Camp Chef Woodwind WiFi 24 Review: The Most Versatile Pellet Grill?

The Camp Chef Woodwind WiFi 24 earns its reputation on one word: versatility. It's the pellet grill for the cook who wants to smoke a brisket and sear a steak or run a breakfast griddle — all from the same station.

Who It's For

The Woodwind is for the do-it-all backyard cook. If you've ever been frustrated that a pellet grill can't get hot enough to sear, or you'd rather not own a separate griddle, the Woodwind's Sidekick system is the answer. If you only ever smoke low-and-slow and want the strongest smoke flavor, a dedicated smoker may edge it out.

Key Features

• Slide-and-Grill technology opens direct-flame access for higher-heat grilling.
• Sidekick attachment (sold separately) adds a propane sear burner or flat-top griddle to the side — true high-heat cooking without a second appliance.
• Ash-cleanout system that dumps ash into a removable cup with a lever — one of the easiest cleanups in the category.
• WiFi/app control via Camp Chef Connect, plus a capable Gen-2 PID controller.
• Roughly 800+ sq in of cooking area — plenty for a family spread.

Performance

As a smoker, the Woodwind holds temperature well and produces good, clean smoke — slightly behind the very best in raw smoke intensity but more than satisfying for most cooks. Where it pulls ahead is flexibility: Slide-and-Grill plus the Sidekick let it sear and griddle in ways most pellet grills simply can't. The ash-cleanout system also makes between-cook maintenance noticeably faster.

Verdict

If you want one outdoor cooker that does it all — smoke, sear, and griddle — the Camp Chef Woodwind WiFi 24 is the most versatile pick of 2026. Budget for the Sidekick if searing matters, and you'll have a genuine all-in-one station.

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