This is my first pellet grill and I bought it due to my friend’s experience with Traeger. Assembly was straightforward but took some time but my neighbor helped and I recommend having a good helper. It works great and holds the temperature perfectly. I have cooked several ribs, a brisket and three turkeys. I lined the drip tray with foil to make cleanup easy. I also own an egg and love it too but it is much harder for me to control temperature and I have to keep checking it to be sure it is holding accurately. No problem with the Z grill. Be sure and read cooking instructions regarding smoking and temperature settings for best results.