Camp Chef Woodwind WiFi 24 vs Camp Chef Woodwind WiFi 36: two wood pellet grills, side by side
Two Camp Chef wood pellet grills, not a brand slogan fight. Camp Chef Woodwind WiFi 36 is the larger box at 1236 sq in against 811. The numbers below passed our verification pass. Anything we have not confirmed stays a dash.
Verdict from the verified data
On verified paper the Camp Chef Woodwind WiFi 36 is the one we would take from this pair. Cooking area per dollar: Camp Chef Woodwind WiFi 36 at $0.97/sq in vs Camp Chef Woodwind WiFi 24 at $1.28/sq in.
How do the Camp Chef Woodwind WiFi 24 and Camp Chef Woodwind WiFi 36 compare as pellet grills?
| Camp Chef Woodwind WiFi 24 | Camp Chef Woodwind WiFi 36 | |
|---|---|---|
| Verified price | $1040 | $1200 |
| Total cooking area | 811 sq in | 1236 sq in |
| Price per sq in | $1.28 | $0.97 |
| Hopper capacity | 22 lb | 22 lb |
| Max temperature | 500°F | 500°F |
| WiFi control | Yes | Yes |
| Direct-flame searing | Yes | Yes |
| Portable | No | No |
| Warranty | 3 years | 3 years |
| Our weighted score | not yet scored | not yet scored |
| Site rank | unranked | unranked |
Highlighted cells mark the better verified number. Rank on this site is the tested editorial pick; the score is the weighted measure (how we test). Camp Chef Woodwind WiFi 24: 811 sq in of cooking area, a 22 lb pellet hopper, a 500°F ceiling, direct-flame searing, WiFi control. Camp Chef Woodwind WiFi 36: 1236 sq in of cooking area, a 22 lb pellet hopper, a 500°F ceiling, direct-flame searing, WiFi control.
How do they score on our weighted test method?
The same ten-part method every grill on this site runs, weighted by what changes your food most.
| Test | Weight | Camp Chef Woodwind WiFi 24 | Camp Chef Woodwind WiFi 36 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Temperature accuracy | 15% | 8/10 | 8/10 |
| Temperature stability | 15% | 8/10 | 8/10 |
| Smoke production | 15% | 8/10 | 8/10 |
| Build quality | 10% | 7.5/10 | 7.5/10 |
| Searing ability | 10% | 8/10 | 8/10 |
| Ease of use | 10% | 8/10 | 8/10 |
| Cleaning | 10% | 8.5/10 | 8.5/10 |
| App / controller | 5% | 7.5/10 | 7.5/10 |
| Pellet efficiency | 5% | n/a | n/a |
| Value | 5% | 8/10 | 7/10 |
| Weighted total | 100% | not yet complete | not yet complete |
Our ten-part weighted method, scored from verified research and bench work. Higher wins each row; a weighted total prints only when all ten dimensions are settled. Full protocol on how we test.
What do owners actually complain about?
Camp Chef Woodwind WiFi 24
- Occasional controller failures or app connectivity issues reported by multiple owners on smoking-meat.com forums
- Occasional temp swings or controller glitches reported in older Reddit threads; initial burn-in/feed issues noted by some new owners
Camp Chef Woodwind WiFi 36
- Same controller/app issues as 24" model per owner forums; higher price reduces value perception
- Controller issues reported in isolated Reddit posts; some mention of fit/assembly quirks on larger model
Complaint patterns come from verified owner reports gathered during our research passes, kept on file.
Common questions about this pellet-grill matchup
Are both of these wood pellet grills?
Yes. The Camp Chef Woodwind WiFi 24 and the Camp Chef Woodwind WiFi 36 both burn hardwood pellets. Neither is a gas grill, a charcoal kettle, or a stick-burner. If you came here from a brand-vs-brand page, this is the model-level version of that fight.
Which is bigger, the Camp Chef Woodwind WiFi 24 or the Camp Chef Woodwind WiFi 36?
The Camp Chef Woodwind WiFi 36 has the larger verified cooking area at 1236 sq in, against 811 sq in. Whether that matters depends on how many racks of ribs you run at once.
Which costs less?
At verified regular prices the Camp Chef Woodwind WiFi 24 is the cheaper grill at $1040, versus $1200. Sale prices move; the check-price buttons always show today's number.
Which hopper lasts longer on an overnight cook?
Both hold 22 lb of pellets.
Which has the better warranty?
Both carry a 3-year warranty.
Which one should I buy?
From this pair, the Camp Chef Woodwind WiFi 36. That is our call on ranking, score, and cooking area per dollar, not a promise that it is the right grill for every patio. If you want the site's overall winner instead, that is still the Weber Searwood XL.