Traeger gave backyard pit masters something more affordable last year with the Woodridge, but now the company is back with an even more budget-friendly option. With the Westwood series, the company offers very basic pellet grill functionality with a simplified controller and a no-frills design. You\u2019ll still get Wi-Fi connectivity that works with the company\u2019s app, and the Westwood grills are compatible with Traeger\u2019s rail-based accessories. As you might expect at the $700 and $800 prices, there are a number of caveats compared to the company\u2019s more expensive options.<\/p>\n
The new Westwood grills have an even more streamlined controller than the Woodridge models. A button-based interface replaces the knob, with buttons for increasing and decreasing temperatures, both wired and wireless food probes, Wi-Fi and ignition. The side-mounted hopper has an 18-pound pellet capacity and there are shelves on the left side and underneath the cooking chamber. Inside, a two-tier setup offers either 653 or 823 square inches of cooking space, depending on which Westwood model you opt for.<\/p>\n
The Westwood remains a set-it-and-forget-it device. The Wi-Fi connectivity allows you to keep tabs on cooking sessions from anywhere with the Traeger app. You can do everything from low-and-slow smoking to roasting and grilling with the 180-450 degrees Fahrenheit temperature range. There\u2019s also a front rail for the company\u2019s Pop and Lock accessories, which include a folding front shelf.<\/p>\n![\"The](\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/G7TTGBzdRl2b4L5j5bhofg--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTU0MA--\/https:\/\/d29szjachogqwa.cloudfront.net\/images\/user-uploaded\/westwood-2_8879.jpg\"\/)