Camp Chef Gridiron 36 vs Camp Chef Woodwind 24
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Quick take: The Camp Chef Gridiron 36 costs $200 less; the Camp Chef Woodwind 24 offers more cooking space (811 vs 604 sq in).
| Spec | Camp Chef Gridiron 36 | Camp Chef Woodwind 24 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ~$600 | ~$800 |
| Rating | — | 3.4★ (27) |
| Type | Griddle | Pellet Grill |
| Cooking Area | 604 sq in | 811 sq in |
| Max Temp | — | 500°F |
| Fuel Type | Propane/Natural Gas | Wood Pellets |
| Build Material | Pre-Seasoned Steel | Stainless Steel |
| Hopper Capacity | — | 22 lb |
| Burners | 4 | — |
| WiFi / App | No | Yes |
| App control | No | Yes |
| Meat probe | No | Yes |
| PID controller | No | Yes |
| Side burner | No | No |
| Rotisserie | No | No |
| Searing | No | Yes |
| Dimensions | 64 x 24.5 x 42 in | — |
| Weight | 126 lbs | 148 lbs |
| Warranty | 1 year | 3 years |
Pros & cons
Camp Chef Gridiron 36
- ✓Converts between flat-top griddle and grate grilling, which no Blackstone or Weber Slate does
- ✓48,000 BTU across 604 sq in is a higher heat density than the 36-inch Blackstones
- ✓Four independently controlled burners for real zone cooking
- ✓Grease trough is positioned to drain without dragging food through it, a specific fix over older designs
- ✗Dealer-only — Camp Chef's own store lists it as available through local dealers, not direct shipping
- ✗One-year warranty, the same short term as Blackstone
- ✗126 lbs, so it stays where it is put
- ✗Pre-seasoned steel still requires the full rust-management routine
- ✗Renamed from the Flat Top Grill 600, so older reviews and accessory listings use the previous name
Camp Chef Woodwind 24
- ✓Four stainless meat probes included — no other grill near this price ships more than two
- ✓Slide and Grill exposes the firepot for 650°F direct-flame searing without an accessory or a second grill
- ✓Full-color PID controller holds temperature tighter than the non-PID boards Pit Boss and Traeger use at this money
- ✓Pull-knob ash cleanout drops ash into a removable cup instead of requiring a shop vac
- ✓160°F floor is lower than most competitors, which matters for jerky and cold-ish smoking
- ✓Stainless body with a 22 lb hopper at 148 lbs — light enough to move alone
- ✗3.4 out of 5 across 27 reviews on Camp Chef's own store, the weakest owner score of anything in this batch
- ✗Only a 3-year warranty, half of Recteq's and well short of Traeger's 10
- ✗Camp Chef's storefront now lists this as its only pellet grill — the Woodwind Pro, Apex and XXL Pro pages are gone, which makes the line's future uncertain
- ✗Sidekick propane burner, the accessory most buyers want, is sold separately at $399.99 and is currently out of stock
- ✗Standing 25% discount off a $999.99 list makes the real price hard to judge