Amazon-listed current models
Pick the pellet grill whose control and cleanup routine you will actually run. Traeger, Pit Boss, and Camp Chef differ in hopper size, cooking area, connected controls, and smoke-focused hardware. The right choice is the one whose footprint, fuel storage, and grease or ash reset fit the patio.
Exact listings
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Model TFB86MLH
860 sq. in. with WiFIRE, a 24 lb. hopper, hopper clean-out, and an EZ-Clean Grease & Ash Keg. Traeger still lists TFB86MLH as the current base Woodridge; Pro and Elite are separate SKUs. Needs a dry fuel bin and outdoor outlet. No listed direct-flame lever or separate solid-fuel smoke box.
Model PB850M / SKU 11111
932 sq. in., a 30 lb. hopper, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, one included meat probe, and a Flame Broiler lever. The largest cooking system here, which means more patio space, pellet storage, and cleanup planning.
Unlinked spec card
PG24WWSB0 has an 811 sq. in. cooking area, 22 lb hopper, connected controller, and a separate Smoke Box. The owner's manual describes adding wood or charcoal in the box alongside the pellet fire.
Liquid-propane alternative
Three-burner liquid-propane grill for a patio where a pellet grill's outdoor controller outlet is not available. Weber specifies a 20 lb tank, sold separately. Follow the grill manual for tank placement and clearances.
Path chooser
860 sq. in. covers the normal cook and the combined grease-and-ash keg plus hopper clean-out keeps dirty parts in one place. See Traeger listing.
932 sq. in., a 30 lb. hopper, connected controls, and the Flame Broiler when smoking and direct heat both repeat. See Pit Boss listing.
The Smoke Box takes wood chunks or charcoal alongside the pellet fuel. See its listed features.
Use case
These grills emphasize different work: Traeger's combined cleanup routine, Pit Boss's cooking area and direct-flame hardware, and Camp Chef's separate Smoke Box. The useful choice depends on which feature changes a meal you already cook.
When 860 square inches is enough and the combined grease-and-ash path removes a recurring chore.
When the larger published area and Flame Broiler serve a real mix of smoking and direct-heat cooks.
When you will use the documented Smoke Box for wood chunks or charcoal, not just read about it.
App control sits below the physical setup. Each grill still needs outdoor power, dry pellet storage, grease and ash cleanup, shutdown time, and a protected place for the controller and probes.
Published configurations
| Decision factor | Traeger Woodridge | Pit Boss Navigator 850 | Camp Chef Woodwind Pro 24 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | TFB86MLH | PB850M / SKU 11111 | PG24WWSB0 |
| Total cooking area | 860 sq. in. (520 primary, 340 upper) | 932 sq. in. | 811 sq. in. (429 primary, 382 upper) |
| Hopper | 24 lb with clean-out | 30 lb with viewing window and clean-out | 22 lb with clean-out |
| Temperature control | 180 to 500 F published range | 180 to 500 F, 5 F increments, Flame Broiler lever | Use the exact controller and manual specification |
| Connected controls | WiFIRE app and grill controls | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, app, and grill controls | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, app, and grill controls |
| Notable feature | EZ-Clean Grease & Ash Keg and hopper clean-out | Flame Broiler, grease tray, shelf system, and one included meat probe | Smoke Box, ash cup, and connected controller |
| Footprint and weight | 50 x 27 x 46 in; 138 lb | Use the exact manual for lid-open size. Larger area means more patio and pellet planning. | Use the exact manual for lid-open size plus Smoke Box clearance. |
| Power path | Outdoor GFCI outlet in the cord route the manual allows | Outdoor GFCI outlet plus app/account access | Outdoor GFCI outlet plus a second fuel load for the Smoke Box |
Cooking-area totals use different rack layouts. A larger number does not equal more primary grate space. A controller ceiling or direct-flame feature does not establish grate temperature, heat recovery, or food results.
No-buy
Keep the grill you already use when cleanup, fuel storage, and the weekly cook routine already work. Skip a larger hopper or more area when the patio cannot hold lid-open clearance, ventilation, power, and pellet storage. A published 500 F ceiling or direct-flame lever does not prove grate temperature, recovery, heat distribution, or food results.
First setup
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FAQ
Traeger for the compact published cleanup path. Pit Boss for the largest published area and Flame Broiler. Camp Chef for the separate Smoke Box. Choose by the job that repeats.
Traeger when 860 square inches is enough and combined grease-and-ash handling matters. Camp Chef when you will use the documented Smoke Box for wood chunks or charcoal.
Pit Boss when area, hopper size, and direct flame serve your mix of cooks. Traeger when cleanup friction matters more than maximum published area.