Wood-Burning vs. Propane Fire Pit
The 43 in wood-burning fire pit includes 2 adjustable grill plates for cooking; the 54 in propane fire pit table is CSA-certified at 50,000 BTU and covers to become a dining table, but publishes no grilling feature.
What each one is built around
The 43 in fire pit burns wood and includes 2 grill plates that rotate 360° and adjust in height, per the manufacturer - built for cooking over an open flame as much as for ambiance. The 54 in fire pit table runs on propane, is CSA-certified at 50,000 BTU with a stainless burner, and covers with its own stainless lid to double as a dining table when not lit - its own feature text describes heat output and tabletop use, not cooking.
Fuel and upkeep
Wood-burning means sourcing and storing fuel, and clearing ash after use - the manufacturer's own feature text doesn't address either, since that's ordinary open-fire upkeep, not something specific to this product. The propane table needs a gas source (battery not included, for ignition) and produces no ash, but that convenience is offset by the lack of a cooking surface.
Safety notes this site does not go beyond
Both are open-flame or gas appliances. This site does not publish ignition, gas-line connection or placement instructions for either - follow the manual included with the unit and local codes for open-flame and gas-appliance use. See where to find official assembly instructions for where that documentation actually is.
Which one actually helps
The wood-burning fire pit suits buyers who want to cook over the fire itself and don't mind wood and ash upkeep. The propane table suits buyers who want higher stated heat output, no ash, and a tabletop when the fire's out - at the cost of a grilling surface and the need for a propane supply.
Questions
Can you cook on the propane fire pit table?
Not per its own published feature text - it states heat output and a covered-tabletop function, with no grill plate or cooking surface. The 43 in wood-burning fire pit is the one in this range built with cooking grills.
Which fire pit has the higher stated heat output?
The propane table, at 50,000 BTU, CSA-certified, per the manufacturer. The wood-burning fire pit doesn't publish a BTU-equivalent figure, since open-wood burning isn't rated that way.
Does this site explain how to light or connect either fire pit?
No - ignition, gas-line connection and placement are set by the manufacturer, not this site. Follow the included manual and your local codes for open-flame and gas-appliance use.