Camp Chef Woodwind Pro 24 vs Z Grills Multitasker 11002B

Camp Chef

Camp Chef Woodwind Pro 24

~$1,349

Z Grills

~$1,399

Quick take: The Camp Chef Woodwind Pro 24 costs $50 less; the Z Grills Multitasker 11002B offers more cooking space (1,068 vs 811 sq in).

✓The Smoke Box is the killer feature - burning real wood chunks or charcoal gives it the deepest, most authentic smoke flavor of any pellet grill, close to a stick burner
✓It includes four meat probe ports built into the controller, more than almost any competitor, so you can monitor multiple proteins at once
✓The PID controller and full-color screen hold temps accurately and the menu is intuitive to navigate
✓The patented ash-cleanout cup lets you dump ash in seconds by pulling a lever - one of the easiest cleanups in the category
✓It's compatible with the Sidekick attachment, turning the side into a sear station, griddle, or burner for huge versatility
✓811 sq in handles big cooks, and the Smoke Box mode plus pellets gives you fine control over how heavy the smoke is
✓Build quality and value are strong for the price, and Camp Chef's reputation for solid customer support reassures buyers
✓The slide-and-grill direct-flame option lets you get higher heat for searing than a typical indirect-only pellet grill

✗The Smoke Box requires tending - you feed it wood every 30-60 minutes, so it's less truly 'set and forget' than a plain pellet grill
✗Running the Smoke Box well has a learning curve, and getting the airflow and smoke right takes a few cooks to dial in
✗WiFi connectivity and the Camp Chef Connect app are the weak link, with owners reporting drops and pairing headaches
✗At ~$1,200 it's priced near premium territory while still using powder-coated rather than stainless construction
✗Without the Smoke Box engaged, its smoke output on pellets alone is only average for the category
✗The 3-year warranty matches Traeger but trails Recteq's 6 years at a similar price
✗It's heavy at 182 lbs and the Smoke Box adds bulk on the side, increasing the footprint
✗Some owners report the auger or igniter needing service after a couple seasons, typical for the category

✓Insulated dual-wall construction is rare below $2,000 and is the single biggest factor in winter pellet consumption
✓Full-length lid gasket, not the partial gaskets most grills use, which is where heat and smoke actually escape
✓1,068 sq in and a 28 lb hopper support roughly 28 hours of continuous cooking
✓PID 3.1 controller with WiFi, the same control platform as the rest of the line
✓Priced identically to the smaller 7052B, so the larger chamber costs nothing extra

✗Z Grills does not publish a temperature range, maximum temperature or warranty term on this listing
✗Truck freight delivery with a required 24-hour response window — not a drive-home purchase
✗No sear zone or direct-flame mode despite the price
✗206 lbs in an insulated cabinet; once positioned it stays put
✗Z Grills' brand recognition and resale value trail Traeger and Recteq considerably at this price