Traeger Ironwood 885 vs Blackstone 36 Inch Outdoor Griddle

Traeger Ironwood 885
Blackstone 36-inch Outdoor Griddle

Decision sheet: the facts that decide it

Traeger Ironwood 885: 4 of 6 decision facts sourced.

Blackstone 36-inch Outdoor Griddle: 0 of 6 decision facts sourced. Missing: Power, Capacity, Dimensions, Weight, Warranty, Starting MSRP.

Traeger Ironwood 885Blackstone 36-inch Outdoor Griddle
Price todayPrice not yet checkedPrice not yet checked
Capacity20 pounds bestbuy.comNot yet sourced
Weight175 pounds bestbuy.comNot yet sourced
Warranty3 years bestbuy.comNot yet sourced
Starting MSRP$1,399.99 bestbuy.comNot yet sourced

Not yet sourced — Traeger Ironwood 885: Power, Dimensions. Blackstone 36-inch Outdoor Griddle: Power, Capacity, Dimensions, Weight, Warranty, Starting MSRP. No manufacturer, official or retailer source we read publishes these yet; we don't estimate them.

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  • Neither publishes power or dimensions yet.

Verdict: These are different tools — Traeger for slow, smoky BBQ; Blackstone for fast, high-heat flat-top cooking. Traeger wins for anyone who wants smoked meats with genuine wood flavor. Blackstone wins for everyday fast outdoor cooking at a fraction of the cost. For most backyard cooks, the question is which cooking style they do more of.

Provisional pick: Traeger Ironwood 885 — not enough sourced decision facts for Blackstone 36-inch Outdoor Griddle. We don't rank on specs we can't verify.

Specs not yet sourced for Blackstone 36-inch Outdoor Griddle — no manufacturer, official or retailer source we read publishes them yet.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Traeger Ironwood 885Blackstone 36 Inch Outdoor Griddle
Capacity20 pounds—
Weight175 pounds—
MaterialPorcelain-coated steel—
Warranty3 years—
Starting MSRP$1,399.99—
Chemical Disclosureshttps://www.p65warnings.ca.gov/—

Traeger Ironwood 885

What works

  • WiFIRE monitoring lets you leave the cook unattended — app alerts when internal temp is reached
  • True wood smoke flavor from real pellets is unmatched by gas or electric alternatives

Blackstone 36 Inch Outdoor Griddle

What works

  • Four independent zones cook pancakes at low, bacon at medium, and stir-fry at high simultaneously

What doesn't

  • No smoke flavor — propane flat-top produces zero wood smoke or char
  • Cold-rolled steel surface requires seasoning and consistent maintenance to prevent rust
  • Not a smoker — cannot slow-cook brisket, ribs, or whole pigs by design

Bottom line

Provisional pick: Traeger Ironwood 885 — not enough sourced decision facts for Blackstone 36-inch Outdoor Griddle.

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