Traeger Grills Pro Series 780 Wood Pellet Grill and Smoker with Alexa and WiFIRE Smart Home Technology - Bronze

Had I known the traeger grill was made in CHINA, I would not have ever bought it. An American company who builds products overseas, and ships it back to the USA with inferior components and workmanship all to make more profit.....BUT .... they pride themselves as being from Oregon and Utah. Absolutely fakes !! I would have paid more to buy this grill had I know it was made, manufactured, and assembled in the USA, Instead of them advertising American pride and having it made in china. Absolute Disgrace !

I had this smoker for less then 30 days. I used it 4 times... then it stopped working. I contacted Traeger, they had me do a video meeting to watch the grill not work. They said they would send me replacement parts and I could rebuild it. I said I wanted to return it or swap for a new working one. I said I don’t want to re build a grill that is 30 days old .. they said they won’t swap it. I have an email from the company I tried to post in this review but Amazon won’t let me.

2.5 Stars Traeger Pellet Grills TFB78GZEC Pro 780 Bronze Grill *see attached pictures The new Traeger Pro 780 grill measures 48.7 x 26.7 x 54.4 inches and weighs approximately 145 pounds. It being winter here in Tennessee we had to put it together in the family room. Everything you need is in the box-- the instructions are well written, easy to understand and simple to follow. Assembly took about an hour - start to finish. As always the grandkids wanted to play with the big box -- the cool part is this box has an imprint inside for them to color. They have had a lot of fun with that. This grill is equipped with "WiFIRE" which allows you to monitor and adjust the grill using the Traeger app. We downloaded the app, set-up a new account, and it paired on the first try. We finally had a clear afternoon so we moved the grill outside onto the patio,-- cleaned, seasoned, and re-cleaned the grill. Unable to find Traeger Pellets at the local grocery store, we purchased a different brand. We think (hope) this may be the cause of the disappointing results. The flavor was not what we expected. It had barely any flavor and only the slightest. . .slightest hint of smoke. So we ordered two bags of the pellets recommended by the manufacturer, in our favorites -- apple and maple. Now we just need a clear day. This bronze pellet grill looks like the 'Cadillac-of-smokers.' To say it is pretty may not sound exactly right -- but it is pretty. It looks nice sitting on the patio. It definitely requires two able-bodied people to maneuver the box. Once assembled it rolls smoothly and is easily moved. The 780 is sturdy and well built. Some may find the WiFire helpful, especially for quick checks on the temperature. If you enjoy smoking various entrees this could be the grill for you. *Once the weather gives us an opportunity to grill, I will update this review with our results using Traeger Pellets. UPDATE -- UPDATE: Using the "recommended" Traeger Pellets did not improve the flavor of the food. Maybe it is our family -- maybe we simply do not like pellet cooked food. Again the food had a faint hint of smoke and I mean faint. Also just like with the store brand pellets the flavor profile wasn't there. We were very disappointed. Everyone has their own likes and dislikes -- which is why there are so many choices and options available in grilling. We love to grill and do so year round. . .but the Traegar 780 just isn't for us -- *If you find this review helpful and informative, Please tell Amazon by clicking the "helpful" button👍below.

I previously used a vertical propane smoker, which was so much work to regulate temps and constantly add water. A couple of my friends switched to pellet smokers this year from brands like Traeger and Camp Chef, but after asking their opinions the Traeger had a better reputation and features. The choice between the Ironwood and Pro 780 kind of comes down to the super smoke and pellet level options. I couldn't justify the extra expense so I went with the Pro 708 and couldn't be happier. For extra smoke, I bought a $7 pellet tube that enhances smoke for many hours when I need it. The ease of use coupled with the mobile app allows me to smoke from anywhere. We boat and being able to be on the beach and keep an eye on the smoker is an amazing life improvement. All I need to do is jet back after a couple hours, wrap the ribs, and head back knowing that the temps are going to remain spot on for consistent results. I really don't have any negatives other than the somewhat high price and lack of included fold-down front shelf, but the WiFire feature alone is worth it! I am also curious why the plug doesn't have a ground on it considering you are using it outside and it can get wet. I am also concerned if it has some kind of surge protector in it since the electronics are sensitive and would hate to have moisture risk damaging the device. I did buy a cover though, but humidity will always find a way. I highly recommend this if you love to smoke/grill with consistent results and want to be able to just walk away and spend time with friends instead of the distractions of managing the grill.

I used the grill 5 times and the fan failed. Used tech support and now have to wait 7 business days for them to process the replacement before they will even ship it. I had a bunch of plans to cook over Christmas but won’t be able to use this expensive pos. Buy another grill! Things fail but good support is what makes a good company.

I have really enjoyed my Traeger wood fired grill. The product is well packaged and arrived without any damage. Instructions for assembly were straightforward and easy (although you need to likely have.a second person to help with lifting due to the size/weight). It has taken a bit of time to learn how to best cook without direct flame as this is quite a difference for traditional grilling using gas or charcoal. The grills ability to maintain the temperature desired by decreasing/increasing the pellet feed into the fire pot makes for some pretty accurate cooking, Learning the best temperature and time for beef, pork, chicken, etc. is a learning curve but their is a great app with a number of recipes and actual videos of experienced Traeger chefs doing their thing. I've now made complete meals in the grill including protein, potatoes and homemade cornbread without needing to return to the kitchen. Really terrific product that I will enjoy for years to come.