The catch
Traeger Pro Series 34 Pellet Grill
For an 884-square-inch cooker, the 18-pound hopper is on the small side.
Side by side
Traeger TFB88PZBO vs Z GRILLS ZPG-700D: 700D holds more pellets and stores tools below, while Pro 34 adds rack area
Quick verdict
Traeger Pro 34 has 187 more square inches to work with. Z GRILLS 700D counters with a larger 20-pound hopper and enclosed storage.
Before you buy
Why, and what it costs you
Where these two really part ways
Traeger Pro Series 34 Pellet Grill is the better match for “Feed eight or more people”. Z GRILLS 700D Pellet Grill is the better match for “Smoke for twelve hours with no refill” and “Keep a full bag stored in the hopper”.
Where this comes from
This lines up the current strong and useful fit ratings for the exact products. It does not roll them into one overall score.
The catch
Z GRILLS 700D Pellet Grill
Its controller platform is older than the one in current PID models.
Traeger Pro Series 34 Pellet Grill
- Why pick it
- Cook for a family of four
- Feed eight or more people
- The catch
- For an 884-square-inch cooker, the 18-pound hopper is on the small side.
Z GRILLS 700D Pellet Grill
- Why pick it
- Keep a full bag stored in the hopper
- The catch
- Its controller platform is older than the one in current PID models.
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What this page compares
How the Traeger TFB88PZBO and Z GRILLS ZPG-700D compare on cooking area, heat and hopper, controls and portability.
This one comes down to cooking area and heat and hopper first, then to the limits of your own setup.
Which one fits
Pick the situations that sound like you
Feed eight or more people
Traeger Pro Series 34 Pellet Grill lists “450°F setting. 18 lb hopper. Indirect heat only” for heat and hopper, while Z GRILLS 700D Pellet Grill lists “450°F setting. 20 lb hopper. Indirect heat only”. This sets how often you stop to refill, empty or start another batch.
- Traeger Pro Series 34 Pellet Grill
- Better fit
- Z GRILLS 700D Pellet Grill
- Good
Smoke for twelve hours with no refill
The hopper covers the stated conservative low-temperature burn assumption, with reserve on top.
- Traeger Pro Series 34 Pellet Grill
- Good
- Z GRILLS 700D Pellet Grill
- Better fit
Keep a full bag stored in the hopper
Pick a hopper close to or larger than the common 20-pound pellet-bag size.
- Traeger Pro Series 34 Pellet Grill
- Depends
- Z GRILLS 700D Pellet Grill
- Better fit
Cook for a family of four
Traeger Pro Series 34 Pellet Grill lists “884 sq in cooking area” for cooking area, while Z GRILLS 700D Pellet Grill lists “697 sq in cooking area”. This is how much food or material fits in one usable batch, which tells you more than the headline size.
- Traeger Pro Series 34 Pellet Grill
- Similar
- Z GRILLS 700D Pellet Grill
- Similar
Run a brisket overnight
Both models list “Controls stay at the grill. Full-size patio model” for controls and portability. Both models show the same result for “Controls and portability”, so this row won't decide between them.
- Traeger Pro Series 34 Pellet Grill
- Similar
- Z GRILLS 700D Pellet Grill
- Similar
In practice
Differences you will notice
Where these two really part ways
Traeger Pro Series 34 Pellet Grill is the better match for “Feed eight or more people”. Z GRILLS 700D Pellet Grill is the better match for “Smoke for twelve hours with no refill” and “Keep a full bag stored in the hopper”.
How we worked this out
This lines up the current strong and useful fit ratings for the exact products. It does not roll them into one overall score.
These needs do not split the pair
Both meet the same 3 of the 3 needs this comparison is built around, so the choice comes down to “cooking area” and “heat and hopper”.
How we worked this out
Both products are checked against the same needs. The first verified differences still standing are named here.
Models that handle “Feed eight or more people” and “Run a brisket overnight”
12 of the 22 pellet grills and smokers checked handle both “Feed eight or more people” and “Run a brisket overnight”. Both make the cut.
How we worked this out
You can reproduce the count by filtering the current category for models with a strong or useful fit on both needs.
Option A
Traeger, TFB88PZBO
Pro Series 34 Pellet Grill
The cooking area is 884 square inches and the pellet hopper holds 18 pounds.
- Best for
- cook for eight or more people or for a family of four
Facts we checked
- It provides 884 square inches of cooking area.
- Hopper capacity is 18 pounds of pellets.
- Its top listed setting is 450°F.
Option B
Z GRILLS, ZPG-700D
700D Pellet Grill
The pellet hopper holds 20 pounds, and the cooking area is 697 square inches.
- Best for
- do an overnight brisket smoke for a family of four
Facts we checked
- Cooking area comes to 697 square inches.
- Hopper capacity is 20 pounds of pellets.
- Its top listed setting is 450°F.
Spec by spec
Where they really differ
| Spec | Traeger Pro Series 34 Pellet Grill | Z GRILLS 700D Pellet Grill | In practice |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cooking area | 884 sq in cooking area | 697 sq in cooking area | What counts is how much food or material fits in one usable batch, and that says more than the headline size does. |
| Heat and hopper | 450°F setting. 18 lb hopper. Indirect heat only | 450°F setting. 20 lb hopper. Indirect heat only | It determines how frequently you have to refill, empty or begin a new batch. |
| Controls and portability | Controls stay at the grill. Full-size patio model | Controls stay at the grill. Full-size patio model | Both models show the same result for “Controls and portability”, so this row won't decide between them. |
Trade-offs
What each pick costs you
With Traeger Pro Series 34 Pellet Grill
- Neither Wi-Fi nor direct-flame access is offered.
With Z GRILLS 700D Pellet Grill
- You get neither direct flame nor app control.
Decision guide
How to decide
Extra space goes to Traeger Pro 34 in the form of 187 more square inches. A larger 20-pound hopper and enclosed storage go to Z GRILLS 700D.
Where they really differ
Neither has Wi-Fi or direct flame.
How the numbers matter
884 square inches is Traeger's figure.
What you give up
Two more pounds of pellets fit in the Z GRILLS hopper.
What this page can’t tell you
- How many pellets you burn depends on weather and temperature.
- The grate area on a spec sheet can count upper racks.
- Peak temperature alone does not tell you how well it sears.
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
12 of the 22 models checked meet every need here: “Cook for a family of four”, “Feed eight or more people”, and “Run a brisket overnight”.
12 models fit, out of 22 checkedThe gap in numbers
Traeger Pro Series 34 Pellet Grill lists 884 sq in for listed cooking area, 27% more than the 697 sq in on Z GRILLS 700D Pellet Grill.
- Traeger Pro Series 34 Pellet Grill
- 884 sq in
- Z GRILLS 700D Pellet Grill
- 697 sq in
- Models with this figure
- 17 of 22
Show the facts and the math
How we countedThe count uses each product's current fit ratings for “Cook for a family of four”, “Feed eight or more people”, and “Run a brisket overnight”. A need with no documented match is not counted.
How we calculatedFigures are the maker's total cooking area. Upper racks and odd-shaped layouts do not give you the same direct-grate space. For context, 17 of 22 models publish comparable figures.
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