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Weber Original Kettle Premium 22-Inch vs Traeger Ironwood 616 Pellet Grill
Weber Original Kettle Premium 22-Inch vs Traeger Ironwood 616 Pellet Grill, compared side by side using critic reviews, Reddit opinions, and Amazon data.
Quick answer: Weber Original Kettle Premium 22-Inch wins (93 vs 72). The charcoal grill every other grill gets compared to. Wirecutter top pick since 2017.
Weber Original Kettle Premium 22-Inch
12 critics · 85 Reddit · 12,688 Amazon
Traeger Ironwood 616 Pellet Grill
7 critics · 38 Reddit · 39 Amazon
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Weber Original | Traeger Ironwood |
|---|---|---|
| PatioRank Score | 93/100 | 72/100 |
| Critic Score | 95/100 | 80/100 |
| Reddit Score | 92/100 | 65/100 |
| Amazon Rating | 4.7★ | 4.2★ |
| Reviews | 12,688 | 39 |
| Price | $219 | $1799.99 |
Pros & Cons
Weber Original Kettle Premium 22-Inch
- + Best bang-for-buck grill on the market
- + Insanely versatile - direct grill, smoke, reverse sear, bake
- + Lasts decades with zero maintenance
- + Massive aftermarket accessories (Slow N Sear, Vortex)
- − Built-in thermometer is basically decorative
- − Three-leg design wobbles on uneven ground
- − Charcoal temp management has a learning curve
Traeger Ironwood 616 Pellet Grill
- + WiFi app lets you monitor cooks from the couch
- + Super Smoke mode adds noticeably more flavor at low temps
- + Set-it-and-forget-it convenience for beginners
- + Sturdy build with premium feel
- − Reddit consensus: overpriced, Camp Chef and recteq offer better value
- − Weaker smoke flavor than charcoal or offset - it's a pellet grill
- − WiFIRE app has constant connectivity complaints
- − Ongoing pellet costs add up fast
What Reddit Says
Weber Original Kettle Premium 22-Inch
"My dad's Weber Kettle is from 1994 and still going strong. I bought my own last year. There's a reason everyone recommends this thing."
"If you're new to grilling, get a Kettle. Learn fire management. Everything else is just convenience tax."
Traeger Ironwood 616 Pellet Grill
"I own an Ironwood and it makes great food. But if I could do it over I'd buy a Camp Chef Woodwind and pocket the $500 difference. Traeger is paying for Super Bowl ads, not better engineering."
"WiFIRE app is garbage. Disconnects mid-cook, notifications don't work half the time, and the UI feels like it was designed in 2015. Use a standalone thermometer and pretend the WiFi doesn't exist."
Verdict
The Weber Original Kettle Premium 22-Inch takes this comparison with a PatioRank Score of 93/100. The charcoal grill every other grill gets compared to. Wirecutter top pick since 2017.