I had a Traegar for 6 years before upgrading to the Z Grill. I immediately noticed the build quality while unboxing. I went through the required start up procedure before grilling a few steaks and potatoes that evening. I smoked a pork shoulder for 8 hours a week later. A few days ago, I smoked pork ribs and grilled more steaks. It performs flawlessly and the food turnout taste great. The hopper is larger than my last grill, which is a bonus. Overall I would recommend these grills to anyone.