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Traeger
Woodridge Elite
Model TFC97XLH
A 970-square-inch WiFi-connected wood pellet grill and smoker with an insulated body, side sear station, and Super Smoke Mode.
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$1,799.99 · In stock
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Specifications
Based on published manufacturer specifications.
- Cooking area
- 970 sq in
- Max temperature
- 500 °F
- WiFi / app control
- Yes
- Portable design
- No
Pros & Limitations
Pros
- 970 square inches, among the largest cooking areas in this comparison
- Insulated body is designed to hold temperature more consistently in cold weather than an uninsulated grill
- Side sear station adds high-heat searing without a separate appliance
- Super Smoke Mode and WiFIRE app control
Limitations
- Premium price relative to other Traeger models in this comparison
- Based on brand-level Traeger research: auger jams and controller faults are documented issues across the pellet-grill lineup
What Owners Say
Summarized from customer reviews and independent owner write-ups — see sources below.
Common praise
- Independent reviews highlight the insulated body for holding temperature in cold weather and the side sear station as genuine upgrades over Traeger's standard models, alongside Super Smoke Mode and WiFIRE app control.
Common complaints
- Based on brand-level Traeger research rather than model-specific reviews: auger jams and controller faults are documented across the pellet-grill lineup
Overall owner sentiment
Positioned by independent reviews as Traeger's top-tier pellet grill feature set; the brand-level auger/controller issues documented across the lineup apply here too, but the insulated body and sear station are consistently called out as real upgrades worth the premium for serious cooks.
Best For
Likely to suit serious backyard cooks who want Traeger's top-tier feature set (insulated body, side sear station) and are willing to pay a premium for it.
Watch-Outs
- –This is Traeger's premium tier in this comparison — confirm you need the insulated body/sear station before paying the price premium over the Pro or standard Woodridge lines
Facts last verified 9/27/2026.
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