Traeger Ironwood vs Traeger Ironwood XL: two wood pellet grills, side by side
Two Traeger wood pellet grills, not a brand slogan fight. Traeger Ironwood XL is the larger box at 924 sq in against 616. The numbers below passed our verification pass. Anything we have not confirmed stays a dash.
Verdict from the verified data
On verified paper the Traeger Ironwood XL is the one we would take from this pair. Cooking area per dollar: Traeger Ironwood XL at $2.16/sq in vs Traeger Ironwood at $2.92/sq in.
How do the Traeger Ironwood and Traeger Ironwood XL compare as pellet grills?
| Traeger Ironwood | Traeger Ironwood XL | |
|---|---|---|
| Verified price | $1800 | $2000 |
| Total cooking area | 616 sq in | 924 sq in |
| Price per sq in | $2.92 | $2.16 |
| Hopper capacity | 22 lb | 22 lb |
| Max temperature | 500°F | 500°F |
| WiFi control | Yes | Yes |
| Direct-flame searing | No | No |
| Portable | No | No |
| Warranty | 10 years | 10 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). Traeger Ironwood: 616 sq in of cooking area, a 22 lb pellet hopper, a 500°F ceiling, indirect pellet heat only, WiFi control. Traeger Ironwood XL: 924 sq in of cooking area, a 22 lb pellet hopper, a 500°F ceiling, indirect pellet heat only, WiFi control.
What do owners actually complain about?
Traeger Ironwood
No recurring owner complaints have cleared our verification bar yet.
Traeger Ironwood XL
No recurring owner complaints have cleared our verification bar yet.
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 Traeger Ironwood and the Traeger Ironwood XL 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 Traeger Ironwood or the Traeger Ironwood XL?
The Traeger Ironwood XL has the larger verified cooking area at 924 sq in, against 616 sq in. Whether that matters depends on how many racks of ribs you run at once.
Which costs less?
At verified regular prices the Traeger Ironwood is the cheaper grill at $1800, versus $2000. 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 10-year warranty.
Which one should I buy?
From this pair, the Traeger Ironwood XL. 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.