Camp Chef’s Woodwind Pro 24 shows up as the top pick in this site’s own best Camp Chef pellet grill roundup and gets a full head-to-head in our Camp Chef vs Traeger comparison — but it’s never had a standalone, this-is-everything-you-need-to-know review. Here’s what the spec sheet and real ownership reports say about the one pellet grill on this site built to sear.
Quick Answer
The Camp Chef Woodwind Pro 24 ($999.99 list, commonly ~$799.99 at retail) pairs a WiFi PID controller accurate to about 5°F across a 160°F-500°F range with a Slide and Grill lever that exposes direct flame for searing up to 650°F, per Camp Chef’s spec sheet — a combination no Traeger, Pit Boss or Recteq model offers at this price. You get 811 sq in of cook space split across two racks (429 sq in lower, 382 sq in upper) and a removable smoke box for extra wood-chunk smoke. The trade-offs: a 3-year warranty well short of Traeger’s 10 years, and no big-box test-drive the way Traeger and Pit Boss offer through wider dealer networks.
Camp Chef Woodwind Pro 24 at a glance
| Spec | Camp Chef Woodwind Pro 24 |
|---|---|
| Cook space | 811 sq in (429 sq in lower rack + 382 sq in upper rack) |
| Temperature range | 160-500°F smoking; up to 650°F with Slide and Grill |
| Controller accuracy | ~5°F, WiFi PID, per Camp Chef |
| Hopper capacity | 22 lb |
| Extras | Removable smoke box; optional Sidekick propane griddle/sear box |
| Warranty | 3 years (grill body, excludes paint/finish) |
| Price | $999.99 list (often ~$799.99 at retail) |
What the Woodwind Pro 24 gets right
Camp Chef Woodwind Pro 24
- Slide and Grill lever retracts the internal diffuser for direct-flame searing up to 650°F — roughly 150-200°F hotter than the ~450-500°F ceiling on most pellet grills, per Camp Chef.
- WiFi PID controller holds within about 5°F across a 160°F-500°F smoking range, tight enough for an unattended overnight brisket.
- 811 sq in across two racks gives enough room for a full spread of ribs plus sides in one cook, without stepping up to the larger (and $700 pricier) Woodwind Pro 36.
- Removable smoke box layers wood chunks or charcoal on top of the pellet fire for a heavier smoke ring than pellets alone typically produce.
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What sets the Woodwind Pro 24 apart isn’t the smoking side — plenty of pellet grills hold a steady 225°F overnight — it’s that Camp Chef built a real answer to pellet grilling’s biggest weakness: searing. A diffuser plate sits between the fire pot and the food on almost every pellet grill, which caps direct heat well below steakhouse temperatures. The Slide and Grill lever removes that plate on demand, so the same grill that smoked a brisket for 14 hours can sear the next steak at 650°F without dragging out a separate propane grill. The optional Sidekick accessory extends that further, letting you run a propane griddle or sear box alongside the pellet smoker for genuinely simultaneous cooking.
Where it falls short
The Woodwind Pro 24’s biggest gap versus its closest competitors is warranty length: Camp Chef covers the grill body for 3 years, excluding paint and finish, while Traeger’s 2026 lineup carries a 10-year warranty and Recteq covers 6. The Sidekick accessory is covered separately for just 1 year, so buying it alongside the grill doesn’t fold into the main warranty term. Camp Chef also has a thinner big-box retail footprint than Traeger or Pit Boss, meaning fewer places to physically look at the grill before buying, though Home Depot does carry it and regularly discounts it toward $799.99.
Woodwind Pro 24 vs. the alternatives
| Grill | Cook space | Sear ceiling | Warranty | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camp Chef Woodwind Pro 24 | 811 sq in | 650°F | 3 years | $999.99 (~$799.99) |
| Camp Chef SmokePro SG 24 | 429 sq in | 650°F | 3 years | ~$700-$850 |
| Traeger Woodridge Pro | 970 sq in | ~500°F | 10 years | $1,149 |
| Recteq RT-700 "Bull" | 702 sq in | 700°F (no true diffuser retract) | 6 years | ~$1,199 |
The honest comparison most shoppers need is against Traeger’s Woodridge Pro, which offers more cook space and a far longer warranty for about $150 more — see our full Camp Chef vs Traeger breakdown for the complete case on both sides. Where the Woodwind Pro 24 wins outright is the Slide and Grill searing lever; where Traeger wins is warranty length and dealer availability. If the second rack and smoke box aren’t essential, our best Camp Chef pellet grill roundup covers how the cheaper SmokePro SG 24 carries the same searing feature for $150-$250 less.
Who should buy the Woodwind Pro 24
- Buy it if: you want to smoke and sear on the same grill and value that more than warranty length or big-box availability.
- Consider the SmokePro SG 24 instead if: you don’t need the second rack or smoke box — it keeps the same searing lever for $150-$250 less.
- Consider the Traeger Woodridge Pro instead if: more cook space and a 10-year warranty matter more to you than direct-flame searing.
- Skip it if: warranty length is your top priority, or you specifically want to test-drive a grill in person at a wide range of big-box stores first.
The verdict
The Camp Chef Woodwind Pro 24 earns its spot as the pick this site recommends across its Camp Chef and Traeger comparisons, and for good reason: it’s the only grill in its price range that treats searing as a first-class feature instead of an afterthought. It isn’t the biggest grill or the longest-warrantied one in this price bracket, but the WiFi PID accuracy paired with a 650°F Slide and Grill lever makes it one of the few pellet grills that can genuinely replace a second grill in the backyard. For the full brand lineup, see our best Camp Chef pellet grill guide.