The catch
Traeger Pro Series 22 Pellet Grill
No Wi-Fi, and its top temperature sits below current 500 F Traeger models.
Side by side
Traeger Pro 22 vs Traeger Pro 575: A higher cooking-temperature ceiling and remote checks come with Pro 575
Quick verdict
Go for a straightforward local controller, or for Wi-Fi and the higher temperature ceiling.
Before you buy
Why, and what it costs you
Put total multi-level rack area on the same basis for comparison
Pro 22 has 572 square inches and Pro 575 has 575, a difference of 3 square inches, or 0.5% of the smaller figure.
Where this comes from
575 minus 572 = 3 sq in. 3 ÷ 572 × 100 = 0.5%. Each total covers multiple rack levels, so it is not a contiguous pan area. No serving count is drawn from it.
The catch
Traeger Pro Series 575 WiFIRE Pellet Grill, black
Direct-flame searing isn't an option here.
Traeger Pro Series 22 Pellet Grill
- Why pick it
- Local controls with no Wi-Fi suit you
- Your recipes fit within the 450°F range
- The catch
- No Wi-Fi, and its top temperature sits below current 500 F Traeger models.
Traeger Pro Series 575 WiFIRE Pellet Grill, black
- Why pick it
- WiFIRE app access is on your list
- A 500°F chamber setting is a requirement
- The catch
- Direct-flame searing isn't an option here.
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What this page compares
Pro 22 or Pro 575? Compare usable rack space, pellet capacity, searing setup and cleanup before you choose your grill.
Go for a straightforward local controller, or for Wi-Fi and the higher temperature ceiling.
Which one fits
Pick the situations that sound like you
The largest uninterrupted main grate is what the meal needs
The stated total rack areas, 572 and 575, differ by only 3 square inches. That is too small a gap to count as a meaningful food-capacity upgrade until you have checked the actual grate shape.
- Traeger Pro Series 22 Pellet Grill
- Depends
- Traeger Pro Series 575 WiFIRE Pellet Grill, black
- Depends
A planned pellet reserve for a long cook
An 18lb pellet hopper is shared by both. Moving up to the Pro 575 changes the controls and heat range and does not buy a larger nominal fuel reservoir for long smoking sessions.
- Traeger Pro Series 22 Pellet Grill
- Depends
- Traeger Pro Series 575 WiFIRE Pellet Grill, black
- Depends
Regular cooks in which cleanup and movement matter
A cook who works at the grill and has no interest in a phone connection is well served by Pro 22. Pro 575 adds WiFIRE and a 500°F ceiling. Wireless convenience still needs a suitable network, and it does not replace checking the grill.
- Traeger Pro Series 22 Pellet Grill
- Depends
- Traeger Pro Series 575 WiFIRE Pellet Grill, black
- Depends
Only the Pro 22 cannot be set as high as a 475°F recipe needs
Pro 22 stops at 450°F, 25°F under the requested setting. Pro 575 goes to 500°F, leaving 25°F of headroom.
- Traeger Pro Series 22 Pellet Grill
- Not suitable
- Traeger Pro Series 575 WiFIRE Pellet Grill, black
- Depends
In practice
Differences you will notice
Put total multi-level rack area on the same basis for comparison
Pro 22 has 572 square inches and Pro 575 has 575, a difference of 3 square inches, or 0.5% of the smaller figure.
How we worked this out
575 minus 572 = 3 sq in. 3 ÷ 572 × 100 = 0.5%. Each total covers multiple rack levels, so it is not a contiguous pan area. No serving count is drawn from it.
The hopper comparison becomes usable once a pellet-burn assumption is stated
At the assumed 1.5lb/h rate, both Pro hoppers come to 12 hours. The Pro 575 differs in connectivity and maximum setting, but a long low-and-slow cook begins with the same 18lb nominal fuel supply either way.
How we worked this out
A steady 1.5lb/h is assumed for both grills only so the hoppers can be compared. 18 ÷ 1.5 = 12h. 18 ÷ 1.5 = 12h. Actual use varies with temperature, weather, food and grill design. It is not a recommendation to leave a grill unattended.
Only the Pro 22 cannot be set as high as a 475°F recipe needs
Pro 22 stops at 450°F, 25°F under the requested setting. Pro 575 goes to 500°F, leaving 25°F of headroom.
How we worked this out
475 minus 450 = 25°F. 500 minus 475 = 25°F. Reaching the same temperature setting does not mean the grills cook identically.
Option A
Traeger, TFB57PZBO
Pro Series 22 Pellet Grill
You get 572 square inches of cooking area, plus a pellet hopper that holds 18 pounds.
- Best for
- cook dinner for two on weeknights or feed a family of four
Facts we checked
- Cooking area comes to 572 square inches.
- Hopper capacity is 18 pounds of pellets.
- Its top listed setting is 450°F.
Option B
Traeger, TFB57GLEO
Pro Series 575 WiFIRE Pellet Grill, black
Cooking area comes to 575 square inches, and the pellet hopper takes 18 pounds.
- Best for
- handle weeknight dinners for two and a family of four
Facts we checked
- Cooking area comes to 575 square inches.
- Hopper capacity is 18 pounds of pellets.
- Its top listed setting is 500°F.
Spec by spec
Where they really differ
| Spec | Traeger Pro Series 22 Pellet Grill | Traeger Pro Series 575 WiFIRE Pellet Grill, black | In practice |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cooking surfaces | 572 sq in total | 575 sq in total | The stated total rack areas, 572 and 575, differ by only 3 square inches. That is too small a gap to count as a meaningful food-capacity upgrade until you have checked the actual grate shape. |
| Pellet supply | 18lb hopper | 18lb hopper | An 18lb pellet hopper is shared by both. Moving up to the Pro 575 changes the controls and heat range and does not buy a larger nominal fuel reservoir for long smoking sessions. |
| Chamber ceiling and searing | 450°F, indirect cooking | 500°F, indirect cooking | Chamber settings, localized flame heat and separate side stations measure different things. Match the cooking method along with the temperature. |
| Controls and smoke mode | Local controls without Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi app access | Connectivity helps only where the network reaches. No advantage in flavor or temperature accuracy is inferred from a named mode. |
| Cleaning and installation | Separate grease bucket and periodic internal ash cleaning | Separate grease bucket and periodic internal ash cleaning, 124lb dry weight | A cook who works at the grill and has no interest in a phone connection is well served by Pro 22. Pro 575 adds WiFIRE and a 500°F ceiling. Wireless convenience still needs a suitable network, and it does not replace checking the grill. |
Trade-offs
What each pick costs you
With Traeger Pro Series 22 Pellet Grill
- Direct flame is not available.
With Traeger Pro Series 575 WiFIRE Pellet Grill, black
- A full 20-pound bag won't go into the 18-pound hopper, even when the reserve is empty.
Change of plan
When the answer changes
Local controls with no Wi-Fi suit you
Go with Traeger Pro Series 22 Pellet Grill. The stated total rack areas, 572 and 575, differ by only 3 square inches. That is too small a gap to count as a meaningful food-capacity upgrade until you have checked the actual grate shape.
WiFIRE app access is on your list
Go with Traeger Pro Series 575 WiFIRE Pellet Grill, black. A cook who works at the grill and has no interest in a phone connection is well served by Pro 22. Pro 575 adds WiFIRE and a 500°F ceiling. Wireless convenience still needs a suitable network, and it does not replace checking the grill.
Decision guide
How to decide
It is a straightforward local controller against Wi-Fi and a higher temperature ceiling.
Judge fit by the racks themselves
The stated total rack areas, 572 and 575, differ by only 3 square inches. That is too small a gap to count as a meaningful food-capacity upgrade until you have checked the actual grate shape.
Treat fuel capacity and temperature as different questions
An 18lb pellet hopper is shared by both. Moving up to the Pro 575 changes the controls and heat range and does not buy a larger nominal fuel reservoir for long smoking sessions.
Weigh the daily cooking and cleaning routine
A cook who works at the grill and has no interest in a phone connection is well served by Pro 22. Pro 575 adds WiFIRE and a 500°F ceiling. Wireless convenience still needs a suitable network, and it does not replace checking the grill.
What this page can’t tell you
- Estimates of how long pellets last are based on a stated illustrative burn rate. They are not measured runtime and not permission to leave a grill unattended.
- Neither a serving count nor the fit of a single large item follows from rack totals.
- The comparison does not claim any smoke-flavor, temperature-stability or searing-performance test.
By the numbers
What the data shows
What we found across the pellet grills and smokers we compare, plus the checked facts behind each finding.
How many fit
17 of the 22 models checked meet every need here: “Run a brisket overnight” and “Cook for a family of four”.
17 models fit, out of 22 checkedShow the facts and the math
How we countedThe count uses each product's current fit ratings for “Run a brisket overnight” and “Cook for a family of four”. A need with no documented match is not counted.
| Product | Needs it meets | Facts we checked | Sources |
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| Traeger Pro Series 22 Pellet Grill |
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| Traeger Pro Series 575 WiFIRE Pellet Grill, black |
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