Ninja Woodfire Pro Connect Premium XL vs Current Model G2 Electric Grill
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Quick take: The Ninja Woodfire Pro Connect Premium XL costs $699 less; the Current Model G2 Electric Grill offers more cooking space (330 vs 180 sq in).
| Spec | Ninja Woodfire Pro Connect Premium XL | Current Model G2 Electric Grill |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ~$500 | ~$1,199 |
| Rating | — | — |
| Type | Electric Grill | Electric Grill |
| Cooking Area | 180 sq in | 330 sq in |
| Max Temp | — | 700°F |
| Fuel Type | Electric | Electric |
| Build Material | Non-Stick Coated Steel grate | Black Anodized Aluminum grates |
| Hopper Capacity | 1/2 cup pellets | — |
| Burners | — | — |
| WiFi / App | No | Yes |
| App control | Yes | Yes |
| Meat probe | Yes | Yes |
| PID controller | No | No |
| Side burner | No | No |
| Rotisserie | No | No |
| Searing | No | Yes |
| Dimensions | 23.86 x 22.68 x 17.91 in | 49 x 24 x 45 in |
| Weight | 49.2 lbs | 108 lbs |
| Warranty | 1 year | 10 years with registration, 5 years without |
Pros & cons
Ninja Woodfire Pro Connect Premium XL
- ✓Dual built-in probes is rare below $1,000 and genuinely changes how two-protein cooks run
- ✓180 sq in is about 30 percent more grate than the base Woodfire for $150
- ✓Real wood smoke from half a cup of pellets on a standard 120 V outlet
- ✓Seven functions, so it doubles as an outdoor air fryer and dehydrator
- ✓Ninja Pro Connect app sends alerts rather than requiring a watched display
- ✗180 sq in is still small for $500 — a gas grill at this price offers three times the grate
- ✗49 lbs, which is heavy enough that it stops being a store-it-indoors appliance
- ✗One-year limited warranty at a $500 price point
- ✗45-inch cord dictates placement and often needs an outdoor-rated extension
Current Model G2 Electric Grill
- ✓700°F is gas-grill searing temperature from a household outlet, which nothing else in electric achieves
- ✓Two independent zones give a true sear side and an indirect side, the thing most electrics lack
- ✓Four probe ports with two probes in the box, more instrumentation than most $1,200 pellet grills
- ✓Ten-year warranty with registration, against one year on most of the Ninja electric line
- ✗Requires a dedicated 15 A circuit and Current recommends 20 A — many balconies have neither
- ✗$1,199 buys a very capable gas grill or a high-end pellet grill instead
- ✗330 sq in primary grate is modest for the price; a $500 gas grill offers more
- ✗108 lbs on a cart, so it is a fixture rather than something stored indoors