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You Might Actually Be Able to Afford Traeger's New Line of Pellet Grills

Traeger launched the Westwood series, a new line of more approachably priced pellet grills with plenty of premium features.

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David Watsky Managing Editor / Home and Kitchen
David lives in Brooklyn where he's spent more than a decade covering all things edible, including meal kit services, food subscriptions, kitchen tools and cooking tips. David earned his BA from Northeastern and has toiled in nearly every aspect of the food business, including as a line cook in Rhode Island where he once made a steak sandwich for Lamar Odom. Right now he's likely somewhere stress-testing a blender or tinkering with a toaster. Anything with sesame is his all-time favorite food this week.
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Traeger's new Westwood grills-side-by-side

Traeger's new Westwood Series is a budget-friendler addition to the lineup.

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Pellet grill devotees are passionate about their cookers -- and Traeger consistently tops lists of the best pellet grills, including ours. These grills deliver precise temperature control, effortless low-and-slow cooking, and genuine wood-fired flavor that gas and charcoal simply can't match. 

The catch? They'll cost you.

A full-sized Traeger typically costs around $1,000, but the brand has 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 starting at $699.

An open Traeger Westwood grill open with food cooking

Pellet grills are praised for delivering woodfire flavor and precise temperature control.

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The new 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.

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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.

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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.
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With the launch of its Westwood Series, Trager's pellet grills are more affordable than ever.

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The Westwood Series is now available online and in stores through Traeger retailers. 

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DAVID WATSKY
Managing Editor / Home and Kitchen
David lives in Brooklyn where he's spent more than a decade covering all things edible, including meal kit services, food subscriptions, kitchen tools and cooking tips. David earned his BA from Northeastern and has toiled in nearly every aspect of the food business, including as a line cook in Rhode Island where he once made a steak sandwich for Lamar Odom. Right now he's likely somewhere stress-testing a blender or tinkering with a toaster. Anything with sesame is his all-time favorite food this week.