Masterbuilt Gravity Series® 1150 with Cover Bundle

They controllers break. I got to use mine a total of 3 times. the second controller didnt even last 1 day. Such a disappointment that a product this premium fails so frequently. Save yourself the time and headache and buy literally anything else available. You will regret this grill.

Awesome Grill & Smoker. Purchased a couple of months ago and couldn't be happier. Definite upgrade from my old pellet grill. Cooked Briscut, ribs, chicken, pork shoulder and pork tenderloin - all came out great. Mixing the hardwood chunks with the charcoal really produces a nice flavor. Digital controls work seamlessly. Holds desired temperature well.

Great smoker!! Purchased the 1150 and absolutely love it!! Easy to put together, app is super user friendly, and operation is very easy!!! Highly recommended!!

Great purchase! I have had this grill for about 2 months. I was coming from a pellets grill and man am I blown away. Grills well and the smoker works fantastic.

One of the best purchases ever made. I bought the gravity series after checking it out for a while and it’s been the best purchase I have ever made! I have incredible food using it! It’s super easy and I absolutely love it! Would recommend to any and everyone if they look forward to cooking and grilling

Defective, Do Not Buy. I purchased the 1150 to replace my 1050 I have had for several years. The 1050 was awesome so I was excited to see the upgrades they had made to the 1150. I purchased from ACE because it had free shipping and came pre assembled. Unfortunately the 1150 did not work right out of the box. It cannot hold the correct temperature and the controller does not display the actual temp inside the grill. I contacted Masterbuilt customer service and they are willing to ship out new parts, but I will have take apart the grill to install which defeats the purpose of having it come built and ready to go. Very bummed it is defective right away. I regret spending the money and wish I would have just stayed with the 1050.

Great equipment, hard to start up sometimes. Works great for grilling and smoking! Has taken me on average 20 minutes to get it started and close to the temperature, but once it's going, it's going.

Great Smoker and grill. This grill has been fantastic for smoking for long periods of time as well as grilling. No open flame but the next best thing which can still accomplish a decent sear!

Absolutely disappointing grill. Absolutely do not recommend buying this grill. I purchased an 1150 directly from Masterbuilt and upon assembly found multiple bolt holes would not lineup. search online about it and found it is apparently a common issue with this model which is sad. Not even relatively close. Customer service sent new parts, which did not fix it. Now after three cooks, the grill will not even power on. Absolutely disappointing experience with this grill. Would not recommend buying a headache that this is

Best grill ever. I bought mine a month ago & it is the Best Buy ever

Great purchase. I have had this charcoal barbeque for three years. One of the best purchases I have made on sale at Walmart. I have made a variety of meals in this barbeque. And due to the unique flavouring of the charcoal opposed to gas or fully smoked. Every meal has been delicious. I will continue to purchase these going forwards. The ability to have it either with chips and smoke it or just the natural carbon flavour is an excellent design. Living in northern North America as long as you’re taking care of your stuff, it will last. Keep it covered when not in use.

Far Exceeds Expectations. I bought this a little over a month ago and I couldn't be more pleased with my purchase. This replaces a propane smoker and Weber kettle and the consistency and flavor from the cooks far exceed my expectations.The app integration and ability to monitor the temperature of what you are cooking and the grill and adjust the grill remotely is an awesome feature.

Best smoker ever. I have had the 1050 for a few years. Best smoker ever. I grill on it sometimes but we mostly smoke brisket, pork buts, and ribs. So easy to control everything.

Happy with my move from Kamado and Traeger. I got the Masterbuilt 1150 Gravity fed charcoal smoker over Memorial Day weekend. My local Ace Hardware assembled and delivered for free and they did a great job on this one, no scratches and no adjustments needed so far. I did the burn in on Saturday and smoked ribs, chicken thighs, drumsticks and wings on Sunday. The startup was quick, I used Kingsford original with Pecan and Apple chunk wood distributed through the charcoal and a chunk of each in the ash pan. I used a steam pan on the bottom as a water pan and did the ribs and chicken on the upper racks. I started the ribs at 250. 1 ½ hours in I put on the thighs and legs. After about 2 hours of smoke I wrapped the ribs in foil and I put on the wings. I bumped the temp to 265 for another 1 ½ hours. My plan at that point was to crisp up the chicken skin on the grill but the skin was crisping up nicely. I bumped the temp to 275 for another 30 minutes. At that point I unwrapped the ribs and did 30 minutes of caramelizing and saucing at 320. Really happy with my first cook and will make a few adjustments to take the ribs a little further and the chicken a little shorter. What I was amazed with were the instant temperature changes. Also very happy with the taste of the charcoal and smoke. Long time Kamado user, wasn’t happy that I couldn’t easily fit a brisket or rack of ribs and the hassle of adding fuel. I tried the Traeger but wasn’t happy with the taste. So far, extremely happy wi

The Best Smoker/Grill on the Market. I've had my masterbuilt 1150 for a year and a half and I just love it is one great grill and smoker the easiness to be able to control the temperature is amazing I really love my master built 1150.From great ribs,seafood, and even smoked a full size turkey last Thanksgiving great purchse

HOPR Error. Beware, my unit has issues 95% of uses with doors appearing open according to sensors when they are closed so I get HOPR error code and fan will not function

Best Grill I've Ever Owned. I bought this grill about 9 months ago and I am impressed to say the least. The ability to hold any temperature up to 700 degrees, smoke, sear, brown, bake, roast, fry this grill literally does it all! The charcaol hopper makes it all work. It is a breeze to light. Make and check temperature changes via the Masterbuilt app. When you add the rotisserie and griddle top... WOW! Not one item from this grill has ever burned or dried out. From vegetables to ribs, salmon, roasts, chops, potatoes, IMPRESSIVE! Well Done Master Built... Well Done!!!

1150. The 1150 is a great smoker that cooks food very well, and it almost feels like an offset smoker. The one thing that I would take a closer look at or change outright on this unit would be the controller. I have experienced bad temperature readings with the factory controller.

Great grill horrible customer service. Cooking on it is great but getting help to fix it with the customer service is horrible I love the 1150 I have but I have trouble with customer service there are no help so what I’m going to do is just replace my part that I think it’s broke the entire computer system it won’t turn on only did a few cooks and it went out other than that the grill is awesome the customer service is horrible give th grill a 5 and the customer service a 0 do better with helping the customer that need help when the grill breaks down and need repair

Did not work,now you get to fix it out your out 1K. Bought it from Home Depot had them assemble it. Started it up per the instructions provided to season it per the provide instructions. Then it just shuts down I’m sure they will come up with a fix that I will have to fix. All for the low-low price of 1,000.00 plus the time you spent getting it on and off your truck into the grilling area and waiting on customer service.

Review of 1150. I have had mine for 7 months I have enjoyed how well it works but there are a few things that could be addressed one is it could use bigger casters two the front shelf needs to be redesign. It needs to be reinforced in the middle. And the handle needs to be moved on the lid , so you can actually use more of the shelf the only other problem I have is with customer service of getting stuff. Or warranty taken care of it takes forever. needs some reinforcement

Best of all grilling and smoking worlds! I’ve had the MB 1150 for over a year and absolutely love it. I’ve had various charcoal smokers in the past and can say this smoker delivers and is easy to use.

Easy Peasy! Bought 1150 3 months ago and I love it…fires up easy as gas grill, smokes like a stick burner and holds temperature like a kitchen oven!

Assembly instructions are pathetic. The assembly instructions are pathetic there is no 1 800 number to call you have to send email. The wiring does not reach I havev2 female ends and 1 male end. How does that connect. I am about to put back in my truck and getcrefund at home depot. Very unhappy. The instructions are black and white pictures no words for assembly....$1200 piece of junk so far my opinion

Awesome. I have only had this grill for a few months but I love it. I have the griddle, the rotisserie attachment, and the pizza oven. This summer will be outdoor cooking every meal. The food is moist, not dried out because I can control the temperature, must like with my electric smoker. I recomment this to anyone who may be on the fence.

Love this grill smoker! Great grill and smoker! Low and slow with great smoked flavor! Or if you want to grill fast and hotter for steaks , not a problem

Definitely a good upgrade from the OG 560. i had the 560, they have fixed and upgraded almost every aspect of the grill except the controls (which could be more durable, buttons on the OG lasted approx 3 years in FL weather). need to lengthen the fan cables by about 3 inches as well and put a hole through the middle storage drawer for it. Aside from that this thing is amazing for everything from a brisket and corn to a full prime rib and grilled pineapple.

Good features and relatively easy to use. Got this from my wife as a 40th present. Love that she did that. I hate that Masterbuilt sent me an 850 and it took 3 extra weeks to get the right smoker and they didn't send the smoker cover or the rotisserie that was promised. Customer Service is the worst I've encountered.

Cooks very well, great temp control. Only gripe is that the wheels are worthless unless you are on concrete or another solid surface. On any kind of grass or yard they dig in and it’s impossible to move. Not sure why something this heavy and expensive comes with the smallest cheapest casters possible. People put smokers in their backyard, the wheels should be built for that.

Had Two Months and haven’t even been able use. Received on November 25th no power cord and weeks of emailing back and forth got power cord, then when turned it on to fire up when I set temp it turned itself off. Sent me a wiring diagram didn’t help sent me a fan didn’t help currently waiting on new control board. Customer service is a nightmare no one to talk to all emails l. And refused to replace Grill just keep sending parts that don’t help.

Fantastic Smoker & Grill. Many cooks with rotisserie and without actually smoked a Hog Maw This is a pigs stomach stuffed with potatoes carrots and fresh sausage.

Maintains temperature control with lump coal. I got the 1150 just before Thanksgiving.Completely satisfied with temperature control and multiple uses from smoking to grilling.Turkey,Sirloin roast,ribs,steaks,Jalapeño poppers while using lump coal with wood chunks is amazing. So much better than a pellet smoker

Some hits and misses. I have cooked several times on it for the past 40 days. Here is what I like: Easy to light, seperate removable air and heat vent, large enoug for three briskets or more, improved bluetooth, shelf space up high next to grill is good when removing multiple items (think burnt ends) and built a little stronger. Here is what I don't: SMALL WHEELS (why?), Door storage is blocked by a shelf and some accesory specific items (assumes you got the accessories), the mixing of wood in with the charcoal is a hassle and you have to guess where, when, and how much wood to add, and finally SMALL WHEELS

Still learning. I bought in December,still getting used to charcoal how much it will use on cooks.App works once in a while.

Great grill with some electrical hiccups. I purchased my Gravity 1150 almost a year ago and I have to say I love it assembly was a process but I also enjoyed it knowing what I would soon be able to do with it!! A very well built grill and I can’t really find another brand even close to this quality…but it does come with some electronic quirks, like sometimes it takes a few minutes to get the control panel to work and other times it’s fine as well as the connection to the app that can be quirky as well. Either way I’m 100% thrilled with this purchase!!! Everything I cook including the standing rib roast I did for Christmas this past year was phenomenal!! It maintains temperature like no other grill, it’s grilling perfection!!!

Peut largement mieux faire. La qualité des matériaux aurait pu être largement meilleure. A l'oeil nu de loin on dirait que c'est bien mais au fil du temps, on voit que c'est un peu juste. Acheté, comme barbecue/fumoir polyvalent en complément d'un fumoir et d'un kamado en tailles plus petites, je regrette cet achat. Il consomme du charbon en quantité. Il n'y a pas de capteur d'ouverture sur le capot central alors que les modèles en dessous en possèdent un, résultat lorsque vous contrôlez votre cuisson, le ventilateur se met en marche et vous prenez tout dans la figure... La parade consiste à ouvrir le bac à cendre qui a un capteur pour bloquer l'activation du ventilateur. La fonction fumoir est inexistante, on se demande où va la fumée, que l'on mette les copeaux, dans le bac à cendre, dans la trémie avec le charbon, ou même dans une boite à fumée sur le grill (et encore ca ca marche un peu mieux), on n'obtient pas le résultat d'un kamado ou même d'un fumoir style smokey mountain... Les points positifs que l'on va y trouver (c'est la 2e étoile) c'est son énorme capacité de stockage, ainsi que la maitrise de la température, et encore qu'il manque des capteurs d'ouverture sur le capot central comme je l'ai dit plus haut. J'ai quand fait de belles cuissons, mais si je devais en racheter un, je ne le ferai pas.

My go to smoker! I have had this smoker for a little over 1 yr. It keeps temps constantly and has never failed me!

Outstanding Grill and Smoker. Masterbuilt has hit another home run with this grill and smoker combo. The grill provides total control of your cook without the need to watch over, just set it and let it run. The WiFi technology connects to your cell phone for easy monitoring. After using Masterbuilt you never buy another grill, it just that good.

Excellent Features. I have had this grill/smoker for 2 years. I use it often and am really happy with the ease of use

What else is there to say? I love to cook. I have had many grills and and a couple of Grill master grills/smokers. I have used gas, wood and charcoal. I was looking for the best of both worlds a grill smoker and to use charcoal. I have been known to cook on three grills at once. Completely by accident while walking through Academy, I saw the 1050 and had to have it. It checked all the boxes including cooking surface area. Cooking for a larger extended family has been more enjoyable. So when my 1050 stopped working I was devastated. The silver lining is I replaced it with the 1150. The design is a step up. The placement of the electrical components solved the reason my 1050 was damaged. What have a done? Smoked Ribs, Chicken, wings, lobster, Salmon. Grilled steak, shrimp, ribs and burgers. I rotisserie chicken and even spatchcocked my turkey. Which is now #1 Cooking method over deep frying. Last year I used the Fathers Day special to get the Pizza Oven and griddle. Love love love the pizza oven. It enhanced the flavor of any pizza. I have told everyone I know about my Masterbuilt Gravity 1150.

Improvement over the 1050. I had the Masterbuilt 1050 for 3 years and it was a great smoker. I decided to get the 1150 because of the improvements done over the 1050.

Is a awsome grill smoker. I have ran a pitboss upright since they came out with them i watched reviews on the masterbuilt gravity and knew i wanted one when the 1150 came out i went to home depot and got one the best thing i ever done i cook with it all the time i buy the post oak splits and put in my ash box usually just needs 2 per cook and has the best smoke flavor pit boss couldnt do that im looking forward to getting the griddle for mine. The best smoker i have ever bought

A kiss of barbecue. I’ve bought nothing else but Masterbuilt since I ever touched fire and flame.This has been the best ever and I tell you what nothing compare to the control that you have with there gravity series 1150 i’ll get another one go big and go home.

Every step of assembling, turning on without it immediately shutting off, and pairing to phone was a nightmare. Still can’t get it started…

545 review, overall great smoker. I got the 545 series and love it. Well built for what it is, smokes perfectly, hold heat temp varies +/- 5 degrees, easy to clean seems easy to replace parts but never had too. My family is all about BBQing and I am know as the rib master now. Planning on upgrading to a gravity series with more room. Overall really like the grill cooked all sorts of meats on nice days and freezing days. Only complaint is the app and connectivity, it originally was connected them randomly disconnected and now can’t reconnect but I count that as a blessing, there is something about checking your meat and “stoking” the fire.

Connection software don't work,grill works fine. Grill is great but forget about working with phone or iPad. I have had it for 6 months it will hook up to iPad no problem but forget Android. Even after hooking up to iPad I get one cook out of it next time I have to go through the whole setup process again more work than it's worth so honestly this is a $750 grill with $300 dollars of tacked on electronics that don't work. I kind of bought for the ease of watching without actually watching.

Great Smoker. I’m Several cooks in now on my Masterbuilt 1150 gravity feed smoker. I was wanting something different, pellet grills sounded interesting, But I had heard of too many problems using pellets. How the delivery process could get clogged up and have to clean the auger to free up flow of pellets to burner. The gravity feed smoker takes care of that it self, by consuming the fuel source blockage on its own. Pellets are not natural, I use lump charcoal which is. I’ve been a Masterbuilt user for years. I’ve had a couple of times I had to call customer support, both times they made the problem right, The Masterbuilt 1150 was the best for my needs, it’s Not cheap in construction. If you shop around you can find one, I found one they had to order, but it came with assembled and delivered for free. On smokers, they generally just smoke, the Masterbuilt Gravity series will also grill burgers and steaks. 👍👍

Trash. Absolute trash product. I’ve been through 3 different plugs and fans since bought . Absolutely zero stars . Disrespectful that we pay so much for products like this smh trash ZERO STARS

Missing parts. Bought a month ago from Home Depot. Found after getting home it was missing parts on the shelf. Completed the form to Masterbuilt for the missing parts. Never heard a word. Guess the customer service complaints are true. Very much need these parts to support shelf. Very impressed with cooking operation as is all that have seen it in action. Still hoping for the parts.....maybe they will send soon.

I purchased the Gravity Series 1150 in March after extensive research. In my over 40 years of grilling and smoking I think I have learned a few lessons. In that time I have owned offset smokers, different grills both charcoal and gas. I have also owned three different brands of pellets smoker/grills. having said that I must admit the Masterbuilt 1150 beats them all hands down. I have used it extensively mostly as a smoker. I Found that it works much better using charcoal chunks than regular charcoal. Chunks burn hotter and longer. Also regular charcoal briquettes don't burn completely before they drop through the screen into the ash bucket. When in comes to flavor a pellet smoker isn't even in the same time zone. After adding a few mods from LS Modding I can honestly say this will be my last smoker/grill until this one wears out. If I had a complaint it would be that they need to work on the app because sometimes it fails to connect. There isn't enough space to name all the different meats I have smoked or cooked on the 1150. Whether you're just starting or you are seasoned vetran when it comes to smoking meats with the Masterbuilt you can't go wrong. The reason why there are so many choices when it comes too smoker\grills is the fact that just like cars we all like different choices so my choice might be different from anyone else. For me however the Masterbuilt 1150 is the best.

Love it!! But…. The gravity-feed charcoal setup is awesome — super convenient for long cooks, great smoke, great sear. But the control panel? Terrible. Constant connection issues and the temperature can be wildly off, sometimes by 50 degrees.

Great grill. Give that stick burner taste with all the ease of a pellet.

Great size and Keeps constant heat. I sold my pellet grill 2 months ago and bought the 1150 Gravity. I love the space it has with the main rack and two shelves. It heats rapidly and keeps temperature at constant temp. The storage cabinet and front/side shelves give ample space for prepping food and storing supplies.

Cadillac Smoker. Excellent, product easy to build. Dial the temp and it's there. Excellent taste on food. It's a Cadillac. I would highly recommend 1150.

Excellent Flavor from Burgers to Smoking Turkey. What a game changer! The 1150 Gravity Series Smoker/Grill is so easy to use. Makes a novice a grill master creating wonderful meals! Use the grill temps for great steaks and burgers. Easily turn the temps down for stable and consistent low temp smoking.

My first gravity fed smoker! I've wanted a gravity fed for quite a while and was finally able to purchase a Masterbuilt one and I'm very pleased so far with the food it produces and very excited to learn the nuances and differences on how it cooks from my electric chip smokers and my offset. I've only used the gravity fed since I purchased it and I'm always looking for excuses on the weekends to fire it up. Masterbuilt stands by their product and tries to correct any discrepancies that their customers have.

Great smoker when it works. I have an 1150 Gravity Smoker and I love it, when I can get it to turn on. The connector between the head unit and power cable is very finicky and if you don’t have it just right it will not turn on.

A Great Smoker! I've been using the 1150 for a few months now and I love it.

Overall great. I have this for about 6 months. Within a few months the wireless antenna broke, guessing from taking off and putting on the cover. Needs to be protected better or stronger. The 2 grates do not lock in place, so scrubbing the grate is difficult. Do not like that 1 of the block slides is inside the bottom compartment were it’s hot. It has plenty of table space and cooking area. Holds and burns good. Fill the chute with charcoal and cook for hours. I am new to charcoal and smoking and find it much easier and consistent. Also got the rotisserie and it was excellent. Just make sure 1 big chicken at a time on the bar, even though the is enough space for 2. I recommend the master built.

Charcoal Meets Smart Tech: My Masterbuilt 1150. 🔥 Masterbuilt Gravity Series 1150: A Game-Changer for Backyard BBQs If you're serious about grilling and smoking, the Masterbuilt Gravity Series 1150 is a beast that delivers on every front. I've been using mine for a while now, and it's hands-down one of the best investments I've made for outdoor cooking. 🌡️ Precision Meets Power The digital control panel is a dream. You can dial in your temperature with pinpoint accuracy, and the GravityFed charcoal hopper keeps the heat consistent for hours. Whether I'm searing steaks at 700°F or slow-smoking ribs at 225°F, the 1150 handles it effortlessly. 🍖 Massive Cooking Space With 1150 square inches of cooking area, this grill is built for entertaining. I’ve hosted parties with brisket, chicken, burgers, and veggies all going at once—and there’s still room to spare. The cast-iron grates give beautiful sear marks and retain heat like a champ. 💨 Smoking Made Simple The built-in fan and smart temperature control make smoking almost too easy. I’ve turned out competition-level pulled pork and melt-in-your-mouth brisket without babysitting the fire. The smoky flavor is rich and authentic, thanks to the charcoal and wood chunk combo. 🧼 Easy Cleanup & Solid Build Cleanup is surprisingly simple for a charcoal unit. The ash pan is easy to remove, and the grease tray keeps things tidy. The build quality is solid—heavy-duty steel, sturdy wheels, and a sleek matte black finish that l

Hatteras60. We love our Masterbuilt 1150. it's easy to use, heats up extremely fast and holds the temperature. We really like the extra shelve space across the front and left side. Cleaning is easy, The smoke flavor is the same as the old fashion grills. Keeping track of the cooking both on the grill and phone works great.

Love to own! Hope to some day own one of these. Everything about them fits my needs and interest.

Excellent features and great outcomes! I’ve had mine for about six months and I’ve cooked and smoked some really great meals. Very easy to use and really great support.

I wanted this to be great. I was really excited about this Gravity smoker. However, in the seven months of owning this, I’ve only been able to use it about 4 times and out of those four times, I’ve only had real success once. The temps are all over the place. Sometimes the control board flakes out completely. The power adapter and control board both died after my fourth cook and on all of those, the burn of material was super fast, so it was really expensive to run. After waiting three months for a backordered control board, I finally have it back to functioning. Now let’s see how she holds up. I’m still optimistic.

Best grill EVER!!!! Ok, so I bought my grill over 2 years ago, and I have to say the convenience of just having to set my temperature and stick a probe in is a dream come true!!!!!! I love this grill almost more than I love my family. Perfect for me to put my brisket in for the long cook. I recommend this in heaven and on earth....

Excellent grill built for masters. Easy and convenient to use. This is my second grill from Masterbuilt. My first was the 1050 and now I upgraded to the 1150. Bigger and same ease of use. Cooks really well too.

Awesome smoker. I had the 560 and now the 1150 and it’s night and day and I love the 1150

Loved so much bought 2 others as gifts. Title says it all. I love this item enough that I purchased 1 for my daughter and 1 for my sister in law.

Steaks Cooked to perfection. We have had our masterbuilt Grill for almost 5 years now and have never owned a better or more reliable grill. We wouldn't own any other grill we love it.

Great Product. i’ve had 2 1050 and i upgraded to 1150 i love the space and the hooper upgrades it really hold the temp better and love the storage cabinets at i will totally recommend it for anyone who cooks for big groups i’ve done 3 briskets at once Amazing

Exceptionally convenient. The luxury of walking away from the grill but still getting the charcoal flavor is awesome! Effortlessly infusing smoke with a couple chunks of wood elevates most of the dishes I prepare and is a great use of the fan. I wish it could sear better and at times the fan can push some excessive ash but those are smaller compromises for everything else it can do.

Just what I’ve been needing. I love this thing. All the conveniences of a pellet grill with the flavor of an offset smoker

First Fancy Smoker. Purchased about 3 month age and have been using it at least twice a week and I can say there was some issues at first but have had a great experience so far…I have contacted customer service a few times and they GREAT. Any issues they have taken care of it.

Excellent, simple, with professional results. I have not failed with this grill, from beef,pork, salmon,pizza,potatoes, jerky, I love this grill, I am so happy I made this purchase. it was on back order 2 years ago, thank god I had patience, highly recommend, great recipes that never fail!

Hands Down The Best. Many friends told me about MasterBuilt so I finally got the 1150 Gravity Series and it’s the best grill I’ve ever owned. I’ve smoked Chicken, Ribs, Wings, and grilled Pork Chops, Steaks and veggies.

Very easy to use, excellent flavor very happy. I purchased the 1150 gravity series from Home Depot, and they assembled it and really messed it up, they broke the thermocouple and heating blocks and forgot several parts that were not with when I picked it up from Home Depot. I registered my grill/smoker and sent pictures of the issues I had, so Masterbuilt sent me the parts on 3 or 4 separate occasions, since buying my grill in March I finally used it in the beginning of September. Very excellant grill/smoker!!!

Pellet convert, real wood flavor and stable temps. So many things I was worried about changing from pellet, 1st the idea of having to start a fire is not difficult, in fact way easier than replacing ignitor or auger parts. 2nd, holding temp as good as pellet. 3rd, getting up to temp is even faster . 4th, the flavor of charcoal and real wood is next level. 5th this is also less money for the same cooking area, 6th, there are tons of great ad on and mods available, the only thing that I can say as a draw back is fuel consumption but it's not that much more than a big gas or pellet grill, but way better flavor.

From Assembly to Smoking—This Pit Delivers! Putting this BBQ pit together was a breeze—the instructions were clear, straightforward, and easy to follow from start to finish. One of my favorite features is the charcoal chamber design. It makes loading charcoal simple and efficient, and once it’s going, it delivers consistent heat and smoke. The result? Some of the best-tasting smoked meat I’ve ever cooked! The Masterbuilt Gravity 1150 combines ease of use with incredible performance, making it a must-have for anyone who loves backyard BBQ.

The Beast. I bought my gravity series over the summer and this thing is an absolute beast. I previously used a Weber and a Traeger- one for smoking (but it wouldn’t get hot enough to sear), and the other for chicken and searing. I decided to consolidate to one platform and have never looked back. One of the most amazing features is that it can crank up the heat almost on a dime- amazing for a charcoal grill. I can reverse sear without transferring to a different cooking surface - I smoke my steaks to temp, let them rest and while they rest it rips from 225 to 700 and it’s been some of the absolute best filets and ribeyes I’ve ever made. And the burgers - don’t even get me started. If you want the joys of an old school charcoal kettle grill you remember from growing up, but the modern conveniences we all know and love, this is the grill for you.

Best ever, been smoking bbq for 50 years, this grill is the best hands down

Fantastic Pit! This is the king of the MB gravity pits! This is the one you want! Plenty of space with great features. Excellent flavor profile with combo of wood and charcoal.

From Sleepless Nights to Effortless Perfection. After 20+ years cooking on Webers and 5–6 years smoking on a Traeger pellet grill, I thought I knew what good BBQ was—until I got my Masterbuilt Gravity Series 1150. This thing completely changed the game. It gives me the deep, rich flavor of real wood and charcoal, but without the hassle. No more babysitting temps all night or constantly feeding fuel—the gravity-fed design handles it for me. I just set my temp, toss on some meat, and walk away. Hours later, it delivers the most tender, juicy, perfectly smoked brisket, ribs, and pork shoulders I’ve ever made. What blows me away is how consistent and effortless it is. It lights fast, holds steady temps, and lets me blend charcoal with chunks of real wood for authentic smoke flavor that pellet grills just can’t match. Honestly, it’s like having a competition smoker without all the work. After decades of trying every method out there, I can confidently say: this is hands-down the best smoked meat I’ve ever done—and it’s the easiest it’s ever been. Masterbuilt nailed it.

Amazing smoker! I am used to using an offset smoker and going to this was a bit of a leap of faith. Having said that, I have been very impressed with the smoker. It maintains the desired temperature perfectly. No more constant checking of temperature, air flow, etc. Racks are very easy to remove and clean. I have found that the hopper will hold enough charcoal and wood to last about six hours without reloading. I have not had any of the electronic issues that some other people have discussed (I do take great pains to keep it covered and in a place where the rain cannot it it...just to make sure!)

Holy Smokes! After 40 yrs from grills, offsets to pellets, found the perfect balance between smoke flavor and convenience … the Masterbuilt 1150 - the grail of smokers

The Cadillac! I have been smoking meat on an Oklahoma Joe for the past 15 years. The flavor has been phenomenal but requires constant fire management and there results for a novice like me are about 60% success. The smoker is 100% perfect and self-sufficient! I have done brisket, pork, shoulder, salmon, reverse, seared Delmonico steaks, chicken and burgers, and everything has turned out perfectly! Put the meat on, go to bed, wake up and let your meat rest!

Easy, Convenient, and Delicious cooks. Love the idea that I’m cooking with charcoal and wood, but can still control it and walk away without having to manage the fire like i would my other charcoal grills. Makes it convenient when i have other things to do, but get the same great flavors!

Unmatched Convenience and Flavor. As someone who’s owned and cooked on a range of charcoal grills—including a traditional offset smoker, I can confidently say the Masterbuilt Gravity Series 1150 is the most impressive and versatile grill I’ve ever used. It has completely changed the way I approach outdoor cooking, combining the authentic flavor of charcoal with the convenience and control of a pellet grill. Compared to Offset Smokers and Traditional Charcoal Grills: My offset smoker certainly has its place in the BBQ world. it’s great for that deep smoke flavor, but it’s incredibly labor-intensive. I used to spend hours babysitting temps, adding wood, adjusting vents, and hoping the heat would stay consistent. And don’t get me started on windy days, it was a battle. In contrast, the Gravity Series 1150 holds temps rock-solid, thanks to the digital fan system and gravity-fed charcoal hopper. I can literally set my temp, walk away, and know my meat is getting consistent heat and smoke throughout the entire cook. Compared to my other standard charcoal grills, this thing is on a whole different level. No more guessing games with airflow or uneven cooking zones. It’s push-button precision with charcoal flavor. Rotisserie Chicken – Perfect Every Time: One of the standout cooks I’ve done on the 1150 was a rotisserie chicken using the rotisserie attachment. Absolutely phenomenal. The constant rotation over the perfectly regulated heat resulted in an evenly browned, c

The most versatile grill/smoker on the market. Owned a pellet grill for 10yrs and made the decision on the 1150. What a good decision. The smoke flavor is light years better and I can sear with direct flame kisses. Beautiful.

Great Smoker. The smoker with app for monitoring temps is great for those who cook multiple things for a big party. If there is one thing I could say about it that was bad I could only think of a minor thing and thats the small table that folds out infront of the main compartment if it could be wider (big enough to hold a plater) that is really the only thing holding me back from 5 stars otherwise the charole bin holds a whole bag and good for up to 8hr cook without worry (more if you use the bigger style charole bricks instead of Kingsford).

Awesome smoker, decent grill. I got it to replace an older Masterbuilt Bluetooth enabled digital smoker. Very good build quality and size but the app and the motherboard seem to be the Achilles heel of the Masterbuilt lineup. A lot of people posted reviews of how the board goes out and the app no longer connects to the device, same issue I had with my older smoker. I got it any way hoping for the best but of course, the WiFi went out on the 1150 and the app is rendered 100% useless. Pretty much defeats the purpose of having a “smart” device. I refuse to buy an aftermarket controller for an additional $250 that may not work too. It’s a nice grill and a great concept but I should’ve spent the money on a bigger and better regular smoker/grill since I have to maintain it manually anyway.

STAY AWAY!!! Bad controllers and build quality. Right off the bat, the first controller that came with the unit would not come on. Checked wires, connections, power, all seemed good. Sent message to customer service and received a second controller. Got it installed and......same thing! I will add that the directions leave a lot to be desired(having to unscrew parts to connect other parts), as well as overall built quality is below its pricepoint. The only redeeming part is that customer service was prompt to respond and send out a new controller, but lack of quality control and build issues do not make up for this units features. Ended up buying a third party controller to get the unit going.

Believe in me. This thing is amazing. Don’t trip by this be the Dude.

I'm in Love!!! We bought this smoker after seeing my Dad's and how easy it was for him to use. We are pretty much cooking in it every night. My husband was gifted the pizza oven attachment for his birthday and we made the most amazing pizzas. This grill can cook anything. I have been raving about this grill to anyone that will listen.

Cooks Great and Maintains Temperature Very Well. As a previous owner of a CG 980 and a MB 560, MB has made tremendous improvements in quality! My new MB 1150 is the best gravity feed I have owned. Cooks great and maintains temperature very well. Easy and convenient to use and very spacious for my weekly large chicken cooks! Shuts down as it was designed and preserves unused charcoal in the hoppers and ready for the next cook!

Total perfection. Purchased 3 months ago. 1150 is perfect in all aspects. Quality materials, easy assembly. Performance can’t be beat. Hold a lot of food, maintains consistent temperature. Excellent smoke and flavors, cleanup is a breeze. Looks fantastic The masterbuilt gravity 1150 is a grilling/ smoking beast. Don’t think anything can compare or beat this grill smoker

Still learning but enjoying. I was gifted the Masterbuilt 1150 gravity fed charcoal grill for my birthday. I have a Traeger and a Blackstone as well. I was missing the smokiness on my Traeger that I would get while using an offset charcoal / stick burner. I started looking at the Gravity Fed and read mixed reviews. My initial thought after getting my new grill was how hard will the learning curve be? It was easily answered after the first grill. I did a reverse sear tomahawk to our liking (wife approved) and followed a video found using a similar model. It turned out amazing!! I have recently smoked 3 racks of ribs on this grill and loved the smokiness provided by simply adding chunks in the ash bin. I suspect the smoke can be even better mixing in the hopper. All in all, I have enjoyed this new grill and have not touched the other previously mentioned Traeger and Blackstone.

The best smoker grill I ever owned! I bought the 1150 a couple of months ago, I used it already with beef and chicken. I love the ease of smoking, holds temperature perfectly. I like the gravity feed because I like to be able use real chunks of wood, because in inparts better flavor than pellets.

The best grill I have ever owned! So happy to have this gravity fed grill in my cooking arsenal! The ease of pellet smoker operation but with the added benefits of cooking with charcoal and wood! Exceptional smoke flavor and simple operation of this grill has me wanting to cook everything on it!

Great smoking flavor and easy to use. Bought the 1150 in February and used it every weekend too smoke chicken. Came out delicious and great Smoky flavor. Also cooked ribs and pork roast they came out tender and really juicy. Just follow the simple recipes in the masterbuilt book.

Awesome BBQ. I purchased a Gravity Series 1150 and I love my bbq! The digital controller is a game changer for me. I'm a stick burner guy and maintaining temps can be frustrating- not anymore. Masterbuilt designed the 1150 to be a solid workhorse and your end product will prove it!! Thanks Masterbuilt.