Traeger Woodridge vs Traeger Westwood
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Quick take: The Traeger Westwood costs $99 less; the Traeger Woodridge offers more cooking space (860 vs 653 sq in); the Traeger Woodridge reaches a higher max temp (500 vs 450°F).
| Spec | Traeger Woodridge | Traeger Westwood |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ~$799 | ~$700 |
| Rating | 4.5★ (804) | 4.6★ (22) |
| Type | Pellet Grill | Pellet Grill |
| Cooking Area | 860 sq in | 653 sq in |
| Max Temp | 500°F | 450°F |
| Fuel Type | Wood Pellets | Wood Pellets |
| Build Material | Powder-coated steel | Powder-Coated Steel |
| Hopper Capacity | 24 lbs | 18 lb |
| Burners | — | — |
| WiFi / App | Yes | Yes |
| App control | Yes | Yes |
| Meat probe | Yes | Yes |
| PID controller | Yes | No |
| Side burner | No | No |
| Rotisserie | No | No |
| Searing | No | No |
| Dimensions | 50 x 27 x 46 in | — |
| Weight | 138 lbs | 116 lbs |
| Warranty | 10 years | 7 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 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