This said, the $100 price cut is the same on both sizes. So, the best deal outright is certainly on the 2-burner version, down to just $699 for the 4th of July weekend.
Note that while there’s no sale, Traeger released a lower-budget griddle line called Irontop this year. I’ve been testing it and have found that the wind shielding is better than on the more expensive version. The same goes for the stability of the griddle legs. The cook plate is the same, but the simplified burner design means there are much more notable hotspots, largely toward the front of the griddle above the burners. In trade, a whopping 36-inch, 4-burner Irontop is a mere $599.
Weber Spirit E-210 for $399 ($50 Off)
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Spirit E-210 Gas Grill
The Weber Spirit 200 series has been WIRED’s pick for years as the best gas grill for most people. It’s simple, compact, and affordable. The temp is even. The propane levels are easy to adjust. Like a lot of Webers, the accessory and snap-on options are as good as it gets, meaning you can build out a great workspace. And for now, this already affordable Weber is a solid $50 off.
Weber Slate 3-Burner Griddle for $549 ($50 Off)
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Slate Rust-Resistant Griddle
The Weber Slate line of pre-seasoned, rust-resistant griddles might offer the best overall cooking experience of any griddles I’ve tested, though the top-line Traeger still edges it out on evenness of heat. The work station is spacious, with a fold down extension and a side-table that can be tricked out with Weber’s whole line of add-ons: a hangable storage bin ($42), a condiment caddy ($25), you name it. The smaller 28-inch, 3-burner model of the Slate line is among the top griddle values I’ve seen at regular price. At $50 off, it’s downright terrific.
Traeger Woodridge Pro for $1,000 ($150 Off)
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The Traeger Woodridge Pro (8/10, WIRED Recommends) was WIRED’s previous top-pick pellet grill, and it’s still a corker. The heat’s not quite as dialed-in as on the Recteq Flagship 1600, and the app doesn’t offer the same long cook history, but the Woodridge Pro might still be a better value dollar-for-dollar than the Recteq: At $150 off, it tips a penny below four figures. The Woodridge Pro is easy to clean, quick to dial in for a perfect rack of ribs, and big enough to cook up two pork bellies at the same time.