottom?

Answer: The best way we recommend to clean the ash build up is by vacuuming it out when the grill is completely cooled down.

Answer: Barely any ash accumulates but just use a shop vac to clean

Answer: No but it is simple... After about every 20 hours of use you just pull out the grate and grease pan and take a shop vac and sweep it out.

Answer: So you can open it up and vacuum it out. That being said it doesn’t really have ask permission say. When the pellets burn it’s not like charcoal they are totally gone

My order has not shipped yet

How hot does it get?

Answer: The maximum temperature is 500° F.

Answer: Brett,

Answer: 500 is the highest setting,

Answer: Google says 450°

Answer: 500 degrees

How long is the cord?

Answer: 6 Feet Long.

What side is the box on?

Answer: The Hopper box for the Pro 780 will be on the right side of the barrel.

Answer: The pellet box? Looking at the front of the grill where the door opens, the pellet hopper box is on the right.

What side is the hopper on? I’ve seen it both ways.

Answer: For the Pro 780 The hopper is located on the right side of the grill.

Answer: The right side of my pro780

Answer: On the right side.

what's the difference between this and the Pro Series 34 at $699?

Answer: The Traeger Pro Series is the best-selling pellet grill in the world. However, the all-new Traeger Pro 780 grill just got better with an enhanced controller that uses WiFIRE® technology. WiFIRE® allows you to monitor and adjust your grill anytime, anywhere from the Traeger app on your smartphone. Plus, with the brand-new D2® drivetrain, the Pro Series Wi-Fi pellet grills now start quicker, heat up faster, and put out better smoke quality giving you consistent results infused with wood-fired flavor.

Can this grill run at 120°

Answer: The lowest setting on this model is 165° F, and the highest setting is 500° F.

Answer: No. I believe the lowest is 160° or 170°

Answer: Sure why not?

Can I cook when it’s below zero outside

Answer: Yes, if you live in a region that is reaching 35°F or colder, we recommend wrapping up your grill with an insulation blanket.

Is this returnable

Answer: Yes, according to the guy who delivered it. But I love the thing so much I won’t return it.

Answer: No

Does the Pro Series 780 have double walls or has anyone had experience with this smoker in cold weather?

Answer: It doesn't have double walls. If it is really cold or windy I would get an insulating blanket.

Can you cold smoke cheese with this smoker?

Answer: Yes. There is a guide for cold-smoked cheese to follow in the recipes on Traeger's app and website.

Will this fit two briskets?

Answer: Yes, but this will also depend on how heavy and big the briskets are. The total cooking space is 780 SQ.IN and the total weight that can be held is 150 LBS

Answer: Yes

How often do you have to add pellets?

Answer: Typically, Traeger burns about 1-3 pounds of pellets per hour, a 20 pound bag would roughly provide between 6-20 hours of cook time depending on the high or low heat and duration of cook.

Answer: 20 lbs bag lasted over 18 h of smoking/grilling

Who is the seller here? Does Traeger recognize the serial number etc for warranty purposes if purchased through amazon? How do i verify?

Answer: Sorry, I don’t the the answer. I purchased this as a gift for our son.

Does the 780 have a compatible thermal blanket?

Answer: Insulation blankets are available for the Pro 780 to help maintain temperature during colder weather conditions.

What are the measurements of the inside grill and shelf?

how do i get in touch with customer service, my order has not shipped for over a week.

Answer: It took several weeks to get ours delivered. Patience is required.

Do you have installation?

Answer: Hi there, here is the link of the grill assembly instruction video:

Answer: Yes ... but the components were well packaged and the directions were easy to follow. Standing the unit up once the 4 legs have been positioned requires 2 folks as it is awkward and heavy. Finished in 30 minutes.

Answer: I didn't know this when I ordered it but a few days after delivery I received an email from Amazon that I could purchase assembly of the grill. Ours was already together since my husband couldn't wait to get it together and use it. We love the grill.

Answer: You out it together yourself

What is the difference between this model and the Ironwood? No smoke stack on 885, why? Which one is better for cooking in cold/0 deg winters?

Answer:

If returning unopened will and in schedule pickup at home ?

Is there a cookbook for the 780?

Answer: We no longer include the cookbooks with our grills. We have all our recipes for free on our Traeger app.

Answer: Traeger has an app that’s really good. As long as the grill stays working

Answer: The recipes are in the app that you download

Can this be left outside in the winter?

Answer: Yes, as long it is kept covered and the electrical components are kept dry.

It says wifi controlled but what all does that include? What can you do with the wifi?And I know you can "control" it but what exactly can you control

Answer: You have wifi app. That helps you control your cooking temperature and give you detail on the level of wood pallets you still have. Awesome my dream grill????

Answer: You can control the temperature if you want it up or down and you can shut it down from your app. You cannot start it up from your app though.

Answer: You can change temperatures, monitor your food temps,check cooks,activate keep warm mode and add smoke on a Wi-Fi enabled Traeger wood pellet grill from anywhere, at any time, on your smartphone.

The 575 and the 780 only come with 1 meat probe, Will it handle more probes if additional probes are purchased?

Answer: The Controller can only have one meat probe plugged in at a time.

Is it compatible with google homes or minis?

Answer: No

Does this have meat thermometers as aprt of the system?

Answer: Yes

How many probes can this handle? How many probes does it come with?

Answer: The Controller can only have one meat probe plugged in at a time.

Answer: It comes with 1 and it handle one other then that it’s great download the app

Answer: Only one ! Best grill on the market . The rest are want a be’s

Does the lower grate adjust? Manual says “lower the bottom grate into a sear position for perfect grill marks” but it looks to only have 1 position

Answer: The manual must have a line from another grill. The 780 has a fixed grill height for main and upper rack. If you cook it at a temperature of 450-500 degrees it will give you grill marks.

Answer: No, the lower grate does not adjust.

Answer: No, it is a permanent fix but it really doesn't need to be adjusted.

Answer: No

Do you have to have wi-fi to operate this grill? We live in the country and Internet is not an option. Curious as to what the owners think here.

Answer: WiFIRE allows you to access your grill at anytime, anywhere and give you the ability to monitor your food temperatures and adjust accordingly, but if you do not have access to Wi-Fi that is fine. There is no obligation to use this feature while cooking, the grill will still everything as normal.

Answer: "What if I don't want to use WiFi with my grill? There's no obligation to use the WiFi within your grill. It will still cook everything with Traeger's signature wood-fired flavor. You just won't be taking advantage of your grill's full capabilities." Internet

Is the motor 110-220v 50-60 mHz?

Answer: The grill's AC-to-DC power supply works with 100-240v 50/60Hz. The motor uses DC power from the power supply.

With new firmware updates, will the 780 now reach 500 degrees F?

Answer: My 780 regularly reaches 500 degrees, without any problems.

Answer: Hopefully they can up date the temperature to a least 450 degrees.

Answer: Yes.

Does traeger make a pad to put underneath to protect my deck?

Answer: The grill does not come with a pad but the draining system does have replaceable drip trays that pour into a replaceable catch basket. A drip onto deck is highly unlikely.

Answer: Yes, you can find it on our website using product code BAC636.

Do you have to plug it into an outlet to use it? Or can you use it without electric?

Answer: Yes you will have to plug it into an outlet to use the grill. You cannot use it without electricity.

Answer: You have to plug it into an outlet.

Answer: Needs power to run the auger or won’t work

Can you use a griddle with this?

Answer: Yes. I use them a lot

What are the grate deminsions on the 780

Answer: The Pro 780 Grill Grate measures 29 ¾" x 19 ½"

Why do I have to be home when it is delivered? I work. Not gonna be home for 2 days waiting for a delivery.

Product reviews of Traeger Grills Pro Series 780 Wood Pellet Grill and Smoker with Alexa and WiFIRE Smart Home Technology, Bronze

J. W. Mullins : Expensive, but very well made.

I've been very happy with my new Traeger grill. There is a lot of good information about using Traeger pellet grilling so I don't want to rehash it all again here. I will say that I'm quite fond of the method, it is easy to cook with and clean up. It is more like smoking than a traditional propane or charcoal grill. And so the grill itself is sort of a non direct heat method. The grill will reach temperature as high as 500 degrees Fahrenheit. The pellets come in a huge number of flavors, some that come through better than others.

The grill is very large and was delivered by a delivery company, and not UPS/FedEx. They contacted me several days before delivery to confirm date and time. The box is huge and fairly heavy. If you are going to have to pick it up I'd recommend a couple people. I was able to assemble it by myself. It only required tipping the grill on it's side and then back up after installing the legs. The packaging was great, most of the parts packaged in the grill itself. Assembly was very straight forward and I think the instructions were good, even including a six pack of beer as optional and showing how many beers on each step. The legs were color coded and the hardware was well laid out in a package that was easy to open. It too me less than an hour from opening the box to finishing and I was in no hurry.

Starting the grill was cake and the interface is easy to use. Just remember to prime the hopper the first time you use it or when changing pellets. There is an option to connect it to wifi to be able to start it from your phone. That also worked better than I excepted but is not something I will use. Having wireless connectivity to something that creates fire isn't a great idea in my eyes. Filling the hopper to just below the divider level and running the grill for an hour at 450 degrees for seasoning provided enough fuel for just about an hour. You lose heat quickly if you open the lid, though it is quick to build back up. That said it also comes with a meat thermometer that can be fed through a small opening on the hopper side of the grill.

Matthew : Great Grill

This grill/smoker is awesome!

Clate H : Do not waste your money or time...

When it actually works, it has a great flavor and I was very happy at first. I used it fewer than 10 times and the control panel stopped working. Traeger sent me a new control panel, I installed and it will not ignite. I then replaced the hot rod as instructed, it still will not ignite. I have never bought something that was so highly rated that turned out to be a total piece of garbage. I have a $1,000 grill that does not work and they will not replace it, but will tell you to try this or that, without success. After many attempts at getting the thing to work, I am beyond disappointed in
traeger’s product and a warranty that’s none existent. It’s going in the trash or better yet maybe, I can use it for target practice with 5lbs of tannerite attached to it. Absolutely worst purchase, I have ever made.

Carl H. : Super EZ to use.

I love this grill. It’s intuitive; one doesn’t need the manual handy just to turn it on. Maintains prescribed temp perfectly (it does cycle above set temp but only when stabilizing during warm-up). Assembly was easy all by my lonesome (just use the plethora of packing material to set the major pieces on and build it). Wish it had a shelf under the grill for pellets, BBQ tools, etc. but otherwise, LOVE IT.

Evelene : Clean nice look and ease with cooking

We dislike nothing. It’s not too big yet allows to cook plenty for our family of 6. Wifi feature is incredible.

Alison Harber : Awesome

It's expensive but amazing... so easy.
And they have the best add on I've ever seen. A full log cabin print on the inside of the box. My kid went nuts.....the little things make it awesome

Jesse : Amazing smoker and doubles as an oven ! Great craftsmanship!

I love the traeger ! It's absolutely amazing ! Works perfectly , and did you know that you can bake and cook dishes inside the traeger ? On hot days you can bake a casserole on the patio and not heat up your kitchen ! The only thing to take into consideration before buying a smoker , to use as a smoker is the fact that it does have a strong smell . So if you live in an apartment you may need to find out if this is allowed . Great results with this , and is a year round dinner game changer !

Mike D. : Amazing product

This is an excellent smoker and produces mouth watering results. The item was packaged very well and easy to assemble. The wifire feature allows you to monitor you temp and lets you know when it has completed warm up or cool down. The recipes are really helpful, if you are considering this product I would encourage you to buy it.

Amazon Customer : Amazing grill!

Best grill ever! Love the app! The flavor is absolutely amazing with little seasoning needed!

J. D. Robinson : Excellent! Top of the Line!

What can I add to the many rave reviews of this grill? A Traeger pellet grill is absolutely the best! Many of my friends have bragged on these for years, and we've eaten plenty of great food they've cooked on their Traegers. So of course we were thrilled to be asked to try this new model and review it for Amazon. It arrived in great condition with no shipping problems. We found the assembly took about thirty minutes for 2 able and relatively handy adults.

You do need wood pellets to cook with this, which was a new concept to me, I've always had a gas or charcoal grill. The pellets do a better job of maintaining an even heat, so there aren't any surprises as far as things turning out over or under cooked. Because the temperature stays even with pellets (unlike with charcoal) you can also count on a juicier cut of meat being the end result.

Now this is more of a smoker than it is a traditional grill, which can be confusing to some folks. This was a new concept to me as well. This is for cooking things "low and slow" as the expression goes. You aren't necessarily going to run outside and fire this up to cook a couple of cheeseburgers real fast. This works well for smoking ribs, beer butt chicken, pork tenderloin, etc.

You can control this Traeger grill via wifi on your phone and this was easy enough to set up and I'm not a real tech savvy individual.

The grill itself is very sharp looking in its design and in the finish of the materials. Overall I would say it just looks smart and expensive. Which is a great look in my opinion. It's heavy and has a great durable quality, I have no doubt this will last for a very long time. I have friends who have had theirs for years and years and are still happy with theirs and have no problems either. Based on my experience with this grill as well as with the reputation of this company I would feel abundantly confident in giving this Traeger Grill my enthusiastic recommendation!

Vinnie : No flavor

I bought a Traeger for their “Hardwood fire flavor” and their is absolutely no smoke flavor to anything. The food tastes like it’s out of a propane grill. Big waste of $1060.00.

Zookeeper : Totally worth every penny.

Completely elevates your grilling/smoking to another level. The look on the faces of dinner guests is priceless!!

Evelene : Clean nice look and ease with cooking

We dislike nothing. It’s not too big yet allows to cook plenty for our family of 6. Wifi feature is incredible.

Kevin Trusty : Very nice smoker

This purchase was an upgrade for me. I originally purchased a tailgater model smoker about 3 years ago. The tail gater was a great unit but the 780 pro series is fantastic. It took me about an hour to assemble(by myself). I have had the smoker for 2 days and I have cooked in it twice. Great cooking experience

Alison Harber : Awesome

It's expensive but amazing... so easy.
And they have the best add on I've ever seen. A full log cabin print on the inside of the box. My kid went nuts.....the little things make it awesome

Amazon Customer : Amazing grill!

Best grill ever! Love the app! The flavor is absolutely amazing with little seasoning needed!

Michael L Manlove : Greatest Grill Made .

Best damn grill on the Market . I’ve had them all . Expensive but the best .

AmazonShopper : Perfect smoker/bbq

Early Christmas gift for my daughter and family. They have used is every day since it arrived!

Sara Scott : Awesome smoker - love it!

We love our smoker - easy to use, good quality, and looks amazing

Jacopo : Takes the "chore" out of smoking

I've been wanting a nice smoker for several years now, especially with having a really old Weber without a bottom shield so I can't regulate the temperature. One of my biggest hassles is that I am constantly monitoring the temperature on a smoke, and even then I don't completely get an even cook. I was very excited to try out this Traeger pellet grill, since I have a few friends with them who rave about them. I was previously considering a Big Green Egg, but like how much easier the pellet grills are for cleanup, and that you can monitor the cooking remotely without having to buy a separate thermometer.

SETUP
Setup is not too difficult, and the manual is extremely user-friendly. It took me about 45 minutes from opening the massive box to putting everything together, mostly the legs and smoke stack assembly. The manual is also great about explaining exactly how the Traeger works and how it cooks your food, instead of just telling you what to do. My biggest problem with setup is that I didn't have an outdoor outlet on my house and had to install one where I planned to have the grill set up.

SIZE
Traeger has several different grill lines and this is part fo the Pro series, which is the most expensive. The only difference between the 780 and the 575 is the size (575 square inches of grill space vs 780). The 780 is pretty massive. I have yet to come close to using up all of the grill space on it, and that includes 4 large butts and several chickens for a smoking competition. Unless you please to frequently use this for large parties, the 575 should be more than enough for groups of up to ten people. Even though the 780 is really large, the castor wheels make it very easy to move the grill around. I keep it right up against my house when not in use, and easily pull it out (they require 18" clearance from your house) when ready to use.

USE
I am, admittedly, not good at grilling. Other than some outdoor backpacking and an old Weber smoker that I used twice, I do not know what I am doing around grills, much less, smokers. But I always have friends that grill and will spend an entire night smoking a boston butt for tailgating, and the whole idea of it intrigues me. I was pretty intimidated at looking at this thing, but the manual was able to walk me through my first smoke without having to consult Youtube videos once. I hate the mess of charcoal and having to store it, so I loved how easy it is to use the wood pellets for fuel. The different flavors are also a bonus. The hopper stores a large amount of pellets so you don't have to keep refilling it. I have tried every flavor except Sherry and Pecan and Apple are my current favorites, and have a noticeable flavor profile. As ton actually using the Traeger, the beauty of it is the temperature management. There is a display on the front (although it can be hard to see in direct sunlight) that provides temperature readings, and lets you adjust the temperature to your desired setting just using the dial on the front. If you want 180 degrees, you adjust to 180 and then press the dial. When the Traeger knows what temperature you want, it then uses an auger to transfer the amount of pellets needed to maintain that temperature, and adjusts as necessary. My friends have been in awe at how much easier this is than a traditional smoker, where you have to adjust the vent to try to get close to your desired temperature, and then constantly monitor it.

WiFIRE CONTROLLER
This is the part of the grill I was most excited about. The app is pretty basic, but allows you to set the grill temperature, provides a timer, as well as the probe temperature. You can set the temperature and then go to bed. No more having to stay up all night to babysit your smoke. It also controls the air circulation and amount of smoke, although I'm not sure how it accomplishes this. I checked it pretty religiously my first few smokes and it was very consistent. The app also have some recipes built into it, and allows you to send the temperature info from that app directly to your grill. I tried out one of these but found it just as easy to control it without the recipe app.

CLEANING
Cleaning is pretty easy. The grill plates do get just as dirty as I've seen from a regular grill, and aren't much easier to clean. They do, however, pull out easily from the barrel so you can give them a thorough scrubbing when needed. Grease drips directly into a drip pan that is also easy to remove, and you don't have to crawl under the unit to reach and unhook it.

J. D. Robinson : Excellent! Top of the Line!

diane kowalik : Disappointed

Not especially thrilled with our Traeger smoker, no smoke flavor... not worth the money

Nonnie : Brojen

Arrived with broken hinge

AmazonShopper : Perfect smoker/bbq

Early Christmas gift for my daughter and family. They have used is every day since it arrived!

D Webb : Smoker phenomenal ,, Delivery Ehhhhh

ABSOLUTELY everything about the Traeger Smoker itself was above expectations.. It’s the delivery that I was disappointed in when ordering the delivery date I had picked disappeared then said would get notified when shipped then waited a week had to call and complain then shipped the next day with a agreed del. and then gat delayed again by a day. HIGHLY recommend putting together with a six pack as recommended in instructions

Amazon Customer : Amazing grill!

Best grill ever! Love the app! The flavor is absolutely amazing with little seasoning needed!

gjm : Great

Great product. My son enjoys it almost every weekend.

Lets Talk : DON'T BUY TRAEGER!

If you want to feel serious buyers remorse, go ahead. Don't say I didn't try to warn you. Once you part with your hard earned dollars and find out its a "self service contract", in other words you fix it or fight to get someone and that they are junk from China and do not work, and you are out a thousand dollars, don't say I didn't warn you. I am that person, I have the most serious of serious buyer remorse. I'm out $1000 and I have no recourse. Bought this grill from ACE Hardware, don't go there either. They won't touch it, Traeger is not a good company any more. Don't be fooled by a name, there is no value in the Traeger, save yourself and heed the warning...don't, just don't buy it.

Z Breeze : Best grill to buy if you already have a great grill for grilling. (This is a great smoker!)

Where to start. First off I’m an old school guy. So I’m not into automatic this wifi app that, plug in this, hook up that. Not normally. I can tell you I like real charcoal, in a cooker. The best I’ve found so far are american sized japanese kamado style cookers. My personal favorite is the Kamado Joe. Does everything and does it all as well or better than any specialty grill in any category. Flavor, heat, efficiency, versatility, temp stability, speed, etc., etc. You all get the picture. I’m die hard old school ceramic pot full of charcoal coals in a ceramic fire bowl with a way to dampen air flow and control heat, I’m happy. Ok. Now that we have that outta the way. (The part about me not needing anything to get my smoke on or achieve the absolute pinnacle of juicy smoky goodness, in case it somehow possibly can’t be obvious to anyone.) I feel like I needed to get that outta the way in order to establish a bit of credibility like i’m not just blowing smoke like one of these traeger fan boys. What I can say is this is the most precise, fast reacting, stable, most ludicrously simple and idiot-proof, hands-off operating smokers I’ve even seen. I mean I can literally go to work and control my smoker from work to within a few degrees (rarely off by more than 10° when it over-corrects after opening the smoker but it quickly gets back within 5° or so) at 5° increments. I gotta say. Been loving it. Spring for the shelf btw. Totally worth it. I must say, I gotta take off a quarter star for the hopper imtentionally being 18 lbs instead of 20 lbs like traeger and other wood pellet bags weigh. Trying to force us to buy the ironwood or timberline series or whatever. Not a cool move and not slick at all come on traeger, you’re losing cool points, corporate brahs. Anyways, yes this thing can let you know when your butts have reached the proper temp for your eastern carolina bbq and alert you and you can tell it to leave it warm or you can shut down the grill and tell your wife or whoever is home to get their butt off the…grill I still fire up the kamado for all grilling, all high temp baking, and some smoking, especially when I’m gonna be there all day and not too much else going on. Good quality time with me and the grill. But if it’s a madhouse and you’re in and out or plain old away, this thing is where it’s at. Get a Traeger not some Weber or Broil King or any other number of knockoffs. Why just to save a couple bucks especially one of these little knock off companies who may or may not be around later when you need spare parts, which these things by their nature do go through. You have to replace the pellet igniters and fire boxes and other parts eventually including fans and motors. I can already tell though. From my experience. This thing will last as long or as little time as you make it last by either taking care of it or neglecting it. It’s not one of those machines you can neglect unfortunately. I’ve already figured out much of the time you save and convenience you enjoy is completely offset by the pain in the ass of keeping her nice and clean and maintained properly so she will actually last and the components will last much longer. Pain in the butt. I mean it’s nothing too difficult or anything, just takes like 20 times longer than the 30 secs it’s takes me to clean one of my KJs and the other 30 secs to clean the grill itself and start topping her back up with fresh lump hardwood char gorgeousness. All in all, the Traeger Pro Series 780 is not gonna have be laying down as much smoke flavor as an old side-firebox style hardwood smoker (and definitely not a glazed ceramic kamado style charcoal smoker/grill/high temp oven, obviously) but it’s about 100x easier and simpler and better for beginners, and there’s nothing like kicking up your burn 5 or 20 degrees from your phone anywhere you service or wifi. Briskets, chicken breasts, boston butts, everything has had the most gorgeous, bright, healthy looking pink-to-red smoke line you’ve ever seen. Man oh man. The chicken breasts believe it or not would blow you away and I swear if i ever have to take a bite of one more boring or tough chicken breast trust me i get it. And you still would have flipped out just like I did. If you already have a good grill for grilling and need something easy and simple and wanna get into smoking meats the easiest way known to man, you found it. By the way, it sure does make things easy and convenient having 780 square inches of room, but most small and medium families will do just fine with the Traeger Pro 575 instead of the 780. Fire it up people let’s do it. One way or another however you gather your family around a fire and some food, get them together and show them how much you love them. The 780 makes it ridiculously easy my friends. Apologies for typos, I’m blaming it on my old eyes and sticking with that excuse.

Zookeeper : Totally worth every penny.

Completely elevates your grilling/smoking to another level. The look on the faces of dinner guests is priceless!!

Dave Wilson : Best grill I’ve ever used.

Best grill I’ve ever used. Be sure to clean out the firebox regularly for best performance. Extremely easy to use with exceptional flavor.

Mike D. : Amazing product

jose : Iphone or the grills/smokers

Super easy to assemble, I did all by my self in 40 mins. I can say is the Iphone of the grills, take out if the box and is almost good to go.

Works perfectly, quick to reach 500 degrees, app is amazing, flavor is superb. I wish I had found this years ago

Amazon Customer : Total waste of money.. am returning

This grill/smoker does not ljve up to the hype. Truley an overpriced under performing smoker. Day one... tri-tip, tasted like the seasoning but no smoke flavor. Day two.... whole chicken not seasoned becuase I wanted nothing but smoke flavor. No smoke flavor was accomplished, no smoke ring on the chicken meat. We are currently smoking a unseasoned pork butt for almost 8 hours to give this Grill one last shot. I am not optimistic.

D Webb : Smoker phenomenal ,, Delivery Ehhhhh

I speak the truth : Horrible warranty and customer service.

I had this smoker for less then 30 days. I used it 4 times... then it stopped working. I contacted Traeger, they had me do a video meeting to watch the grill not work. They said they would send me replacement parts and I could rebuild it. I said I wanted to return it or swap for a new working one. I said I don’t want to re build a grill that is 30 days old .. they said they won’t swap it. I have an email from the company I tried to post in this review but Amazon won’t let me.

Soar : Great smoker!

The Traeger grill/smoker is one wonderful piece of machinery.

:: Assembly ::
The box the smoker shipped in is solid and well constructed. I started by first getting all the stuff out of the box and laying it all out. Everything was easily and very clearly marked and color-coded… this was really well done and made assembly much easier. I read the instructions and then I looked at a YouTube channel and laid it out according to how to YouTube channel said to. The video had me use part of the box as a stand to hold the top while I worked on it. I would highly recommend watching a video on assembly for suggestions and pro tips before putting this together. I was able to put this together very quickly once I had a clear concept of the entire process.

Neat thing… After putting everything together, I noticed that the empty box was made to be a log cabin for kids to play in. What a neat concept!

:: WiFi ::
Had a little problem hooking the smoker to WiFi. I tried to hook up the Wi-Fi through the app and it didn’t work, so I did the direct connection set up and that worked. Once setup, the app has a clean look to it and was easy for me to use.

:: Usage ::
I used a recipe from the app to do a smoked whole chicken. I used the timer function (versus temperature) and had some learning to do from that. Mainly in that the moment the timer is done, the smoker starts cooling down. I needed it to continue heating for a little bit. Then I was so busy with the chicken for the meal, the smoker was cool by the time I was ready to clean it.. much better to clean it while still warm. So probably a better way to proceed would have been to use the probe and go to a temperature. After I do a few more chickens, I will be proceeding to pork shoulders and then brisket. Looking forward to playing with the Traeger smoker through the fall!

Overall, this is a great quality, high end smoker. Enjoy!!

I hope this helps you.

T Philip : Makes Smoking/Grilling a Dream

I previously used a vertical propane smoker, which was so much work to regulate temps and constantly add water. A couple of my friends switched to pellet smokers this year from brands like Traeger and Camp Chef, but after asking their opinions the Traeger had a better reputation and features.

The choice between the Ironwood and Pro 780 kind of comes down to the super smoke and pellet level options. I couldn't justify the extra expense so I went with the Pro 708 and couldn't be happier. For extra smoke, I bought a $7 pellet tube that enhances smoke for many hours when I need it.

The ease of use coupled with the mobile app allows me to smoke from anywhere. We boat and being able to be on the beach and keep an eye on the smoker is an amazing life improvement. All I need to do is jet back after a couple hours, wrap the ribs, and head back knowing that the temps are going to remain spot on for consistent results.

I really don't have any negatives other than the somewhat high price and lack of included fold-down front shelf, but the WiFire feature alone is worth it! I am also curious why the plug doesn't have a ground on it considering you are using it outside and it can get wet. I am also concerned if it has some kind of surge protector in it since the electronics are sensitive and would hate to have moisture risk damaging the device. I did buy a cover though, but humidity will always find a way.

I highly recommend this if you love to smoke/grill with consistent results and want to be able to just walk away and spend time with friends instead of the distractions of managing the grill.

Lori Teggie : Excellent grill

My husband was surprised and delighted to get this for his birthday!

One Reviewer : The Best Grill For Flavor, Ease of Use, Consistent Results, Huge Grilling Space and Togetherness

There is so much to say about the merits, ease of use and incredible flavor that can be found in grilling with this Traeger, I will do my best to keep this as short and reader-friendly as possible.

If you combine wood, fire, electricity, WiFi, and a passion for the best in outdoor grilling, smoking and baking, then you have the Traeger Pro 780 Grill. We have found that this grill is more than just a way to cook our food outdoors, oh, it’s so much more than that. With the Traeger Pro 780, one can not only grill on a huge, 780 square inches of total space that is divided between the main bottom grate and upper smaller grate, but also smoke, sear and bake. I won’t reiterate everything already listed in the product description, but this grilling wonder does not disappoint.

This is a very heavy piece of equipment, weighing in by itself at around 145 pounds, so it’s a 2 person job unless you are a very strong person. My husband had to move this to the basement where we assembled it. Assembly took around 1 hour and the directions were very clear and easy to follow. It comes with disposable bucket liners, and the grill box itself is made to be a fun little playhouse for the kiddos to color and play in, so cute.

It was getting dark when we had gotten all of our supplies and foods together to fire this grilling beauty up. I had asked my husband to pick up a few things to put on the grill, and he came home with more meats than we typically have in a whole week (I think he was as excited as me). We prepared various cuts of beef (2 London broil, 4 New York Strips, 5 sirloin tips), baked potatoes (12 potatoes) and around 2 pounds of salmon all at the same time. This grill is BBQ party and get-together-ready!

The integrated WiFi portion and app set up requires a few simple steps, and it’s important to set the grill up in good range of the WiFi (WIFIRE) to keep the signal to take advantage of this cool feature. I downloaded the app, set up a Traeger grill account, nicknamed my grill, and connected the grill with the QR code (found under the hopper lid) to simplify the process. While we love the convenience of this option, I must state we didn’t leave the grill alone, it was too exciting, and we loved the smell of the smoking wood pellets. It’s important to note that wood pellets are not included, I had purchased the Traeger Signature Blend, which worked wonderfully with everything we grilled.

Before one can begin grilling, it’s important to season the Traeger for the first firing. In short, you plug it in to an electrical outlet, add your pellets to the hopper, turn on the main power switch. Then, using the dial and looking at the LED menu screen, “Select Auger” then sub menu to “Prime Auger.” Let the pellets drop (automatically does) for a bit, then select “Done” to turn off the auger. To fire it up, press ignite, then close the lid. Using the dial and LED menu, you heat it up to 350 degrees for 20 minutes, then turn it up to 450 degrees for 30 minutes. After this is completed, it’s time to grill!

The beef was delicious, and had a just-right amount of sear and smokiness, while the salmon was perfectly cooked and so incredibly delectable, it was the best I’d ever had (I’ve eaten a lot of salmon) and we still talk about it. We are looking forward to making more very soon, it’s so good. Oh, and the baked potatoes were so easy to just pop in the top rack and bake away at the same time we were grilling the meat. We left the potatoes in longer, and they were terrific. There was no guesswork with the temperature of the grill, due to the LED reading that gives real-time temps and the built-in thermometer. Keeping the fire going is also easy, as the hopper feeds in the necessary amount of pellets when needed. The LED screen has a menu which makes everything so easy, it almost feels like cheating, and I love it.

The Traeger 780 Pro Grill brings grilling and smoking to a whole different level, and the deep, rich layers of flavor in our food reflects that. It makes the best grilled/smoked food that I’ve ever had, and the process of grilling and smoking is as simple and stress-free that I could ever imagine. Even our daughters have become grilling enthusiasts, and are researching the various wood pellets and flavors that they impart. This has become such a family affair, and our entire household has become Traeger fans, grilling just seems to bring people closer together. We are now proud members of Traeger Nation, this grill is amazing. Thank you for reading.

Lori Teggie : Excellent grill

My husband was surprised and delighted to get this for his birthday!

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