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.
Pellet grills are praised for delivering woodfire flavor and precise temperature control.
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.
With the launch of its Westwood Series, Trager’s pellet grills are more affordable than ever.
The Westwood Series is now available online and in stores through Traeger retailers.
Stephan is the sports journalist for the Maple Grove Report.
