TRAEGER VS WEBER Which Pellet Grill Is Better? | NEW Traeger Ironwood Vs Weber Stealth

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In this video see me do one of the most requested comparisons - Traeger Ironwood XL Pellet Grill vs Weber Stealth Pellet Grill.
I put both pits to the test and show you every step of the process from unpacking and assembly to cooking and cleaning. Watch till the end to see how these pits match up head to head and decide which one fits your cooking style best.
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TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 - Traeger Ironwood Vs Weber Stealth Pellet Grill
00:39 - Build Quality
02:04 - Features and Specifications
04:26 - Storage Space and Accessories
05:44 - Packaging and Assembly
06:39 - Startup and Burn-Off Process
07:35 - Cooking on the Traeger Ironwood Vs Weber Stealth Pellet Grill
09:16 - Cleaning Traeger Ironwood Vs Weber Stealth Pellet Grill
09:38 - Final thoughts on the Traeger Ironwood Vs Weber Stealth Pellet Grill
Both Traeger Ironwood and Weber Stealth are well-built, solid pellet grills with a decent amount of cooking space. The Ironwood features a 20 lbs hopper while the Stealth has a 22 lbs one. Each pit also has a low fuel sensor so you don't have to worry about running out of pellets during the cook.
Traeger Ironwood and Weber Stealth are perfect for those who want a pit with a more modern operating system. The Stealth offers a PID WiFi controller with a temperature range of 200°F to 600°F degrees. The Ironwood has a WiFIRE PID touchscreen controller and a temperature range of 165°F to 500°F. Each brand has its own mobile app that allows monitoring your cook but also adjusts the temperature, set timer and alarm.
The initial startup and burn-off process is easy on both pits. I'd say that the Ironwood and the Stealth smoke a little above the average pellet grill. However, while the Stealth leaks a lot of smoke around the lid, the Ironwood does not leak at all thanks to the built-in gasket.
I also noticed some differences when cooking on Traeger Ironwood vs Weber Stealth. The Ironwood leans more toward the low and slow type of cooking, while the Stealth leans more toward the grilling. The spare ribs cooked on the Ironwood really impressed me with a perfect smoke ring. At the same time, grilled shrimp on the Weber Stealth were hands down the best I had in my life.
Overall, the Weber Stealth is best for someone who does more grilling but wants to start doing a little bit of low and slow cooking as well. The Ironwood will definitely do a great job on both. Despite the differences, I believe both pits are totally worth the investment.
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@SmokedBBQSource 5 ай бұрын

★ Get the Traeger Ironwood 👉traeger.uym8.net/vN6AMv ★ Get the Weber Stealth 👉 amzn.to/3SjoSUW, weberinc.sjv.io/4Pn49n

@Scoop2P Жыл бұрын

You nailed this video! I have used both of these pits extensively (I own the Timberline XL, which is the bigger brother of the Ironwood), and my girlfriend has a SmokeFire. Gotta say I love the SmokeFire. It is just so damn versatile with the option for real high-heat grilling and low-and-slow works well if you use the top rack and put a drip tray below the meat. It also smokes constantly and produces great flavor and smoke rings - something that Traeger imitates with the Ironwood and Timberline. All that said it has some annoying flaws like the hopper and it’s easy to screw up the build with the fire pot, glow plug and and pellet slide. Still, I love it and lean toward the Weber.

@SmokedBBQSource Жыл бұрын

Heck ya!!! Awesome that you got access to both!!! Thanks for watching!!!

@yonathanevan3334 10 ай бұрын

I buy everything based on reviews. Some said this was hard to put together kzfaq.infoUgkxCx5fHawkK9OoV-ojFrY8JLnZrFwAmvUt some guy said 2 hours and 2 beers later. I didn't drink beer like I was going to. I didn't feel like going to the store. I'm assuming I would have had at least 3. I took my time. Stepped outside for a cigarette break a couple times but all in all it was about a 3 hour project for me but it wasn't like it was difficult or anything . Only pictures but everything is pretty organized and labeled although I didn't see any #s on the actual pieces like it shows in the diagrams. Only the screws were labeled. On the cardboard part of the packaging on the back side. I put it together in my living room too. It wasn't supposed to rain today but it's Michigan and I couldn't wait so I put it together in my living room. Without beer but beer would definitely have made it more fun that's for sure. I'm giving this a 5 for easy assembly. I'll update after it stops raining when I can take it out of my living room and cook some food on it. Hope this helps at least for people who think they can't put this together because I did and you can too . And there are extra screws. I got nervous and immediately came here to see if others had the same experience and they have. You're not doing it wrong. There will be extra screws. Be patient. Don't rush it. Drink beer. Happy assembling

@MrBenIPresume Жыл бұрын

THANK YOU for this video. It's so hard to find good videos on the SmokeFire grill - really appreciate this! Would love to see a review on the Sear+ grills as well.

@SmokedBBQSource Жыл бұрын

Thanks! We're trying to get our hands on one but it looks like they are very similar to the STEALTH but with a new searing grate.

@brianveestrom6784 Жыл бұрын

Excellent job ya did there Jeff. Top notch.

@ThyronMathews Жыл бұрын

Amazing reviews on the smoker, brother!! Keep up the good work

@DeadBrokeBBQ Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Thyron!!!

@pato655 Жыл бұрын

I would love to see a comparison of the Ironwood XL vs the Recteq RT-1250

@JK-uo2jv Жыл бұрын

Sold my Yoder and MAK, bought a Lone Star pellet 42” and zero regrets.

@SmokedBBQSource Жыл бұрын

Great move!!! The LSG is a beast!!! Thanks for watching!!

@Pete_or_Peter4Long Жыл бұрын

No need for a pellet smoker to be that heavy but if I was going to spend that kind of money would’ve got a Kando.

@JK-uo2jv Жыл бұрын

@@Pete_or_Peter4Long thanks for your opinion on what I need for my smoker. Kando seem ok, but like I said before, couldn’t be happier. I hope you’re happy with whatever smoker works best for you and your situation.

@Pete_or_Peter4Long Жыл бұрын

@@JK-uo2jv You’re the one that for no reason brought up 3 brands that weren’t even in the video. I just brought up a 4th. Have a blessed day bud.

@JK-uo2jv Жыл бұрын

@@Pete_or_Peter4Long thanks. I am truly blessed.

@victorcatch 2 ай бұрын

Thank you for the great review

@garryhammond3117 Жыл бұрын

As usual, this was an excellent comparison/review - Thanks! - Cheers! I'm still waiting for the CampChef 24" Woodwind Pro to be available in Canada - Hopefully soon!

@SmokedBBQSource Жыл бұрын

Heck ya Garry!!!! Honestly they all are kind of the same but they all have features that make them stand out from each other! Thanks for watching brother!!!

@ScottysBackYardBBQ Жыл бұрын

love my weber smokefire.. its a beast. works great even in 30 below weather.. nice job jeff...

@DeadBrokeBBQ Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Scotty!

@gharv1313 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for another great review Jeff! Where do you put all these machines 😂😂😂. I have a little room in my garage, Let me know hahaha. Thanks again for sharing. Cheers brother 🍻

@Jeeptj1300 Жыл бұрын

ANOTHER GREAT COMPARISON VIDEO JEFF , THOSE TEST COOKS LOOKED GREAT . YOU HAVE MADE ME HUNGRY FOR SURE

@DeadBrokeBBQ Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Rod!!!

@gangsterboat69 2 ай бұрын

My smokefire has blazed threw 1000s lbs of pellets been amazing...never miss a beat still looks new and has incredible flavor. All my coworkers have traegers and seem to have issues with them.

@wileygreene2593 Жыл бұрын

When did you get a second youtube channel? I have been a subscriber to dead broke bbq for probably 3 years and never saw this channel until today.

@michaelsrensen6142 10 ай бұрын

In Denmark you can buy 2.5 smokefire, and 1 treager for the same price. So I took the smokefire stealth and it is a amazing smoker 😎👌

@x3boricua13 Жыл бұрын

Great video. Which one produce the better flavor between these two and the Camp Chef Woodwind pro?

@SmokedBBQSource Жыл бұрын

Good question!

@noral101 Жыл бұрын

I’ve had several pellet grills, and my smoke fire is the best grill I’ve owned. The only gripe I have is the stupid hopper design….. it works but others are better.

@troyv8302 Жыл бұрын

I might be biased towards the Weber but think the Ironwood looks pretty decent as well. Nice comparison Ricer

@SmokedBBQSource Жыл бұрын

Heck ya Troy!!! Both are very good pellet grills and they both keep improving on their Brand! Thanks for watching brother!!

@DeadBrokeBBQ Жыл бұрын

Thanks Troy!

@scottkelly1123 Жыл бұрын

How would you deal the Camp Chef Apex in to this comparison?

@SmokedBBQSource Жыл бұрын

We've done a stand alone review of the APEX you can watch here kzfaq.info/get/bejne/bMp7pM2d0r7OeXk.html&ab_channel=SmokedBBQSource. As far as how it compares, it's more expensive than either the Ironwood or Weber, but you get essentailly a gas grill and pellet in one, where as the SmokeFire is a pellet smoker that can sear pretty well. A gas grill will always sear better.

@RustyBBQLamb Жыл бұрын

Smoke fire looks like a fun pit if you want to do hot and fast

@DeadBrokeBBQ Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Rusty!!

@Ryansbbqnbrew Жыл бұрын

What has better smoke flavor Traeger or lonestar grillz?

@SmokedBBQSource Жыл бұрын

My Lone Star Grillz pellet still smokes more than any other pellet grill I have ran to date. Plus it is built like a tank.

@normanheilman7457 5 ай бұрын

Ok but by price point, how does the camp chef woodwind compare to these?

@SmokedBBQSource 5 ай бұрын

The CC might be a tad better if you are talking the Pro, adding charcoal to the smoke box boost the flavor a tad!!

@crsdu3875 11 ай бұрын

The ZGrills 11002b for the win! Save $1000 and get a fully insulated smoker, digital Wifi PID controller with a built in wrap around shelf and a 28lb hopper. Buy some brisket and ribs with your savings-you’ll need it!

@skidoomxz550x Жыл бұрын

Great video! I'm kind of stuck between a Lonestar and Timberline XL/Ironwood XL right now and since you've got both, you're the right person to ask! How's the smoke profile between the Lonestar and the new Traegers? I know the new Traegers smoke more than the average pellet grill, and I also know Lonestar is the king of smoke. How close are the Traegers to the Lonestar in terms of flavour? I can't get a Lonestar in Canada which makes it harder, it would also be more than twice the price for me after exchange. Plus I'd have to drive 48 hours round trip to pick it up lol.

@gosman949 Жыл бұрын

Lonestar will ship. But costly. He probably will not do a comparison because he is in bed with Traeger.

@DeadBrokeBBQ Жыл бұрын

Hands down the LSG is the best pellet grill I have ran to date!! Plus it is built to last a lifetime!!!

@skidoomxz550x Жыл бұрын

@DeadBrokeBBQ Thanks for the reply! Do you notice a big smoke difference or a smaller smoke difference between the two given that the new Traegers smoke a whole lot more than the older ones?

@jeffrice78 Жыл бұрын

@@skidoomxz550x there is certainly a smoke production difference. In my studio my exhaust system cannot keep up with the LSG but it can for the most part with the Traeger models. I actually have to pipe the smoke out when I am using the LSG. I have an extension pipe that I connect to it or I would be smoked right out of my studio. When I do catering jobs I leave the garage door open when I run the LSG. I really need to invest into a commercial hood to be able to keep up with that pit. Thanks for watching!

@gosman949 Жыл бұрын

@@DeadBrokeBBQ and it has a clean out for the firebox! Right!

@user-nm1ig4ye1o 7 ай бұрын

Thinking about pulling trigger on SmokeFire Sear+ ELX6 Wood Fired Pellet Grill.....$400 off right now. I saw where you said in about 6 months will have a grill that would be awesome - my question is (I Know you can not discuss particulars) will the price point be in the $1200 range or much higher. I can wait on great innovation but not going over this price range or I would just order a LSG.... SmokeFire intrigues me due to being a good grill as well as a smoker. I currently have an OK Joe 900 DLX but buying a new pit. TIA

@user-nm1ig4ye1o 7 ай бұрын

@deadbrokebbq - should have included the mention asking a direct question...thx

@SmokedBBQSource 7 ай бұрын

That pit I talked about on my Dead Broke BBQ channel will cost over 4 times $1,200 but that pit is a buy once cry once smoker. I have had good luck with my SmokeFire, you just need to add a water pan when smoking low n slow BBQ. Thanks for watching!!!

@user-nm1ig4ye1o 7 ай бұрын

@@SmokedBBQSource thank you for the reply. Was wondering if you might have been talking about the rumored Searwood from Weber. Lot of things I like about the Traeger Ironwood but again that $400 off is calling my name

@ordehaas Жыл бұрын

Man I am really debating and this didn't help 😅

@papabear463 11 ай бұрын

I’m not a fan of the pita not having smoke stacks. I use a Traeger ironwood and doesn’t smoke enough for me. My pit boss Austin xl does a much better job

@mdmoore1984 Жыл бұрын

i like the weber but id never pay that much for a pellet grill

@themarcusallen 6 ай бұрын

That’s what I said,I walked into Lowe’s one days and saw a smokefire for $250. I bought it lol Now that I’ve used it I’d buy one at regular price but it is high

@doct0rnic Жыл бұрын

Just with the pop and lock, i think the Ironwood blew the weber out of the park, not even mentioning price

@reddog907 Жыл бұрын

I know you , you made that fort for yourself.🤣

@aaronr7565 Жыл бұрын

👊

@DeadBrokeBBQ Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@vicentemireles1964 Ай бұрын

Price 😢

@SmokedBBQSource 8 күн бұрын

Ya they are all going up!! Ugh!! Thanks for watching!!

@theoutdoordad7395 6 ай бұрын

“Which is better?” Video not about which is better?

@SmokedBBQSource 5 ай бұрын

I am letting you decide on your needs. If I was for "MY" needs buying one of these, it would be the Ironwood. If you need help making more decisions in life, feel free to reach out again!!! hahahha Thanks for watching!!

@trainerpritch1453 5 ай бұрын

"I didn't do this video to tell you which one was better"... Traeger vs Weber Which Pellet Grill is Better?

@SmokedBBQSource 5 ай бұрын

Watch the video and YOU get to decide. Do you need to me to control you, I can!!!!!! hahahaha Thanks for watching!!

@mattwright2146 28 күн бұрын

Of course no opinion or say which one you like better. When the companies give you the pits for free you don’t wanna bite the hand that feeds you

@SmokedBBQSource 8 күн бұрын

The Traeger tips the scale a tad.

@bryangraeb5766 7 ай бұрын

Watched the whole video and I think treager paid a bit more for the review 😢😢

@SmokedBBQSource 7 ай бұрын

We share our honest opinions in these videos. While both grills are provided by the companies, we don't gain anything to favor one over the other. If you use one of our links to purchase either grill, we get a small commission, but it doesn't much affect us which grill someone buys, so we have no good reason not to say what we think.