Traeger Woodridge Pro vs Traeger Woodridge
Quick take: The Traeger Woodridge costs $351 less; the Traeger Woodridge Pro offers more cooking space (970 vs 860 sq in); the Traeger Woodridge reaches a higher max temp (NaN vs NaN°F).
| Spec | Traeger Woodridge Pro | Traeger Woodridge |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ~$1,150 | ~$799 |
| Rating | 4.6★ (287) | 4.5★ (804) |
| Type | Pellet Grill | Pellet Grill |
| Cooking Area | 970 sq in | 860 sq in |
| Max Temp | 500°F | 500F°F |
| Fuel Type | Wood Pellets | Wood Pellets |
| Build Material | Powder-Coated Steel | Powder-coated steel |
| Hopper Capacity | 24 lb | 24 lbs |
| Burners | — | — |
| WiFi / App | Yes | Yes |
| App control | Yes | Yes |
| Meat probe | Yes | Yes |
| PID controller | Yes | Yes |
| Side burner | No | No |
| Rotisserie | No | No |
| Searing | No | No |
| Dimensions | 67 x 27 x 47 in | 50 x 27 x 46 in |
| Weight | 172 lbs | 138 lbs |
| Warranty | 10 years | 10 years |
Pros & cons
Traeger Woodridge Pro
- ✓It replaces the Pro 575/780 with far more grill per dollar - 970 sq in, a pellet sensor, Super Smoke, and a side shelf for about $1,000
- ✓Traeger extended a 10-year warranty to the Woodridge line, a massive jump from the 3 years on the old Pro and Ironwood models
- ✓The updated controller holds temps noticeably tighter than the old D2 Pro series, and WiFIRE app control is the most mature in the category
- ✓Super Smoke mode - previously reserved for Ironwood and up - delivers genuinely better bark and smoke ring at low temps
- ✓The 24 lb hopper with a digital pellet sensor covers overnight briskets and warns you before running dry
- ✓Dual meat probes come standard, an upgrade over the single probe Traeger used to include at this tier
- ✓The bottom storage shelf and folding side shelf address long-running complaints about bare-bones Traeger carts
- ✓Early r/pelletgrills owner reports and Engadget's review agree it fixes most of what made the Pro series feel dated
- ✗It still tops out at 500°F with no direct-flame access, so searing steaks means a cast-iron pan or GrillGrates
- ✗Single-wall powder-coated steel means winter cooks lean on pellet consumption just like the old Pros
- ✗The platform launched in 2025, so long-term reliability of the new controller and drivetrain is still unproven
- ✗Traeger's WiFi drop-off gremlins persist on the new lineup per early owner threads
- ✗At 67 inches wide it has a bigger footprint than the Pro 780 it replaces - measure your patio first
- ✗Smoke flavor still trails the Camp Chef Woodwind Pro's real-wood Smoke Box despite Super Smoke
- ✗The $1,000 price puts it against the Recteq lineup with stainless builds and a cult service reputation
- ✗Assembly is a long job with lots of panels, and at 172 lbs you'll want a second set of hands
Traeger Woodridge
- ✓Outstanding value — 860 sq in, WiFIRE, and probe for $799
- ✓EZ-Clean grease/ash keg eliminates the shop-vac ritual
- ✓24 lb hopper with clean-out chute swaps pellet flavors fast
- ✓New digital PID controller holds temps noticeably better than the old Pro Series
- ✓10-year warranty at a budget price point
- ✓Big enough for six pork butts or eight rib racks
- ✗No Super Smoke mode — smoke flavor is mild at higher temps
- ✗No pellet level sensor or included side shelf at base trim
- ✗500F ceiling rules out true searing
- ✗Lighter-gauge steel than the insulated Ironwood, so cold weather costs pellets