Pit Boss vs Traeger: pellet grills compared on price and specs
Every priced Pit Boss and Traeger model in the same fuel category, compared on the manufacturer's current price and listed specifications. BBQEquip has not physically tested these grills.
31 modelsPrices last updated 2026-09-26
Pellet grills
| Pellet | Pit Boss | Traeger |
|---|---|---|
| Priced models | 23 | 8 |
| Price range | $329.99 to $1,199.99 | $479.99 to $1,799.99 |
| Median price | $699.99 | $849.99 |
| Median cooking area | 932 sq in (23 models list it) | 757 sq in (8 models list it) |
| Median sq in per $100 | 137 | 69 |
| Highest listed max temp | 500 F | 500 F |
What the numbers say
- The median Pit Boss pellet grill costs $150 less than the median Traeger pellet grill ($699.99 vs $849.99).
- Pit Boss lists 23 priced pellet models from $329.99 to $1,199.99; Traeger lists 8 from $479.99 to $1,799.99.
- At the median, Pit Boss lists more cooking area per dollar: 137 sq in per $100 against 69 for Traeger.
Closest-priced head to heads
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- Pit Boss Wood Pellet & Charcoal Kettle Combo Bundle ($699.99) vs Traeger Westwood™ ($699.99)
- Pit Boss 850 Connected Wood Pellet Bundle ($799.99) vs Traeger Westwood™ XL ($799.99)
- Pit Boss Navigator 6-Series Vertical Pellet Smoker ($899.99) vs Traeger Woodridge® ($899.99)
- Pit Boss Pitmasters Only Bundle ($1,162.99) vs Traeger Woodridge® Pro ($1,149.99)
- Pit Boss Navigator 1600 Connected Grill - PB1600M ($1,199.99) vs Traeger Woodridge® Pro Plus ($1,399.99)
Medians use each brand's priced models in the category. Prices are the lowest available manufacturer price on the last collection date. Methodology