★★★★★ FeBorges September 23, 2026 · Austin
Grill doesn't works! Recently purchased the Gravity Series 900 Grill and I'm completely disappointed as my grill came with two damaged switches which prevented to do the very first burn/barbecue. After that I've noticed that series 900, 800, etc. has some design issue on switches which is very easy breaks or has malfunction, I regret do not have searched before my purchase.
★★★★★ lo_koe September 17, 2026 · Texas
Fire! Great product! Maintains temp very well and fire starts and get to temp fast!
★★★★★ bootyhoff36 September 17, 2026 · Minnesota
Makes grilling effortless. Picked up used and it makes my Weber feel archaic! Almost nothing to complain about. If I had to choose something it would be that the griddle doesn't heat perfectly even, but sometimes that's actually a good thing. Also, the grill doesn't ship with a great place for griddle spatula etc., but I just purchased a magnetic bar and all is well :)
★★★★★ JB 881 September 16, 2026 · Shawnee, Ks
Easy to use. Switched from a pellet smoker to a 1050 and won’t go back.
★★★★★ Mms5050 September 15, 2026 · Coatesville Indiana
I really like it. It came from AA Cooper trucking and was damaged. Hope it works ok
★★★★★ Orange Stripes September 12, 2026 · Abbeville SC
Best purchase I've made in years. I bought this for my husband for Father's Day. He has yet to cook on it but I've cooked every weekend including Father's Day Sunday. My only complaint; which is not MasterBuilt's fault, I can't really see into my hopper to know when to refill. I especially enjoy the griddle for making philly stk/cheese sandwiches. My husband enjoys the smoky food from this grill so much he is building an outside cooking area around the grill/smoker. I would recommended to anyone that loves charcoal but hates irregular temps and constantly having to add more charcoal for a long cook/smoke time.
★★★★★ Hunter320 September 12, 2026
Great grill. Just bought the grill and setup was easy. Cooked on it tonight and was great. So far love the grill
★★★★★ DISAPPOINTED! September 2, 2026 · Home Depot Littleton, CO
BUYER BEWARE!!! Over 18 month period, the control panel had to be replaced 5 times and on the 5th the fan went out. If you look on review sites, you will confirm this is a known problem. MB wont tell you if they have even fixed the problems, just tell you buy new parts that have a 90 day warranty...that's about how long their parts last. Dont waste your money!!!
★★★★★ Tucker1022 September 1, 2026 · Oklahoma
Electrical failures. Smoker was a decent smoker when it was running had electrical problems probably six months after purchase the digital screen wouldn’t work anymore in the dial wouldn’t adjust temperature anymore. So I had linked it up to my phone to the app so that I could still use it and adjust temperature from there, but now it completely doesn’t work doesn’t even turn on and they make it so difficult to find the right parts. Nobody answers the phone. There’s no help all they do is say here’s the parts list figured it out. That’s why it’s getting a one star. It will get 3 1/2 stars just for the product but if you can’t replace parts or help your customers troubleshoot the parts then what’s the point stand behind your product and do what’s right. If I was to purchase a smoker again, I would find the one that has the best customer service wouldn’t care if it was a peg grill charcoal none of that they don’t have great flavor and they all work well but customer service is a big deal so save your money and buy one that has good customer service because this one does not.
★★★★★ Beaners August 31, 2026 · Polson
We love it! We have this and use it almost daily!!! We make everything from pizza to ribeyes and everyone loves it?
★★★★★ Randy, J August 30, 2026 · Ozark mo
Amazing grill! This is one of the best smoker/grills ive ever seen. The temp control allows for precise cooking with that amazing charcoal taste!
★★★★★ zp17374if August 30, 2026 · Pittsburgh Pa
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.
★★★★★ Christopher 72 August 26, 2026 · Temple, TX
Extremely dissatisfied. I bought the grill a couple years ago. I had to replace the digital controller twice. Fine, weather gets to it. But , this 3rd time I had to replace it, the controller doesn’t work. I can’t get a hold of anyone at Masterbuilt to help me. There is no phone number to talk to a human. Extremely dissatisfied with the customer service.
★★★★★ GaryP August 26, 2026 · FL
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.
★★★★★ Denise123 August 26, 2026 · Corinth Maine
surprised! i just purchased this grill and got it set up seasoned it and so far very happy with performance temp control and overall performance
★★★★★ Alans August 26, 2026 · South bend, IN
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!!
★★★★★ Bmoore0062 August 25, 2026 · Morrow, oh
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.
★★★★★ Fedg95 August 25, 2026 · Little Rock, AR
Outstanding grill. I bought this grill two years ago and it is running strong. I did replace the computer recently as the display went out but it is consistent and makes long cooks easy.
★★★★★ Dtomo45 August 25, 2026
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
★★★★★ Ribs August 25, 2026
Awesome! I bought the 800 series MasterBuilt based on a recommendation from a friend and it has not disappointed
★★★★★ navyvet August 19, 2026
great grill! when it works. great features when it works. used 3 times woth no problems then it wouldnt turn on. i alleays keep it under the cover and inside garage when not in use. got new power block, turns on but no fan...
checked all switches, 2 bad switches and a stuck fan. very poor quality parts. buyer beware!
★★★★★ Charcoal charlie August 15, 2026 · Sanford, FL
Great all in one grill smoker. I purchased the masterbuilt gravity 800 and I am extremely surprised on how everything is Self adjusted and the versatility of the grill griddle and smoker and other features this gravity 800 can do. I recommend it.
★★★★★ Norge2980 August 7, 2026 · Ft Wayne Indiana
Not real happy with set up process. Grill looks good. The directions are terrible. Cannot get the grill to connect to my wifi at home. So the app and tracking the time, the grill temperature or the meat temperature. I bought this for that convenience. Trying to find help via phone is none existence and only way is email, which takes a few days to answer. Chat isn't working. Not happy with pre use. Don't know how well it works yet
★★★★★ Depeeker August 7, 2026 · St. Joseph, Missouri
Love my Masterbuilt 1050 Gravity Smoker. This is my third summer with this smoker. I LOVE IT!!!!! I have slow smoke brisket to perfection and seared steaks like crazy. I have done wings, ribs, chops, pork butt, and Brisket and have always been happy. The Lump Charcoal is great. I was always a propane guy, well no more. I am Lump Charcoal all the way. I had to replace the power supply, but Masterbuilt did that under warranty with no quesitons. I'm currently smoking two briskets as we speak. It hold the temp increadably well.
★★★★★ Smoke Boss August 3, 2026 · Parker CO
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.
★★★★★ Denis July 31, 2026 · Massachusetts
Great grill. Right from the packaging to the ease of assembly, everything worked out as advertised. Couldn't be happier with this purchase. Would definitely recommend this to a friend or relative.
Grat job.
★★★★★ Randy d k July 31, 2026 · Alma mi
Awesome grill and smoker. I love this smoker soo much. I use it so much. I love the flavor it produces. I have tried different recipes and WE LOVE everything about it. This has been a game changer for me. I would recommend this product for everyone.
★★★★★ KM0AGA July 31, 2026 · Midwest
Love my new 800. I waited about 6 months after my decision to go with the gravity series. I watched a ton of YouTube videos and read online reviews. The main thing was I wanted a charcoal grill. I didn't want to do a pellet smoker. The the gs800 is built really well. It should last a long time. I did add some modifications to it prior to using it based on the YouTube recommendations. It is great to be able to go out and turn it on and set the temperature and walk away. Another good feature is being able to dump an entire bag of charcoal in the hopper and seal it up and it's good and you can leave it in there when you're done cooking and just shut the vents off and it'll smother the charcoal saving it and you already have charcoal ready to go for your next cook. The temperature controller works. The app is really glitchy. That would be my only complaint with the gs800. I know this grill's been out for a while. I'm not sure why that hasn't been rectified. But overall very satisfied. My next upgrade is going to be the rotisserie to do some chicken.
★★★★★ Kw68 July 31, 2026
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.
★★★★★ Dino330 July 31, 2026 · Hudson valley ny
Best way to get an offset flavor and temp control. I’ve had this smoker for just shy of 2 years and probably put just about 200 smokes in it. It is fanatic for giving a true wood flavor taste like any off set and is very easy and effortless for controlling temperature. The best part about Masterbuilt in general is you can buy any part you need so the smoker can last a very long time. My only two complaints are both the digital control panel needs to be weather proof because I keep my grill outside all year even though I do use a cover. And the fire box where the wood burns should be a much thicker metal because it buckles pretty easily. Other than that it is my favorite smoker I’ve ever had.
★★★★★ NickS July 31, 2026 · MN
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!
★★★★★ Gersbachc July 31, 2026 · Leander, TX
Better than my former pellet smoker. I bought this 6 months ago. It grills and smokes fabulously. Easy to use and keeps a good temperature.
★★★★★ Ty525 July 29, 2026 · Sharpsburg MD
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
★★★★★ pappy1271 July 27, 2026 · Newport, NC
Great if you can stop the rust. Please only purchase this grill if you are able to store it inside a garage or another fully enclosed space. I am now on my second Gravity Series grill, and the experience has been consistently disappointing despite the excellent cooking performance.
My first unit was the 560 Series, purchased with a cover. While the grill functioned exceptionally well and could make even a novice feel like an expert, it proved to be highly vulnerable to moisture. On multiple occasions, rain arrived before the grill had cooled enough to safely cover it. I noticed early signs of rust on the manifold beneath the grates, and before long, a large hole developed in the manifold while I was cleaning it. Soon after, the hopper began rusting internally, and the heat‑resistant porcelain plates cracked and deteriorated. After just two and a half years, the grill had degraded to the point of being unsafe to use.
Against my better judgment, I purchased another unit—this time the 800 Series, along with the griddle attachment and pizza oven. Once again, the cooking performance was outstanding, and I took extensive precautions to protect the components. I cleaned the manifold immediately upon arrival, removed the protective oil, ran a heat cycle, cleaned it again, and applied high‑temperature grill paint. The grill has only been rained on a handful of times, after which it was dried and covered promptly. Considering I spent over $1,000 on this setup, I have been meticulous in
★★★★★ Arch July 21, 2026
Happy. I bought a 1050 last year and love this thing. From long slow cooks to quick ones it does it all. I've noticed that lump charcoal doesn't last very long unlike kingsford. Lump does however give food a better taste. I just can't get over how great the food tastes on the short cooks. Steaks, wings, pork chops and other items are delicious.
★★★★★ jsunkist July 17, 2026 · Utah
Hot Spot. I purchased the Masterbuilt 1050, and it arrived in one piece and was easy to assemble. Unfortunately, my experience went downhill during the initial burn-off process.
I set the grill to the recommended burn-off temperature of 200°F, but the actual temperature climbed far beyond that. I was watching it closely, and if I hadn't been, it could have continued overheating. The controller still displayed 200°F, but the built-in temperature gauge was much higher. To verify, I placed a separate temperature probe inside the grill, and it read over 400°F.
I contacted Masterbuilt customer support and opened a warranty ticket. Their response was that it was "just a hot spot." I have a hard time accepting that explanation. A 200-degree difference doesn't seem like a normal hot spot. I also tested the grill's temperature probe in several different ways, and it never showed the higher temperatures that my independent probe was reading.
At this point, I'm not sure whether the temperature probe, controller, or something else is defective. Since the grill is still under warranty, I don't think I should have to purchase a new probe just to diagnose a problem that should be covered. I'm hoping Masterbuilt stands behind its product and resolves this issue.
The grill seems well built and was easy to put together, but accurate temperature control is one of its most important features. Until this issue is resolved, I can't recommend it with confidence.
★★★★★ Not for us July 11, 2026 · Sedalia MO
Do not buy. We purchased a gravity series 800 with griddle a month ago at bass pro. We used it one time and it worked fine. The next time we tried to use it, it won't turn on. Extremely dissatisfied with this product.
★★★★★ Jbrown July 4, 2026 · South Carolina
I will never own another Masterbuilt product. The digital board failed me on the 4th of July! Wow. Of all times. Thanks Masterbuilt. I’ll just go buy a better product so it won’t happen again.
★★★★★ Emoney July 1, 2026
Best grill ever. I bought mine a month ago & it is the Best Buy ever
★★★★★ Big Perky June 29, 2026 · Alberta
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.
★★★★★ Deni June 28, 2026 · NJ
Will never buy another grill. Got this for a birthday gift ! I will never own another grill ! Does the best turkey for thanksgiving and the best burgers, kebabs, veggies or tomahawks in the summer !
Love the ease of use and the control of temperature- it’s so sophisticated yet as simple as operating my oven in the kitchen !
★★★★★ CO smoker June 25, 2026
Useless app. I've had this smoker for a couple years now and it works great. Occasionally I have a faulty door switch, but that is easy to bypass. My one and only major complaint with this smoker is that I need to sign in to the app everytime I use the smoker. Every time this happens I don't remember my password because it is pointless from my perspective and I have to go and reset the password. It is a huge pain in the behind! Just give us an app that connects to the smoker without having to log in.
★★★★★ Ricc188 June 11, 2026
Great grill/smoker easy to use. I’ve always been a fan of the Masterbuilt grills and smokers, but the Masterbuilt Gravity 800 series 1150 is the game changer. It’s pretty much like a set-it and forget-it grill except it’s using charcoal/lump. The digital display is great, the app is great. Masterbuilt has come a long ways in the technology of their grills along with great customer service. Search for masterbuilt gravity smokers on YouTube, you’ll see what I’m talking about. Best feature I like is when you finish your cooking, shut the vent plates off, and the fire goes out, the coals go out, and you can use the unused coals for your next grilling session.
★★★★★ MB600 June 8, 2026 · Denver, CO
Best grill I’ve ever owned and I come from open pits in the ground…this thing is excellent! I’ve had mine for 3 years now…only thing is my sensors for my fan stopped working but I’ll some sooner or later…currently bypassing sensors with foil 🦅🇺🇸🦅🇺🇸🦅🇺🇸
★★★★★ ChrisPbacons May 31, 2026 · Devon, alberta
Could be. I am in a toxic relationship with my smoker. Every single time I go to use it I need to remove the app from my phone, download the app, and try multiple times to connect to my wifi. It’s not my wifi, I have many devices connected, no issues, it’s not the distance, when connected it shows full bars. It’s not my phone, I have last years model. If I didn’t love smoked food so much I don’t think the juice would be worth the squeeze.
Get this smoker if you never intend to be somewhere quickly after throwing a rack on.
★★★★★ Klaru May 31, 2026
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.
★★★★★ robl8 May 25, 2026 · Chandler, AZ
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
★★★★★ P$Cee79 May 25, 2026 · Cincinnati,Ohio
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
★★★★★ Kev1201 May 24, 2026 · Florida
DO NOT BUY!!!!! I’ve heard bad things about this product, I never thought it was not going to work fresh out the box. I ordered this for memorial weekend to spend time with family and spent time prepping meat and about 4 hours assembling just to get an error 1 code for temp probe. Everything seems in perfect condition including cabling, I removed the probe cable and removed power cord. Turned on the grill and with the same timing received the same error, suggesting it could be the controller. This thing KILLED my grill hype. Waiting for someone to pick this garbage out and give me my money back.
★★★★★ Randy from Maine May 23, 2026 · Portland Maine
Gravity series 1050 smoker. I’ve had the 1050 smoker for 3 years now. I’ve used it to smoke ribs and pork butts. Does a great job. Maintains the set temperature, and probes provide an accurate meet temperature. I’ve had a few problems, but the more I use it the better I get at it. I recommend you use the app when smoking, get a few spare parts, and extra probes.
★★★★★ NeedHelp101 May 18, 2026 · Northern VA
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
★★★★★ Pearson7274 May 18, 2026 · Idaho USA
Save your money. Doesn’t last. Won’t buy another one. By second season the sensors are destroyed. The manifold is about ready to rust through. The whole bottom catch tray and pan have all rusted and fallen down. App quit working well after a year. Pretty bad for a $1000 smoker/BBQ. My cheap gas grill from Home Depot is in about the same shape but it’s 7 years old now. Really disappointed in the masterbilt. Would recommend you spend your money somewhere else on something that will last at least 2 years for $1000. It stayed outside but was always under its nice Masterbuilt cover.
★★★★★ Maverick 88 May 14, 2026 · Amherst, WI
Awesome Grill, Griddle & Smoker. I've had my Gravity Series 800 since March and have grilled on it pretty much every weekend since owning it. I owned a lesser brand name charcoal grill before and had to constantly fight with keeping the temperature up. Since owning my 800 I've cut my cooking time significantly down. Biggest thing for me to get used to right now is how much faster I can get done grilling as compared to before. I haven't used the griddle yet but that will be coming soon. I give Masterbuilt 5 stars & I'm recommending them to everyone I talk to about grilling.
★★★★★ Lind May 8, 2026
About six months in the whole control panel electric part of it stopped working so it’s just been sitting here and in order to get it repaired we need to pay like several hundred dollars so we ultimately lost out on a lot of money
★★★★★ Sara 1345 May 6, 2026 · Jacksonville North Carolina
Just get the Trager. Do NOT buy this grill has electric components that have broken MULTIPLE times within only a year. When I am spend almost $1000 on a grill I would expect it to last longer than a year great idea very poor execution.
★★★★★ Kaveman63 May 1, 2026
Grill works great while it lasts. Many issues! When the grill is new it works well. Within 8 months the walls of the fire box near the cook opening flaked away exposing insulation. the grating to the enterance of the cook chamber letting ash into the manifold. This warped and distorted the cut off blade open making it impossible to install the upper plate without pounding on it. Had to replace 2 door sensors with 3 months. Drip tray all but fell off do to the rivets on the contol side of the rusting away. Controller made it about 12 months before it started having issues.
There are many features that make this grill amazing however I dont know if its just me but for the price and it lasting less than 2 year seems like an issue. This Grill was kept covered when not in use and never moved off my deck.
★★★★★ Shottie April 30, 2026 · Carroll, Iowa
awesome features. i got this smoker a year ago and love learning how to smoke like my boss
★★★★★ Disappointed Really April 29, 2026
Temperamental…not in a good way. I waited three years to review this product. Now it’s time. Even after changing internet services, the WiFi capability resembles a late 1980 AOL connection.
Having given up on WiFi (since I had to delete and create a new grill connection with every use) even the dials to increase/decrease temp are failing. That was my final workaround.
Additionally, the grill is a charcoal HOG!
I’m willing to live with some drawbacks, nothing is perfect but I’ll move back to something that is more dependable.
Don’t get me wrong. When this works, it’s dreamlike. However, those times are rare.
Imagine the prettiest, most temperamental girlfriend you’ve ever had….that is my Masterbuilt 1050
★★★★★ Appearance auto April 27, 2026
Junk. I bought this smoker around a year and a half ago for about $1,100 . This is the biggest waste of money. The cover lasted about a month. The smoker kept giving error codes I had to replace all the sensors . The plastic control panel is now cracking , and it will not turn on . I am assuming it is the cord or the control panel. I would not recommend anyone buys Masterbuilt smokers or grills. If I could have gave zero stars I would have .
★★★★★ Non quality April 24, 2026 · Huntingdon county Pa
Masterbuilt junk. We bought the 800 series 3 years ago and it was great at first then the electronics went in it , so we replaced that , now the fan went so we ordered a new fan kit for it. We take care of our grills knowing it cost so much to replace them. I spent $800 and I would NEVER do it again. Please beware of Masterbuilt products . My friend bought a more expensive model and had problems with his.
★★★★★ Arch April 22, 2026 · Pittsburgh
Happy. I bought this last July and couldn't be happier. Today i just smoked strip steaks from Sam's club before turning the temperature up to 680 to give them a flame kissed seer. Delicious with every cook.
★★★★★ pat E April 20, 2026
Positives and negatives. ive had mine for 4 years love it for the ease of it. and the control of heat even when -0 temps. I've ran numerous smokers but absolutely love the ease, we have 6 children and feel comfortable leaving it without issues. Negative- very cheap material, fire box has burnt out twice -had insert made. Easy to have flare up fires- I made a better pan catch.
★★★★★ Smokin' oneball April 20, 2026 · south eastern Washington
I really enjoy this grill. I have have had the Gravity series 600 for 11 months now and absolutely love this grill, I counted up the times that I have used it and I have used it 43 times in 46 weeks of owning this grill.In fact I bought the portable too so I can take this kind of grilling anywhere.I was looking at the Thermo Pro propane upright smoker for smoking sausage that I like to make since the upright I have is getting pretty shakey. So far I'm impressed with my Masterbuilt products.
★★★★★ Monty611 April 18, 2026 · Maywood, Il
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!!!
★★★★★ RD FIRE April 17, 2026 · VA
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.
★★★★★ Hammerrawanduncut April 17, 2026 · Charlotte Nc
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
★★★★★ Emmanuelav33 April 16, 2026 · El paso
Excelente 👌 ahumador. Compre este ahumador para hacer una prueba y me quede fascinado, la mayoría de los ahumadores de pellets, solo son hornos y no dejan un sabor ahumado, y en este caso controlas temperatura y sabor con la combinación de carbón y chunks, para mi es el mejor ahumador en su area
★★★★★ Quarterwavedave April 15, 2026 · Northern utah
Great service. I won this Grill at a local irrigation parts store. The folks there had put it together and had it on display. Unfortunately, they had messed the temperature probe up and I called Masterbuilt to see if I could get it warranted. They said yes and sent me out the new probe. I installed it and have been fully enjoying the food I get out of this unit. So easy to use-
★★★★★ Agent014 April 15, 2026 · Virginia
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.
★★★★★ kd8qmw April 14, 2026 · Grand Rapids, MI
Great Design, Great Performance. Took a step up from the 30" electric back in the fall of 2023, and have not regretted the money spent on this smoker. I really like the design of a gravity fed system like this, and although I have read stories about bad switches, and control panels going out, I've not really had any issues with mine.
I appreciate the capacity of the 1050, and I like the amount of smoke flavor imparted to the meat (something I feel is lacking in my friend's pellet smoker).
With the exception of a wider middle rack, I've been running stock since day one, but there are a lot of choices for aftermarket parts.
On a moderate temperature day, set at 225ºF, I get about 8-10 hours of cooking time on a full hopper of charcoal and wood chunks, allowing me to catch some sleep on an overnight brisket.
So why only a 4-star rating if I think the GS1050 is so great? I think there's room for improvement in the overall build quality, and the switches can be a little bit temperamental at times.
Overall, I think the Gravity Series 1050 is a great value for the money, and if the day ever comes that I need to replace my GS1050, I will be looking to replace it with a similar gravity fed model
★★★★★ Tuckere1234 April 13, 2026 · Summersville, wv
Great smoker!!!! I have had the 800 gravity series for 5 years now and love it. I have smoked everything from pork to a whole turkey and it's awesome.
★★★★★ SmokinGunn April 13, 2026 · Danielson, CT
Charcoal brings it to the next level! You always hear people say, "Why did I wait so long to get a smoker?". I now know why I waited. If I'd bought a smoker last year, it most likely would have been a pellet smoker. Don't get me wrong, pellet smokers are great, but charcoal brings it to the next level. This smoker/grill is so easy to use, and is unmatched in versatility. I can smoke, grill, sear, rotisserie, or make a pizza. And Oh my God; the flavor is unbelievable and the meat comes out juicy and tender each time. So far I have smoked pork and poultry, this weekend I will be smoking a prime rib and a beef brisket. Can't wait!
★★★★★ Ribboy April 13, 2026
Great smoker and grill. I’ve had it for 3 plus years and use it 4 to 6 times a month. Everything from burgers to brisket
★★★★★ Smokin" April 13, 2026 · Brooksville, FL
Smoking". I've owned several smokers and dozens of different BBQ's. This is hands down the best I've had. From smoking to making pizza, the controls and bluetooth make the process easy to control.
★★★★★ NONICKNAME April 13, 2026 · New Palestine, IN
Some quality issues. I've had my grill for a little over two years, and I've had to replace the controller twice and the cover once because the elastic cord at the bottom broke. I'm also noticing that the sleeve in the coal shoot isn't standing up to temperatures when you sear steaks or just grill at a higher temperature. The sleeve will have to be replaces in the near future.
★★★★★ BBQMike April 13, 2026 · Milwaukee Area, Wisconsin
Amazing product. I purchased this product 2 years ago and use it 2 to three times a week. This is the best smoker I own (I have 5). It makes my time so much easier. I can monitor it while doing my other sides. I have the pizza accessory and love it.
★★★★★ Erivera April 13, 2026 · OK
Great Smoker. Had it for about a year and still works great. Keeps temp at set goal. App is nice. Temp reader is consistent.
★★★★★ Big Bob cook alot April 12, 2026 · AR
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
★★★★★ Steve tort1963 April 12, 2026 · Boston, Massachusetts
The Best!! I have had my 1050 for several years. It is the perfect smoker for me. Lights up quick, holds temp great. Perfect for reverse sears.
★★★★★ Donteeee April 12, 2026
Great product. The cooking technology has a awesome smoking brisket for 16 hours with no flares and temperature remains constant
★★★★★ scbubacruz April 12, 2026 · OH
works wonderfully. Had this grill/ smoker for a few years and love every bit of it.. the convenience of smoke and sear and the wonderful taste of charcoal makes this grill a must have
★★★★★ Kaveman April 12, 2026 · Winchester, VA
Smoking made easy. I bought the Masterbuilt 800 series gravity fed smoker for two reasons: One, capacity. Plenty of room for a couple racks of ribs or pork shoulder and a large skillet. Two, ease. I’m new to this delicious outdoor cooking style, so I needed a smoker that would help me keep even temperatures. With the added WiFi connection to an app on my phone, this smoker had everything I was looking for.
★★★★★ Chappy937 April 12, 2026 · Dayton, Ohio
Love this 800. I've had my 800 for 4 years now. It's been a champ for our bbq needs. Easy to set up and use. Set it and forget it for long Cooks. It's held up well and has been near problem free.
★★★★★ grillerg April 12, 2026 · CA
Good grill and smoker. I actually have the previous model, the 560 series and it's lasted ok, some grease leaks from the bottom and over time the wiring isn't holding up where the fan stops. I think I'll need to replace the wiring soon as it seems to be failing and I've only had the grill for a few years with limited use.
★★★★★ TheGravitysmokerguy April 12, 2026 · Utah
My go-to smoker. I absolutely love my gravity smoker 1050! I’ve cooked on my 1050 every week if not 3-5 times a week for the last few years. I’ve grilled burgers, smoked over a hundred racked of ribs, briskets and pork butts. I’ve cooked for up to 500 people at a time with this and my other gravity series smokers. These produce some of the best flavored cooks out there. There are defy some improvements I’d like to see MB include instead of having to go to aftermarket parts providers like LSS. But this smoker is the best I’ve seen for the money. It’s treated me very well and I highly recommend it to anyone who wants to up their smoking game!
★★★★★ TheGravitysmoker April 12, 2026 · Utah
Solid, wonderful smoker! I have two of these and absolutely love them. Mine both hold their temperature pretty tight. I’ve cooked cornbread, ribs, pork butts and brisket in these. If I have a few butts or a few racks of ribs I’ll use my 560s. They also have worked great as warmers on larger cooks. I set them at 150f and can hold items for hours. This is a great smoker for the money!
★★★★★ Ktoz45 April 12, 2026 · Fresno California
Easy charcoal flavor without the babysitting. I’ve had my Gravity Series 800 for about a year and it’s been a workhorse. The gravity feed + digital temp control means I get real wood/charcoal flavor but I can set it and actually hang out with family instead of hovering over the smoker. Holds temp rock-solid even on long brisket cooks. The griddle insert is a nice bonus. I have even added the pizza oven attachment and have made some fire pies on it that my family always begs for more. Assembly took some time, but the cooks make up for it. Highly recommend if you want offset smoker taste with pellet-grill convenience.
★★★★★ EDUARDO April 12, 2026 · Florida
THE VERTICAL LOAD OF THE CHARCOAL. I JUST LOVE THE THE TASTE OF THE MEAT AFTER SLOW COOK IN THIS WONDERFOL SMOKER
★★★★★ AjAlpert April 12, 2026 · Phoenix
Was the only grill I needed to buy!! Have had this grill for a few years. I have had to replace the control unit once, but Arizona is a HARSH climate for anything electronic and outdoors. Steaks, burgers, all our meats, are a pleasure to prepare and eat using this grill. Keep the hopper filled, and once lit, you have hours of cooking time if needed, with temperature controlled quite consistently. Will buy another one if and when this one breaks. (They do not remain LOOKING good for very long with prolonged use in AZ desert heat)
★★★★★ DWALL216 April 12, 2026 · Ohio
Overall the Best. I bought this 2 years ago and love the package first all. No need to buy extra accessories as this comes with what you need.
★★★★★ Snoop April 12, 2026 · Montana
Great Smoker. I have had my smoker for over a year now. You will not find a smoker that gives you a better smoke flavor.
★★★★★ Joels231 April 12, 2026 · Round Rock, Texas
My favorite grill/smoker ever. I have had my Masterbuilt for several years now. I don’t plan on owning anything else. Works as well today as it did the day I bought it. Well made and the temperature stays true. Makes grilling and smoking a much better experience.
★★★★★ Seve1965 April 12, 2026 · Green Bay, WI
Love the ease of use & fast fire up! This smoker is amazing! Load the hopper, turn on & set your temp, light your paraffin starter and close the hopper door. The fan kicks in, the fire starts quickly and you are up to temp in about 5 minutes. It will hold at your desired temp for as long as you want, as long as you don't let the charcoal or wood run out. You want to sear at the end? Adjust your temp setting on the controller and you can be up to 600+ in a matter of minutes. Spectacular!
★★★★★ Masterchef April 12, 2026 · California
Perfection. I got this grill as gift. By far and without a doubt. Best gift ever. My cooking with my crew is at another level.
★★★★★ CJA1 April 12, 2026 · Pottsville PA
A tank. Sorry, but I have the 560. I bought it when it was first released. I lost track of the number of cooks. Just replaced the controller. That’s it. A lot of hate on Masterbuilt for not being a good product, I disagree. Liked it so much I bought the portable charcoal grill.
★★★★★ Mule April 12, 2026 · Osceola, Indiana
A Grill/Smoker with a real charcoal and wood taste. I got mine at Costco and it’s actually a 900 it came with a pizza oven instead of the griddle. I’ve had it for about 2-1/2 years now I use it all year around and it gets cold where I live too, so the grill has been good to me and I’ve been good to it I get good food off of it I’m getting into the rotisserie now with the different racks etc.. I’m really having fun with that.
The only issue if you want to call it that would be how Masterbuilt calibrates their temperature probe, because well you should use a independent probe right by whatever your cooking until you get used to how to compensate for it. Now how they say they calibrate it makes perfect sense though.
★★★★★ Ribby April 12, 2026 · Comins Michigan
Gives you great heat and smoke in one smoker. I bought my Masterbuilt last summer and cook everything from vegetables to prime rib. It's hot enough to give you a great seat or a slow smoke.
★★★★★ Roman April 12, 2026 · Walton NY
The best grill I've ever had. Picked it up two years ago and have been very happy with it - the indirect heat and ability to maintain constant set temps are a game changer. My one gripe is that they should've made it a little easier to start - others allow for small gas tanks instead of starters to get grills going. But that's a small price to pay for what it offers.
★★★★★ Rici April 12, 2026 · NJ
Sokie. Love my unit. Getting use to a electric gravity smoker was easy. Food always taste great when smoked. My only issue is that everything is electronic and when something goes wrong you can't grill
★★★★★ Smokey the bear April 12, 2026 · Temecula, CA
The perfect grill. Saw this grill at Costco and after some googling, I had to get it. Easy to assemble and even easier to use! Just fill the hopper with the charcoal of your choice (I've used both lump and briquettes, lump seems to burn hotter briquettes last longer) and you're set. You want to smoke something, just throw some wood chunks in with your charcoal and everything comes out great. I got the pizza oven attachment and making pizzas on this turn out so good!
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