Hands-On Review & Editor's Verdict
Overview: The Camp Chef Woodwind Pro 24 solves the fundamental criticism long leveled against pellet grills: that compressed sawdust pellets cannot replicate the rich, authentic smoke flavor of a traditional wood-burning offset smoker. Camp Chef achieved this historic breakthrough with its patented Smoke Box—an independent cast-iron drawer located directly over the pellet firepot.
By opening the Smoke Box damper, you can add real kiln-dried hardwood chunks, hickory splits, or lump charcoal directly above the flame. The hardwood smolders without igniting, infusing briskets, ribs, and pork shoulders with intense woodsmoke while the precision PID electric pellet auger maintains rock-solid temperatures automatically. With four meat probes, Wi-Fi phone monitoring, and a one-pull ash cleanout system, the Woodwind Pro 24 is the ultimate dream smoker for serious backyard pitmasters.
Full Technical Specifications
| Exclusive Smoke Box |
Patented heavy-gauge butterfly valve Smoke Box burns real hardwood chunks, splits, or charcoal |
| Cooking Area |
811 square inches total cooking area across dual-tier enamel-coated steel grates |
| Temperature Range |
160°F to 500°F (71°C to 260°C) with precision PID controller holding within ±5°F |
| Smoke Control Levels |
1 to 10 variable Smoke Number setting dynamically regulates airflow for custom smoke intensity |
| Pellet Hopper Capacity |
22 lb heavy-duty pellet hopper with hopper cleanout chute and pellet viewing window |
| Connectivity Protocol |
Wi-Fi & Bluetooth controller with Camp Chef Connect app for real-time meat probe alerts |
| Meat Probes Included |
4 stainless steel internal meat temperature probes included with dedicated port jacks |
| Cleanout System |
Patented Ash Cleanout pull-knob drops firepot ash into removable cup in seconds without tear-down |
Expert Assessment: Pros & Considerations
What We Like
- ✓ Patented Smoke Box bridges the flavor gap between convenient pellet grills and authentic stick-burner smokers
- ✓ Burn hickory, applewood chunks, or lump charcoal alongside pellets for deep competition-grade smoke rings
- ✓ Ash Cleanout system eliminates the chore of vacuuming out the firebox between every long barbecue smoke
- ✓ Camp Chef Connect mobile app provides flawless WiFi temperature tracking and remote probe alarms
Points to Consider
- ✕ Heavy 152 lb powder-coated steel assembly requires two adults for initial stand assembly
- ✕ Hardwood chunks in the smoke box burn down in 45–90 minutes and require periodic reloading for heavy smokes
Frequently Asked Questions
How does the Smoke Box work on the Woodwind Pro?
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The Smoke Box sits above the pellet firepot. A sliding butterfly valve controls heat entering the box from below, allowing hardwood chunks or lump charcoal to smolder at optimal smoke temperatures without bursting into open flame.
Do I have to use the Smoke Box every time I grill?
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No. You can run the Woodwind Pro purely as a standard set-it-and-forget-it pellet grill. The Smoke Box can be loaded only when you want an extra boost of intense wood flavor on long barbecue cooks.
How often do I need to clean out the ashes?
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Thanks to Camp Chef's patented Ash Cleanout pull lever under the hopper, you simply pull the knob after cooking to drop the ash into a removable cup below. You can empty the cup in 5 seconds without removing grates.
