Rated 5 out of
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Amy E from
Best purchase ever!
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I’ve been using the Masterbuilt Gravity Series smoker for a while now, and it has completely changed the way I grill and smoke. It combines the authentic flavor of charcoal with the convenience of a digital controller, and that’s the game-changer. You get that deep, smoky taste that pellet grills just can’t quite replicate, but with set-it-and-forget-it temperature control.
The gravity-fed charcoal hopper is brilliant. I can load it up with lump charcoal and wood chunks, set my temperature, and it holds steady for hours. Whether I’m running low and slow at 225°F for brisket or cranking it up to 600–700°F for searing steaks, it responds quickly and maintains consistent heat. The digital control panel and app integration make it easy to monitor and adjust temps without hovering over the grill all day.
Build quality is solid, and the cooking space is generous—I’ve fit multiple racks of ribs, pork butts, and even a full packer brisket without feeling cramped. Cleanup is straightforward, especially compared to traditional offset smokers.
Overall, the Masterbuilt Gravity smoker delivers the best of both worlds: real charcoal flavor with modern convenience. If you love authentic barbecue but want more control and less babysitting, this smoker is absolutely worth it.
Date published: 2026-02-11
Rated 5 out of
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Dom R from
Best BBQ I Have Ever Owned
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I have had my 1050 now for a few years and can honestly say it is the best BBQ/ Smoker I have ever owned. It makes setting and forgetting so simple. I have done a couple of Briskets and a bunch of pork buttes. It is also my weekly go to for searing tri tips, steak and chickens. Pellet smokers cant match the flavor and temp of charcoal. I would highly recommend this product to family and friends and I already have. As a matter of fact I have a brisket going on right now for the Super bowl tomorrow!
Date published: 2026-02-06
Rated 5 out of
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LugzTM from
My Experience w/ My Gravity Series 800
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The Masterbuilt Gravity Series 800 is an outstanding smoker that truly delivers on convenience and performance. Setup was straightforward and painless, even for someone who doesn’t want to spend hours assembling equipment before cooking. One of the biggest advantages is not having to babysit the cook. The built-in temperature probe and Wi-Fi connectivity are game changers. Cleanup is also surprisingly easy compared to traditional smokers. Ash management and grease cleanup are well thought out, which makes post-cook maintenance quick and painless. Having that extra cooking option with the hot plate built right in adds a level of versatility that feels luxurious and incredibly practical. That being said, I would absolutely recommend the Masterbuilt Gravity Series 800 to family and friends.
Date published: 2026-02-05
Rated 5 out of
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Jeff B from
Good cooking
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This grill is awesome. Very large cooking surface big enough for any size crowd. Easy to fire up and maintains temperature. Great cooker.
Date published: 2026-02-05
Rated 5 out of
5
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hoodad500 from
Still Performs Like A Champ!
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This grill is a great smoker imparting wonderful flavor and spot-on controlled-temperature cooking. Being able to have a high-temperature option for the grill to sear meat is a definite plus.
Date published: 2026-02-04
Rated 5 out of
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Migg from
Great product!
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I'm happy with my 1050 purchase. I chose the larger racks and don't regret it. No problems and no error codes. And best? At a reasonable price.
Date published: 2026-02-04
Rated 5 out of
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Robbd from
Phenomenal Grill
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I've had many grills, this is the only one that is a joy to use. It has a simple app that's actually useful. Fast and easy to light and grill, takes less than 10 min and I'm grilling! The temp holds very well, and the flavor of the meat is excellent!
Date published: 2026-02-04
Rated 5 out of
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Raydog357 from
Amazing
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I bought this 800 series 2.5 years ago and loved it from the first time it was lit! Cooks perfect every time. Holds the temp (we live in Michigan) no matter how cold it gets. Can't say enough good stuff about it. I have 4 friends that have bought the same smoker and they all love it also.
Date published: 2026-02-04
Rated 5 out of
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Jake2212 from
Great smoker overall
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I’ve had this smoker for a few years now, and my favorite part about it is that it uses charcoal instead of pellets. I have compared pellet smokers to this and the flavor from the smoke on this charcoal smoker wins every time. It is very easy to start up everytime as long as you maintain it and keep it clean
Date published: 2026-02-04
Rated 5 out of
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Ole Smokey Bear from
This has been the best smoker grill I have owned!
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I bought my 1050 about 2 years ago and use it at least once a week
Date published: 2026-02-04
Rated 5 out of
5
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Big Country Bbq from
Love this smoker
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I love this smoker, was a good deal, and its been a great addition to the others
Date published: 2026-02-04
Rated 5 out of
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Grant Z from
Best Cooking Ever!!!
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I’ve been cooking with fire and smoke for years from stick burners to pellet smokers. I bought my second pellet smoker after wearing out the first one. Even though it was the same brand as the first and their largest it was so inconsistent I hated turning it on because of the flack it might get from my family of bbq judges. I spent some time researching Masterbuilt and found a lot of good reviews which led me to purchase the 1050 Series. I have cooked everything you can imagine, even a few loads of Beef Jerky and received nothing but praise from all who have sampled my work. So far it’s been money well spent!!!
Date published: 2026-02-04
Rated 5 out of
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Drew52 from
Great Grill/smoker
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I bought this smoker about 2 months ago and have smoked a brisket and a chuck roast before it go real cold out . Easy to use and set up! Meat turned out amazing!
Date published: 2026-02-04
Rated 5 out of
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POOH from
Plenty of room for gatherings
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I have had my 1050 for about six years. I cook on it almost every weekend. Love it. I will upgrade with another Masterbuilt when the time comes. The large cook area handles the job for the current meal plus meal prepping for the week!
Date published: 2026-02-04
Rated 5 out of
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Huncho4life from
Love my grill
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I bought this grill from a outdoor Market. I loved the design of it. The guy selling it didn't know much about it, so asked him to let me do my homework on the grill and get back to him. Looked it up and loved features. Couldn't wait to get back to him to get it. To my surprise it was already sold. So I told my wife I am getting one regardless. So the gentleman told me he would try and get me another one. I gave him one week or I was going to buy it from the store. To my surprise the previous person had returned it because they didn't know how to operate it. I bought it immediately from him. Now I am the king of the Smoker feature. I love to be able to watch the game and check the temperature from my phone. I grill all year around now. I love my Masterbuilt Gravity Series grill. Wish I had another one with more cooking area...
Date published: 2026-02-04
Rated 5 out of
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VacationMan from
Awesome grill / smoker
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Purchased this grill / smoker recently. I'm old school - highly prefer charcoal and hardwood mixed together to form my own smoking flavors. While pellet grills are nice, they don't allow for as much flexibility as a gravity fed charcoal unit such as this one. I really like the ability to load this unit with up to 16 lbs of charcoal then set the temperature and let it do the job of slow smoking - especially for cuts that require extended smoking time (briskets, etc.). This is perfection, as I can start a brisket in the late evening then not have to stay up half the night adjusting the smoker and watching to keep it stoked with charcoal and wood. I can add as much or as little hardwood as I want to the mix as well. The ultimate of flexibility!
Date published: 2026-02-04
Rated 5 out of
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Bozo65 from
Why did I wait so long to get this???
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I just purchased an 800 gravity series for my birthday, I’ve been using charcoal to grill with all my life. When I got my first smoker it was an electric Masterbuilt. I love smoking and grilling and watching all the videos on YouTube, saw the gravity series and thought man that’s right up my alley! So I waited and waited until! I started thinking that this can do everything I’ve always wanted!!! Omg, best thing I’ve ever purchased for myself since I’ve started smoking and that’s been years! Don’t put off buying one any longer because you will never regret it when you sit down to eat! The best thing since sliced bread and I’m serious! Don’t waste another minute, eat, sleep, and enjoy Masterbuilt Gravity every time you use it!
Date published: 2026-02-04
Rated 5 out of
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Hoofer from
Great smoker for the $
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I love that this uses charcoal and real wood but has the convenience of a pellet smoker
Date published: 2026-02-04
Rated 5 out of
5
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AZsmokes from
Game Changer!
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The Masterbuilt 1050 gravity-fed smoker offers the best of both worlds, combining the ease of use of a pellet smoker with the full flavor of charcoal/wood. I bought mine a few months after it first launched, and it is still going strong. The only issue I have is that the plastic trim all cracked, but that is to be expected since I live in the Arizona heat.
Date published: 2026-02-04
Rated 5 out of
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Dvilleg26 from
I love my MBGS 1050!
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The masterbuilt gravity smoker is the perfect cross between offset smoking and pellet grills, offering real wood smoking with the convenience of not having to feed the fire every 45mins! I love it!
Date published: 2026-02-04
Rated 5 out of
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Chingow from
Im falling in love with this Bbq over my other Bbq
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Ive had the Masterbuilt 1050 for 3 years. Ive used this bbq quite often over my other Bbqs. After its lit cooking on this one seems to cook better for pork loins and chicken and steaks. Ive even got down on some pulled pork, t
Tri tips.
Date published: 2026-02-04
Rated 5 out of
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Talkgothrume from
All around beast
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I have had it for bout a year and it's the best investment I've made buying grills hands down.
Date published: 2026-02-04
Rated 5 out of
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Porkchop from
awesome grill
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I bought the 800 gravity series grill and absolutely love it so easy to use and the temperature controls are spot on. You can do so much with this grill everything you will ever need in one unit.
Date published: 2026-02-04
Rated 5 out of
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MotoC270 from
Best ever
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I had the smaller gravity series 560. I upgraded almost a year ago to the 800 and I love it. Its so simple to use and the only moving part is the fan! Less things to go wrong. I can throw real wood splits in it with the long smokes. Its an overall awesome grill and I see no need for a pellet grill over one of these!
Date published: 2026-02-04
Rated 5 out of
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Tdognam from
Great grill
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I am loving my new 1050...I have cooked 8 meals so far and gotten rave reviews from everyone eating the BBQ. My 1050 has taken over my other 3 grills..it's number one now!
Date published: 2026-02-04
Rated 5 out of
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Johnnysins from
Great smoker that blends electric and charcoal
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] So this smoker really stands out because it gives you the best of both worlds. You can use wood and charcoal to get real smoke flavor (something you cant do well with a Traeger) while also having the convenience of a traeger. It can also be heated up to 700F pretty quickly and used as a regular grill. I love it. I just wish the metal was a bit thicker.
Date published: 2026-02-04
Rated 5 out of
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Inspector 27 from
Love it
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I am very glad to have bought this smoker grill, I have enjoyed many different menus I’ve made. I have smoked pork, ribs, grilled steaks and even made jerky.
I am impressed with the ease of using the 800.
Very satisfied and would and do recommend this to others .
Date published: 2026-02-04
Rated 5 out of
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Roefe from
Super smoker for all sort of cooks
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Great smoker for all sort of cooks, low and slow like briskets or high and hot like tuna steaks. Fantastically engineered, works all year round, using almost every weekend.
Date published: 2026-02-04
Rated 5 out of
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Jamie2 from
Easy to use grill/smoker.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Love my Masterbuilt. Smokes perfect and makes grilling fun.
Date published: 2026-02-04
Rated 5 out of
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jonpr88 from
Great Grill, Smoker, BBQ
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The Gravity Series 1050 Digital Charcoal Grill is great for its ability to get charcoal flavor while combining modern, "set-and-forget" digital control. Much better option than your pellet grills.
This Gravity-Fed hopper system and DigitalFan automatically regulate airflow are great, and easy to maintain. Temps are precise and adjust quickly. You can get it searing hot in minutes.
The wifi and app are seamless and easy to maneuver. It's also large enough to cook for big groups, or parties.
The Masterbuilt 1050 is an excellent choice for the rich flavor of charcoal with minimal effort.
Date published: 2026-02-04
