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 Woodridge Pro: Super Smoke and a larger main grate come with Pro
Quick verdict
It is the base rack capacity against the Pro’s larger main grate and Super Smoke mode.
Before you buy
Why, and what it costs you
Put main-rack area on the same basis for comparison
Woodridge has 520 square inches and Woodridge Pro has 585. The absolute gap is 65 square inches, or 12.5% of the smaller figure.
Where this comes from
585 minus 520 = 65 sq in. 65 ÷ 520 × 100 = 12.5%. Each value describes the primary grate. No serving count is inferred.
The catch
Traeger Woodridge Pro Pellet Grill
Small households and tight patios don't need a body this large.
Traeger Woodridge
- Why pick it
- Your food fits on the 520-square-inch main rack
- A lighter Woodridge chassis is what you want
- The catch
- The base Woodridge comes without Super Smoke mode and without an included side sear station.
Traeger Woodridge Pro Pellet Grill
- Why pick it
- Your food needs the 585-square-inch main rack
- Super Smoke mode is on your list
- The catch
- Small households and tight patios don't need a body this large.
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What this page compares
How do Woodridge and Woodridge Pro differ in usable rack space, pellet capacity, searing setup and cleanup? Check before you choose a grill.
It is the base rack capacity against the Pro’s larger main grate and Super Smoke mode.
Which one fits
Pick the situations that sound like you
The largest uninterrupted main grate is what the meal needs
On the main rack the Pro adds 65 square inches, and on the upper rack it adds 45. When a large item has to cook on the lower level, that breakdown tells you more than the 110-square-inch total difference.
- Traeger Woodridge
- Depends
- Traeger Woodridge Pro Pellet Grill
- Depends
A planned pellet reserve for a long cook
A 24lb hopper and a 500°F chamber ceiling are shared by both. Upgrading to the Pro brings no longer theoretical fuel supply, although its larger chamber may burn pellets differently in practice.
- Traeger Woodridge
- Depends
- Traeger Woodridge Pro Pellet Grill
- Depends
Regular cooks in which cleanup and movement matter
Super Smoke mode and more working-room features are what the Pro adds. The base model weighs less and uses the same combined ash-and-grease collection concept, so cleanup alone is no reason to step up.
- Traeger Woodridge
- Depends
- Traeger Woodridge Pro Pellet Grill
- Depends
Where tall food sits, the Pro has 65 more square inches
Going from 520 to 585 square inches, main-rack area is up by 12.5%. Upper-rack capacity is separate.
- Traeger Woodridge
- Depends
- Traeger Woodridge Pro Pellet Grill
- Depends
In practice
Differences you will notice
Put main-rack area on the same basis for comparison
Woodridge has 520 square inches and Woodridge Pro has 585. The absolute gap is 65 square inches, or 12.5% of the smaller figure.
How we worked this out
585 minus 520 = 65 sq in. 65 ÷ 520 × 100 = 12.5%. Each value describes the primary grate. No serving count is inferred.
The hopper comparison becomes usable once a pellet-burn assumption is stated
At the illustrative 1.5lb/h rate, each Woodridge hopper represents 16 hours. Moving up to Pro gets you the larger main grate and Super Smoke, but no additional nominal fuel capacity.
How we worked this out
To compare hopper sizes on equal terms, this assumes the same steady burn of 1.5lb/h for both. 24 ÷ 1.5 = 16h. 24 ÷ 1.5 = 16h. Real consumption shifts with temperature, weather, the food and the grill itself. Nothing here recommends leaving a grill unattended.
Where tall food sits, the Pro has 65 more square inches
Going from 520 to 585 square inches, main-rack area is up by 12.5%. Upper-rack capacity is separate.
How we worked this out
585 minus 520 = 65 sq in. 65 ÷ 520 × 100 = 12.5%. Whether a particular pan fits still comes down to the rack's actual dimensions.
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
Traeger, TFB97JLH
Woodridge Pro Pellet Grill
Cooking area totals 970 square inches, and the pellet hopper holds 24 pounds.
- Best for
- serve a family of four or cook for eight or more people
Facts we checked
- It provides 970 square inches of cooking area.
- The pellet hopper holds 24 pounds.
- Its top listed setting is 500°F.
Spec by spec
Where they really differ
| Spec | Traeger Woodridge | Traeger Woodridge Pro Pellet Grill | In practice |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cooking surfaces | 860 sq in total, 520 sq in main rack | 970 sq in total, 585 sq in main rack | On the main rack the Pro adds 65 square inches, and on the upper rack it adds 45. When a large item has to cook on the lower level, that breakdown tells you more than the 110-square-inch total difference. |
| Pellet supply | 24lb hopper | 24lb hopper | A 24lb hopper and a 500°F chamber ceiling are shared by both. Upgrading to the Pro brings no longer theoretical fuel supply, although its larger chamber may burn pellets differently in practice. |
| 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, Super Smoke mode | 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 | EZ-Clean combined grease and ash keg, 174lb dry weight | Super Smoke mode and more working-room features are what the Pro adds. The base model weighs less and uses the same combined ash-and-grease collection concept, so cleanup alone is no reason to step up. |
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 Woodridge Pro Pellet Grill
- Direct-flame searing isn't possible on it.
Change of plan
When the answer changes
Your food fits on the 520-square-inch main rack
Go with Traeger Woodridge. On the main rack the Pro adds 65 square inches, and on the upper rack it adds 45. When a large item has to cook on the lower level, that breakdown tells you more than the 110-square-inch total difference.
Your food needs the 585-square-inch main rack
Go with Traeger Woodridge Pro Pellet Grill. Super Smoke mode and more working-room features are what the Pro adds. The base model weighs less and uses the same combined ash-and-grease collection concept, so cleanup alone is no reason to step up.
Decision guide
How to decide
Weigh the base rack capacity against the Pro’s larger main grate and Super Smoke mode.
Check your food against the real racks
On the main rack the Pro adds 65 square inches, and on the upper rack it adds 45. When a large item has to cook on the lower level, that breakdown tells you more than the 110-square-inch total difference.
Hopper size and cooking temperature are not the same thing
A 24lb hopper and a 500°F chamber ceiling are shared by both. Upgrading to the Pro brings no longer theoretical fuel supply, although its larger chamber may burn pellets differently in practice.
Consider how you cook and clean day to day
Super Smoke mode and more working-room features are what the Pro adds. The base model weighs less and uses the same combined ash-and-grease collection concept, so cleanup alone is no reason to step up.
What this page can’t tell you
- The pellet-duration estimates assume a stated illustrative burn rate, so treat them as neither measured runtime nor permission to walk away from a grill.
- Neither a serving count nor the fit of a single large item follows from rack totals.
- This page makes no claim of smoke-flavor, temperature-stability or searing-performance testing.
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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