Which is better for a large family or party?

The Traeger Ironwood 885. It has 885 sq in total, 570 sq in on the primary grate and room for 44 burgers, against 811 sq in and 16 burgers for the Woodwind Pro 24.

Which gives more smoke flavor?

The Camp Chef Woodwind Pro 24. Its Smoke Box lets you add wood chunks, chips or charcoal alongside pellets and adjust a damper, while the Traeger smokes with pellets only.

Is the Woodwind Pro 24 worth the extra over the Ironwood 885?

It is not extra at the latest prices: $959.99 was its low on November 3, 2026, versus $1,247.67 for the Traeger on November 8, 2026. The Camp Chef costs less and adds fuel flexibility, but gives up cooking space.

Which has more temperature probes?

The Camp Chef. It has four probe ports and includes four stainless probes. The Traeger includes one Traeger meat probe.

Do both reach the same maximum temperature?

Yes. Both top out at 500°F, so neither sears hotter than the other on paper.

Which is easier to move?

The Camp Chef at 152 lbs is lighter than the 175 lb Traeger, and both are freestanding on wheels. Neither is a portable or built-in unit.

Traeger Ironwood 885 Pellet Grill vs Camp Chef Woodwind Pro 24

Both are premium pellet grills that top out at 500°F, so the choice comes down to cooking space versus smoke control. The Traeger Ironwood 885 gives you 885 sq in total and a 20 lb hopper for $1,247.67 at Backyardenza as of November 8, 2026. The Camp Chef Woodwind Pro 24 gives you 811 sq in, a 22 lb hopper and the Smoke Box for wood chunks, chips or charcoal, and its lowest recent price was $959.99 on November 3, 2026. Buy the Traeger for larger cooks and the Camp Chef for deeper smoke flavor and more fuel flexibility.

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