Traeger Ironwood 885

Traeger Ironwood 885 review: this wood pellet grill takes the number one spot in our 2026 best pellet grills guide because it pairs a huge cooking area with precise temperature control. Traeger sells it as a 6-in-1 cooker that grills, smokes, bakes, roasts, braises and BBQs on hardwood pellets alone. At $1,008.28 it is the most expensive grill in the guide, and its 4.5 star average comes from 594 Amazon ratings. With 885 square inches across two tiers and a 165 to 500°F range, it fits up to 10 chickens, 7 rib racks or 9 pork butts. That makes it the right pick for households that host often, tailgate for a crowd or meal prep for the week, though small patios and tight budgets should look elsewhere.

In practice, the D2 controller on the Traeger Ironwood 885 is the part owners feel on every cook, since it holds a steady set temperature and works with double-wall insulation to keep heat even in cold weather. As a result, a winter brisket does not swing between too hot and too cool. Super Smoke Mode adds extra smoke at low temperatures for deeper wood flavor, while the WiFIRE app lets you change the temperature, set timers and read the included wired meat probe from anywhere in the yard. On top of that, the 6-in-1 design covers both low and slow and high heat, so you can smoke a pork butt at 225°F or sear steaks at 500°F on the same unit. Two tiers of cooking space mean a full holiday spread fits without shuffling food around.

That said, value depends on how much you actually cook. At $1,008.28 the Ironwood 885 costs more than every other grill in our guide, and its 3 year manufacturer warranty is shorter than the 10 year coverage Traeger gives the Woodridge. By contrast, the Z GRILLS ZPG-450A2 costs far less and fits a small patio, while this 170.2 pound grill needs a 53 inch wide footprint and takes two people to move. Even so, you are paying for 885 square inches, the D2 controller and a unit that replaces a smoker, a grill and an oven. If you host often and want one cooker that handles a 14-hour pork butt and a quick steak sear, this is the one to get.