The catch
Traeger Woodridge
The base Woodridge comes without Super Smoke mode and without an included side sear station.
Side by side
Traeger Woodridge vs Traeger Pro 780: Beyond the Pro layout, Woodridge changes cleanup and pellet capacity
Quick verdict
Weigh easier cleanup and more hopper capacity against the older Pro 780 layout.
Before you buy
Why, and what it costs you
Put total multi-level rack area on the same basis for comparison
Woodridge has 860 square inches and Pro 780 has 780. The absolute gap is 80 square inches, or 10.3% of the smaller figure.
Where this comes from
860 minus 780 = 80 sq in. 80 ÷ 780 × 100 = 10.3%. Both values count multiple rack levels, which means this isn’t contiguous pan area. No serving count is inferred.
The catch
Traeger Pro Series 780 WiFIRE Pellet Grill
For very long cooks with a heavy load, an 18-pound hopper is small next to a 780-square-inch body.
Traeger Woodridge
- Why pick it
- The 24lb hopper and ash keg appeal to you
- The documented 520-square-inch main rack is what you need
- The catch
- The base Woodridge comes without Super Smoke mode and without an included side sear station.
Traeger Pro Series 780 WiFIRE Pellet Grill
- Why pick it
- The Pro-series cooking layout suits you better
- You own accessories that work with Pro 780 already
- The catch
- For very long cooks with a heavy load, an 18-pound hopper is small next to a 780-square-inch body.
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What this page compares
Woodridge or Pro 780? See how they compare on usable rack space, pellet capacity, searing setup and cleanup before you pick.
Weigh easier cleanup and more hopper capacity against the older Pro 780 layout.
Which one fits
Pick the situations that sound like you
The largest uninterrupted main grate is what the meal needs
Woodridge offers 860 total square inches to Pro 780’s 780. An 80-square-inch gap is small enough that the real rack dimensions and the height of the food you usually cook should settle the question of fit.
- Traeger Woodridge
- Depends
- Traeger Pro Series 780 WiFIRE Pellet Grill
- Depends
A planned pellet reserve for a long cook
Going to the base Woodridge raises hopper capacity from 18lb to 24lb. Chamber ceilings stay at 500°F and both grills use Wi-Fi, so the bigger hopper is not a reason to expect a higher temperature setting.
- Traeger Woodridge
- Depends
- Traeger Pro Series 780 WiFIRE Pellet Grill
- Depends
Regular cooks in which cleanup and movement matter
Over repeated cooks, Woodridge’s accessible grease and ash keg changes how cleanup goes. Pro 780 is still a reasonable choice if its grate geometry and the compatible accessories you already own suit the patio.
- Traeger Woodridge
- Depends
- Traeger Pro Series 780 WiFIRE Pellet Grill
- Depends
Despite the larger stated area, Woodridge is 12lb lighter
Woodridge is published at 138lb and Pro 780 at 150lb. That favors Woodridge by 12lb before fuel is loaded.
- Traeger Woodridge
- Depends
- Traeger Pro Series 780 WiFIRE Pellet Grill
- Depends
In practice
Differences you will notice
Put total multi-level rack area on the same basis for comparison
Woodridge has 860 square inches and Pro 780 has 780. The absolute gap is 80 square inches, or 10.3% of the smaller figure.
How we worked this out
860 minus 780 = 80 sq in. 80 ÷ 780 × 100 = 10.3%. Both values count multiple rack levels, which means this isn’t contiguous pan area. No serving count is inferred.
The hopper comparison becomes usable once a pellet-burn assumption is stated
Woodridge has 4 hours more nominal fuel capacity than Pro 780 at the assumed 1.5lb/h burn. Both stop at 500°F, so this is a difference in refill planning and not a hotter cooking range.
How we worked this out
The same constant 1.5lb/h consumption is assumed only to normalize hopper size. 24 ÷ 1.5 = 16h. 18 ÷ 1.5 = 12h. Real use varies with temperature, weather, food and grill design. It is not a recommendation for unattended use.
Despite the larger stated area, Woodridge is 12lb lighter
Woodridge is published at 138lb and Pro 780 at 150lb. That favors Woodridge by 12lb before fuel is loaded.
How we worked this out
150 minus 138 = 12lb. Even a lighter grill can be harder to move over steps or poor paving.
Option A
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
- A 520-square-inch main rack for connected smoking
Facts we checked
- 520 sq in on the main rack, 860 sq in in total
- Maximum chamber setting of 500°F, plus a 24lb hopper
- Published grill weight of 138lb
- EZ-Clean keg that combines grease and ash
Option B
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Pro Series 780 WiFIRE Pellet Grill
The pellet hopper holds 18 pounds, and cooking area comes to 780 square inches.
- Best for
- cook for a crowd of eight or more as well as a family of four
Facts we checked
- Cooking area comes to 780 square inches.
- Hopper capacity is 18 pounds of pellets.
- Its top listed setting is 500°F.
Spec by spec
Where they really differ
| Spec | Traeger Woodridge | Traeger Pro Series 780 WiFIRE Pellet Grill | In practice |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cooking surfaces | 860 sq in total, 520 sq in main rack | 780 sq in total | Woodridge offers 860 total square inches to Pro 780’s 780. An 80-square-inch gap is small enough that the real rack dimensions and the height of the food you usually cook should settle the question of fit. |
| Pellet supply | 24lb hopper | 18lb hopper | Going to the base Woodridge raises hopper capacity from 18lb to 24lb. Chamber ceilings stay at 500°F and both grills use Wi-Fi, so the bigger hopper is not a reason to expect a higher temperature setting. |
| Chamber ceiling and searing | 500°F, indirect cooking | 500°F, indirect cooking | Chamber settings, localized flame heat and separate side stations measure different things. Match the cooking method along with the temperature. |
| Controls and smoke mode | Wi-Fi app access | Wi-Fi app access | Connectivity helps only where the network reaches. No advantage in flavor or temperature accuracy is inferred from a named mode. |
| Cleaning and installation | EZ-Clean combined grease and ash keg, 138lb dry weight | Separate grease bucket and periodic internal ash cleaning, 150lb dry weight | Over repeated cooks, Woodridge’s accessible grease and ash keg changes how cleanup goes. Pro 780 is still a reasonable choice if its grate geometry and the compatible accessories you already own suit the patio. |
Trade-offs
What each pick costs you
With Traeger Woodridge
- Part of the advertised total area is an upper rack. Compare the footprint and vertical clearance of your real pans and cuts against it.
With Traeger Pro Series 780 WiFIRE Pellet Grill
- Food can't go directly over flame for a seared finish.
Change of plan
When the answer changes
The 24lb hopper and ash keg appeal to you
Go with Traeger Woodridge. Woodridge offers 860 total square inches to Pro 780’s 780. An 80-square-inch gap is small enough that the real rack dimensions and the height of the food you usually cook should settle the question of fit.
The Pro-series cooking layout suits you better
Go with Traeger Pro Series 780 WiFIRE Pellet Grill. Over repeated cooks, Woodridge’s accessible grease and ash keg changes how cleanup goes. Pro 780 is still a reasonable choice if its grate geometry and the compatible accessories you already own suit the patio.
Decision guide
How to decide
Decide between easier cleanup with a larger hopper and the older Pro 780 layout.
Fit the food to the actual racks
Woodridge offers 860 total square inches to Pro 780’s 780. An 80-square-inch gap is small enough that the real rack dimensions and the height of the food you usually cook should settle the question of fit.
Fuel capacity and cooking temperature are separate matters
Going to the base Woodridge raises hopper capacity from 18lb to 24lb. Chamber ceilings stay at 500°F and both grills use Wi-Fi, so the bigger hopper is not a reason to expect a higher temperature setting.
Weigh the daily cooking and cleaning routine
Over repeated cooks, Woodridge’s accessible grease and ash keg changes how cleanup goes. Pro 780 is still a reasonable choice if its grate geometry and the compatible accessories you already own suit the patio.
What this page can’t tell you
- Pellet-duration figures come from a stated illustrative burn rate. They are not measured runtime, and they are not permission to leave a grill unattended.
- A rack total cannot tell you a serving count or whether a single large item fits.
- No smoke-flavor, temperature-stability or searing-performance testing is being claimed.
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.
How many fit
17 of the 22 models checked meet every need here: “Run a brisket overnight” and “Cook for a family of four”.
17 models fit, out of 22 checkedShow the facts and the math
How we countedThe count uses each product's current fit ratings for “Run a brisket overnight” and “Cook for a family of four”. A need with no documented match is not counted.
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Traeger Woodridge
The 24lb hopper and ash keg appeal to you
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