Camp Chef
Camp Chef Woodwind Pro 24
The Camp Chef Woodwind Pro 24 is a WiFi pellet grill with a reinvented Smoke Box that lets you burn wood chunks, chips, or charcoal alongside pellets for real-wood smoke flavor. It's a favorite of smoke-flavor purists.
Specifications
Features
Pros
- ✓The Smoke Box is the killer feature - burning real wood chunks or charcoal gives it the deepest, most authentic smoke flavor of any pellet grill, close to a stick burner
- ✓It includes four meat probe ports built into the controller, more than almost any competitor, so you can monitor multiple proteins at once
- ✓The PID controller and full-color screen hold temps accurately and the menu is intuitive to navigate
- ✓The patented ash-cleanout cup lets you dump ash in seconds by pulling a lever - one of the easiest cleanups in the category
- ✓It's compatible with the Sidekick attachment, turning the side into a sear station, griddle, or burner for huge versatility
- ✓811 sq in handles big cooks, and the Smoke Box mode plus pellets gives you fine control over how heavy the smoke is
- ✓Build quality and value are strong for the price, and Camp Chef's reputation for solid customer support reassures buyers
- ✓The slide-and-grill direct-flame option lets you get higher heat for searing than a typical indirect-only pellet grill
Cons
- ✗The Smoke Box requires tending - you feed it wood every 30-60 minutes, so it's less truly 'set and forget' than a plain pellet grill
- ✗Running the Smoke Box well has a learning curve, and getting the airflow and smoke right takes a few cooks to dial in
- ✗WiFi connectivity and the Camp Chef Connect app are the weak link, with owners reporting drops and pairing headaches
- ✗At ~$1,200 it's priced near premium territory while still using powder-coated rather than stainless construction
- ✗Without the Smoke Box engaged, its smoke output on pellets alone is only average for the category
- ✗The 3-year warranty matches Traeger but trails Recteq's 6 years at a similar price
- ✗It's heavy at 182 lbs and the Smoke Box adds bulk on the side, increasing the footprint
- ✗Some owners report the auger or igniter needing service after a couple seasons, typical for the category
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