Which is better for smoking with real wood chunks?

The Camp Chef Woodwind Pro 24. Its Smoke Box burns wood chunks, chips or charcoal alongside pellets, and the damper valve lets you tune heat and flavor. The Traeger Ironwood 885 runs on pellets only.

Which has more cooking space?

The Traeger Ironwood 885, with 885 sq. in. across two grates versus 811 sq. in. on the Woodwind Pro 24. The gap is about 74 sq. in., roughly a few extra burgers.

Is the Camp Chef worth it over the Traeger?

For most shoppers, yes. It costs less, includes four meat probes and can cold smoke. Pick the Traeger only if the extra grate space and pellet sensor matter more to you.

Can both be controlled from a phone?

Yes. The Traeger uses WiFIRE and the Traeger App; the Camp Chef uses its Wi-Fi controller and the Camp Chef Connect app. Both top out at 500°F.

Which is easier to move?

The Woodwind Pro 24 weighs 152 lb and sits on wheels; the Ironwood 885 is 47 in. high and 27 in. deep. Both are freestanding and roll, but neither is light.

Does the Camp Chef ship nationwide?

No. The listing offers free delivery in the San Diego area only, or store pickup. The Traeger is priced at four stores new, so shipping options are wider.

Traeger Ironwood 885 Pellet Grill vs Camp Chef Woodwind Pro 24

Buy the Camp Chef Woodwind Pro 24 if you want more smoke control and a lower price. It has been as low as $959.99 since October 31, 2026, while the Traeger Ironwood 885's best new price is $1,526.00 at Park Ave Appliance as of November 8, 2026. Choose the Traeger if you need more cooking space and a simpler pellet-only setup.

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