A Traeger bought from a neighbor that replaced it with a BGE. Used it for a season. Then I bought a BGE. I in turn sold the Traeger after another season because I used the BGE more. Not trying to sell anything or launch a personal attack on anyone, just like the BGE better.

Edit, addition: There are ceramic knockoffs on the BGE that I imagine work just as well and would cost a lot less. I just don't have any experience with any of them.