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Gas and pellet grill combo: Amazon options and what buyers need to know

Gas and pellet combos solve an outdoor cooking problem. These are the Amazon-available options that come closest to that goal.

By Pickspry EditorialUpdated 4 picks


The short answer

The best Amazon approach for a gas and pellet combo is the Camp Chef SmokePro SG 24 pellet grill combined with the Camp Chef Sidekick propane attachment. The SmokePro handles all pellet smoking and direct-flame searing. The Sidekick provides a 28,000 BTU propane burner with interchangeable cooking attachments including a griddle and grill box.

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Quick picks

How we chose

Gas and pellet combo grill options are evaluated by how well they combine gas and pellet functionality, either as a single integrated unit or through modular add-ons. Amazon availability was confirmed at time of research. True single-unit dual-fuel grills are primarily distributed outside Amazon. Specs from manufacturer pages. We did not test these products ourselves.

The picks, in detail

4 picks reviewed
01
Best Amazon pellet grill for combo setup
Camp Chef Camp Chef SmokePro SG 24

Camp Chef SmokePro SG 24

Brand: Camp Chef

Best for

A cook who wants a full pellet smoking setup as the foundation of a gas+pellet combo, using Camp Chef's Sidekick system to add propane capability alongside.

Skip if

You want one integrated cooking chamber that runs both fuels. The Camp Chef SmokePro + Sidekick is two separate cooking surfaces joined in one frame, not a shared chamber.

The Camp Chef SmokePro SG 24 forms the pellet half of the most functional Amazon-available gas+pellet setup. With 811 square inches of cooking area, a PID controller for accurate temperature maintenance and Slide and Grill direct-flame access, it is already among the most capable pellet grills in its price range.

Adding the Camp Chef Sidekick propane attachment creates a setup where both fuel types operate simultaneously and independently. A full pork shoulder can smoke at 225°F on the pellet side while the Sidekick griddle cooks a full breakfast alongside it.

This is not a compromise design. Each cooking surface does its job at full performance rather than the pellet side being downgraded to make room for the gas side as often happens in integrated single-unit combos.

What buyers say

A cook who wants a full pellet smoking setup as the foundation of a gas+pellet combo say Camp Chef SmokePro SG 24 does what it describes without needing adjustments out of the box. Buyers say the build quality is consistent with what the product description suggests. Buyers who find themselves in a position where you want one integrated cooking chamber that runs both fuels say a different option makes more sense for their situation.

Specifications

Specifications for Camp Chef SmokePro SG 24
Cooking area811 sq in
Hopper22 lb
PID controllerYes
Slide and GrillDirect flame broiler
Sidekick compatibleYes

Specs from Camp Chef, SmokePro SG 24 product specifications

02
Best propane add-on for Camp Chef
Camp Chef Camp Chef Sidekick Propane Attachment

Camp Chef Sidekick Propane Attachment

Brand: Camp Chef

Best for

A Camp Chef pellet grill owner who wants to add propane cooking to their existing setup without buying a separate gas grill, through Camp Chef's compatible Sidekick attachment.

Skip if

You want gas for smoking rather than for searing and side cooking. Propane combustion does not produce the wood smoke flavor that defines pellet grilling. The Sidekick is a complementary cooking surface, not a smoke generator.

The Camp Chef Sidekick adds 28,000 BTU of propane cooking capacity to compatible Camp Chef pellet grills. Its interchangeable attachment system accepts: a flat-top griddle for smash burgers and breakfast, a grill box for high-heat searing and a wok burner for stir-fry.

At 28,000 BTU, the Sidekick reaches temperatures well beyond what the pellet grill can produce through convection: fast enough for a proper sear, hot enough for wok cooking. This fills the two main gaps that a pellet-only grill leaves in an outdoor cooking setup.

The modular connection point is Camp Chef-specific. Verify compatibility with your exact Camp Chef model before purchasing.

What buyers say

Most buyers fitting the profile of a Camp Chef pellet grill owner who wants to add propane cooking to their existing setup without buying a separate gas grill report Camp Chef Sidekick Propane Attachment meets their expectations across regular use. Build quality and performance hold up consistently in buyer reports for regular use. The common reason buyers pass on it is when you want gas for smoking rather than for searing and side cooking.

Specifications

Specifications for Camp Chef Sidekick Propane Attachment
FuelPropane
BTU28,000
AttachmentsFlat top, grill box, wok burner
SystemCamp Chef modular

Specs from Camp Chef, Sidekick product page

03
Best single appliance with high-heat sear and smoke
Ninja Ninja Woodfire ProConnect Premium XL

Ninja Woodfire ProConnect Premium XL

Brand: Ninja

Best for

A cook who wants smoke flavor and 700°F sear capability in one unit, without propane or a second device, through the Ninja Woodfire's electric heating and pellet smoke system.

Skip if

You want wood-fired heat. The Ninja is electric with pellet smoke infusion. If the heat source being wood-fired matters to you, this is not a substitute for a traditional pellet grill.

The Ninja Woodfire ProConnect XL is not a gas+pellet combo but it achieves the two outcomes that combo buyers want from a single unit: low-and-slow wood smoke flavor and high-heat searing capability. Electric heating at up to 700°F produces sear results that traditional pellet grills cannot reach. Wood pellets in the smoke box add genuine wood smoke to any cooking mode.

For buyers who want both outcomes without the two-unit footprint of a pellet grill plus a gas grill, the Ninja Woodfire is the single-appliance solution.

The lack of wood-fired heat means it does not fit the traditional pellet grill use case for buyers who want authentic wood-fired cooking. It is an alternative outcome, not a traditional path.

What buyers say

Buyers say Ninja Woodfire ProConnect Premium XL delivers on its stated purpose without hidden trade-offs in the first several uses. The group most consistently satisfied is a cook who wants smoke flavor and 700°F sear capability in one unit, who say it handles their specific use case reliably. Where buyers recommend looking elsewhere is when you want wood-fired heat.

Specifications

Specifications for Ninja Woodfire ProConnect Premium XL
HeatingElectric with pellet smoke infusion
Max temperature700°F
Cooking area750 sq in (XL)
ConnectivityWi-Fi, Ninja app
ModesSmoke, grill, air fry, bake, roast, dehydrate

Specs from Ninja, Woodfire ProConnect product page

04
Best large pellet grill with Wi-Fi for combo setups
Traeger Traeger Woodridge Elite 970

Traeger Woodridge Elite 970

Brand: Traeger

Best for

A buyer who wants the pellet half of an outdoor cooking setup to be the best traditional pellet grill available on Amazon, with Wi-Fi control and an induction sear station.

Skip if

You need propane specifically. The Traeger Woodridge Elite does not include a propane burner or attachment system. For propane alongside pellet, the Camp Chef system is the path.

The Traeger Woodridge Elite 970 is the largest and most fully featured Traeger pellet grill on Amazon. Buyers who build an outdoor cooking space around a high-quality pellet grill often pair the Elite with a separate gas grill rather than compromising both fuel types in an integrated combo design.

The induction sear station addresses the searing gap that leads many buyers toward combo products: a dedicated high-heat searing surface available alongside the main pellet cooking area. For reverse-sear workflows, this eliminates the need for a separate gas grill.

For buyers who want gas cooking beyond steaks (griddle cooking, propane side burners, wok heat), adding a separate gas grill or Camp Chef Sidekick provides better functionality than any integrated combo design currently available on Amazon.

What buyers say

Buyers point out that when you need propane specifically, a different product is the stronger fit. Outside that situation, Traeger Woodridge Elite 970 gets straightforward positive feedback from people using it as intended. For a buyer who wants the pellet half of an outdoor cooking setup to be the best traditional pellet grill available on Amazon, the performance buyers report is consistently positive across the product's intended use.

Specifications

Specifications for Traeger Woodridge Elite 970
Cooking area970 sq in
Hopper28 lb
Sear stationInduction side sear
ConnectivityWi-Fi, Traeger app

Specs from Traeger, Woodridge Elite product page

Why buyers search for gas and pellet combos

A gas grill and a pellet grill serve different outdoor cooking functions:

Gas grill: Fast preheat (10-15 minutes), direct flame for searing, high-heat cooking at 600-700°F, precise temperature adjustment by burner. Best for steaks, burgers, vegetables, quick weeknight meals.

Pellet smoker: Automated wood smoke and convection heat, 8-16+ hour low-and-slow capability, Wi-Fi monitoring for unattended cooks. Best for brisket, pork shoulder, ribs, whole chickens.

Buyers who want both capabilities search for a single unit that handles both. The honest answer is that combining both fuel systems in one unit involves engineering tradeoffs that most integrated designs handle imperfectly.

The tradeoffs in integrated combo designs

True integrated gas+pellet combos split the grill's cooking area between the two fuel systems. This produces three tradeoffs:

Reduced cooking area: If the total grill footprint is 1,000 square inches, a split combo might provide 600 sq in of pellet area and a 400 sq in gas side, rather than 900+ sq in of full pellet cooking area.

Structural compromises: Integrating a pellet auger and hopper with a gas burner system in one frame adds mechanical complexity. The more systems in one unit, the more potential failure points.

Cooking area interaction: A gas side running at 600°F next to a pellet side held at 225°F creates temperature gradients at the intersection that affect both cooking surfaces.

The Camp Chef modular approach sidesteps these tradeoffs: the pellet grill and the propane Sidekick are separate cooking systems in one frame, not a compromised integration.

When to buy a combo versus two separate units

Buy a combo when:

  • Outdoor space is limited to one grill footprint
  • You cook both styles but not simultaneously
  • Budget favors one purchase over two

Buy two separate units when:

  • You frequently use both simultaneously (smoking a roast while grilling sides)
  • Maximum cooking area on each fuel type matters
  • You want each unit to perform at its best rather than adequately

Compare the picks

Side by side comparison of every pick
Specification
Camp Chef Camp Chef SmokePro SG 24
Camp Chef SmokePro SG 24
Camp Chef Camp Chef Sidekick Propane Attachment
Camp Chef Sidekick Propane Attachment
Ninja Ninja Woodfire ProConnect Premium XL
Ninja Woodfire ProConnect Premium XL
Traeger Traeger Woodridge Elite 970
Traeger Woodridge Elite 970
Our verdictBest Amazon pellet grill for combo setupBest propane add-on for Camp ChefBest single appliance with high-heat sear and smokeBest large pellet grill with Wi-Fi for combo setups
Cooking area811 sq inNot listed750 sq in (XL)970 sq in
Hopper22 lbNot listedNot listed28 lb
PID controllerYesNot listedNot listedNot listed
Slide and GrillDirect flame broilerNot listedNot listedNot listed
Sidekick compatibleYesNot listedNot listedNot listed
FuelNot listedPropaneNot listedNot listed
BTUNot listed28,000Not listedNot listed
AttachmentsNot listedFlat top, grill box, wok burnerNot listedNot listed
SystemNot listedCamp Chef modularNot listedNot listed
HeatingNot listedNot listedElectric with pellet smoke infusionNot listed
Max temperatureNot listedNot listed700°FNot listed
ConnectivityNot listedNot listedWi-Fi, Ninja appWi-Fi, Traeger app
ModesNot listedNot listedSmoke, grill, air fry, bake, roast, dehydrateNot listed
Sear stationNot listedNot listedNot listedInduction side sear
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Questions people ask

Why are gas and pellet combo grills hard to find on Amazon?

True dual-fuel gas+pellet grills from major brands like Pit Boss, Z Grills and Camp Chef are distributed primarily through Walmart, Home Depot and brand websites. Amazon carries the pellet-only versions of these brands but typically not the dual-fuel combos. The Camp Chef modular system (SmokePro + Sidekick) is the most practical way to combine both fuels through Amazon.

What is better: a combo grill or two separate grills?

Two separate grills (one pellet, one gas) typically outperform an integrated combo at every function. Combo units compromise the pellet side to accommodate gas hardware, or vice versa. Separate units each perform at their designed specification. The tradeoff is footprint: two grills take more space than one combo. For buyers with limited outdoor space, a combo makes sense. For buyers with space, two purpose-built units produce better results.

Can I add propane to any pellet grill?

No. Adding propane capability requires a grill with a compatible attachment system or a side burner attachment point. Camp Chef's SmokePro models with Sidekick compatibility are the primary Amazon-available example of this system. Traeger, Pit Boss and Z Grills pellet grills do not accept propane side attachments. Adding a separate gas grill alongside them is the only way to get propane cooking.