Traeger Woodridge vs Traeger Flatrock 3 Zone Griddle
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Quick take: The Traeger Woodridge costs $200 less; the Traeger Woodridge offers more cooking space (860 vs 594 sq in); the Traeger Flatrock 3 Zone Griddle reaches a higher max temp (600 vs 500°F).
| Spec | Traeger Woodridge | Traeger Flatrock 3 Zone Griddle |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ~$799 | ~$999 |
| Rating | 4.5★ (804) | — |
| Type | Pellet Grill | Griddle |
| Cooking Area | 860 sq in | 594 sq in |
| Max Temp | 500°F | 600°F |
| Fuel Type | Wood Pellets | Propane/Natural Gas |
| Build Material | Powder-coated steel | Cold-Rolled Steel |
| Hopper Capacity | 24 lbs | — |
| Burners | — | 3 |
| WiFi / App | Yes | No |
| App control | Yes | No |
| Meat probe | Yes | No |
| PID controller | Yes | No |
| Side burner | No | No |
| Rotisserie | No | No |
| Searing | No | No |
| Dimensions | 50 x 27 x 46 in | 33 x 18 in cooktop |
| Weight | 138 lbs | 189 lbs |
| Warranty | 10 years | 5 years |
Pros & cons
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
Traeger Flatrock 3 Zone Griddle
- ✓Physically insulated zone dividers hold a real temperature difference across the plate, not just a gradient
- ✓Five-year warranty against Blackstone's one, on a griddle at a comparable-to-premium price
- ✓FlameLock wind blocking addresses the most common cause of a griddle failing to hold heat
- ✓Published 350–600°F range, where most griddle makers publish nothing at all
- ✓Pop-and-Lock accessory rail shares Traeger's existing accessory ecosystem
- ✗$999 for 594 sq in, against 768 sq in on a $549 Blackstone Iron Forged 36
- ✗189 lbs is the heaviest griddle in this class by a wide margin
- ✗350°F low end is high — it will not hold food at a gentle warm the way a four-zone griddle set to minimum can
- ✗Cold-rolled steel plate, so the rust maintenance is the same as any Blackstone despite the price
- ✗No hood in the base configuration, which limits melting and steaming