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Key Features
- Includes a flat top griddle insert and cast-iron grates for low and slow smoking or high heat searing
- DigitalFan for precise temperature control
- GravityFed Charcoal Hopper holds 16 lbs of briquettes or 10 lbs of lump charcoal for up to 10 hours of fuel
- Convenient fold out storage behind side shelf to prevent loss or damage to the power supply
In just 10 minutes, it can reach smoking temperatures as low as 225 F, or climb to 700 F in only a few minutes more for a perfect steak sear. The vertical charcoal hopper holds up to 10 lbs of lump charcoal or 16 lbs of briquettes, providing up to 8 hours of consistent cooking time. As gravity pushes fresh charcoal toward the fire, spent ash drops into the bin below for easy cleanup. For shorter cooks, simply insert the included slides to cut off airflow, extinguish the fire, and save your unused charcoal for next time. Enhance flavor by adding wood chunks either to the charcoal hopper or the ash bin to generate rich, smoky notes. Heat and smoke flow evenly through a precision-engineered manifold with graduated ports, ensuring consistent results across the entire cooking chamber. The main cooking area features cast iron grates and an optional flat-top griddle insert, giving you plenty of space and versatile cooking options for entertaining any party.
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Learning Center
- MB20040221 Fire Brick Instruction Sheet
- MB20040221 Top Hopper Instruction Sheet
- MB20040221 Bottom Hopper Instruction Sheet
- MB20040221 Hopper Lid Instruction Sheet
- MB20040221 Grill Body Instruction Sheet
- MB20040221 Temp. Probe Instruction Sheet
- MB20040221 Controller Instruction Sheet
- MB20040221 Fan Instruction Sheet
- MB20040221 Lid Door Switch Instruction Sheet
- MB20040221 Cali. Prop 65 Warning
- MB20040221 Instruction Manual
Warranty
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Customer Reviews
4356 reviews
I have had the model now for two years and all I can say is wow. It works fantastic. It is easy to clean and easy to start up and be ready to either grill or smoke in less than 20 minutes. Plus with the ability to block off the firebox you save charcoal from cook to cook using only what is needed. Plus being able to add wood chucks to hopper makes for fabulous smoked meats. I have done continuous low and slow smokes for 16 hours on a single load of charcoal. See some samples as shown in included photos

Bought these to help ignite charcoal in my Gravity Series 1050, works great. 1 block gets the flame ignited.
I have had multiple smokers and this is by far the best one I have ever had
Charcoal inherently lacks the ability to efficiently regulate and maintain temperature. The gravity series gives you the control of a pellet or gas smoker, but with the irreplaceable taste that comes only with charcoal. There simply is no contender in this arena.
I've been using the 1050 now for about 3 months and it has upped my grilling and smoking game considererably. It's so easy to use by setting the desired tepature and not having to deal with fire control. I also love the thermamoter probes that connect with the app! Just set the desired internal temp and the grill alerts you when it's reached the target tempature. My family thinks I'm a master griller and smoker now but the only thing that has change is owning the Gravity 1050. Can't say enough about how much I love the results of the food and using it!

I've been using my grill for everything all summer long. Great for low and slow to high heat cooking. Everything works great with a couple of exceptions. After a handful of uses the power button on the control panel cracked. I would have hoped to see something more durable for outside use. I don't know if it is related, but the temperature probes read inaccurate temps and are unusable. I use an instant read thermometer anyway, but this is disappointing.
I have use tumble weeds, oil soaked paper towels and off brands of fire starters for my masturbuilt digital vertical charcoal griller and hands down this works better than anything else!
I have been using my Webber kettle grill and an offset smoker for years. The problem is that they need constant monitoring to maintain your temperature properly. With family and responsibilities around the house, I just cannot sit around and watch my grill/smoker all day. Then came the vertical digital charcoal grill from Masterbuilt! Now I can put my meat in the smoker/grill with the temperature probes and walk away for hours! This was a game changer for me! I can go mow the lawn, go shopping, play a round of golf and not worry about my meal since I can monitor it remotely! To give you an idea of how much I use it, I go through 40+ bags of charcoal and wood chunks a year, without a hiccup! I have told all my grilling/smoking friends at work and several have purchased various sizes of the Digital charcoal grill with great success. You will not be disappointed with this!
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Best Smoker on the Market – Ribs Have Never Been This Good!" I've owned quite a few smokers over the years, but nothing compares to my Masterbuilt Gravity Series® 1150. Hands down, this is the best smoker on the market for anyone who takes their barbecue seriously. I bought it mainly for smoking ribs, but it's turned into my go-to for everything — brisket, chicken, pulled pork, even pizzas on the weekends. What really makes it shine is the GravityFed charcoal hopper. It holds a full load of charcoal that slowly feeds down as it burns, meaning I can smoke for hours without touching a thing. The first time I used it, I loaded it up, set the temperature, and walked away — the temperature stayed rock-solid the entire cook. The built-in DigitalFan keeps the heat perfectly steady, and the digital controls make it simple to dial in exactly what I want. The flavor this smoker produces is unbeatable. I've used pellet grills before, and while they're convenient, they just can't compete with the rich, deep smoke flavor that comes from real charcoal. Every rack of ribs I've done comes out with a perfect bark, juicy inside, and that melt-in-your-mouth tenderness. My friends actually joke now that I've ruined restaurant BBQ for them because nothing compares to what comes off this grill. Setup was straightforward — it's a big unit, but the build quality is solid. It heats up incredibly fast too; I can go from zero to smoking in minutes, or crank it up to 700°F if I want to sear steaks. The WiFi and Bluetooth control through the Masterbuilt app is a nice bonus — I can monitor temps and timers right from my phone, which is a lifesaver when I'm hosting. Maintenance is easy as well. Ash cleanup is quick, and I like how the grease tray design keeps things neat. I've added a grill cover to protect it from the weather, and it still looks brand new months later. If you're into smoking ribs, this thing is an absolute beast. The smoke ring is always perfect, and the combination of ease, consistency, and flavor is just unbeatable. It gives that real BBQ pitmaster experience without all the babysitting. I've tried pellet smokers, kamados, and offsets — and none of them hit that sweet spot like the Masterbuilt Gravity Series 1150. It's powerful, reliable, and produces world-class results every single time. I couldn't recommend it more.
The gravity series vertical smoker is very easy to use as both a smoker or traditional charcoal barbecue grill. The digital readouts coupled with an online application to monitor temperature and smoker time as well as internal temperature of the item you are smoking is great and allows you to set the parameters and go about your other daily tasks while the smoker does its work. The flavor of the smoked items in the gravity series is outstanding and makes my traditional gas barbecue food seem very ordinary. Has held up well thus far and I have been using it regularly for about a year now. Cleanup of the ash is also easy and neat. All around great product that has made my traditional gas grill somewhat obsolete
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Collection | Gravity Series | Gravity Series | Emberwood | Performer |
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Class | Practical | Practical | Practical | Entry-Level |
Size | Small (0 - 26") | Small (0 - 26") | Small (0 - 26") | Small (0 - 26") |
Primary Color | Black | Black | Gray | Black |
Made In USA | No | No | No | Made In The USA With Globally Sourced Parts |
Exterior Material | Powder Coated Steel | Painted Steel | Powder Coated Steel | Porcelain Coated Steel |
Fuel Type | Charcoal | Charcoal | Charcoal | Charcoal |
WiFi/Bluetooth Enabled | WiFi Only | WiFi & Bluetooth | None | None |
Configuration | Freestanding | Freestanding | Freestanding | Freestanding |
Series | 800 | 22 Inch | 21 Inch | Deluxe |
Quick Ship | No | No | No | Yes |
Total Cooking Capacity | 830 Sq. Inches | 600 Sq. Inches | -- | -- |
Side Burner | None | -- | None | None |
Grill Lights | None | None | None | None |
Side Shelves | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Side Shelf Material | Stainless Steel | Painted Steel | Powder Coated Steel | Painted Steel |
Cart Assembly | Some Assembly Required | Some Assembly Required | Pre-Assembled | Some Assembly Required |
On Wheels | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Cooking Grate Material | Cast Iron | Cast Iron | Porcelain Coated Cast Iron | Plated Steel |
Cooking Grid Dimensions | 23 3/5 X 16" | 22 X 16 1/2" | 21 X 15" | 22 Inch Diameter |
Main Grilling Area | 380 Sq. Inches | 365 Sq. Inches | 315 Sq. Inches | 363 Sq. Inches |
Secondary Grilling Area | 450 Sq. Inches | 235 Sq. Inches | 105 Sq. Inches | -- |
Burger Count | 15 | 15 | -- | 17 |
Spring Assisted Hood | No | No | No | No |
Thermometer | Digital | Digital | Analog | Analog |
Commercial-Grade Multi-User | No | No | No | No |
Marine Grade | No | No | No | No |
Width | 55.1" | 52.8" | 55.3" | 48" |
Height | 50.9" | 49.7" | 45" | 44.1" |
Depth | 30.5" | 30.4" | 20.7" | 30" |
Weight | 204 lbs | 168 lbs | 134 lbs | 96 lbs |
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