Traeger vs Z Grills: pellet grills compared on price and specs
Every priced Traeger and Z Grills model in the same fuel category, compared on the manufacturer's current price and listed specifications. BBQEquip has not physically tested these grills.
12 modelsPrices last updated 2026-09-26
Pellet grills
| Pellet | Traeger | Z Grills |
|---|---|---|
| Priced models | 8 | 4 |
| Price range | $479.99 to $1,799.99 | $379 to $1,399 |
| Median price | $849.99 | $728.50 |
| Median cooking area | 757 sq in (8 models list it) | 697 sq in (3 models list it) |
| Median sq in per $100 | 69 | 79 |
| Highest listed max temp | 500 F | 483 F |
What the numbers say
- The median Z Grills pellet grill costs $121.49 less than the median Traeger pellet grill ($728.50 vs $849.99).
- Traeger lists 8 priced pellet models from $479.99 to $1,799.99; Z Grills lists 4 from $379 to $1,399.
- At the median, Z Grills lists more cooking area per dollar: 79 sq in per $100 against 69 for Traeger.
- The highest listed maximum temperature is 500 F for Traeger, against 483 F for Z Grills.
Closest-priced head to heads
- Traeger Ranger® ($479.99) vs Z Grills BLIND BOX GEN 3 WITH GRILL COVER ($379)
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- Traeger Woodridge® ($899.99) vs Z Grills 700D4E WIFI WITH CABINET ($877)
- Traeger Woodridge® Pro Plus ($1,399.99) vs Z Grills MULTITASKER 7052B WI-FI (2026 UPGRADE) WITH FREE GIFTS ($1,399)
Medians use each brand's priced models in the category. Prices are the lowest available manufacturer price on the last collection date. Methodology