Masterbuilt Gravity Series 1050 Digital Charcoal Grill + Smoker - MB20041220
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Key Features
- Gravity Series combines the flavor & versatility of charcoal with the convenience of pellet grills
- Cook from anywhere over Bluetooth or Wi-Fi using the Masterbuilt App
- GravityFed hopper ensures that fresh charcoal feeds the fire and ash drops into the bin below
- Hopper holds 10 lbs lump charocoal or 16 lbs charcoal briquettes for 8 hours of cooking time
- Reach 225 degrees in just 10 minutes for smoking or 700 degrees in just 15 minutes for searing
The Masterbuilt Gravity Series is revolutionizing charcoal grilling. This digital charcoal grill + smoker takes the flavor and versatility of cooking with charcoal and pairs it with the convenience of a pellet grill. Using gravity to continuously feed fuel to the fire, variable speed DigitalFan technology stokes the flame to the precise temperature you set on the easy to use PID controller - or your smart phone. Within 10 minutes you can reach low and slow smoking temperatures of 225 degrees, or let it heat up to 700 degrees in a few minutes more for a perfectly seared steak. The vertical charcoal hopper can hold 10 lbs of lump charcoal or 16 lbs of charcoal briquettes, providing up to 8 hours of cooking time. Gravity ensures fresh charcoal is always pushed towards the fire and spent ash drops into the bin below. For shorter cooks, save the rest of that charcoal for next time by using the included slides that cut off airflow and snuff out the fire. Mix in some wood chunks, either in the charcoal hopper or the smoldering ash bin, to add flavorful smoke to your cook. Heat and smoke are sent into the cooking chamber via the carefully designed manifold, which features graduated ports that allow heat to spread evenly throughout the body. The main cooking surface consists of double sided cast iron cooking grates, with a wide side perfect for searing and a narrow side which permits more smoke to reach your food. Above are two porcelain coated FoldAway warming racks perfect for indirect cooking, which can be folded out of the way for extra space on the main cooking surface. These combine for a total of 1050 square inches of cooking space for whatever you can think of. Smoke in the chamber circulates and then exits through the rear vent, ensuring that it envelops your food no matter which level it sits on. The innovation does not stop there, however, as you have the ability to control your grill + smoker using the Masterbuilt App on your smart phone. Simply pair your device to the grill and then set a temperature, set a timer, and receive notifications when your cook is done - all over Bluetooth or Wi-Fi. This grill comes with a meat probe, and has ports for 3 more, all which can be monitored wirelessly. For added prep space, this grill comes equipped with a stainless steel folding front shelf. The side shelf features tool hooks and a small drawer for storing the power supply, and a full length bottom shelf provides extra storage. Four wheels, including two locking casters, are included for portability. With the ability to smoke, sear, bake, and roast effortlessly, the Masterbuilt Gravity Series 1050 Digital Charcoal Grill + Smoker lets you master the art of charcoal grilling.
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Product Information
- UPC
- 094428276581
- Model Number
- MB20041220
Specifications
Class | Practical |
Fuel Type | Charcoal |
Collection | Gravity Series |
Configuration | Freestanding |
Exterior Material | Painted Steel |
Primary Color | Black |
Cooking Grate Material | Cast Iron |
Cooking Grid Dimensions | 30 X 17 3/4" |
Main Grilling Area | 534 Sq. Inches |
Secondary Grilling Area | 516 Sq. Inches |
Total Grilling Area | 1050 Sq. Inches |
Burger Count | 18 |
WiFi/Bluetooth Enabled | None |
Grill Lights | None |
Spring Assisted Hood | No |
Thermometer | Analog |
Side Shelves | Yes |
Side Burner | None |
Made In USA | No |
Cart Assembly | Some Assembly Required |
Commercial-Grade Multi-User | No |
Size | Medium (27 - 33") |
Marine Grade | No |
Dimensions
Width | 61.024" |
Depth | 33.071" |
Height | 52.165" |
Weight | 231 lbs |
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Back to TopMasterbuilt warrants all of its products to be free from defects in material and workmanship under proper assembly, normal use and recommended care for one (1) year from the date of original retail purchase. Labor not included.
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Chillwill Alabama Verified Reviewer | ★★★★★ ★★★★★ 5.0 Very satisfied customerI have owned quite a few grills my last grill was an electric smoker which I will never own another electric smoker in my life I will stick to the masterbuilt gravity series I bought the 560 and depending on how long it lasts I will eventually upgrade to a bigger gravity series | Was This Helpful? |
Flanigan man Undisclosed Verified Reviewer | ★★★★★ ★★★★★ 5.0 Gravity apprenticeGreat grill and smoker. Very pleased with my purchase. | Was This Helpful? |
Skam_86 Cypress, Tx Verified Reviewer | ★★★★★ ★★★★★ 5.0 AwesomeGreat grill! so much space even being the smallest. Cant recommend this enough. | Was This Helpful? |
whitehat East Tennessee Verified Reviewer | ★★★★★ ★★★★★ 5.0 Excellent choiceLove this grill/smoker. Easy to load, easy to use and cleanup is a snap. Makes grilling fun again by being able to control temperatures and slow cook when necessary. | Was This Helpful? |
Gloria Texas Verified Reviewer | ★★★★★ ★★★★★ 5.0 AmazingBought this product for my son-in-law and he is absolutely pleased with it. He uses it on a daily basis and is ecstatic about it. | Was This Helpful? |
Bookie Kansas Verified Reviewer | ★★★★★ ★★★★★ 5.0 Best grill ever!!!This thing rocks!!!! From grilling to griddle, you just can't beat it. It does it all! | Was This Helpful? |
Mark O Sisters, Oregon Verified Reviewer | ★★★★★ ★★★★★ 5.0 Leaving the Gas Grill world.....I have come from the Gas Grill world, so this has been a bit of an adjustment. That said, I love this grill. It heats quickly, cooks with precision, and has been fairly easy to use. | Was This Helpful? |
Bferrell Undisclosed Verified Reviewer | ★★★★★ ★★★★★ 5.0 "The Griller"Very easy to use and cooks meat evenly. Highly recommend | Was This Helpful? |
Diane Green Undisclosed Verified Reviewer | ★★★★★ ★★★★★ 5.0 21 yrs later & now there's SteakMy husband & I neither one (in our 21 yrs together) have ever been able to cook a steak & find it delicious. This grill has been a changing point for us. We look forward to cooking steak now & are planning on having friends over to share. Cooking steaks for friends would have been an injustice before Masterbuilt. We haven't tried the smoker yet but certainly look forward to doing so. Here's to Grill Life! | Was This Helpful? |
John Lee Glen Rose, TX Verified Reviewer | ★★★★★ ★★★★★ 5.0 Fantastic little grill. It's fun to use.I love my new grill. It was easy to assemble and everything looks great. I haven't used charcoal in a while but decided to give this a try. I'm super happy with the results. The grill fires up easily and keeps the temperature very even. Grilling is a breeze. | Was This Helpful? |
Expert Review
Back to TopPros:
- The digital control fan manages the temperature automatically, eliminating the need to monitor and adjust vents.
- Lump charcoal and briquettes are stored in the hopper, which is more convenient than keeping them under the grill grates.
- Significant amount of counter space for prepping.
- A lid is included to protect the cooking surface and it hooks easily onto the back of the griddle.
- Long power cord gives you the freedom to grill in more places.
Cons:
- Assembly instructions can be confusing. The pictures are unclear and don’t always match up.
- The grill isn’t self-igniting.
- Instructions recommend keeping the lid closed, so you need to adjust your routine if you’re used to grilling with the lid open.
The Skinny:
- 16-pound hopper holds enough charcoal for an 8-hour cook.
- The gravity-fed smoker works by storing the charcoal in a hopper which provides constant, even heat.
- The digital controls allow you to set your temperature from the grill or an app for convenient monitoring and adjusting.
By: Christie Vanover
The Masterbuilt Gravity Series 1050 is unlike any charcoal grill you’ve ever seen. The digital controls and technology make it easy to use and the gravity-fed feature gives you that authentic barbecue flavor you can only get from a charcoal grill. Most gravity-fed smokers cost several thousand dollars, but the Masterbuilt is an affordable, user-friendly, efficient smoker for those who don’t want to manage vent control.
Quality
This affordable grill and smoker is revolutionizing charcoal grilling.
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While the grill is well-constructed, it could benefit from a slightly thicker hood, and occasional adjustments might be needed for the hopper closures. The grates, cart, and wheels are sturdy and solid. The grill comes with two locking wheels plus two big plastic wheels, making it easy to move. Digital controller makes the grill incredibly user-friendly and easy to operate.
Spacious hopper holds 10 pounds of lump charcoal or 16 pounds of charcoal briquettes for 8 hours of cooking time. As a bonus, any unburned charcoal can be left in the hopper and used for your next cook.
Cleaning the grill couldn’t be easier. As opposed to the struggle of emptying pellet hoppers or other charcoal grills, with the Masterbuilt you just open the door and empty the ash bucket.
Performance
Smart design provides even air flow and great fuel efficiency.
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The gravity-fed charcoal system makes adding and cooking with charcoal a breeze. Lump charcoal or briquets are added to the hopper located on the side of the grill and lit from the bottom. This keeps the heat constant and even throughout your cook. With other charcoal grills, the coals are added inside the grill under the grate or in a fuel box on the side. With both styles, you need to monitor and control the amount of air that feeds the fuel and adjust the airflow by manipulating the vents or exhaust to maintain your temperature. With the Masterbuilt, there are no vents to maintain, but instead a digital control fan does the work for you. It operates very similar to a pellet grill but with flavors that you can only get from charcoal.
While the grill does a great job of maintaining temperature with the lid closed, the air flow will be greatly affected if you leave the lid up too long causing the fan to blow more, increasing the heat. This is why the instructions recommend grilling with the lid closed. You can add your meat, close the lid, and check on it occasionally, but be prepared to keep it closed as much as possible to keep the heat consistent.
Be aware that the grill is not self-igniting. When you add the charcoal, turn on the grill, and set the temperature, but don’t forget to manually light it or the grill will display an error message. To light it, simply add 1 or 2 lighter cubes into the tray at the bottom, light them, and shut the door.
Be aware that the temperature may vary slightly from the display, and occasionally, reconnecting the grill to the mobile app may be necessary for proper communication. It is also worth noting that when cooking fattier foods, flare-ups may happen because the deflector gets rather hot. Cooking these foods on the middle rack will help with this issue.
Features
The Gravity Series combines the flavor and versatility of charcoal with the convenience of pellet grills.
One big advantage is the front fold-out shelf and side shelf provide a good amount of space for pans, spices, tools, and prepping. The bottom shelf is useful for storing your favorite accessories plus there’s a storage caddy for the power cord or your probes and tool hooks to hang tongs, spatulas, and more.
There are slots of 4 probes, but only one comes with the grill. If you want to monitor more temps, you will need to purchase more probes. The power cord is long, so you’re less limited in where you want to place your grill. With most grills, you would be restricted to grilling right next to your outside outlet, but the Masterbuilt gives you more freedom.
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In addition to charcoal, you can use wood chunks to smoke your food. All you need is 1 or 2 chunks added to the ash bucket and as the hot ash from the coal lands on the wood chunks, it will slowly burn the wood creating smoke that will last for hours.
With 3 grate levels totaling 1050 square inches of cooking space, you have plenty of room to grill or smoke a large variety of foods. The main cooking surface is made up of double-sided cast iron cooking grates, with a wider side for searing and a narrow side that allows more smoke to reach your food. Above that are two porcelain coated warming racks that are perfect for indirect cooking and can be folded out of the way for extra space on the main cooking surface.
The digital components in this grill are next level. The variable speed DigitalFan technology controls the flame to reach the precise temperature you set. Within 10 minutes you can reach low smoking temperatures of 225°F or heat it up to 700°F to sear steak to perfection. The innovation does not stop there. Control your smoker with the Masterbuilt App on your smart phone. Just pair your device to the grill, select a temperature, set a timer, and receive notifications when your cook is done using Bluetooth or Wi-Fi.
Overall Rating
Quality | 4.0 | |
Performance | 4.5 | |
Features | 4.5 | |
Value | 4.0 |
Questions & Answers (6)
Back to TopQuestion: Can you use ONLY real wood chunks instead of charcoal? Was This Helpful? Answer: Hey Kyle! You can use charcoal briquettes or lump charcoal! It is important to never use fast light charcoal or lighting fluid. Asked by KyleAnswered by James |
Question: When you are done cooking does the grill continue to burn until all the coals in the hopper are gone, or does it have a means of stopping the burn? Was This Helpful? Answer: When the metal slides are inserted after cooking is over, it shuts off the air flow and the fire goes out. I usually get 3-4 burns out of a load of charcoal Asked by Pete SteinAnswered by william.sproat |
Question: What are the Min/Max temperature settings? For example, can it hold at 150°F? Was This Helpful? Answer: Hi TK. The lowest temperature setting is 150 degrees, and the high is 700. Asked by TKAnswered by Joey, BBQGuys Expert |
Question: If the power goes out, or the electronics are defective, can this still be used with traditional fire management skills? Of if the power goes out this thing is a paperweight? This is my hesitation with Pellet grills in that I will get ready to have an amazing cookout only to find that the darn thing is on the fritz and I can't use it. I'm leaning toward a traditional Charcoal grill or stick burner since I know that system well, but the convience of this grill is appealing. Thank you for your time. Was This Helpful? Answer: Hi Joe. Electricity is required for the fan to run which controls the temperature. Pellet grills are reliable and convenient, but they come with the stipulation that you must be near a working outlet (or have a power inverter for portable use in some cases). Asked by JoeAnswered by Joey, BBQGuys Expert |
Question: Do you need power to operate the fan? Was This Helpful? Answer: Yes! :-) Asked by JoelAnswered by hosephjs Answer: Hi Joel. Yes, a standard grounded 120VAC plug. Asked by JoelAnswered by Joey, BBQGuys Expert |
Question: Can you use wood chips with this grill for extra smoke flavor? Was This Helpful? Answer: Hi Mark. Absolutely! Asked by MarkAnswered by Joey, BBQGuys Expert |
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Model | MB20041220 | 1500064 | HBCE3BUS | HBCE2BBUS | Class | Practical | — | Premium | Premium | Fuel Type | Charcoal | Charcoal | Charcoal | Charcoal | Collection | Gravity Series | Kettle | HUB II | HUB | Configuration | Freestanding | Freestanding | Freestanding | Freestanding | Exterior Material | Painted Steel | Porcelain Coated Steel | Powder Coated Steel | Powder Coated Steel | Primary Color | Black | Black | Black | Black | Cooking Grate Material | Cast Iron | Stainless Steel | Chrome | Chrome | Cooking Grid Dimensions | 30 X 17 3/4" | — | 33 X 16" | 33 X 16" | Main Grilling Area | 534 Sq. Inches | 508 Sq. Inches | 528 Sq. Inches | 528 Sq. Inches | Secondary Grilling Area | 516 Sq. Inches | — | — | — | Total Grilling Area | 1050 Sq. Inches | 588 Sq. Inches | 528 Sq. Inches | 528 Sq. Inches | Burger Count | 18 | 19 | 21 | 21 | WiFi/Bluetooth Enabled | None | — | None | None | Grill Lights | None | None | None | None | Spring Assisted Hood | No | Yes | No | No | Thermometer | Analog | None | None | None | Side Shelves | Yes | No | No | No | Side Burner | None | No | None | None | Made In USA | No | Yes | No | No | Cart Assembly | Some Assembly Required | Some Assembly Required | Some Assembly Required | Some Assembly Required | Commercial-Grade Multi-User | No | No | No | No | Size | Medium (27 - 33") | Medium (27 - 33") | Medium (27 - 33") | Medium (27 - 33") | Marine Grade | No | No | No | No |
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