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 2026-10-18
Pellet grills
| Pellet | Traeger | Z Grills |
|---|---|---|
| Priced models | 8 | 4 |
| Price range | $479.99 to $1,799.99 | $379 to $877 |
| Median price | $849.99 | $489.50 |
| Median cooking area | 757 sq in (8 models list it) | 560 sq in (3 models list it) |
| Median sq in per $100 | 69 | 97 |
| Highest listed max temp | 500 F | 483 F |
What the numbers say
- The median Z Grills pellet grill costs $360.49 less than the median Traeger pellet grill ($489.50 vs $849.99).
- Traeger lists 8 priced pellet models from $479.99 to $1,799.99; Z Grills lists 4 from $379 to $877.
- At the median, Z Grills lists more cooking area per dollar: 97 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
Medians use each brand's priced models in the category. Prices are the lowest available manufacturer price on the last collection date. Methodology