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We like the Traeger Pro 22 for the mix: a family-size 572 sq in grate, 180°F to 450°F on the dial and a meat probe in the box. It's our #1 pick for pellet grills, and a natural fit for first-time pellet cooks and families of four.
| Brand | Traeger |
|---|---|
| Category | Pellet grills |
| Listed cooking area | 572 sq in |
| Listed hopper capacity | 18 lb |
| Stated temperature range | 180–450°F |
| Meat probes included | 1 |
| Cooking modes | 6-in-1 |
| Ash or pellet cleanout | Stated in the listing |
| Buyer reviews | 2,471 · 4.5/5 |
| ASIN | B07GLK1NC2 |
Full listing title: Traeger Pro 22 Wood Pellet Grill & Smoker, 572 Sq In
| Listed cooking area | 572 Sq InManufacturer documentation |
|---|---|
| Listed hopper capacity | 18lb hopperManufacturer documentation |
Rated 9.4/10, #1 of 5 in our Pellet Grills ranking. Made for first-time pellet cooks and families of four.
The Traeger Pro 22 next to the two pellet grills rated closest to it.
Fed by an 18 lb hopper. Listings usually count the upper rack too, so measure your biggest cook against the main grate.
The sweet spot for most backyards: a weeknight dinner for four, or a Saturday brisket with room for a few sausages next to it.
From 180°F for low-and-slow smoking to 450°F for roasting: the range most backyard cooks actually use.
Read the inside of the meat without opening the lid, so the heat and the smoke stay where they belong.
Set it, close the lid, go and do something else: that is the pellet grill deal. Without WiFi you check the controller in person, which most people do with a drink in hand anyway.
Low-and-slow is its home turf. With 450°F at the top, a hard sear on a steak is not what it is built for.
After the cook, the cleanout system makes the ash and pellet swap a two-minute job.
A family of four, with room for guests on Saturday. 572 sq in fits ribs and a tray of wings at the same time, without being so big that a Tuesday dinner looks lost on it.
The 18 lb hopper is fine for an afternoon cook; keep a bag close for all-nighters.
These points come from the seller's own listing, so read them as the brand's claims.
Assembly day. Plan an hour or two with a second pair of hands. Most manuals ask for a first burn-in before the first cook.
Its spot. Level ground, a few feet from the wall and anything that can melt, an outlet in reach. A cover keeps the pellets and the controller dry between cooks.
Cook day. Per the listing, you can track the meat with the probe in the box and empty the ash without a shop vac.
Buyers give it 4.5/5, a strong record, right on this ranking's 4.5 average. And with 2,471 reviews behind it, that number is hard to argue with.
We don't have a recent dated price for this listing, and we would rather not guess. The button shows today's price and stock.
Feeding more people? The Pit Boss Navigator 6-Series Vertical lists 2,224 sq in of cooking space (9.2/10).
Want to watch the cook from your phone? The Traeger Pro 780 has WiFi (9.3/10).
Steak night matters more than brisket? The Pit Boss 500 FB2 adds a direct-flame sear (7.9/10).
If a friend asked us for one pellet grill, we'd point them to the Traeger Pro 22. 2,471 buyers back that up with 4.5/5, about as reassuring as a review record gets. Where it falls short: no word on the warranty. If it suits the way you cook, this is the one we'd wheel home. Otherwise, the Traeger Pro 780 is the obvious plan B.
Before the Traeger Pro 22 lands on your porch, check whether you will miss WiFi: there is no app here, so long cooks mean walking out to read the controller.
572 sq in is stated, often the main grate and the upper rack added together. Measure your biggest cook (two briskets? six racks of ribs?) and lay it out in our grate area planner.
It plugs into a regular outdoor outlet for the igniter, the fan and the auger. A grounded outlet close by beats a long extension cord.
The hopper holds 18 lb. How long that lasts depends on the temperature and the weather, so keep a bag next to the grill for long low-and-slow cooks.
The listing mentions an easy cleanout. Still plan to vacuum the fire pot every few cooks and change the grease bucket liner.
How the Traeger Pro 22 stacks up against the closest alternative in our ranking, the Traeger Pro 780.
| Criterion | Traeger Pro 22 | Traeger Pro 780 |
|---|---|---|
| Our rating | 9.4/10 | 9.3/10 |
| Cooking area | 572 sq in | 780 sq in |
| Temperature range | 180–450°F | Not stated |
| WiFi app | Not stated | Stated |
| Buyer reviews | 2,471 · 4.5/5 | 389 · 4.6/5 |
Pick the Traeger Pro 780 if more cooking space (780 sq in) and WiFi app control matter more to you; on our rating, the Traeger Pro 22 comes out ahead.
We rate it 9.4/10 (excellent), #1 of 5 in our pellet grill ranking. It is based on 2,471 buyer reviews averaging 4.5/5 and the specifications stated in the listing.
Its listing states 572 sq in of cooking space, a stated 180–450°F range, a meat probe in the box, an 18 lb hopper, 6-in-1 cooking and an easy ash or pellet cleanout. Those are the seller's figures; how it holds temperature in your own wind and weather can't be read from a listing.
How much you really cook: 572 sq in is stated, often the main grate and the upper rack added together. Measure your biggest cook (two briskets? six racks of ribs?) and lay it out in our grate area planner. Power at the spot: it plugs into a regular outdoor outlet for the igniter, the fan and the auger. A grounded outlet close by beats a long extension cord. Pellets and long cooks: the hopper holds 18 lb. How long that lasts depends on the temperature and the weather, so keep a bag next to the grill for long low-and-slow cooks. Cleaning: the listing mentions an easy cleanout. Still plan to vacuum the fire pot every few cooks and change the grease bucket liner.
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