I had a Traeger for a couple years; didn't like it and sold it. I currently have a Yoder and it's a lot more versatile. It comes with three "sear" grates that can be used by removing the drip pan and replacing the left side standard grate. Then you can position the lower baffle "in" to concentrate the heat to that left side near the fire box. Crank it up to 450 and you can successfully sear steaks and burgers without "baking" them like traditional smokers.