Is There a Better Pellet Grill in 2024? Camp Chef Woodwind Pro
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- Is there a better pellet grill than the Camp Chef Woodwind Pro in 2024? You may be surprised by my answers to that! Now this is a pre-courser to my Lone Star Grillz Pellet Grill vs Camp Chef Woodwind Pro comparison video, but hey we have to start somewhere, so lets start right here.... right now... with the features that set this pellet grill in another category than most if not all pellet grills and pellet smokers on the market...
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I ordered the woodwin pro 36 a month ago and I love it! The smoke flavor it produces out of a pellet grill is in a class of its own! App is very simple and overall I just love it
It’s a phenomenal grill!
Great nuanced presentation and analysis. As a LSG Pellet owner (and owner of 2 other LSG cookers) that Camp Chef is an amazing value and I would be lying if I didn't wish LSG incorporated a way to add wood chunks into the cook like it did (even if in my case I'd just smoke on my offset if I'm going to do that work, that's a great and relatively easy option that was just super smart on CC's part).
For me, you've really hit the nail on the head. Have been eyeing all kinds of pellet smokers and then learned about the ultimate option being a LoneStar, but I just couldn't bankroll that option... really loved the Pitboss's sear feature, but i needed th make sure i got smoke flavor as much as possible... and a griddle can give me a sear still, so i ordered myself the woodwinpro 36 with the griddle sidekick. Super excited to get it.
Heck yeah!!!
I don't have a Lonestar, so I can't compare, but I do know my WW Pro is an absolute beast! I love that thing, and the sidekick is money!
The WWPro is a great buy! I love mine as well
Go big or go home....It's the LSG for me all day and twice on Sunday.
Amen Bro
The LSG is so well built, it is a family heirloom that you can pass down to family members. I hope my kids will use it long after I’m gone.
Best bang for your buck is the Masterbuilt Gravity 800/900/1050. When running only wood splits on the MB gravity series, you won't be able to tell the difference between that and an offset. Better yet, the MB is significantly less than both ($650 from Costco, and comes with a pizza oven attachment), it has double wall insulation, it gets up to 700 degrees, and to top it off, you can use it as a hot hold oven since it goes all the way down to 150 degrees.
The Gravity Series is a great option! I'm still waiting for masterbuilt to answer my texts, emails, and direct messages on Instagram.... apparently selling 1000+ grills for them isn't enough to continue to work with me.
The Woodwind Pro definitely hits the sweet spot for lots of people. Very versatile with the sidekick👍😊
Yes it does! Its hard to beat its versatility!
I think you've hit the nail on the head with your review. I thought long and hard between the LSG and the WWPro, and ultimately ended up getting the WWPro. Would it have been awesome to have the "best" pellet grill? Sure, but economics do matter, and I have been VERY happy with my WWPro. Having the sidekick really is a game changer. I routinely use the sidekick for things like breakfast foods on the flat top, or searing off a steak / prime rib or pork chops. Is it going to do everything as well as single purpose, best in class device for each cooker type? No... but it is a damn good pellet grill, and the smoke box is a game changer. Plus, having the flexibility associated with the sidekick is the sprinkles on the cupcake.
Am I going to pass the WWPro down to my nephew/niece in 20 years? Heck no. But even though the LSG will probably last that long, I don't have faith that the technology side of it will still be working, or supported, in that time, either. Do I still lust after a LSG? You betcha, and if I had limitless wealth and the outdoor kitchen space to have it, a great flat top, gas grill, pizza oven, and stick burner, then I would have probably gone with that option, but I don't live in that reality, so even though the WWPro makes compromises, I love the darn thing.
The WWPro is the most versatile, and no one can argue that!
You can use a griddle and charcoal and pizza oven too with the attachments with the LSG but like you said more money
That’s true! What I like about the sidekick is that it runs on propane and is useable without relying on the grill itself
Couldn't agree more with your assessment. Really looking forward to the head to head brisket video!
Literally getting things together now to get started on those! Wheels up in an hour!
Im on the market for a great smoker looked at traeger pitboss weber masterbuilt loads of different one and Unfortunately for us across the pond in England getting hold of a lonestar is super hard nearing impossible without coming to the states and bringing it back so this ones looking like the winner for me. Thanks for the video it helped alot 👍
i bought the older Woodwind without the smoke box but augment my cooks with a tube. Price in the UK for the Pro was a bit prohibitive, but getting the older version allowed me the budget to get the sidekick and the griddle, grill and pizza oven. Its great fun and so versatile. My Weber is looking a bit sorry for itself but will re-surface when the sun comes out!
Nothing wrong with that setup!
I'm stuck in a research rabbit hole. I'm tired of using a smoke tube and a ton of tin foil on my gas grill to emulate a smoker.
Being an engineer, I've gotten technical in comparing the WW Pro and the Weber Searwood and an stuck between the two. The WW offers more smoke flavor and perhaps more even temperature across the surface while the Weber offers a more hybrid grilling experience and a ton of (fun) accessories. Price comes into the equation as well as already having a gas grill to compliment the pellet grill. And then when it comes to accessories, many say the sidekick is a no-brainer, but is it really? I have a gas grill as well as a cast iron griddle and a butane torch. Is it just convenience then? And how much does a rotisserie actually at to the final product?
I want to order a grill ASAP so I can practice for an upcoming event, but am torn.
And then size, I feel like I don't need the xl/36 - is that a mistake? I'm generally cooking for 2 and have a gas grill if I need more space, but everyone says you'll regret going smaller but it helps with cost.
I really liked the video and very helpful in my decision.
I mean, if we are being fair, the LSG has the ability to do some of the same things as the WWP. Searing is something the LSG can do over the fire pot, or with the charcoal set up however I will acknowledge the WWP makes it way easier with the side kick and so does the Treagur with its induction cooktop. LSG can cold smoke and do lower holding temps, as well as has a pizza oven insert and 4 probes on the cabinet pellet smoker, all LSGs have 40lb hoppers. Ultimately, the LSG is more versitile as it can use wood chips or pellets or just utilize charcoal. In my mind, the LSG is the best choice but the price! At any rate, I have had a treagure for 6 years, and it has done awesome. I am now saving for the LSG pellet cabinet smoker, and im sure my treagure will still be chugging along until then.
While all those points are valid, you didn't mention that the WWPro has the smokebox which is something no other pellet grill has and is a HUGE feature in the market. WWPro can also cold smoke with the smokebox and utilize a fan only mode. LSG does go lower temp for holding. There is not a doubt in my mind that the LSG is a better built smoker.... honestly by far, but we have to remember that $1000 for a grill is pushing it for many people, let alone 2x, 3x, 4x the price. To cover all the features and options you mentioned in your comment, the LSG in 36" would run about $4200 with shipping, whereas the comparable setup with the WWPro is about $2100. Literally half the price. Is the LSG worth double? I actually think so because of the quality and craftsmanship, but at the same time I can't knock the WWPro for offering industry leading features and options at half the price and being more available/attainable for the general public.
When I was a kid my dad bought a brand new 1995 Ford Escort. It had manual locks and crank windows… to him at that time it was a great car, but now he drives a loaded Ford pickup. I feel like it’s the same argument. Buy the best that you can afford and enjoy it, because you’ve earned it.
My new wwp is sitting on my patio because of your praise. Hoping to get a good cook on it this weekend!
Heck yeah! Hope you enjoy it!
Love how you touch on the factors that matter most and skip the rambling that most YT opinion videos hold. Prediction --You will be to the grilling community what Project Farm is to tool community :). Keep charging. Now --- only complaint....I now realize it's time to step it up from my 4 year old Pitt Boss and not sure which grill to get: LSG or WP....choices choices.
I’m editing my brisket cookoff video between those two smokers right now….
Got a 24 after seeing your review. Only complaints are the large over temps (up to 35*) when on a high smoke setting. Other than that, great smoker.
That's the only way you get the most smoke, the lower you go on the smoke the less the temp swing will be
"High smoke" doesn't mean "the most smoke". I always set my temperature and smoke independently and smoke is always at 10 for me..... oh and wood in the smokebox too!
I would love to see a comparison of the WWP and the member's mark 36. You can buy 3 MM36's for the price of 1 WWP without the sidekick. It has a slightly different smoke box but if it works than it might crush the WWP in value.
I have not seen that particular Members Mark grill, I’ll have to check it out!
Be sure to use LSG's wood chips in the comparison, 50/50 blend or even 40/60. Cant use the WWP with chunks, without using the chips in the LSG. Looking forward to the cook off video, i asked for that months ago when you showed off the LSG for the first time! Lol thanks bud 👍
Oh don't worry! I stocked up on the chips when they were in stock! Both smokers will run the same pellets, and both with be supplemented with oak!
Love my LSG, add the wood chips. The best thing ever, i use it 3 to 4 times a week.
The thing is a beast!!!!
I love it as well! One of the best out there
What tips do you have for using the smoke box? How do avoid dirty smoke as well as over smoking food with it while still imparting the flavor of real hardwood?
One simple thing that can impact smoke intensity is simply choosing a the best wood species for the job. For a cleaner burn, you can leave the smoke box butterfly valve cracked open a little bit to add a little bit more fire to the smoke box. The wood or charcoal will burn faster, but will burn cleaner. In many of my cooks, I will set the butterfly valve to about 430 or 5 o’clock.
Haha I'm dying to upgrade to the WWP but my DLX is going strong still. The dream would be to get a Lonestar but the cost is a lot personally for a weekend griller, either way great video!
Hey nothing wrong with that! Put that DLX to good use, and save up a little while it finishes its career 🤣
Is it necessary to use a high smoke setting when using the smoker box? In my experience with CC, a high smoke setting ( above 5) results in wide temperature fluctuations ( 20 -30 degrees) because the firebox is smoldering rather than cooking the pellets.
Is this good for restaurants or takeaways for cooking brisket?
I just want to thank you for your channel and what you do. It would be cool to meet you in person. You have any products for sale? Spices etc. I am going to get this grill in June sometime and look forward to to it. George
I appreciate that! Nothing for sale at the moment, but working on that!
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Took me a year to figure out some tricks. I rarely need 36 inches, so I reduce the area with pans filled with wood chunks. On both shelfs. To reduce it to 24 inches. So when I cook anything, those chunks dries out & catch smoke flavor. So when I need them, they burn better. My gaskets are all destroyed. Need to replace all of them. I melted all temps probe, but replaced them with full stainless steel 600 F safe probe. From Fireboard. I had to buy jack adaptors because they are not the same size as CampChef. I smoke E V E R Y D A Y. Everything. Pizza. Chicken pie. Moose Meat. Bear Jerky. Bacon. Name it. I will never consider another smoker without a smokebox. BTW. Your smoker looks much newer than mine.
Sounds like you overall you are happy with your investment?
@@AndersonsSmokeShow I would buy it again anytime. I cannot see something better at that price range. Whatever "problems" it may have.
Swooping in late, but you’re my guy. Had a CC dlx before, now MB 900. Any new experience with MB, did they send you an XT or done with them?
I’ve been trying to get one! I’ve emailed and texted a couple people at MB…. I’ve also not seen one available for purchase either
What about the camp chef vs masterbuilt gf 1050? Which one gives better smoke flavor?
I have a beef rib comparison video between the MB800 and this WWPro, and they are super close! I also ran the MB on charcoal and wood chunks… ive seen people run it only on wood splits and I’m sure in that case its better than the WWPro
I’m curious how the camp chef does if you don’t put wood in the smoke box
It’s just like any other pellet grill at that point
Both grills have technology, so the cheaper option makes a lot more sense for upgrading after 5 years. There may be a lot lost in trying to go with the lasts 30 years machine.
That’s a fair point. Some of the cheaper pellet grills only last a couple seasons, whereas that LSG will last much longer. If a person is cooking very often for a crowd… then I’d go LSG all day
Really appreciate your content. I think the wwp will make a very nice first smoker.
What about this woodwind pro compared to the masterbuilt line and char grill 980 which are actual wood and charcoal. Seems like camp chef wwp needs a gravity variant if you can put chunks and charcoal in there. Almost seems like might as well get a gravity then.
I actually did a comparison between the WWPro and Gravity Series last summer. I DO WANT to redo that video with the new XT, but I haven’t been able to get one yet
What's your view on the size of the 36 ? Is the 24 big enough ?
For most people the 24 would be plenty!
I love my WWP!
Got that that Christmas giveaway WWPro too!
I know there a different type of grill, but would place the Camp Chef Woodwind Pro ahead of either the Masterbuilt Gravity Series 800 or XT?
I haven’t personally seen an XT up close enough to comment on it. I did a comparison last summer with the 800 and WWPro, I’d check that video out!
I need someone to tell me if the $499 members mark 36" pellet grill is an affordable dupe for the camp chef. It's one of the only others I have found that you can add wood chunks to similar to the camp chef.
I’m not familiar with that one. I’ll have to check it out
Looking to add a pellet smoker to my outdoor kitchen setup. I am shopping between Traeger Ironwood and Camp Chef Woodwind Pro. I have a pizza over, Traeger flatrock, gas grill, and charcoal grill. Primary use would be for seafood and chicken. Red meat only when I have guest over because my family and I don't eat it. Is there a right or wrong choice between the two? Anything that would sway one over the other?
The woodwind pro leans a little more towards a smoker than a grill. It’s worth considering what temps and sear you’re looking for
What vertical smoker would you recommend. Camp chef xxl pro or mammoth.
I haven’t cooked on the mammoth, but in general I think the XXL Pro could’ve been better
Is xxl pro doable. And do you know if camp chef is coming out with a new xxl pro soon to make it better.
What gives most smoke flavor.. woodwind or xxl vertical?? Both have the smoke box.. I have a recteq and the smoke flavor 😢 isn’t enough for me
The XXL does slightly win in terms of smoke, but the Woodwind Pro is a substantially better overall product
@@AndersonsSmokeShow also looking into the grills mammoth..
@@AndersonsSmokeShow also I only plan on using them for smoking.. no grilling..
I had a pittboss for 4 years
It was great. But build quality was so poor. Was about to fall apart.
I’ve had the LSG pellet for 2 years now. I think it may out live me. No comparison.
As they say
You get what you pay for
100%! You definitely do, but for many people it’s out of reach!
I loved the video! I am at decision point and looking at the Woodwind pro 36. Is the rust issue I read about fixed with the
Is new pro? And how comparable is their vertical XXL Pro to this?
I’d go Woodwind Pro over the XXL Pro 10x out of 10
@@AndersonsSmokeShowThanks, that is definitive! Curious what the biggest few factors are. I do have a propane grill I will continue to use. Space isn't an issue.
Did I miss the XXL pro followup? I looked around and didn't see it. Thanks for the rec. on the Woodwind vs. the XXL. ,Would love to hear if you feel the same knowing I have a nice propane weber grill and why? As I was grilling some nice filets tonight I was arguing with myself! 😃 Love the channel
What is model number and where can I get this one at. You always do a great job on your stuff
Here is a link to the exact one:
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Thanks. I really appreciate it. If you was to go buy a grill and had your 2 choices wood you buy this one or a pit boss pro series. George
This is definitely a better smoker than the pit boss, especially if you are going to be smoking!
Thanks. Have a great Memorial Day weekend's. I really appreciate you and what you do on the channel to help us. George in Omaha, ne
I really want you to do a review on the new gorilla mammoth vertical smoker ?
I’ve seen it in person and it looked nice! Just for you, I just messaged Grilla Grills to see if they are interested in working together!
@@AndersonsSmokeShow hell yeah
Hey I was wondering if you've ever used a recteq and what you think of them? I have had my rt700 for over 5 years now and am trying to decide if I want to upgrade to a new recteq or maybe try the campchef. While I'd love the lonestar I don't think i can muster that much of a price difference. Thanks!
I think Recteq makes a nice product, I've never cooked on one but I've been around there as one of my friends has one. I've been half tempted to try and get one of those newer Bullseye that can reach 1000F
Kind of hard to take this serious when your affiliate link to them.
Say what you will but when someone has a link for you to make money on it’s not really an honest review
@@rogerkernas an affiliate I have no obligation to lie about anything, but if my video persuades someone to buy one shouldn’t I get a commission? Channels don’t run on hopes and dreams
Woodwind pro or weber searwood ?
Heard the searwood is sweet, but I’ve never seen one in person.
@@AndersonsSmokeShow are you still using the woodwind? Donyou still like it
@klil82 oh yeah! It’s one of the best pellet smokers on the market! Now it’s a better smoker than it is a grill, just due to the way it’s made. The searwood might be a better grill, which is something I’d personally like to see
Lone star grills, Yoder, Also think the new Weber looks better.
In terms of capabilities, even with those you mentioned, they cannot compete with the versatility of the WWPro. BUT tonight we will see how the WWPro stacks up against the LSG in a brisket cook off!
Well i need help.. Im torn bewtween the Woodwind and the Rectec Dualfire.. Any plans on reviewing the Rectec??
I reached out to RecTec and they never responded to me
Shame.. how they get back to you. Want to get one of these by black Friday!
You're nearing 100K subs!
So close!
About how long of a smoke can I get out of a full hopper on the Woodwind Pro 36?
About 45 minutes or so.... I just cooked a brisket the other day on my WW Pro 36". I filled the smoke box 3-4 times, basically for the first 3-4hrs of the cook as it's not needed after that.
@@TheChadillac Appreciate the response, that’s similar to my experience. Gotta say overall I’m loving my grill, it really gets a great Smokey flavor in there with tons of convenience, and the flattop attachment has been amazing
any opinions on the Weber Searwood XL? I'm not concerned about searing on my smoker.. I'd rather use my grill. been wanting an offset too, but being in Northeast Ohio I'm not sure about getting wood...haven't looked into the wood thing too muh yet..
I just bought one. Wi-Fi works great it does get up to temp really fast like the attachments they make for it. I tried ribs on it and did not get the deep red color I was looking for but I think it was my fault and still getting used to the smoker. To be honest though I have a little electric smoker that used wood chips and that thing gave good bark and good smoke flavor I’m not sure if this Weber will be able to do that from just pellets alone. I think I may have made a mistake by not getting the camp chef with their smoker box built in. I bought a smoke box that I think im going to try and use with my searwood if I can’t get the bark I want.
I want to try one! Haven't seen one in person yet though! Anyone know someone at Weber?
what happened to the steaks? all gob and no results
lol sorry! They were great!
What do you think about the Masterbuilt XT?
I’ve been a big fan of the gravity series since it came out. I’ve got the 800 and the 560, but I haven’t been able to get a hold of an XT yet. I’ve reached out to Masterbuilt about five different times, to two different people and couldn’t get a response from anyone… Nor have I seen one available.
Any good ideas on cooking corn on cob?
I boil it with milk and butter
I have a video on it from a few summers ago
This is the way!💯@@AndersonsSmokeShow
We didn't get to see the finished ribeyes 😅
oooops!
Wood wind is better than lsg Change my mind
So mine has a "night mode" does anyone here know what that does? Lol
I’ve never messed with it, but I think it’s like dark mode for the controller screen
Can confirm that's all it did😂 was hoping it was an auto shutdown of the temps spike well beyond your set temp. Like an actual mode for running unsupervised lol
Recteq takes a dump on camp chef
In smoking capabilities? Nah
@@AndersonsSmokeShow it for sure does. The quality of the 2 isnt comparable
😂
Rectec has a good build quality, but it will not beat the WW Pro in terms of smoke flavor