Pellet Grills Head to head
Traeger Woodridge vs Pit Boss Sportsman 850
The Traeger Woodridge leads on total cooking area, hopper capacity and warranty. They are level on max controller temperature, wiFi app control and meat probes included. At list price the Pit Boss Sportsman 850 is $150 cheaper.
Traeger Woodridge Pellet Grill
$899.99
Maker's list price, checked Oct 7, 2026
Model TFB86MLH
Leads on 3 of 6 specs
Pit Boss Sportsman 850 Wood Pellet Grill
$749.99
Maker's list price, checked Oct 7, 2026
Model PB850SPW2
Leads on 0 of 6 specs
Who leads on specs?
Counted on the 6 specs both makers publish.
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Choose the Traeger Woodridge if
Total cooking area, hopper capacity and warranty matter more to you than the price difference.
Choose the Pit Boss Sportsman 850 if
You want the lower price and can live without the Traeger Woodridge's advantages listed above.
Spec by spec
Every spec side by side. A tick and a green cell mark the better figure.
| Spec | Traeger Woodridge | Pit Boss Sportsman 850 | Who leads |
|---|---|---|---|
| List price | $899.99 | $749.99 | Pit Boss Sportsman 850 |
| Total cooking area | 860 sq in | 849 sq in | Traeger Woodridge |
| Hopper capacity | 24 lb | 21 lb | Traeger Woodridge |
| Max controller temperature | 500°F | 500°F | Level |
| Lowest controller temperature | Not listed | 180°F | Can’t compare: not listed |
| WiFi app control | Yes | Yes | Level |
| Meat probes included | 1 | 1 | Level |
| Direct-flame searing | Not listed | Yes | Can’t compare: not listed |
| Warranty | 10 yr | 5 yr | Traeger Woodridge |
| Weight | 138 lb | Not listed | Can’t compare: not listed |
As a Traeger Woodridge alternative
Close to the same size at 849 sq in against 860, with WiFi, one probe, the same 500°F top setting and a Flame Broiler lever for direct-flame searing, for $150 less. The hopper is smaller, 21 lb against 24, and the warranty is 5 years against 10.
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