The catch
Traeger Pro Series 22 Pellet Grill
WiFIRE is missing, and both the main and upper racks are smaller.
Side by side
Traeger Pro 22 vs Traeger Woodridge: The total-area jump suggests more than Woodridge’s main-grate gain delivers
Quick verdict
Pro 22 is the choice for local controls and a smaller smoking setup, as long as its 418 sq in main rack meets your needs. Woodridge is the choice for app control, a 520 sq in main rack and a combined grease-and-ash keg. Because Woodridge's 860 sq in total includes its upper rack, the gain on the main grate is smaller than the headline suggests.
Before you buy
Why, and what it costs you
One large pan compared with several trays
Woodridge has about 50.3% more total area than Pro 22, yet its main rack is only about 24.4% larger. A single pan gains from the main grate difference of 520 versus 418 sq in, while a menu spread over two levels can use more of the 860 total. Let your food layout guide the choice.
Where this comes from
The calculations are 860 divided by 572 minus one, and 520 divided by 418 minus one. Area alone does not prove a given pan fits the shape of the grate.
The catch
Traeger Woodridge
The headline area includes an upper rack, so it does not describe one large floor.
Traeger Pro Series 22 Pellet Grill
- Why pick it
- Local controls with no WiFIRE suit you.
- Your meals are already covered by the 418 sq in main rack and 18 lb hopper.
- The catch
- WiFIRE is missing, and both the main and upper racks are smaller.
Traeger Woodridge
- Why pick it
- WiFIRE monitoring and control are what you want.
- More main-rack space, or the combined grease-and-ash keg, is what you are after.
- The catch
- The headline area includes an upper rack, so it does not describe one large floor.
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What this page compares
Traeger Pro 22 and Woodridge compared on usable main-rack space, app control, pellet reserve and the cleanup routine after smoking.
This one comes down to main cooking rack and upper rack and total first, then to the limits of your own setup.
Which one fits
Pick the situations that sound like you
Get one large item onto the main grate
Against 418, Woodridge's main grate is 520 sq in, but you still need to check actual dimensions.
- Traeger Pro Series 22 Pellet Grill
- Good
- Traeger Woodridge
- Better fit
Lay out a menu over both racks
Woodridge has far more upper-rack area.
- Traeger Pro Series 22 Pellet Grill
- Good
- Traeger Woodridge
- Better fit
Like having every control at the grill itself
Pro 22 works only locally, and Woodridge can be operated locally too.
- Traeger Pro Series 22 Pellet Grill
- Good
- Traeger Woodridge
- Good
Want app monitoring and waste collected together
WiFIRE and the combined keg come with Woodridge.
- Traeger Pro Series 22 Pellet Grill
- Depends
- Traeger Woodridge
- Better fit
In practice
Differences you will notice
One large pan compared with several trays
Woodridge has about 50.3% more total area than Pro 22, yet its main rack is only about 24.4% larger. A single pan gains from the main grate difference of 520 versus 418 sq in, while a menu spread over two levels can use more of the 860 total. Let your food layout guide the choice.
How we worked this out
The calculations are 860 divided by 572 minus one, and 520 divided by 418 minus one. Area alone does not prove a given pan fits the shape of the grate.
A long cook with other chores to handle
Through the app, Woodridge's WiFIRE can monitor and control the grill, whereas Pro 22 relies on local controls. After cooking, its combined keg gathers grease and ash in one easy-to-reach place. These ownership differences help when you cook often, but connectivity does not remove in-person setup, fuel checks or the manufacturer's supervision requirements.
How we worked this out
This conclusion rests on the documented control and collection systems. It does not claim shorter total cleanup time or uninterrupted cooking.
A larger hopper does not mean fifty percent more runtime
The Woodridge hopper goes from 18 to 24 lb, a 33.3% rise in capacity, while total rack area climbs about 50.3%. Those percentages measure unrelated things. Neither tells you how long the grill runs on a fill, or whether a larger loaded chamber burns fuel at the same rate.
How we worked this out
The calculation is 6 divided by 18. The published capacity figures do not hold temperature, weather or cooking behavior constant.
Option A
Traeger, TFB57PZBO
Pro Series 22 Pellet Grill
You get 572 square inches of cooking area, plus a pellet hopper that holds 18 pounds.
- Best for
- Local controls with no WiFIRE suit you.
Facts we checked
- Main rack for cooking: 418 sq in
- Upper rack and overall: 154 sq in up top, 572 in total
- Hopper: 18 lb
- Top setting: 450°F
Option B
Traeger, Woodridge
Woodridge
For larger low-and-slow meals without the Elite side burner, this Wi-Fi pellet grill offers 860 square inches across two racks, a 24lb hopper and a combined grease and ash keg.
- Best for
- WiFIRE monitoring and control are what you want.
Facts we checked
- Main rack for cooking: 520 sq in
- Upper rack and overall: 340 sq in up top, 860 in total
- Hopper: 24 lb
- Top setting: 500°F
Spec by spec
Where they really differ
| Spec | Traeger Pro Series 22 Pellet Grill | Traeger Woodridge | In practice |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main cooking rack | 418 sq in | 520 sq in | On the primary cooking plane, Woodridge has 102 sq in more. |
| Upper rack and total | 154 sq in upper, 572 total | 340 sq in upper, 860 total | A good share of the headline gain sits on the second level. |
| Hopper | 18 lb | 24 lb | Woodridge holds six more pounds, but that cannot be converted into a guaranteed runtime. |
| Maximum setting | 450°F | 500°F | Woodridge's selectable ceiling is 50°F higher. |
| Connectivity | No WiFIRE | WiFIRE app control | What changes is remote information and control. It is no license to leave cooking unattended. |
| Cleanup design | Separate grease-bucket system | EZ-Clean combined grease-and-ash keg | How waste is collected alters the routine after cooking. |
Trade-offs
What each pick costs you
With Traeger Pro Series 22 Pellet Grill
- It can be set to 450°F at most.
With Traeger Woodridge
- The 24 lb hopper gives extra reserve, but it does not guarantee a longer unattended cook.
Change of plan
When the answer changes
Your current main-rack size is enough, and local controls work for you
Go with Traeger Pro Series 22 Pellet Grill. That smaller setup is covered by Pro 22.
App control, extra rack room and combined collection are what you need
Go with Traeger Woodridge. Those ownership changes come with Woodridge.
Decision guide
How to decide
Take Pro 22 for local controls and a smaller smoking setup if its 418 sq in main rack meets your needs. Take Woodridge for app control, a 520 sq in main rack and a combined grease-and-ash keg. The 860 sq in total for Woodridge includes its upper rack, which means the main-grate increase is smaller than the headline suggests.
Make sure you compare the right surface
Both the 860 and 572 sq in figures combine racks. A tall roast or one large tray calls for starting with the main-rack numbers and checking the physical dimensions. Woodridge still adds useful room, but calling the total increase a 50% larger primary grate would mislead that buyer.
Ask whether connectivity changes your routine
When you want to monitor a cook while staying nearby and handling other household tasks, WiFIRE can help. Pro 22 gives you a local-control routine without that connection. Correct startup, food monitoring, fuel management and shutdown are still required on both, so treat the app as a convenience and not as an autonomous cook.
Consider cleanup after repeated use
The combined grease-and-ash keg on Woodridge is a structural difference in ownership, whereas Pro 22 relies on its separate collection and cleaning procedure. Cleaning the grates and inspecting the cooking chamber is still necessary with either one. Pick the arrangement you can service consistently, particularly if the grill gets used several times a week.
What this page can’t tell you
- The comparison claims no measured difference in fuel economy, heating speed, food quality or total cleaning time.
By the numbers
What the data shows
What we found across the pellet grills and smokers we compare, plus the checked facts behind each finding.
Show the facts and the math
| Product | Needs it meets | Facts we checked | Sources |
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| Traeger Pro Series 22 Pellet Grill |
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Traeger Pro Series 22 Pellet Grill
Local controls with no WiFIRE suit you.
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WiFIRE monitoring and control are what you want.
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