Pellet grill converts aren’t shy about their love for these versatile outdoor cookers, and many, including CNET, regard Traeger as the best in the booming alternative-grill category. Traeger’s pellet grills allow for precise temperature control via convection heat, easy low-and-slow cooking with minimal oversight and wood-fired flavor you won’t get from gas or charcoal setups. But they aren’t cheap.
A full-sized Traeger typically costs the would-be pellet griller about $1,000, but the brand just launched its most budget-friendly line, the Westwood series, ahead of summer 2026. That means you can haul in one of Traeger’s cult-favorite pellet grills with most of its signature bells and whistles for less than $700.
The new standard Westwood has 653 square inches of grilling space and sells for $699. The XL sports 823 square inches and will cost you $799 — still cheaper than any other large grill in the Traeger lineup. Until now, the cheapest full-sized Traegers, the Ridgewood series, started at $899.
The Westwood series builds on the advanced engineering and flavor-forward technology that Traeger has refined across its top-of-the-line grills, according to a press release shared with CNET, and fuses them into a grill designed for everyday cooking.
Key Features of the Traeger Westwood series:
- Woodfire flavor with minimal fuss: Natural hardwood pellets and convection airflow work together to deliver richer wood‑fired flavor and consistent results.
- Easy use: WiFIRE with Bluetooth compatibility lets users monitor and control their grill from the Traeger App for effortless, precise cooking.
- More cooking options than most grills: Grill, slow cook, smoke or bake with Traeger’s precise temperature control and convection technology.
- Generous cooking space: Dual‑tier grilling area provides room to cook multiple dishes at once.
- Space to prep: Integrated shelves and storage create a streamlined workspace, keeping tools, ingredients and pellets within easy reach.
The Westwood Series is now available online and in stores through Traeger retailers.
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