Traeger Westwood vs Grilla Grills Chimp 2.0 Tailgater
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Quick take: The Traeger Westwood costs $20 less; the Traeger Westwood offers more cooking space (653 vs 460 sq in); the Grilla Grills Chimp 2.0 Tailgater reaches a higher max temp (500 vs 450°F).
| Spec | Traeger Westwood | Grilla Grills Chimp 2.0 Tailgater |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ~$700 | ~$720 |
| Rating | 4.6★ (22) | — |
| Type | Pellet Grill | Pellet Grill |
| Cooking Area | 653 sq in | 460 sq in |
| Max Temp | 450°F | 500°F |
| Fuel Type | Wood Pellets | Wood Pellets |
| Build Material | Powder-Coated Steel | Double-Wall Insulated Stainless Steel |
| Hopper Capacity | 18 lb | 15 lb |
| Burners | — | — |
| WiFi / App | Yes | Yes |
| App control | Yes | Yes |
| Meat probe | Yes | Yes |
| PID controller | No | Yes |
| Side burner | No | No |
| Rotisserie | No | No |
| Searing | No | No |
| Dimensions | — | 40 x 22 x 39 in |
| Weight | 116 lbs | 90 lbs |
| Warranty | 7 years | 2 years |
Pros & cons
Traeger Westwood
- ✓Cheapest way into Traeger's WiFIRE app and firmware ecosystem, which is the largest install base in pellet grilling
- ✓116 lbs is light enough for one person to reposition on a deck, unusual for a 653 sq in cabinet grill
- ✓Built-in side shelf is standard rather than a paid accessory as it was on the Pro series it replaces
- ✓P.A.L. rail means the same Traeger shelves, hooks and roll racks fit that the $3,500 Timberline uses
- ✓Two-tier grate layout leaves the upper rack free for holding or smoking while the main rack runs hot
- ✗450°F ceiling is 50°F below the Woodridge and rules out real searing without a separate grill or skillet
- ✗No Super Smoke mode, so low-temperature smoke output is weaker than the rest of the Traeger line
- ✗7-year warranty rather than the 10 years Traeger puts on Woodridge and above
- ✗18 lb hopper needs a mid-cook refill on an overnight brisket
- ✗Only 22 reviews on Traeger's own store so far — too thin a sample to judge long-term reliability
Grilla Grills Chimp 2.0 Tailgater
- ✓Runs the same Alpha Connect 2.0 WiFi controller as the $1,100 Silverbac, where competing portables drop to a basic dial
- ✓15 lb hopper is roughly triple the Traeger Ranger's 8 lb, which is the difference between a 6-hour and an overnight cook
- ✓Double-wall insulation is essentially unheard of on a portable and is why it holds low temperatures in wind and cold
- ✓460 sq in across two racks is more usable area than the Traeger Tailgater's 300 sq in at a comparable footprint
- ✓Folding legs and a 40-inch width mean it goes in a truck bed without disassembly
- ✗90 lbs is heavy for a portable — a two-person lift, not a one-hand carry like the Ranger
- ✗$719.99 is well above the Traeger Tailgater ($500) and Ranger ($480) it competes with
- ✗2-year warranty, half the Silverbac's four
- ✗500°F ceiling and no sear zone; searing still needs a skillet or a second grill
- ✗Still needs 120V household power, so tailgating requires an inverter or generator