The catch
Weber Smoque 22-Inch Pellet Smoker
Its 500°F ceiling and indirect layout suit smoking, baking and roasting better than flame searing.
Side by side
Weber Smoque 22 vs Traeger Pro 575: Grease-and-ash collection on Smoque is accessible once smoking is done
Quick verdict
Pick between accessible grease-and-ash collection and the Pro’s familiar 18lb-hopper layout.
Before you buy
Why, and what it costs you
Put total multi-level rack area on the same basis for comparison
Smoque 22 has 594 square inches and Pro 575 has 575, a difference of 19 square inches, or 3.3% of the smaller figure.
Where this comes from
594 minus 575 = 19 sq in. 19 ÷ 575 × 100 = 3.3%. Both totals span multiple rack levels, so they are not a contiguous pan area. No serving count is drawn from them.
The catch
Traeger Pro Series 575 WiFIRE Pellet Grill, black
Direct-flame searing isn't an option here.
Weber Smoque 22-Inch Pellet Smoker
- Why pick it
- The lighter Smoque chassis is your preference
- Pull-out grease and ash collection appeals to you
- The catch
- Its 500°F ceiling and indirect layout suit smoking, baking and roasting better than flame searing.
Traeger Pro Series 575 WiFIRE Pellet Grill, black
- Why pick it
- The documented 18lb hopper is what you want
- The WiFIRE and Pro 575 workflow suits you better
- The catch
- Direct-flame searing isn't an option here.
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What this page compares
Smoque 22 or Pro 575? Compare usable rack space, pellet capacity, searing setup and cleanup before you pick a grill.
Pick between accessible grease-and-ash collection and the Pro’s familiar 18lb-hopper layout.
Which one fits
Pick the situations that sound like you
The largest uninterrupted main grate is what the meal needs
Stated totals are close, at 594 and 575 square inches. For large pans, the 385-square-inch main surface that Smoque publishes tells you more than its total across both levels.
- Weber Smoque 22-Inch Pellet Smoker
- Depends
- Traeger Pro Series 575 WiFIRE Pellet Grill, black
- Depends
A planned pellet reserve for a long cook
A 500°F ceiling and phone-based control come with both. We make no claim about the Smoque’s hopper capacity because the checked specification page did not establish it, while the Pro specifies 18lb.
- Weber Smoque 22-Inch Pellet Smoker
- Depends
- Traeger Pro Series 575 WiFIRE Pellet Grill, black
- Depends
Regular cooks in which cleanup and movement matter
A pull-out grease-and-ash collection and a lighter body are practical reasons to consider Smoque. Pro 575 suits a buyer who already knows the Traeger workflow and has checked the exact grate layout against the food they cook.
- Weber Smoque 22-Inch Pellet Smoker
- Depends
- Traeger Pro Series 575 WiFIRE Pellet Grill, black
- Depends
Pro 575 is 22lb heavier than the Smoque
Weber's listing says 102lb, Traeger's says 124lb. That leaves a 22lb gap before any fuel is loaded.
- Weber Smoque 22-Inch Pellet Smoker
- Depends
- 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
Smoque 22 has 594 square inches and Pro 575 has 575, a difference of 19 square inches, or 3.3% of the smaller figure.
How we worked this out
594 minus 575 = 19 sq in. 19 ÷ 575 × 100 = 3.3%. Both totals span multiple rack levels, so they are not a contiguous pan area. No serving count is drawn from them.
Look at the chamber setting before you plan a high-heat finish
For a requested 550°F chamber setting, Smoque 22 has -50°F of headroom and so does Pro 575, at -50°F. A negative figure means the request is above the listed maximum.
How we worked this out
The assumed recipe setting is 550°F. 500 minus 550 = -50°F. 500 minus 550 = -50°F. A setpoint is not a measured grate temperature.
Pro 575 is 22lb heavier than the Smoque
Weber's listing says 102lb, Traeger's says 124lb. That leaves a 22lb gap before any fuel is loaded.
How we worked this out
124 minus 102 = 22lb. It compares dry weights and is not a rating for portability or safe lifting.
Option A
Weber, 1500770
Smoque 22-Inch Pellet Smoker
Cooking area is 594 square inches, with the highest listed setting at 500°F.
- Best for
- put a brisket on to smoke overnight for a family of four
Facts we checked
- It provides 594 square inches of cooking area.
- Its top listed setting is 500°F.
- The compared configuration is model 1500770.
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 | Weber Smoque 22-Inch Pellet Smoker | Traeger Pro Series 575 WiFIRE Pellet Grill, black | In practice |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cooking surfaces | 594 sq in total, 385 sq in main rack | 575 sq in total | Stated totals are close, at 594 and 575 square inches. For large pans, the 385-square-inch main surface that Smoque publishes tells you more than its total across both levels. |
| Pellet supply | Capacity not established in checked source | 18lb hopper | A 500°F ceiling and phone-based control come with both. We make no claim about the Smoque’s hopper capacity because the checked specification page did not establish it, while the Pro specifies 18lb. |
| Chamber ceiling and searing | 500°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 | Wi-Fi app access | 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 | Pull-out grease and ash collection, 102lb dry weight | Separate grease bucket and periodic internal ash cleaning, 124lb dry weight | A pull-out grease-and-ash collection and a lighter body are practical reasons to consider Smoque. Pro 575 suits a buyer who already knows the Traeger workflow and has checked the exact grate layout against the food they cook. |
Trade-offs
What each pick costs you
With Weber Smoque 22-Inch Pellet Smoker
- Because Weber leaves hopper capacity off the current product page, there is no way to work out how long it can go unattended between refills.
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
The lighter Smoque chassis is your preference
Go with Weber Smoque 22-Inch Pellet Smoker. Stated totals are close, at 594 and 575 square inches. For large pans, the 385-square-inch main surface that Smoque publishes tells you more than its total across both levels.
The documented 18lb hopper is what you want
Go with Traeger Pro Series 575 WiFIRE Pellet Grill, black. A pull-out grease-and-ash collection and a lighter body are practical reasons to consider Smoque. Pro 575 suits a buyer who already knows the Traeger workflow and has checked the exact grate layout against the food they cook.
Decision guide
How to decide
Weigh accessible grease-and-ash collection against the Pro’s familiar 18lb-hopper layout.
Let the real racks decide what fits
Stated totals are close, at 594 and 575 square inches. For large pans, the 385-square-inch main surface that Smoque publishes tells you more than its total across both levels.
Look at fuel capacity and cooking temperature separately
A 500°F ceiling and phone-based control come with both. We make no claim about the Smoque’s hopper capacity because the checked specification page did not establish it, while the Pro specifies 18lb.
Choose the cooking and cleanup routine that fits you
A pull-out grease-and-ash collection and a lighter body are practical reasons to consider Smoque. Pro 575 suits a buyer who already knows the Traeger workflow and has checked the exact grate layout against the food they cook.
What this page can’t tell you
- Pellet-duration numbers are built on a stated illustrative burn rate. They are not measured runtime, and they do not clear you to leave a grill unattended.
- Adding up the racks does not give you a serving count or show that a single large item will fit.
- Smoke-flavor, temperature-stability and searing-performance tests are not claimed.
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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| Weber Smoque 22-Inch Pellet Smoker |
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| Traeger Pro Series 575 WiFIRE Pellet Grill, black |
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Weber Smoque 22-Inch Pellet Smoker
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