Pellet Grills Head to head
Traeger Pro 22 vs Pit Boss 500FB2
The Traeger Pro 22 leads on total cooking area, hopper capacity and warranty. The Pit Boss 500FB2 leads on max controller temperature. They are level on meat probes included. At list price the Pit Boss 500FB2 is $150 cheaper.
Traeger Pro Series 22 Pellet Grill
$549.99
Maker's list price, checked Oct 7, 2026
Model TFB57PZB
Leads on 3 of 5 specs
Pit Boss FB2 Series 500 Wood Pellet Grill
$399.99
Maker's list price, checked Oct 7, 2026
Model PB500FB2
Leads on 1 of 5 specs
Who leads on specs?
Counted on the 5 specs both makers publish.
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Choose the Traeger Pro 22 if
Total cooking area, hopper capacity and warranty matter more to you than the price difference.
Choose the Pit Boss 500FB2 if
Max controller temperature matters most, and you want to spend less.
Spec by spec
Every spec side by side. A tick and a green cell mark the better figure.
| Spec | Traeger Pro 22 | Pit Boss 500FB2 | Who leads |
|---|---|---|---|
| List price | $549.99 | $399.99 | Pit Boss 500FB2 |
| Total cooking area | 572 sq in | 518 sq in | Traeger Pro 22 |
| Hopper capacity | 18 lb | 5 lb | Traeger Pro 22 |
| Max controller temperature | 450°F | 500°F | Pit Boss 500FB2 |
| Lowest controller temperature | Not listed | 180°F | Can’t compare: not listed |
| WiFi app control | No | Not listed | Can’t compare: not listed |
| Meat probes included | 1 | 1 | Level |
| Direct-flame searing | Not listed | Yes | Can’t compare: not listed |
| Warranty | 7 yr | 5 yr | Traeger Pro 22 |
| Weight | Not listed | Not listed | Can’t compare: not listed |
As a Traeger Pro 22 alternative
Close to the same size at 518 sq in against 572, a 500°F top setting against 450, one probe and a Flame Broiler lever for direct-flame searing, for $150 less. The hopper is much smaller - Pit Boss lists 5 lb against 18 - and the warranty is 5 years against 7.
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