Traeger Ironwood 885 Pellet Grill vs Blackstone 36 Inch Outdoor Griddle

Traeger Ironwood 885 Pellet Grill wins — The Traeger Ironwood 885 leads for dedicated smoking with its 885 sq in area and Wi-Fi per Traeger specs and owner forum…

Scores: Traeger Ironwood 885 Pellet Grill 8/10 · Blackstone 36 Inch Outdoor Griddle 7.5/10

The Traeger Ironwood 885 leads for dedicated smoking with its 885 sq in area and Wi-Fi per Traeger specs and owner forums. The Blackstone 36 Inch reaches 550°F for searing per manufacturer data and outperforms on breakfast griddling per CNET reviews. Choose Traeger for BBQ and Blackstone for versatile high-heat cooking.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Traeger Ironwood 885 Pellet GrillBlackstone 36 Inch Outdoor Griddle
Cooking Surface Area885 sq in720 sq in
Fuel TypeWood pelletsPropane
Max Temperature450°F550°F
Weight150 lbs120 lbs

Traeger Ironwood 885 Pellet Grill

What works

  • Precise temperature control via digital controller
  • Large 885 sq in cooking area for smoking multiple items
  • Wi-Fi connectivity for remote monitoring

What doesn't

  • Requires electricity for operation
  • Higher pellet consumption at high temps

Blackstone 36 Inch Outdoor Griddle

What works

  • Quick heat-up and high searing temps
  • Versatile for breakfast, stir-fry and smash burgers
  • Even heat distribution across large surface

What doesn't

  • No lid for smoking or indirect cooking
  • Requires frequent seasoning and cleaning

Bottom line

Our pick: Traeger Ironwood 885 Pellet Grill. It edges out the alternative on precise temperature control via digital controller. That said, Blackstone 36 Inch Outdoor Griddle still wins on quick heat-up and high searing temps — consider it if that single trade matters most for your use.

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