Which is better for searing?

The Weber SmokeFire EX4. It reaches 600°F, while the Traeger Pro 780 stops at 500°F. Neither matches a gas or charcoal grill for a hard crust.

Which has more cooking space?

The Traeger Pro 780, at 780 sq. in. total and 570 sq. in. on the main grate. The Weber offers 672 sq. in. total and 432 sq. in. on the bottom grate.

Is the Weber worth the extra money?

Only if you want the 600°F sear, the extra smoke setting and phone control of temperature and shutdown. At $1,099.95 versus $799.99 at Best Buy, the Traeger is the better value for smoking and roasting.

Which is better for low-and-slow smoking?

The Traeger Pro 780 holds a lower 165°F setting, useful for jerky and long smoke sessions. The Weber starts at 200°F but adds SmokeBoost for more smoke flavor.

Which is easier to move?

The Traeger, at 150 lb versus 176 lb for the Weber. Both are freestanding carts with casters, so plan on a patio spot rather than carrying either.

Which holds more pellets?

The Weber SmokeFire EX4, with a 22 lb hopper against 18 lb on the Traeger. That means fewer refills on long cooks.

Weber SmokeFire EX4 Pellet Grill vs Traeger Pro 780 Pellet Grill

Buy the Traeger Pro 780 for most shoppers: it costs $799.99 at Best Buy as of November 7, 2026, versus $1,099.95 for the Weber SmokeFire EX4 as of October 31, 2026, and it gives you 780 sq. in. of cooking area and a 165°F low-smoke setting. Choose the SmokeFire EX4 if you want a hotter sear, a 600°F ceiling and remote temperature changes from your phone. The Traeger is the better value; the Weber is the more flexible cooker.

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