Which is better for searing steaks?

The Woodridge Elite, because it has a dedicated side sear station. The Ironwood relies on the main grate, so high-heat searing is less direct.

Is the Woodridge Elite worth the extra money?

Only if you will use the sear burner and the wider cooking area. At $1,799.95 versus a recent $899.99 low for the Ironwood, the gap is large.

Which has more cooking space?

The Woodridge Elite is 67 inches wide, which points to more room. The Ironwood's width is not listed, so compare grates in person if space matters.

Do both connect to WiFi?

WiFIRE is listed for the Woodridge Elite only. No WiFi features are listed for the Ironwood.

The Woodridge Elite carries a 10-year limited warranty. No warranty term is listed for the Ironwood, so its lifespan is harder to judge.

Which is easier to fit on a patio?

The Ironwood is narrower in depth at 27 inches versus 24.3, but its width is not listed. The Woodridge Elite's 67-inch width needs a wide space.

Traeger Woodridge Elite Pellet Grill vs Traeger Ironwood Pellet Grill

Buy the Ironwood if you want Traeger's core wood-pellet cooking for less; its lowest recent price was $899.99, against $1,079.97 for the Woodridge Elite. Buy the Woodridge Elite if you want a built-in side sear station and a wider cooking area, at $1,799.95 at PC Richard & Son as of November 7, 2026. The Elite costs roughly $700 more at current prices, so the sear burner and extra width are what you are paying for.

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